Covid - A Year On

Hospitals such as Hinchingbrooke (above) have only recently removed compulsory wearing of masks for visitors and staff. Tonight they re-introduced masks after Covid cases continue to rise.

Hinchingbrooke Hospital

Huntingdon and Peterborough hospitals bring back masks after rise in Covid numbers

Nathaniel Woodward opened his traditional sweet shop in 2020 adding to his existing store in Long Sutton; the latter closed last July.

Nathaniel Woodward opened his traditional sweet shop in 2020 adding to his existing store in Long Sutton; the latter closed last July.

Rising costs and Covid prompt sweet shop closure

Covid-19 'virtual respiratory ward' will help patients recover at home - and free up beds at Hinchingbrooke Hospital.

Covid-19 'virtual respiratory ward' will help patients recover at home - and free up beds at Hinchingbrooke Hospital.

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Covid-19 'virtual ward' will help patients recover at home

David Wherrett is the director of workforce at the Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

David Wherrett is the director of workforce at the Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Hundreds of hospital staff jobs under threat amid looming vaccine deadline

A clip from Cambridgeshire County Council's Covid booster vaccine plea video.

A clip from Cambridgeshire County Council's Covid booster vaccine plea video.

Cambridgeshire County Council

Film produced to urge care workers to get their Covid booster jabs

The 'made in lockdown' exhibition is at Peterborough Cathedral from January 21 until February 18.

The 'made in lockdown' exhibition is at Peterborough Cathedral from January 21 until February 18.

Peterborough Cathedral

Over 170 artists to showcase work in ‘made in lockdown’ exhibition

Phil Priestley, founder of the Cambs Youth Panel, with his Covid community champion award, signed by Cambridgeshire MPs including Lucy Frazer.

Phil Priestley, founder of the Cambs Youth Panel, with his Covid community champion award, signed by Cambridgeshire MPs including Lucy Frazer.

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Group founder eyes further success after 'surprise' Covid award

Georgina Hollinshead, Cam Sight’s mobile support service lead

Georgina Hollinshead, Cam Sight’s mobile support service lead

Covid-19 lateral flow tests 'still not accessible for blind people'

John Barlow of the Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service has administered around 3,000 Covid-19 vaccines and booster jabs since his first shift as a vaccinator.

John Barlow of the Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service has administered around 3,000 Covid-19 vaccines and booster jabs since his first shift as a vaccinator.

Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service

Volunteer John given royal approval thanks to Covid jab efforts

Covid-19 and rising cases in Fenland has prompted organisers to cancel Whittlesey Straw Bear festival.

Covid-19 and rising cases in Fenland has prompted organisers to cancel Whittlesey Straw Bear festival.

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Straw Bear becomes casualty of Covid-19

The study was led by professor Robert Thomas

The study was led by professor Robert Thomas

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Hospital study shows daily capsules could help long Covid sufferers

More than 2,000 16-17 year olds have received their Covid-19 vaccination in just five days within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.

More than 2,000 16-17 year olds have received their Covid-19 vaccination in just five days within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.

Covid - A Year On

Covid One Year On: Record-breaking vaccination week for Cambridgeshire

This will be the second Christmas during the COVID-19 pandemic.

This will be the second Christmas during the COVID-19 pandemic.

How is Omicron affecting your Christmas plans? Take our survey

72,000 patients in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough have been given a Covid-19 vaccine within the last week.

72,000 patients in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough have been given a Covid-19 vaccine within the last week.

‘Record breaking week’ as over 70,000 Covid-19 vaccines given

Trevor Darnes, Senior Environmental Health Officer (centre), receiving the 2019 Employee of the Year award from Cllr David Mason (left) Chairman of Staff Committee. Chief executive Paul Medd is pictured right. Mr Darnes is facing an uncertain future

Trevor Darnes, Senior Environmental Health Officer (centre), receiving the 2019 Employee of the Year award from Cllr David Mason (left) Chairman of Staff Committee. Chief executive Paul Medd is pictured right. Mr Darnes is facing an uncertain future

Fenland District Council

Official who probed Covid breaches by councillors fears for job

1,200 people have had come forward to get their first Covid-19 vaccine in just four days.

