22nd March 2021 UK Deaths: 17. Harborough Infected: 70. A stand-off between cat and badger. Last week, I rang Leicester General Hospital for an appointment to investigate a problem I was having with the vision in my left eye. It was a recurrence of a problem I had had a few years ago and was… Continue Reading

15th March 2021 UK Deaths: 64 Harborough Infected: 67 Germany and Italy have now joined Norway, the Netherlands, and Belgium in halting the use of AstraZeneca’s coronavirus vaccine, following reports of blood clot incidents. I listened to an interview on the BBC World Service with the Norwegian medic responsible for pausing vaccinations. He openly admitted… Continue Reading

8th March 2021 UK Deaths: 65 Harborough Infected: 75 The new ‘Declaration to Travel’ form comes into effect today, requiring passengers travelling overseas from England to complete and carry this exit permit. Ellis and Lucas returned to school today. Both will be undergoing two Covid tests each week. Ellis will be tested at home, while… Continue Reading

1st March 2021 UK Deaths: 104. Harborough Infected: 199. In complete contrast to yesterday, we met up with Sarah, Lee, and Alice in Welford for a short walk on a very misty and bitterly cold morning. Not surprisingly, we met a few people braving the miserable conditions during our 1.8-mile stroll, which included a single… Continue Reading