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Bishop Auckland to benefit from upgraded facilities to improve the education of children.

Last week, following the re-opening of non-essential retail, the Prime Minister announced that pubs, restaurants and salons would also re-open in a bid to get the economy moving again.

After a busy week in Westminster, Dehenna Davison hit the high-street this weekend to support local businesses in Bishop Auckland, Spennymoor and Barnard Castle.

The Government has announced tourism and visitor attractions will reopen in England from 4 July.

Up to 425 businesses in Bishop Auckland are set to benefit from the easing of lockdown rules, following the MP’s support for reopening.

Jan Foster Taylor has been recognised by a local MP through the Unsung Heroes scheme for her selfless work at Auckland Medical Group throughout the Coronavirus crisis.

Zak Ahmed, Shuhel Ahmed, and the team at Babul’s have been named Unsung Heroes by Bishop Auckland MP, Dehenna Davison, after delivering thousands of takeaways for key workers and the vulnerable.

Donna Hopper, of Toft Hill, received the second Unsung Hero award, a scheme created by Bishop Auckland MP, Dehenna Davison, to recognise efforts from local residents who are going above and beyond to help those in need throughout the Coronavirus pandemic.

A local caterer who has made more than 6,000 meals for the vulnerable named first Unsung Hero by Bishop Auckland MP.

Today the Health Secretary, Matt Hancock, updated the nation on the steps the Government are taking to tackle the Corona Virus Crisis. The Government is currently working through the action plan to protect life and the NHS, and ensuring care is always available to those who need it. 

The Prime Minister has today progressed our Coronavirus response, meaning there are a few changes to what we should do if we feel unwell.

IF YOU HAVE EITHER A NEW CONTINUOUS COUGH OR A HIGH TEMPERATURE YOU SHOULD STAY AT HOME AND SELF-ISOLATE FOR 7 DAYS.