22nd February 2021 UK Deaths: 178. Harborough Infected: 171. Boris Johnson revealed his ‘roadmap’ out of lockdown: Pupils in England’s schools will return to class from March 8, and from April 12 at the earliest, shops, hairdressers, nail salons, libraries, outdoor attractions, and outdoor hospitality venues such as beer gardens will be allowed to reopen.… Continue Reading

15th February 2021 UK Deaths: 230 Harborough Infected: 205 The new variant of the coronavirus first detected in the UK last autumn is not only more infectious but also 30-70% more deadly, based on a study by the UK government. As if by magic, our week-long winter wonderland, its white, powdery landscape blanketing everything in… Continue Reading

8th February 2021 UK Deaths: 333  Harborough Infected: 355 We woke to freezing temperatures and falling snow, which continued throughout the day. Even a few brief sunny spells in the afternoon couldn’t stop the snow flurries, and a brisk breeze meant that any ventures outdoors were decidedly short-lived. Today was Mia’s sixth birthday, and among… Continue Reading

1st February 2021 UK Deaths: 406, Harborough Infected: 359. Residents in London and other parts of the UK will be offered urgent tests after more than 100 cases of the South African variant were detected. Last night, I was idly passing the time on my laptop, searching for interesting features in the local landscape using… Continue Reading