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Van Morrison lockdown protest songs ‘dangerous’

Northern Ireland’s health minister has described three new songs by Sir Van Morrison that protest against coronavirus lockdowns as “dangerous”. In the lyrics, Sir Van claims scientists are “making up crooked facts” to justify measures that “enslave” the population. “The new normal, is not normal,” he sings. “We were born to be free”. Health Minister […]

Pub loses licence for 'one of worst examples' of breaking coronavirus rules

PBs Bar in Birmingham has become the first venue to have its licence revoked over concerns about social distancing. The pub, in the Jewellery Quarter, Key Hill, was described as ‘one of the worst examples’ of coronavirus restrictions being broken. A police officer slammed the venue at a licensing meeting saying it had broken a lot […]

New Year's Eve celebrations cancelled in London as infections rise

Sadiq Khan has cancelled traditional New Year’s Eve celebrations in London as coronavirus cases soar in many parts of the country. The Mayor of London has revealed there will be ‘no fireworks’ and ‘nothing happening’ on December 31, as the capital ‘can’t afford’ to have large crowds of people come together. He said 2021 would […]

Queen’s public estate to pay in instalments as pandemic hits finances

We will use your email address only for sending you newsletters. Please see our Privacy Notice for details of your data protection rights. Crown Estate officials said they have made one payment to the Treasury and will make more as “trading conditions develop”. Her Majesty hands over all her public estate’s profits to the Chancellor […]

Thousands of children sexting, police say

Thousands of children, including a boy aged five, have been investigated for sexting, the BBC has learned. Nearly 400 children under the age of 12 have been spoken to by police in the last three years in England and Wales. Figures obtained by the BBC show more than 4,000 cases since 2013 where children have […]

Lancashire lockdown: Towns at risk of new restrictions today – List in FULL

We will use your email address only for sending you newsletters. Please see our Privacy Notice for details of your data protection rights. Lancashire has become the latest part of the UK to face stricter lockdown measures as coronavirus is worsening in many parts of the county. Local authorities in North West England are said […]

Europe imposes fresh curbs as global Covid-19 cases top 30 million

COPENHAGEN (AFP) – Large parts of Europe on Friday (Sept 18) geared up for broad new restrictions to stop the coronavirus, after infections worldwide topped 30 million and the World Health Organisation warned of “alarming rates of transmission”. Britain is limiting gatherings and France is set to roll out new curbs for major cities as […]