One in eight shops have never reopened since the first lockdown began with 5,500 still closed as tourists and office workers stay home. Analysis of retailers with more than five stores nationwide found out of 43,766 shops, 5,552 (12 per cent) have kept their doors shut since March, leaving nearly 900 acres of shopping space … Read more
One in eight shops have never reopened since the first lockdown began with 5,500 still closed as tourists and office workers stay home. Analysis of retailers with more than five stores nationwide found out of 43,766 shops, 12 per cent (5,552) have kept their doors shut since March, leaving nearly 900 acres of shopping space … Read more
Croydon cat killer investigation should be reopened, says Tory MP because it’s ‘fanciful’ to blame spate of feline deaths on foxes Elliot Colburn MP says urban foxes not to blame since victims were not eaten Fears serial killer was on the loose emerged after hundreds of cats were reported mutilated across south London borough since … Read more
Fears of a ‘jobs tsunami’ as new figures reveal a QUARTER of all pubs, clubs and restaurants have never reopened after shutting down at start of coronavirus pandemic One in four pubs, restaurants, bars and clubs closed amid coronavirus pandemic The figure represents number of outlets that have not re-opened since March Situation is also … Read more
Hotelier Sir Rocco Forte is a cheerleader for Boris Johnson and Brexit, but the Government’s handling of the coronavirus crisis has tested his loyalty. Fresh from arriving at Gatwick after a meeting in Rome at his newly reopened Hotel de la Ville, Sir Rocco launches into a tirade against the Government’s ‘draconian lockdown’, calls mandatory … Read more
We can reach for the spas again! Health clubs have reopened, so what changes can you expect before you take the plunge? It’s five weeks since spas were allowed to re-open and they’ve been missed The UK now has more than 900 spas, employing around 45,000 people But what are they like in the brave … Read more
Prosecutors call for Gerard Depardieu rape case to be reopened after probe into claims he assaulted actress in her 20s at his Paris home was dropped over lack of proof The French actor, now 71, was accused of assaulting and raping actress in 2018 Probe was dropped last year but the woman has now relaunched … Read more
Thirsty Britons continued to lap up the sunshine today as they embraced the eased lockdown rules and fantastic weather. In Battersea, south-west London, people shopped, settled in for a pint and enjoyed dinner at a variety of eateries as Northcote Road area has effectively become pedestrianised to help with social distancing. Meanwhile, nearby Soho, in … Read more
Annual passholders have been exploring the reopened Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom theme parks at Walt Disney World ahead of the general public being let loose inside on Saturday. And they’ve been revealing what the experience is like with the new coronavirus rules in place… Socially distant car parking Annual passholders have been exploring the … Read more
British Airways has begun reopening its swanky lounges at Heathrow Terminal 5 and has released images of the coronavirus measures that have been put in place in one of them – Galleries First. The pictures show staff in masks serving customers as well as plastic protection screens at reception desks. BA is reopening its lounges … Read more