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NI’s first drive-in country music concert a hit

NI’s first drive-in country music concert a hit

NI’s first drive-in country music concert a hit

03 July 2020

The socially distanced gathering at Ballymena Showgrounds in Co Antrim drew around 400 vehicles.


Government confirms countries exempt from quarantine

Government confirms countries exempt from quarantine

Government confirms countries exempt from quarantine

03 July 2020

China, Portugal, Thailand, and the US are among the notable absentees.


List of quarantine-free travel countries criticised

List of quarantine-free travel countries criticised

List of quarantine-free travel countries criticised

03 July 2020

The Department for Transport published a list of 73 countries and territories, which features destinations such as Spain, France, Italy and Australia.


Government publishes new local lockdown rules for Leicester

Government publishes new local lockdown rules for Leicester

Government publishes new local lockdown rules for Leicester

03 July 2020

The new regulations come into force on Saturday.


Harry and Meghan formally wind up their UK foundation

Harry and Meghan formally wind up their UK foundation

Harry and Meghan formally wind up their UK foundation

03 July 2020

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have thanked trustees for supporting their charitable venture in the UK.


No uptick in coronavirus cases yet despite raves and protests, says Vallance

No uptick in coronavirus cases yet despite raves and protests, says Vallance

No uptick in coronavirus cases yet despite raves and protests, says Vallance

03 July 2020

Last week Bournemouth declared a major incident when its beach was crowded as thousands of people descended on the town.


What do the new lockdown rules say?

What do the new lockdown rules say?

What do the new lockdown rules say?

03 July 2020

The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (No. 2) (England) Regulations 2020 were published on Friday.


Public warned of danger of pubs in coronavirus battle ahead of opening

Public warned of danger of pubs in coronavirus battle ahead of opening

Public warned of danger of pubs in coronavirus battle ahead of opening

03 July 2020

Boris Johnson urged the public to ‘enjoy summer safely’.


UK’s largest pub ready for reopening as lockdown eases

UK’s largest pub ready for reopening as lockdown eases

UK’s largest pub ready for reopening as lockdown eases

03 July 2020

The huge seaside watering hole is housed in a Grade II listed Victorian building in Ramsgate, Kent.


Disabled people could become ‘even more isolated’ as lockdown eases

Disabled people could become ‘even more isolated’ as lockdown eases

Disabled people could become ‘even more isolated’ as lockdown eases

03 July 2020

Many of the social-distancing measures introduced are leaving people with disabilities feeling anxious – and potentially choosing to stay home.


Quarantine-free travel countries confirmed

Quarantine-free travel countries confirmed

Quarantine-free travel countries confirmed

03 July 2020

The Government announced locations where English tourists can visit without self-isolating on their return.


Arlene Foster: Michelle O’Neill funeral apology ‘falls short’

Arlene Foster: Michelle O’Neill funeral apology ‘falls short’

Arlene Foster: Michelle O’Neill funeral apology ‘falls short’

03 July 2020

Trust between the powersharing partners has been damaged by the controversy over large crowds at Bobby Storey’s funeral, the DUP leader said.


William savours pint of cider ahead of pubs and restaurants reopening

William savours pint of cider ahead of pubs and restaurants reopening

William savours pint of cider ahead of pubs and restaurants reopening

03 July 2020

The Duke of Cambridge visited the Rose & Crown in the Norfolk village of Snettisham.


Police ‘praying for rain’ on Saturday when pubs reopen

Police ‘praying for rain’ on Saturday when pubs reopen

Police ‘praying for rain’ on Saturday when pubs reopen

03 July 2020

Police and Crime Commissioner David Jamieson said choosing a Saturday was ‘very bad’ timing.


Nicola Sturgeon: UK Government’s decision-making on air bridges shambolic

Nicola Sturgeon: UK Government’s decision-making on air bridges shambolic

Nicola Sturgeon: UK Government’s decision-making on air bridges shambolic

03 July 2020

She said she will need to study the list of countries exempt from quarantine in England before deciding whether to align with the policy.


Pubs cancel post-midnight reopening events after Government amends regulations

Pubs cancel post-midnight reopening events after Government amends regulations

Pubs cancel post-midnight reopening events after Government amends regulations

03 July 2020

Police Federation chairman John Apter said the Government’s ‘lastminute.com approach’ was ‘very unhelpful’ to policing.


UK’s first purpose-built socially distanced restaurant to open on Saturday

UK’s first purpose-built socially distanced restaurant to open on Saturday

UK’s first purpose-built socially distanced restaurant to open on Saturday

03 July 2020

Food is served through a hatch to the private dining rooms at the St Moritz Hotel & Spa near Rock in Cornwall.


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