1,200 people have had come forward to get their first Covid-19 vaccine in just four days.

Over 1,000 people say yes to first Covid-19 vaccine in just four days

Doddington Hospital's Covid-19 vaccination clinic - staff from several surgeries staff and volunteers are pictured.

Doddington Hospital's Covid-19 vaccination clinic - staff from several surgeries staff and volunteers are pictured.

Covid-19 vaccination centre to reopen amid rise in Omicron cases

Director of public health, Jyoti Atri (pictured) expressed her concerns about Cambridgeshire County Council's meeting as Covid-19 Omicron numbers continue to rise.

Director of public health, Jyoti Atri (pictured) expressed her concerns about Cambridgeshire County Council's meeting as Covid-19 Omicron numbers continue to rise.

Cambridgeshire County Council

Full council meeting cancelled amid Omicron spread

The leader of Cambridgeshire County Council has shared a video to encourage Cambridgeshire residents to #HelpSleighCovid this Christmas.

The leader of Cambridgeshire County Council has shared a video to encourage Cambridgeshire residents to #HelpSleighCovid this Christmas.

#HelpSleighCovid this Christmas urges council leader

Steve Barclay MP received his Covid-19 booster jab on December 10 by a vaccinator at Day Lewis Pharmacy in Parson Drove.

Steve Barclay MP received his Covid-19 booster jab on December 10 by a vaccinator at Day Lewis Pharmacy in Parson Drove.

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MP praises ‘fantastic team’ after receiving Covid-19 booster jab

Vaccination teams have been praised a year since the first Covid-19 vaccine was delivered in Cambridgeshire.

Vaccination teams have been praised a year since the first Covid-19 vaccine was delivered in Cambridgeshire.

Praise all round one year on since first Covid-19 jab in Cambridgeshire

Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge where treatment of a grandmother is subject to a court battle

Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge where treatment of a grandmother is subject to a court battle

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Grandmother paralysed by Covid slowly improving, judge told

Many people in Fenland and East Cambridgeshire have had their Covid vaccinations, including NE Cambs MP Steve Barclay (inset) as measures have been stepped up by Jyoti Atri (inset), Cambridgeshire's director of public health.

Many people in Fenland and East Cambridgeshire have had their Covid vaccinations, including NE Cambs MP Steve Barclay (inset) as measures have been stepped up by Jyoti Atri (inset), Cambridgeshire's director of public health.

How do Cambridgeshire Fens' Covid cases compare to November 2020 lockdown?

Doddington vaccination centre will deliver Covid-19 booster jabs for the last time at the centre this weekend (November 27-28).

Doddington vaccination centre will deliver Covid-19 booster jabs for the last time at the centre this weekend (November 27-28).

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Vaccine centre prepares for last weekend delivering Covid-19 booster jabs

The one millionth Covid-19 vaccine dose will be delivered from vaccination centres this week and will mark a milestone in Covid-19 vaccinations.

The one millionth Covid-19 vaccine dose will be delivered from vaccination centres this week and will mark a milestone in Covid-19 vaccinations.

Millionth Covid-19 vaccine to be delivered this week

Dr Kanchan Rege, medical director for North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust joined the team on B14 at Peterborough City Hospital as “Consultant 2” to assist with the care of patients diagnosed with Covid-19 on the ward.

Dr Kanchan Rege, medical director for North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust joined the team on B14 at Peterborough City Hospital as “Consultant 2” to assist with the care of patients diagnosed with Covid-19 on the ward.

Chief medical officer says hospital under enormous stress with COVID numbers up and still rising

The new care home Covid-19 survey will ask participants to share their experiences as well as their challenges of the pandemic over the last 12-18 months. Picture; STOCK IMAGE

The new care home Covid-19 survey will ask participants to share their experiences as well as their challenges of the pandemic over the last 12-18 months. Picture; STOCK IMAGE

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New Covid-19 care home survey launches

Staff in Cambridgeshire’s hospitals are “tired” as the sites hit 100 per cent occupancy going into winter, health chiefs have said.

