| Good evening, Well, this week is going quickly! It's almost the weekend and tomorrow is the day we must wear compulsory face-coverings in shops, which has provoked mixed feelings in many, particularly shop workers fearing a backlash and pleading ' don't take it out on us!' If you are unsure about what is happening and why, please read our article which includes everything you need to know - including the science. With the world reopening bit by bit we are starting to venture out safely, and for many including me, a meal that is not home-cooked is high on the agenda. Standard Agency ratings. It's definitely worth a peruse. Today our reporters are out and about talking to gyms ahead of the much-anticipated 'Sweaty Saturday' when they finally reopen - are you looking forward to it? Stay safe as always Nicola Adam Deputy Editor Reliable news is vital to the community. But maintaining high standards of local reporting takes great effort from a large team of reporters, editors and creative staff. Over the years, this talent has been paid for by your kind support of our print paper. But today’s journalism is increasingly read online. To sustain what we do and continue to bring you the best in local and regional news coverage, we need that same support for our website. Our aim is to keep our reporting accessible to everyone, which is why our subscriptions start at a trial price of £1 per month for the first 3 months*. When you buy a subscription, you’ll enjoy unlimited access to all our stories on a faster website with fewer ads, as well as free access to our mobile app - plus you can cancel at any time. So please take a moment to subscribe to our trial, and help us keep quality local journalism alive. *Subsequent price is £2 per week Subscribe here. Here are some of our top stories from today... | 
