‘Freezing’ al fresco drinkers and fed-up landlords call for pubs to be able to open indoor areas now

Lockdown-weary Britons are today demanding ‘let us back in the pubs now’, after the bank holiday washout. Hundreds of pubs, bars, cafes and restaurants to close early on Monday’s May Day Bank Holiday as wet and windy weather put a dampener on the three-day weekend.  And forecasters warn more bad weather could be on the … Read more

‘Freezing’ al fresco drinkers and fed-up landlords call for pubs to be able to open indoor areas now

Lockdown-weary Britons are today demanding ‘let us back in the pubs now’, after the bank holiday washout. Hundreds of pubs, bars, cafes and restaurants to close early on Monday’s May Day Bank Holiday as wet and windy weather put a dampener on the three-day weekend.  And forecasters warn more bad weather could be on the … Read more

BRITs 2021 to become the first major indoor music event in a year and will host 4,000 people

The 2021 Brit Awards will mark the first major indoor music event in over a year as bosses prepare to release 2,500 free tickets to key workers.  In an announcement on Thursday, it was revealed that The Brit Awards will take place in front of a live audience of 4,000 people at London’s The O2 … Read more

BRITs 2021 to become the first major indoor music event in a year and will host 4,000 people

The 2021 Brit Awards will mark the first major indoor music event in over a year as bosses prepare to release 2,500 free tickets to key workers.  In an announcement on Thursday, it was revealed that The Brit Awards will take place in front of a live audience of 4,000 people at London’s The O2 … Read more

Joy for families as care home residents are allowed two indoor visitors for first time in months

Care home residents are able to welcome two visitors from today as the latest easing of lockdown restrictions come into effect. Visitors will be tested prior to seeing loved ones, will have to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) and will be asked to keep physical contact to a minimum. Residents can nominate two named friends … Read more

Joy for families as care home residents are allowed two indoor visitors for first time in months

A gran day out! Joy for families as care home residents are allowed two indoor visitors for the first time in 13 months under lockdown-easing rules Care home residents can welcome two named friends or relatives from today Visitors must be tested before visits and physical contact to be kept to minimum Babies and very … Read more

Indoor and outdoor home offices set to increase as workers adapt to new normal

Britons are readying themselves for the ‘new norm’ of home working, with more sheds, garages and summerhouses likely to be transformed into offices in the near future. A growing number of people are planning to set up designated rooms or workspaces within or outside their homes, according to research by Aviva. Close to half of … Read more

Covid lockdown: Fines in England and Wales near 100k as police vow to go after indoor parties

Fines for breaches of coronavirus regulations are nearing the 100,000 mark as police today vowed to go after indoor parties, even as lockdown rules ease.  Provisional data published by the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) shows a total of 94,368 fixed penalty notices (FPNs) were issued by forces, including 85,975 in England and 8,393 in … Read more

Colorado’s indoor cannabis farms produces 30% more carbon than the state’s coal mining industry

Despite being touted as the ultimate ‘green’ crop, cannabis is having a major impact on the environment, a new study suggest. Researches at Colorado State University found in Colorado that growing the drug indoors produces more than 30 percent more greenhouse gases than the state’s coal mining industry. The team found that the larger carbon … Read more

British team who travelled to European Indoor Championships forced to isolate

ENTIRE British athletics team who travelled to European Indoor Championships in Poland are forced to isolate after a staff member tested positive for Covid-19 British athletes who took part at European Championships will have to isolate   A staff member tested positive for Covid after 46 stars flew back from Poland  All members of travelling party … Read more