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The researchers analysed data from 365 hospitals (Image: Adobe/NationalWorld/Kim Mogg)

167,000 people caught Covid in hospital during England's second wave

The latest Department for Education figures show 60% of 10,227 eligible pupils in Nottinghamshire met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in key stage two in the 2022-23 school year.

Nottinghamshire kids worse at reading, writing and maths than before pandemic

A woman wears a face mask while walking on Oxford Street.

Pirola: Why scientists are concerned about the new Covid variant

Kate Garraway and her husband Derek Draper before his illness

Kate Garraway shares heartbreaking update on husband’s health

Nationally, 18.1 million adults were seen by an NHS dentist in the 24 months to June 30 this year. (Photo by: PA/Radar)

Proportion seen by NHS dentists in Ashfield remains below pre-pandemic levels

Empire Cinema group enters administration - full list of closures

The DWP is set to close 36 ‘temporary’ Jobcentres over the next few months.

Jobcentre closures: DWP to shut 36 sites - see full list

Ashfield has seen a rise in businesses go into liquidation than before the Covid-19 pandemic

Ashfield is seeing more businesses go into liquidation than before the pandemic

A woman wears a face mask while walking on Oxford Street durng the height of the coronavirus pandemic.

World must prepare for disease even deadlier than Covid - WHO chief

The Covid-19 pandemic broke out in March 2020, and since then there have been six million related deaths worldwide. But is it finally over?

Covid ‘no longer global health emergency’ - is the pandemic over?

Symptoms of Arcturus as new Covid strain claims five lives

New highly-infectious covid strain Arcturus kills five Brits

The new strain of Covid-19, Arcturus, has already killed five Brits and is thought to be the most infectious to date

Hay-fever or COVID-19: Key differences you need to know as pollen season begins

Is it hay-fever or COVID-19? Key differences you need to know

Retailers along with banks, bars and restaurants have been really struggling over the last decade, with a rise in internet shopping said to be the key contributor in the high street’s decline.

10 major stores to close for good in further blow for UK high street

New Covid variant Arcturus has been found in the UK

Arcturus: New Covid variant found in UK

Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi. (Photo: MARCELLO PATERNOSTRO/AFP via Getty Images)

Silvio Berlusconi has leukaemia and in intensive care

NHS nurses are among the groups struggling to afford to eat (image: Getty Images)

Covid spring booster 2023 - all you need to know about rollout

WrestleMania will go Hollywood for one final time with Night 2 which airs on Sunday, April 2 - Credit: WWE

How to watch WWE WrestleMania 39 - full match card and UK start time

Norovirus levels remain high (Photo: Adobe)

UKHSA briefing: norovirus cases remain high across country

The NHS Covid-19 app will close after a three-year run

NHS Covid-19 app to close after three years - here’s when

Former prime minister Boris Johnson leaves his home in London. Mr Johnson will give evidence as to whether he knowingly misled Parliament over partygate at a hearing of the Commons Privileges Committee in Portcullis House in central London. Picture date: Wednesday March 22, 2023. Credit: PA

Boris Johnson’s Partygate hearing - Who is on the Privileges Committee

Covid-19 booster injections will be offered to some this spring

Everything you need to know about spring 2023 Covid-19 booster jabs

Covid-19 booster jabs will be ooffered to ‘vulnberable’ people this spring

Covid-19 booster jabs to be offered to most vulnerable this spring

(Photo: BBC)

Mrs Brown’s Boys to release first series in 10 years

Kate Garraway reveals financial toll of caring for husband Derek

A former minister has revealed the UK government considered culling pet cats in order to slow the spread of Covid-19.

Culling pet cats considered by UK government in Covid-19 early stages

Matt Hancock

Matt Hancock appears to reject expert advice in leaked messages

Millions of Windows users will miss out on this huge Chrome update

Queen Consort Camilla have tested positive for Covid-19, say Buckingham Palace officials.

Queen Consort Camilla tests positive for Covid-19

The Queen Consort Camilla has been forced to cancel several public engagements after testing positive for Covid-19, says Buckingham Palace.

A nurse puts on personal protective equipment in a ward for Covid patients. A total of 181,434 coronavirus-related deaths were recorded throughout England by January 26.

