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Access to the news during Coronavirus outbreak

During this unprecedented time, many readers will not be in a position to be able to buy a newspaper. To help, Iliffe Media have developed the IM News app which can be downloaded for free and read on either your phone or tablet.

The IM News app contains the latest breaking news from our journalists as well as a digital version of the Spalding Guardian and is available for free for a month.

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First look at Government's guidelines for primary schools reopening

No sharing of toys or materials, supervised handwashing and no end-of-term traditions all feature in the latest guidelines for primary schools.

How to upcycle your furniture in a few easy steps

Kayleigh Ayre, of Pearl & Ruby in Spalding, shows us how to give new life to old furniture.

No fine for parents who keep children at home

The government has confirmed families who wish to keep their children at home rather than send them back to reopening schools will face no penalty.

These are the rules on child access for separated parents in the coronavirus lockdown

The key questions for separated parents are answered by a law expert.

Can tradespeople work in your home?

Here's everything you need to know about whether or not tradespeople can work in your house during the coronavirus lockdown.

New TV shows for families at home

Producers have announced a series of new and hastily-commissioned children's programmes, including one by Dr Ranj.

Vote for the best movies of the century so far

Pick your top five and we’ll reveal our readers’ picks in May.

7 easy ways to create a coronavirus time capsule

Are you recording your family's time in lockdown? We've 7 easy ways, including some fantastic downloads, to help you craft a quick time capsule.

Helpline for parents home schooling

A free telephone helpline, manned by teachers, education and parenting experts, has been set-up to help families with both schoolwork and behaviour.

Paint the town red (and white) for St George's Day and the NHS

We've got a special free poster to thank the NHS for tonight's clap for carers event on St George's Day, plus other ideas to celebrate the day.

This is how the Coronavirus furlough scheme works

The Press Association looks at some of the key questions surrounding the Government's furlough scheme.

Here's what you can and can't do during lockdown

A new and clear list has been released confirming what is an acceptable excuse to leave home during lockdown, and what is not.

Every supermarket's updated opening hours and product restrictions

Keep up to speed with the latest opening hours and dedicated times for NHS staff and the elderly at supermarkets.

Tom Hardy to take over bedtime story duty for a week

British actor Tom Hardy has been asked to return to CBeebies in its Bedtime Stories slot where he first featured in 2016.

This is how to become a lockdown astronomer and what you can see

It’s never been a better time to turn your gaze heavenwards as the pollution clears from the skies making the view crystal clear

The origins of Easter traditions explained

Ever wondered why we buy chocolate eggs? We've researched the roots of the most beloved Easter traditions.

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This is what working will be like after lockdown according to Government

Access to the news during Coronavirus outbreak

First look at Government's guidelines for primary schools reopening

First look at Government's guidelines for primary schools reopening

How to upcycle your furniture in a few easy steps

How to upcycle your furniture in a few easy steps

No fine for parents who keep children at home

No fine for parents who keep children at home

These are the rules on child access for separated parents in the coronavirus lockdown

These are the rules on child access for separated parents in the coronavirus lockdown

Can tradespeople work in your home?

Can tradespeople work in your home?

New TV shows for families at home

New TV shows for families at home

Vote for the best movies of the century so far

Vote for the best movies of the century so far

7 easy ways to create a coronavirus time capsule

7 easy ways to create a coronavirus time capsule

Helpline for parents home schooling

Helpline for parents home schooling

Paint the town red (and white) for St George's Day and the NHS

Paint the town red (and white) for St George's Day and the NHS

This is how the Coronavirus furlough scheme works

This is how the Coronavirus furlough scheme works

Here's what you can and can't do during lockdown

Here's what you can and can't do during lockdown

Every supermarket's updated opening hours and product restrictions

Every supermarket's updated opening hours and product restrictions

Tom Hardy to take over bedtime story duty for a week

Tom Hardy to take over bedtime story duty for a week

This is how to become a lockdown astronomer and what you can see

This is how to become a lockdown astronomer and what you can see

The origins of Easter traditions explained

The origins of Easter traditions explained

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