18th February 2021 – Seahaven FM News

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Census 2021 – Ensuring the big decisions are made on the best information

On 18th February 202118th February 2021 By peterlongden

Census 2021 will be key to making sure the big decisions on the future of our hospitals, schools, transport and other public services, following the pandemic and EU exit, are based on the best information possible. Run by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), the census – taking place on […]

Fran McGillivray & Mike Burke at free online festival

On 18th February 202118th February 2021 By peterlongden

For those of us missing live bands, here is an invitation from Fran and Mike, a duo who appear locally, to join them for their live set at this virtual festival. Hi all We hope everybody’s staying safe and sane. If you fancy hearing some live streamed blues and roots […]

School staff not more likely to test positive for COVID antibodies, new figures suggest 1st March 2021
There is no evidence of a difference between school staff testing positive for coronavirus antibodies and the wider working-age population, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
'Like a giant firework': Meteor 'fireball' lights up skies over UK 1st March 2021
A meteor lit up the sky over the UK on Sunday night, wowing amateur stargazers who were lucky enough to see the phenomenon.
Golden Globe wins for The Crown and British stars - as Chadwick Boseman honoured posthumously 1st March 2021
The Crown reigned with several awards at this year's Golden Globes, as other British stars including Sacha Baron Cohen and John Boyega were also big winners.
Harry tells Oprah he feared 'history repeating itself' in reference to Diana's death 1st March 2021
Prince Harry has said he feared "history repeating itself" and the process of leaving royal life has been "unbelievably tough" for him and his wife Meghan.
World could face more chemical attacks similar to Salisbury poisonings, defence secretary warns 28th February 2021
The world could face more chemical attacks in the wake of the Salisbury poisonings as people can now learn to make such weapons online, the defence secretary has warned.
Vaccine programme to receive £1.7bn 'shot in the arm' in chancellor's budget 28th February 2021
A huge boost in spending on the UK's COVID-19 vaccine programme will be announced by the chancellor in the Budget on Wednesday.
Into The Grey Zone: China's new technologies could 'over-match' the West's strength, armed forces chief says 28th February 2021
The UK needs to understand and deal with the risk of China developing new technologies that could "over-match" the West's military strength, the head of the armed forces has said.
Brazil variant: Where in the UK was it found, is it more deadly and do vaccines work against it? 28th February 2021
Surge testing will take place from Monday after cases of the Brazil COVID-19 "variant of concern" were found in England and Scotland.
Hunt for mystery person infected with Brazilian 'variant of concern' after six UK cases confirmed 28th February 2021
A hunt is under way for one of the first people in the UK believed to have contracted a Brazilian coronavirus "variant of concern".
Couple and child rescued after camping on cliff edge in COVID breach 28th February 2021
A couple and a child had to be rescued after they set up camp on the edge of a cliff in breach of coronavirus restrictions, the coastguard said.