Staff in Cambridgeshire’s hospitals are “tired” as the sites hit 100 per cent occupancy going into winter, health chiefs have said.

Cambridgeshire hospitals busy and staff tired and abused

The one millionth Covid-19 vaccine dose will be delivered from vaccination centres this week and will mark a milestone in Covid-19 vaccinations.

The one millionth Covid-19 vaccine dose will be delivered from vaccination centres this week and will mark a milestone in Covid-19 vaccinations.

Cambridgeshire County Council

Covid-19 vaccine myths ‘biggest challenge’ in progress

Our campaign aims to help tackle fuel poverty in our communities this winter

Our campaign aims to help tackle fuel poverty in our communities this winter

There With You This Winter

Council sets out energy advice and Covid support available over winter months

Expectant mum Sarah shares her story to encourage other pregnant women to get the Covid-19 vaccine.

Expectant mum Sarah shares her story to encourage other pregnant women to get the Covid-19 vaccine.

Pregnant women urged to get Covid-19 vaccine

Peterborough City Hospital's Covid-19 figures are now stable, according to The NHS hospital trust board.

Peterborough City Hospital's Covid-19 figures are now stable, according to The NHS hospital trust board.

Peterborough City Hospital

Board says Covid-19 figures are ‘stable’ at City hospital

Cllr Richard Howitt “The Covid pandemic has reached a challenging stage for us.”

Cllr Richard Howitt “The Covid pandemic has reached a challenging stage for us.”

Cambridgeshire County Council

Council expects to spend £2.4m less on older people due to 'Covid loss'

Jordan Lancaster, from Ramsey, ran the London Marathon from his back garden after catching Covid-19 just a week before he was due to run the virtual London Marathon.

Jordan Lancaster, from Ramsey, ran the London Marathon from his back garden after catching Covid-19 just a week before he was due to run the virtual London Marathon.

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Jordan runs London Marathon from garden after catching Covid-19

The vaccine is being rolled out across the country.

The vaccine is being rolled out across the country.

Hundreds of unvaccinated Cambridgeshire care home staff could lose jobs

More than 12,000 people across Cambridgeshire took up the furlough scheme - which ended on September 30.

More than 12,000 people across Cambridgeshire took up the furlough scheme - which ended on September 30.

Furlough in figures for Cambridgeshire as scheme ends

Ajaz Akhtar, who owns Peterborough company, Caterfix, is asking individuals to go forward and get their Covid vaccine. Ajaz believes if his wife wasn't double jabbed, she may have died from Covid-19.

Ajaz Akhtar, who owns Peterborough company, Caterfix, is asking individuals to go forward and get their Covid vaccine. Ajaz believes if his wife wasn't double jabbed, she may have died from Covid-19.

'My wife could've died' - employer urges public to get Covid vaccine

Wisbech author, Richard Humphries (R) is launching a new book surrounding the Covid-19 pandemic on October 1.

Wisbech author, Richard Humphries (R) is launching a new book surrounding the Covid-19 pandemic on October 1.

New book launches recording family's Covid-19 experience

Fenland and East Cambridgeshire Youth Advisory Boards are hosting a conference to highlight the effects not eating can have on young people and their mental health.

Fenland and East Cambridgeshire Youth Advisory Boards are hosting a conference to highlight the effects not eating can have on young people and their mental health.

Cambridgeshire County Council

Extra funding for free school meal vouchers

Hajrah Aslam gave birth to a healthy boy, Huzayfah

Hajrah Aslam gave birth to a healthy boy, Huzayfah

'I kept saying his name': First-time mum who slipped into six-week Covid coma after birth makes recovery

Doddington Hospital's Covid-19 vaccination clinic - staff from several surgeries staff and volunteers are pictured.

