Masks

54 per cent of those not seeking support blamed the long waits for treatment via the health service

Adults with chronic pain cite long NHS wait times for poor treatment

Collagen face masks are the latest skincare sensation taking over social media.

Skincare expert reveals if viral collagen masks really work

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Many people are unaware that it's illegal to use them on the road or in public spaces.

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Jordan, left, Daniel, right, after they were assaulted outside Blackburn station

We were attacked by homophobic thugs and thought we were going to die

Parklands High School in Chorley has sent an email to parents after pupils claim to have been followed by men in masks.

Students followed by men in masks

New Covid variant Arcturus has been found in the UK

Arcturus: New Covid variant found in UK

Spain, France and Turkey travel update by Foreign Office

Who's behind the masks?

The Masked Singer 2023: Bookies predict who is behind the masks

From left: Mo Gilligan, Davina McCall, Joel Dommett, Rita Ora and Jonathan Ross

How to watch the new series of ITV’s The Masked Singer

Masks reintroduced at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals. Photo: Kelvin Stuttard

Masks reintroduced at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals after rise in flu cases

Post readers have reacted to the new face mask measures in secondary schools.

"Here we go again": Post readers react to new Covid measures for schools

A shopper wears a protective mask as she walks down an aisle in a supermarket (Getty Images)

Government clarifies rules around face masks after confusion over singing in sup...

Dr. Sarita Robinson

Masks rule change could leave most cautious Lancashire residents "not going anyw...

These are the safest kinds of face coverings to wear - according to new research

Masks and glamorous accessories for a night at the theatre

Antique masks popular with historic collectors
Our antiques expert Allan Blackburn looks back at an antique that has been part of culture for thousands of years...
Henry Widdas, Communities Content Page Manager

The effectiveness of face masks lessens when they get wet, the World Health Organisation (WHO) and other health experts have warned (Photo: Shutterstock)

Face masks become less effective in the rain - here’s what experts are saying

Readers have had their say on coronavirus restrictions
Photo by Willfried Wende from Pixabay

Here's what YOU think the Government should do to tackle coronavirus in Lancashi...

Face coverings became compulsory in shops in England in July, and on public transport in June.

'I'm terrified,' says disabled mum about being abused over face masks

Many people who don’t like face masks have opted for plastic face shields or masks with valves, making it easier to breathe (Photo: Shutterstock)

Masks with valves and plastic face shields less effective at reducing spread of ...

The government has made a U-turn on its decision regarding the wearing of face masks in secondary schools in England (Photo: Shutterstock)

The government has U-turned on face mask rules in English schools - here’s the l...

The Canary Islands have seen a spike in cases in recent weeks (Photo: Shutterstock)

Indoor nightlife and outdoor smoking are to be banned in the Canary Islands - th...

Do children have to wear face masks on flights? (Photo: Shutterstock)

These are the rules around children wearing face masks on planes - from Easyjet,...

The Dukes in Lancaster will re-open on August 4.

Lancaster's The Dukes will host two cinema screens showing three films a day fro...

Masks in shops will be compulsory from July 24

'Masks should not be a trigger for abuse against staff'

Boris Johnson announced on 12 July that face masks will become mandatory to wear in shops in England, from Friday 24 July (Photo: Shutterstock)

Here’s how much you could be fined for not wearing a face mask in shops

Airline Jet2 is getting ready to restart its summer trips, with flights due to begin from 15 July.

But there will be certain rules in place that travellers will need to follow, in order to prevent the spread of Covid-19 (Photo: Shutterstock)

These are the new rules Jet2 passengers will now have to follow Helen Johnson

It's important to follow safety and hygiene practices when meeting with people outside your household (Photo: Shutterstock)

Here's how to keep safe when meeting in a group under new lockdown rules

Are you thinking about making your own face masks? (Photo: Shutterstock)

This is how to make your own face masks - and where you can buy them

As the coronavirus pandemic continues, you may now be wearing a face mask when leaving the house for your daily walk or when visiting the supermarket (Photo: Shutterstock)

Here’s how you should and shouldn’t wear a face mask - according to experts

Here's what experts say about whether scarves are a suitable alternative to face...

Dr Zuber Bagasi and Synergy HR manager Leah Shaw with boxes of the facemasks being donated to local communities and hospitals

County dentist group's efforts to find facemasks for those in need during the co...

Nick Norcross wearing a selection of his creative masks at the private view of Inside Out.

The man behind the mask

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