Woman landowner, 55, installs razor-sharp barbed wire, chains and ‘keep out’ notices across footpath

A woman landowner has blocked a public footpath near a beauty spot with razor-sharp barbed wire in a row with ‘abusive and bullying’ ramblers. Frances Payne, 55, claims she has been repeatedly sworn at and even physically attacked by walkers who stray onto her land. She has now blocked the footpath running beside her Hampton … Read more

Facebook users will be able to own their images and issue takedown notices

Facebook is giving users more control over images they create, including the ability to issue takedown notices on Facebook and Instagram. In an update on Monday, the social media firm unveiled Rights Manager, which allows creators and publishers to protect their work ‘at scale.’  Page administrators can submit an application for content they want protected by uploading … Read more

UK Border Force have issued just NINE Fixed Penalty Notices for quarantine breach so far

The UK’s Border Force have issued just nine Fixed Penalty Notices to people breaching foreign arrival quarantine rules so far.  Home Office figures revealed that fewer than ten people have been hit with the notices in relation to their completion of the passenger locator form. The form allows arrivals from countries deemed high-risk – such as … Read more

GP surgery sends out letter asking terminally ill patients to sign DNR notices

‘It was like having my death warrant sent by the grim reaper’: Fury as GP surgery asks patients with serious health problems to sign ‘do not resuscitate’ forms so medics will not be called if they fall ill with coronavirus Llynfi Surgery in Maesteg, South Wales sent out the letter to seriously ill patients Terminal … Read more

Landlords can still serve eviction notices during the coronavirus outbreak

Government accused of backtracking on its promise to protect renters from eviction as coronavirus crisis deepens Government has banned evictions for three months for those unable to work  Landlords will still be able to serve eviction notices during this time  Some have reported tenants are already struggling to pay their rent Coronavirus symptoms: what are … Read more