23/11/20 UK deaths: 206.  Current Market Harborough infections: 685.  Down from last week: 18. The first hard frost of the year made for an invigorating morning bike ride. Clear skies, crisp air, frost on the grass,  a perfect start to the day. The rest of my morning was taken up with buying a couple of… Continue Reading

16/11/20 After testing positive for corona-virus, 168 have died in the UK. There are 703 active cases in the Harborough area, up 325 from last week. British scientists have hailed the news that US firm Moderna’s jab may be 94.5% effective against Covid-19.  Five million doses of the new vaccine could be delivered to the… Continue Reading

08/11/20 After testing positive for corona-virus, 156 have died in the UK. There are 408 active cases in the Harborough area, up 36 from last week. UK bans all lorry drivers, flights and ships from Denmark after mutant corona-virus outbreak at mink fur farms. Today  in the UK is Remembrance Sunday, often called  Armistice Day, marking… Continue Reading

01/11/20 After testing positive for corona-virus, 162 have died in the UK. There are 372 active cases in the Harborough area, down 270 from last week. 02/11/20 After testing positive for corona-virus, 136 have died in the UK. There are 450 active cases in the Harborough area, down 217 from last week. A £1 million… Continue Reading

Sue and I discovered recently that a long time friend of ours had been acknowledged by the Queen in recognition of his work with charitable and welfare organisations, and selfless public service. Roger Dunton was awarded an MBE,(Member of the British Empire). In my opinion, a very much deserved honour and long overdue. When I… Continue Reading