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Police officers have launched a crackdown on Pokemon Go players using the popular app outdoors, as other forces and local councils across England turn to tech to crackdown on lockdown breaching Britons. The men, all said to be in their 30s, were spotted hunting for the virtual monsters using the walk-as-you-play mobile app – in … Read more
The first lockdown seems like ancient history now, something that happened a long time ago, almost to someone else. I remember peaceful, sunny days and long, warm evenings, all very enjoyable in the loveliest spring there had been for years. I was alone in London, isolated and perfectly happy in my Jan-bubble, foolishly believing that … Read more
Pope says he is ‘saddened’ by Covid rule breakers who are ignoring travel restrictions during pandemic as he condemns people looking after their own interests above others Francis said he read reports of people catching flights to flee government curbs ‘This really saddened me,’ he added in address from Vatican’s Apostolic Palace Many countries have … Read more
More than three in five coronavirus fines have gone unpaid in some parts of England, figures suggest. A freedom of information request revealed that nine forces saw 60% or more of the penalties go unpaid within 28 days between March 27 and September 21. The total number of fines issued in England and Wales within … Read more
Ministers were told more than one circuit breaker would be needed in Britain to control the coronavirus, according to SAGE papers published today. Scientific advisers claimed a single two-week lockdown, which they first pleaded with ministers to implement in September, would not be enough to stem infections for the whole of winter. It would probably need … Read more
Ministers were told more than one circuit breaker would be needed in Britain to control the coronavirus, according to SAGE papers published today. Scientific advisers claimed a single two-week lockdown, which they first pleaded with ministers to implement in September, would not be enough to stem infections for the whole of winter. It would probably need … Read more
Would you dump someone because of their eating or drinking habits? Singles reveal the diet deal breakers in a partner – from vegans to non-drinkers Australian singles have revealed their top dating deal breakers in a relationship Expert looked at why eating and drinking habits can make or break a relationship Louanne Ward asked singles … Read more
Universities are coming under increasing pressure today as staff threaten walkouts and students face fines for breaching Covid guidelines.
Police are ‘struggling’ to enforce coronavirus rules because there are not enough officers to crack down on the 10pm curfew breakers, a union boss warned today. John Apter, national chairman of the Police Federation, said there were often now just ‘one or two’ officers available to police busy high streets in towns and cities at … Read more
How coronavirus is dividing Britain: Majority of people who followed social-distancing restrictions resent lockdown rule breakers as solidarity gives way to distrust, study finds Think tank Demos surveyed 10,061 adults in the UK between 31 July and 7 August Poll found 68% of those who did not break lockdown rules resent those who did The … Read more