Day: October 17, 2020
Thousands of protesters fill London streets after capital moved to tier 2 rules
October 17, 2020Thousands gathered in central London today in protest after harsher coronavirus restrictions were imposed across the city. Since midnight, the capital has moved from tier one to the more serious second tier on England’s new Covid-19 ‘traffic light’ system, along with Essex and York and other areas. Protesters in London marched through Hyde Park and […]
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London tier 2 lockdown: What are the new rules? Everything you can and can’t do
October 17, 2020London is among the eight regions that moved into a tier two lockdown today, which sees a ban on households mixing indoors. The ‘high’ alert classification came as 12 London Boroughs’ infections rate passed 100 per 100,000. Joining London in the move to tier two are Elmbridge, Barrow-in-Furness, North East Derbyshire, Erewash, Chesterfield, York, and Essex (excluding Southend […]
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Man, 59, stabbed and beaten to death in flat as suspect arrested for murder
October 17, 2020A murder investigation is underway after a man died in a south London flat on Friday evening. The 59-year-old was found with knife wounds and head injuries at an address off Reddown Road, Coulsdon, at around 9.30pm. Despite paramedics being called he could not be save and was pronounced dead at the scene a short […]
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Jennifer Arcuri 'admits to affair with Boris Johnson'
October 17, 2020The latest headlines in your inbox twice a day Monday – Friday plus breaking news updates Jennifer Arcuri has reportedly admitted having an affair with Boris Johnson while he was London mayor, following allegations that he used his position get her favourable treatment. The Prime Minister avoided a criminal investigation after the police watchdog found […]
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Woman, 21, fighing for life after being knocked down by suspected drink driver in Cheam
October 17, 2020A young woman is fighting for life in hospital after being knocked down by a suspected drink driver in south London. Police and paramedics were called to London Road, near the junction with Garth Road, in Cheam at about 22.15pm on Friday to reports of a collision. The woman, 21, was taken to hospital where […]
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Banksy 'confirms' authorship of new Nottingham mural
October 17, 2020The latest headlines in your inbox twice a day Monday – Friday plus breaking news updates Banksy appears to have confirmed his authorship of a new mural in Nottingham after sharing a wordless Instagram post picturing the work. It comes after another street artist claimed to be responsible for the black and white mural, which […]
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Liverpool mayor Joe Anderson announces brother's death from Covid-19
October 17, 2020The latest headlines in your inbox twice a day Monday – Friday plus breaking news updates The Mayor of Liverpool Joe Anderson has said his brother has died after being admitted to intensive care with Covid-19. On Friday evening, Mr Anderson urged people to follow the rules to prevent the spread of the virus as […]
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What does tier 2 lockdown mean – what are the rules?
October 17, 2020London, York and Essex (excluding Southend) are among the latest areas in the UK to move into ‘high’ alert – tier two – restrictions this weekend. The new three tier system, which aims to standardise local lockdown rules in England, was announced by Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday. As part of his statement, the […]
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New Zealand elections: Jacinda Ardern secures second term in landslide victory
October 17, 2020The latest headlines in your inbox twice a day Monday – Friday plus breaking news updates Jacinda Ardern swept to a landslide victory in the New Zealand general election on Saturday, securing a second term as voters rewarded her for her handling of the Covid-19 pandemic. With 95 per cent of votes counted, Ms Ardern’s […]
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Can you go to restaurants and pubs with friends in London under the new tier 2 lockdown rules?
October 17, 2020London is among the eight regions that went into tier 2 lockdown from 00.01am on Saturday morning. The capital’s move to ‘high’ alert came as 12 of London’s Boroughs infection rates passed 100 in 100,000, including Richmond Upon Thames and Ealing. Joining London in the move were Barrow-in-Furness, Elmbridge, York, north-east Derbyshire, Erewash, Chesterfield, and […]
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