To be honest it's not at all what I would have expected. I enjoy the flexibility, but I miss the office banter. Third world problems I know, when you consider how many people are now out of work.

At ACM we're keen to support those local businesses that are still operating, albeit under different circumstances. So we've created Open for Business.

Business owners can jump online, submit their details, opening times etc, to let the rest of us know who's still at work and what that looks like now.

If you know of a business that hasn't come on board, you might want to flick them the link. It's completely free.

You would also have noticed some changes in the way we allow our non-subscribers to access our coronavirus-related stories online.

Those stories that have health implications for the public have been made free for everyone to access, regardless of how many stories you might have read in one month.

We believe we have an obligation to inform our community, and I would like to take this opportunity to thank those subscribers who have stuck with us.

Having said that, we are looking at ways of improving your subscriber experience too. Giving you more access to activities that will help to bust the boredom that comes with being at home 24/7. So stay tuned.

Before I go though, I'd like to introduce you to my two work colleagues.

From L to R: Jefferson (Head of Cuddles) and Tommy (In Charge of Licks and Long Walks).

They have done a tremendous job under very trying circumstances and I would not want their contribution to go unacknowledged. They're not used to having me around all the time. So I thank them for their patience and understanding.

Don't fret boys, things will be back to normal before you know it.

If you like, you could email me some pics of your WFH colleagues.

Enjoy the rest of your Sunday.

Fiona

Northern Daily Leader editor