Local lockdowns are lifted in parts of North West England today

Andy Burnham has blasted the ‘completely illogical’ lifting of local lockdowns across north-west England today despite pleas from council leaders to keep the restrictions after a spike in cases. The government’s decision has angered chiefs in Bolton and Trafford where a ban on mixing households has been lifted, along with Stockport, Burnley, Hyndburn and parts … Read more

UK school pupils WILL wear face masks if local area in lockdown 

Thousands of secondary pupils will have to wear masks at school after yet another education U-turn. With just days to go before children return, Education Secretary Gavin Williamson last night said face coverings will be compulsory in the communal areas of schools covered by local lockdowns. A decision on whether to wear masks in other schools … Read more

Harry Maguire ‘fought outside Greek bar after his sister was stabbed in the arm’ local media claims

Manchester United captain Harry Maguire allegedly attacked police officers after his younger sister was stabbed in the arm, according to local media reports.    The £85million England International was seen leaving court today after spending three nights in a jail cell.    A brawl kicked off after rival fans shouted ‘F*** United’ on Thursday. His sister Daisy was … Read more

Writings reveal settlers of the Lost Colony of Roanoke DID integrate with local tribe

It is one of America’s oldest unsolved mysterious, but a hobby archaeologist believes to have uncovered the truth behind the Lost Colony of Roanoke. In 1587 a group of English settlers arrived on Roanoke Island to start a new life, but three years later more than 100 of the colonists vanished – leaving only the … Read more

Rebecca Judd protests ‘un-Australian’ ban on barbecues in local council after just THREE complaints

Rebecca Judd protests the ‘un-Australian’ ban on barbecues in her local council area after just THREE complaints were made By Jabeen Waheed For Daily Mail Australia Published: 00:19 BST, 20 August 2020 | Updated: 01:14 BST, 20 August 2020 Rebecca Judd is furious that her local council in Melbourne’s south-east is considering a ban on barbecues, … Read more

Britons will accept local lockdowns if a Covid vaccine can’t be found, survey finds 

Britons will accept local lockdowns, home schooling and bans on live audiences for the foreseeable future if a coronavirus vaccine is not found, a survey suggests. As parts of the UK grapple with local lockdowns, 87 per cent of people said they would accept these being imposed in the future, and 85 per cent said … Read more

Homeless camp in Manhattan’s Chelsea district angers local business owners and residents

Exasperated residents of Manhattan’s Chelsea district say they are tired of complaining to the authorities about a sprawling homeless camp that has taken root in their midst. Around 20 people are believed to be living along West 24th Street, on the corner with Sixth Avenue, The New York Post reported. The camp is one block … Read more

Oldham could be next in line for full local lockdown amid sudden spike in new coronavirus cases 

Oldham could face a full lockdown ‘within days’ after Covid-19 cases doubled in a week despite tighter restrictions. The council in the area said 255 new cases were diagnosed in the week ending August 8 compared with 137 cases the week before.   Katrina Stephens, director of public health for Oldham Council, said officials were discussing … Read more

Is Britain’s staycation boom enough to save Covid-hit local economies?

Summer getaways abroad have been all but cancelled.  Ministers’ decision to pull Spain off the quarantine-free list with just a few hours’ notice prompted many Britons to set their sights on escapes closer to home. Boris Johnson last week told the nation 2020 ‘is a great, great year for people to have a staycation’. Life’s … Read more

Coronavirus UK: Preston set to be next city in local lockdown

Preston could be forced back into lockdown within days amid a spike in coronavirus cases, according to local public health officials. Government data shows the Lancashire city’s Covid-19 infection rate has more than doubled in the space of a week. More than 34 people per 100,000 were diagnosed with Covid-19 in the week ending July 30, … Read more