News in Atherstone

Unsung heroes have promised to battle on through the coronavirus outbreak to provide a "lifeline from isolation" to more than 30 people in Atherstone and district suffering ill health or disability.

Books on Wheels' services will keep up their routine of deliveries of reading and other materials for clients who, for whatever reason, cannot get to their local library.

Atherstone Adders moved within one game of a second successive appearance in hockey's version of the FA Cup – only for coronavirus to rob them of further progress in the competition.

For after squeezing through by the odd goal in eleven against a never-say-die Southampton side, Adders has had to admit defeat to more powerful opposition – in the shape of Covid-19.

Pubs and restaurants in Atherstone last night promised not to lie down in the face of a coronavirus enemy which threatens to kill more than just their businesses.

They pledged to defy the odds as long as possible as the effects of Boris Johnson's televised advice to "avoid them" already appeared to have impacted on a scene of emptying bars and eateries.

Atherstone Nub News is sharing the Government's latest guidance on the coronavirus pandemic.

Our simple-to-understand guide includes advice on non-essential contact, avoiding catching coronavirus and what to do if you – or someone in your household – has coronavirus symptoms.

Councillors in Atherstone followed the Prime Minister's call for "drastic action" to curb coronavirus by racing through their policy-making committee meeting in record time.

Tonight's North Warwickshire Borough Council Executive Board turned into dash for the finishing line – with 11 items in a 58-page agenda taking a shade under FOUR minutes to complete.

Welcome to my first Man About The House column for the new Atherstone Nub News.

After meeting with the editor Nick Hudson, I was keen to get involved where I could.

Atherstone and district has been promised a temporary cure for travel sickness as the country is told to "distance itself" from Europe in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak.

This week families face hearing the news of a Government-enforced "at-home" regime which puts holiday dreams abroad out of bounds.

MP Craig Tracey has spoken of the "very reassuring" comprehensive systems in place to deal with the threat of coronavirus at the main hospital and maternity services for Atherstone and district.

Atherstone's MP praised the staff at the George Eliot Hospital, Nuneaton – which has had quarantine pods on site since mid-February – for "all that is being done and the work ahead".

Voters in Atherstone and district will miss out on going to the polls in May as coronavirus has dealt a blow to democracy.

The Government has announced that elections in England will be postponed for a year due to the outbreak of the global pandemic.

Atherstone Nub News is sharing the key messages on coping with the coronavirus outbreak.

Our easy-to-read guide has been compiled from Government-approved sources.