Three more Covid-related deaths recorded across Ashfield

Nottinghamshire health chiefs are urging anyone eligible who has not yet had their Covid autumn booster to do so now. Photo: Getty Images

Last chance to grab your autumn Covid booster jab

Doomsday Clock: What is it, how close is it to midnight, and what time are scientists due to set it in 2023? (Photo: EVA HAMBACH/AFP via Getty Images)

Doomsday Clock 2023: What is it, current time & new announcement

Sister Andre, born Lucile Randon, died in her sleep this wweek aged 118.

World’s oldest person Sister Andre dies in her sleep at 118

Thousands of calls to NHS 111 were abandoned over the festive period

Thousands of 111 calls 'abandoned' in Nottinghamshire over the festive period

The 'Blagden bench' has been unveiled in Hucknall to remember key workers during the Covid pandemic

'Blagden bench' unveiled in Hucknall to remember key workers during Covid-19

Commuters on their way to work cross London Bridge in central London.

‘Worst yet to come’ for those affected by the cost of living crisis

Adults have been warned to stay at home when feeling unwell or wear face coverings in public spaces in order to stem the spread of illness,

Adults told to ‘stay home’ and ‘wear face coverings’ if unwell

Tongue of a child with scarlet fever - strawberry tongue.

Back to school advice as scarlet fever and Covid cases remain high

This illustration photo shows the Spotify logo (Photo by Stefani Reynolds / AFP) (Photo by STEFANI REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images)

Spotify cancels several live audio shows in latest programming cutback

A general view of the Royal Courts of Justice in London.

Benefit claimants could get £1,500 payment if court appeal successful

Camels are pictured at the camel market in the Erhaiya desert area.

Doctors warned over ‘camel flu’ as England fans return from World Cup

Elon Musk attends The 2022 Met Gala Celebrating "In America: An Anthology of Fashion" at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 02, 2022

Elon Musk set to allow Covid-19 misinformation to return to Twitter

Coun Dale Grounds vice-chairman of Ashfield District Council, joined staff and residents to officially open Buddleia House's winter wonderland event

Hucknall care home starts Christmas early with special winter wonderland event

Kym Marsh and Graziano Di Prima during the live show of Strictly Come Dancing

Kym Marsh to miss Strictly after testing positive for Covid

Wreaths laid at the cenotaph in Titchfield Park following last year's Act of Remembrance

Hucknall Remembrance Day parade marks its centenary

Prime minister Rishi Sunak and Chancellor Jeremy Hunt have said “tough decisions” are needed on upcoming tax rises.

Treasury warns of inevitable tax rises in upcoming financial statement

The Treasury has warned of ‘inevitable’ tax rises as Rishi Sunak and Jeremy Hunt discuss upcoming financial statement.

Covid cases are rising in the UK, new figures reveal, sparking fears of a winter wave of the virus.

UK Covid cases rising - but experts say infections may have peaked

Thousands of people across Nottinghamshire have signed up for their autumn Covid booster jab. Photo: Getty Images

More than 140,000 in Nottinghamshire have signed up for autumn Covid booster

Don't ignore calls to get your COVID-19 booster jab

People urged not to ignore COVID-19 booster invitation

The Priory Hospital East Midlands, on Mansfield Road, Annesley, has been given an 'Inadequate' rating and placed in special measures by the Care Quality Commission.

Annesley psychiatric hospital vows to improve after 'Inadequate' rating

Social care staff would like the opportunity to have the Covid-19 vaccination at their place of work

Hucknall care home staff to get Covid-19 booster at work

Kenneth Branagh as Boris Johnson (Photo: Sky)

Sky’s This England release date revealed starring Kenneth Branagh

Thousands of postal workers to strike over pay dispute

Of the 12,647 respondents in Nottinghamshire, 589 said they had symptoms of long Covid.

Tens of thousands of people in Nottinghamshire estimated to have long Covid

Coun Wendy Smith, Mayor of Nottingham, joins two residents for a burger

Care home welcomes the public back for first community event since the pandemic

Hucknall Central Methodist Church is using its Friday coffee mornings as a safe meeting place for Ukrainian refugees. Photo: Google

Hucknall church providing weekly safe meet-up point for Ukrainian refugees