Pandemic

Even five years on, the impact of the pandemic is still being felt in the classroom

This year’s GCSE candidates 'some of the worst affected by pandemic'

This year's GCSE takers will still get extra help in three exams

The three GCSE exams pupils will still get Covid-era help in

Britain's Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, leaves 11, Downing Street to deliver her Spring Statement to Parliament on March 26, 2025.

Watch: Rachel Reeves to make case for free trade at IMF talks

Lockdowns may have long since passed, but their impact is still being felt in UK schools

5 ways children’s education is still being impacted by the pandemic

A lone goose in the middle of Parliament Street, York, at midday on a Saturday as the streets are empty from the normal tourist traffic during the Covid lockdown in March 2020

Five years on: 26 eerie photos show deserted streets during lockdown

Five years since the first Covid lockdown in the UK, the impact of the pandemic is still being felt

Five remarkable ways the Covid pandemic forever changed life

School attendance can play a big part in a pupil's outcomes

1 in 5 pupils 'persistently' missing school - why it matters for GCSEs

The Covid Memorial Wall in London.

COVID-19 Day of Reflection: What and when is the Day of Reflection?

Cases of HMPV have been surging in China.

HMPV symptoms to look out for - and should we be worried?

Pete Mackenzie Hodge and actor Steve Coogan, who persuaded him to turn his experience of an induced coma into a book. Credit: Pete Mackenzie Hodge

I survived two near-death experiences and now I’m sharing my story

Planners have ordered the removal of the 'teepee' at the Eagle and Child in Ramsbottom

Pub ordered to tear down 'eyesore' that 'ruins spectacular views'

NQ64 is a retro arcade game bar in Manchester.

We seem obsessed with trendy bars - but don't forget iconic boozers

It is now likely GCSE maths and science students will not need to remember formulas for their exams until at least 2027 (Photo: Adobe Stock)

GCSE students to get extra Covid exam help in these key subjects

Secretary of State Jonathan Reynolds at Hip Pop

We've seen rebirth of the big northern city - now it's time for towns

The new Copper Bar at Band on the Wall.

'Real statement' - The past, present and future of Manc institution

A total of 17 Wetherspoons branches are up for sale, with 14 already under offer.

Full list of Wetherspoons pubs set to close across the UK

Mr Thomas' Chop House has stood the test of time

17 of Manchester’s oldest businesses that have stood the test of time

Clapping for the NHS may have been 'dangerous' says health ombudsman. (Photo: Ian Forsyth/Getty Images)

Clapping for the NHS may have been 'dangerous' says health ombudsman

The Sculpts has opened at Manchester Airport Terminal 1

We started from nothing during Covid - now we're at Manchester Airport

Asda Shaw superstore

Our small roads cannot take anymore of a beating - noise is unbearable

Sam Fender at Boardmasters 2024

Sam Fender warms crowd with powerful performance at Boardmasters

Sam Fender at Boardmasters 2024

Sam Fender warms crowd with powerful performance at Boardmasters

The Old Abbey Taphouse is hosting a festival over the August bank holiday weekend to raise money to ensure the pub's future. Credit: The Old Abbey Taphouse

We're fighting for future of one of Manchester's most unique venues

Open University's new free courses to boost graduate employability

If you test positive for Covid it's recommended that you try to stay home. (Photo: Pexel/Andrea Piacquadio)

Covid rules if you test positive as cases rise in the UK

Inside the new look Aether private terminal at Manchester Airport.

We got first look at Manchester Airport's new luxury private terminal

Special measures to make sure students sitting major exams weren't unfairly impacted by the pandemic have gradually slowed down (Photo: National World/Getty/Adobe Stock)

Do pupils still get Covid consideration in exams? All you need to know

Ben Horne, who lost his nose when his dog ripped it off while trying to save him from a seizure has undergone ten reconstructive surgeries - using bones from his ribs.

Dog mauled off man's nose while trying to save him from seizure

More major changes are being made to the Deansgate traffic arrangements

Deansgate disruption warning as details of major changes emerge

Salford and Eccles MP Rebecca Long-Bailey. Photo; Getty Images

Full Salford General Election results including Worsley and Eccles

Debbie Abrahams MP. Photo: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images

Full Oldham General Election results as Labour MPs hold seats

Lucy Shepherd, 26, took her nan, Rita, 93, to surprise her best friend, Jean Wood, 94, who she hadn't seen since 2018.

Watch: Touching reunion of life-long pals after 6 year 'Covid' break

A CGI image of what Embassy Village will look like. Credit: Embassy

We're ready to transform railway arches into vital new 'village'

(Photo: Peter Summers/Getty Images)

UK pubs face crisis as 80 closed per month in 2024 alone

All seven of the Seven Bro7hers brewery (Photo: Jon Super Photo)

We've got plans for a new brewery and hopefully a few more bars too

Mark Stott the owner of Stockport County

"Now we've got three years to get to the Championship"

Oldham often gets a bad rap, but there's plenty to shout about

“People like to sh*t on our town but the people are amazing"

Green Island Festival returns to Hulme in June.

The thriving Manchester festival that could only happen in one place

Co-op Live is due to open in April

Co-op Live's four-year journey - with first gig just days away

Baymans butchers in Oldham

The Oldham butcher that has gone from one to five stars in two years

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