Doddington Hospital's Covid-19 vaccination clinic - staff from several surgeries staff and volunteers are pictured.

More than one million vaccines given across Cambs

More than 99 per cent of pregnant women admitted to hospital with Covid-19 are unvaccinated.

More than 99 per cent of pregnant women admitted to hospital with Covid-19 are unvaccinated.

Rise in Covid-positive pregnant women requiring critical care

NHS encourages people to book their Covid-19 jabs as there is a

NHS encourages people to book their Covid-19 jabs as there is a

Do The Right Thing

Where to get a walk-in Covid-19 vaccine in Cambridgeshire this weekend

Primrose Hill Care Home in Huntingdon had the most care home deaths from Covid in Cambridgeshire, a CQC report revealed.

Primrose Hill Care Home in Huntingdon had the most care home deaths from Covid in Cambridgeshire, a CQC report revealed.

'Every number is a lost life' - Worst Covid affected care homes in Cambs

Hospitals in the county have continued the mandatory rule that face coverings must be worn.

Hospitals in the county have continued the mandatory rule that face coverings must be worn.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Nine thousand 999 calls and 6,500 police incidents already this month

Hinchingbrooke Hospital, Huntingdon, is one of the hospitals increasing visitor restrictions to ease the spread of Covid-19.

Hinchingbrooke Hospital, Huntingdon, is one of the hospitals increasing visitor restrictions to ease the spread of Covid-19.

Hospitals temporarily reintroduce restrictions for visitors

The new roving vaccination vehicle will be operating at a number of sites across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough from tomorrow (Friday July 23).

The new roving vaccination vehicle will be operating at a number of sites across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough from tomorrow (Friday July 23).

New vaccination vehicle takes to the road

There is concern that if Covid-19 rates continue to rise at the rate that they are, hospitals will become overwhelmed again. (stock image)

There is concern that if Covid-19 rates continue to rise at the rate that they are, hospitals will become overwhelmed again. (stock image)

East of England Ambulance Service

Plea for caution as Covid-19 rates rise

Chapterhouse Theatre presents 21Century ABBA at Ely Cathedral on August 6.

Chapterhouse Theatre presents 21Century ABBA at Ely Cathedral on August 6.

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Book tickets for open-air ABBA tribute concert

Leader of Cambridgeshire County Council Cllr Lucy Nethsingha is encouraging residents to remain “cautious and careful” after July 19.

Leader of Cambridgeshire County Council Cllr Lucy Nethsingha is encouraging residents to remain “cautious and careful” after July 19.

'Don't go back to normal life' on Freedom Day warns Cambridgeshire leader

Nick Allpress (pictured) is asking individuals to go forward and get their Covid-19 vaccine.

Nick Allpress (pictured) is asking individuals to go forward and get their Covid-19 vaccine.

Employer urges workforce to get Covid vaccine

Showcase Cinemas have announced a day of Christmas movies on Saturday October 23. Each film will be available for just £5 a ticket.

Showcase Cinemas have announced a day of Christmas movies on Saturday October 23. Each film will be available for just £5 a ticket.

Cinema chain provide safety measures update ahead of July 19

Captain Sir Tom Moore's daughter Hannah and grandchildren Benjie and Georgia visited Skylark Garden Centre in Wimblington for the unveiling of the world's biggest tribute to the NHS fundraising hero.

Captain Sir Tom Moore's daughter Hannah and grandchildren Benjie and Georgia visited Skylark Garden Centre in Wimblington for the unveiling of the world's biggest tribute to the NHS fundraising hero.

Community Heroes

Sir Tom would have 'loved it' says family on visit to commemorative maze

World’s largest tribute to NHS fundraiser Sir Captain Tom Moore unveiled at Skylark Garden Centre in Wimblington.

World’s largest tribute to NHS fundraiser Sir Captain Tom Moore unveiled at Skylark Garden Centre in Wimblington.

A-mazing salute to NHS fundraising hero Captain Sir Tom Moore