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

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

25th January 2021 UK deaths: 592. Current Market Harborough infections: 281, down 243 from last week   Moderna has announced that its COVID-19 vaccine is effective against the new and more infectious variants of the coronavirus found in the UK and South Africa. Meanwhile, López Obrador, who has faced criticism for his handling of Mexico’s… Continue Reading

18th January 2021 UK deaths: 599. Current infections in Market Harborough: 525, up 49 from last week. Across UK hospitals, someone is admitted with coronavirus every 30 seconds. Exercise was never something I considered a luxury to be anticipated; in the past, it was simply necessary to stay fit and support my enjoyment of sport.… Continue Reading