Alexander recounts, “I had my own issues. I had issues in my family. I lost my uncle during the pandemic. This book was like therapy to me because some of the themes in the story are hope, determination, adapting to change, kindness, and these were skills and qualities that I wanted my pupils to gain, but they were also qualities I had to remind myself that I was capable of tuning into during that very difficult time for myself and my family.”

His favourite character is the “Spaghetti Connoisseur”, who is loosely based on his teenage self, when he had a weekend supermarket job.Sources said the Cabinet Division sent a proposal to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina recommending a ban or limit on public movement and other activities. The chief medical officer Prof Chris Whitty told MPs on the Health Select Committee this week that tighter controls could only be justified when there was evidence on the severity of Omicron disease. But even if the risk of serious disease is lower than in previous waves hospitals could still be overwhelmed because of the high rate of infections. You may also opt to downgrade to Standard Digital, a robust journalistic offering that fulfils many user’s needs. Compare Standard and Premium Digital here.

Mr Alexander is hoping his book will be used by other schools and has already received supportive messages about the book from headteachers and librarians and the impact it has had on their learners. Mark Fellows, manager at Old Ship Inn in Dorchester, was saddened by the news but is awaiting further guidance from the Government. Keith Treggiden, manager of Rendezvous, Royal Oak and Slug and Lettuce, said the news was "gutting" and could have a "catastrophic" effect on some businesses.It said the law enforcers should strictly enforce travel restrictions between districts while the general public would not be allowed outdoors between 8:00pm and 6:00am, unless there is an emergency.