thedailymirror--2020-11-17--Areas at risk of being plunged into Tier 3 when coronavirus lockdown ends

Hull , Manchester , Bristol , Newcastle , Leeds and Scarborough are among the places that are most at risk of entering the toughest local lockdown tier when England emerges from its second national coronavirus shutdown .
The four-week lockdown is due to end on December 2 , but it could be extended by days or even weeks - a move that would require the approval of MPs .
The Government is hoping for a return to the pre-lockdown system of local tiers .
If that happens , it could include new or tougher restrictions on households socialising over Christmas @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the current rates of new cases of Covid-19 , northern England could be hit the hardest by a return to a tiered system , after many places were already in Tier 3 , the most severe category .
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The Government will decide next week how to end the current lockdown as scientists warned a tougher tier system is needed until vaccines can drive back the Covid-19 pandemic .
Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick said on Tuesday that ministers want @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of coronavirus controls when the lockdown in England is lifted on December 2 , but suggested tighter controls may be needed in the top Tier 3 .
It comes after Susan Hopkins , medical director of Public Health England ( PHE ) and chief medical adviser to NHS Test and Trace , said ministers would have to look at `` strengthening '' the tier system .
Here are some of the places in England that are most at risk of going into the toughest tier while the UK battles a second wave of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , had England 's worst infection rate ( 776.4 new cases per 100,000 people ) for the seven days to November 12 , up from 686.0 the previous week .
Julia Weldon , the director of public health for Hull City Council , said last week that the city will be in the highest tier when the national lockdown ends because its current rate is so high .
She told BBC Look North : `` The levels we are at means we will definitely be in Tier 3 at the end of this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hard to say how long for but for a few weeks after that potentially .
“ I hope then we will see rates plateau and then go down we might be able to have lower restrictions at Christmas but everyone needs to play their part . ''
The latest rate for the East Riding of Yorkshire was 493.9 , up from 389.2 a week ago .
Last Friday , Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham told business leaders there is a `` strong chance '' the region will return to Tier 3 when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It came after he said hospitals in the region were experiencing `` quite a lot of pressure '' and that was expected to increase in coming weeks , although infection rates in the area had started to come down .
Oldham has the second highest infection rate ( 598.0 ) in England , but it is down sharply from 800.5 the previous week .
Rochdale 's rate has dropped to 531.0 from 619.1 , and Bury 's fell to 492.7 from 599.0 .
Rates are also high , but dropping , in Wigan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) and Bolton ( 449.0 ) .
The rate for Manchester has come down to 385.3 from 458.3 .
Elsewhere in the North West , the Liverpool City Region , which was in Tier 3 previously , is hoping to be placed in Tier 2 when the lockdown ends .
Southern England has so far managed to avoid Tier 3 lockdown restrictions .
But cases have soared in Bristol and officials there are worried .
The current rate for the City of Bristol is 486.6 , up slightly from 453.0 .
The council @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` very critical point '' as coronavirus cases continue to rise , BristolLive reported .
Mayor Marvin Rees said he did n't want the city to be place into Tier 3 after the lockdown .
There are fears Kent , or parts of it , could find themselves in Tier 3 at Christmas due to rising rates .
Swale saw one of the biggest week-on-week jumps ( to 531.0 from 265.9 , giving it the highest rate in southern England ) , while Thanet 's rate is also high ( climbing to 481.3 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cllr Rick Everitt said : “ If the numbers don ’ t fall we face the threat of continuing restrictions when the national lockdown is reviewed in December , which will have a further effect on everyone ’ s lives , as well as the local economy.
” Lancashire was moved into Tier 3 in the middle of October as Covid-19 rates soared , and parts of the county could remain in that category despite falling rates .
Blackburn with Darwen has the third highest rate in England - 597.2 , which is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Preston 's rate has dropped slightly to 466.0 from 470.9 .
Rates also remain high in Pendle ( 408.2 ) , Burnley ( 394.7 ) , Hyndburn ( 378.8 ) and Rossendale ( 367.9 ) , Ribble Valley ( 328.5 ) and Blackpool ( 319.8 ) .
Businesses and organisations in Lancaster have called to be separated from the rest of the county when tier discussions take place , LancsLive reported .
Lancaster has the lowest infection rate in the county ( 143.1 ) .
West Yorkshire was due to be placed in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the move was postponed due to the national shutdown .
It could enter Tier 3 come the first week of December .
Kirklees has the fourth highest rate ( 577.3 , up from 564.4 ( 2482 ) , while Bradford 's is seventh ( 545.6 , downfrom 576.9 ) .
Infection rates remain high in Wakefield ( 499.6 ) , Calderdale ( 485.7 ) and Leeds ( 445.3 ) , which have increases since last week .
South Yorkshire was in Tier 3 when the country 's lockdown began earlier this month .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ if there is a return to the localised system next month , although rates have been dropping .
Barnsley 's rate has come down to 407.5 from 503.9 in a single week , with decreases also seen in Rotherham ( 386.6 ) and Doncaster ( 371.9 ) .
The rate in Sheffield has fallen to 304.0 from 386.4 .
Officials in North Yorkshire say they have seen a surge in Covid-19 cases in recent weeks .
Scarborough , which was previously in Tier 1 , now has England 's second worst infection rate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Redcar and Cleveland has also seen its rate soar to 504.6 from 388.6 .
Cllr Steve Siddons , the leader of Scarborough Borough Council , has expressed concerns the area will be placed into Tier 3 after the national lockdown .
He told Greatest Hits Radio on Tuesday : `` If we do n't get this under control by the 2nd of December , my fear is that if we go back to the tier system , then we 'll be on Tier 3 in this borough , and that will mean @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are closed at the moment and that 's not good for anybody in the run up to Christmas . ''
He shot down claims that visitors are primarily to blame , adding : `` Visitors should n't come to the coast during this lockdown period , but what we should n't do is concentrate on visitors because from the evidence we 've seen so far , it does n't suggest visitors are the primary cause , it seems to be caused by local people transmitting locally . ''
Rates have been climbing in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in danger of being moved into Tier 3 when the figures were lower .
Hartlepool now has the fifth highest rate in England , surging to 570.1 from 389.7 in seven days .
There have also been sharp increases in Middlesbrough ( 500.8 ) , Gateshead ( 450.4 ) , Newcastle ( 445.1 ) , Sunderland ( 421.3 ) , North Tyneside ( 432.4 ) South Tyneside ( 427.9 ) , and County Durham ( 405.4 ) .
Leicester was the first place to be plunged into a local lockdown before the new @ @ @ @ @ @ @ heading for Tier 3 before the latest national shutdown was imposed , public health officials said .
The East Midlands city 's rate has continued to climb , jumping to 527.6 to 406.2 in the latest week where data is available .
In Leicestershire , the rate in Oadby and Wigston has increased to 508.6 from 363.1 .
Melton 's rate has gone up to 460.9 from 279.2 .
County council public health director Mike Sandys said if the national lockdown ended today it is likely Leicestershire would go into Tier 3 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lincolnshire were moved into Tier 2 just days before the national lockdown began .
Their rates remain above the national average ( 545.2 in North East Lincolnshire and 433.0 in North Lincolnshire ) .
The rate in East Lindsey ( 529.2 ) is also high , as is that in Boston ( 477.4 ) .
All of Derbyshire was moved into Tier 2 just before England 's second shutdown went into effect .
At least parts of the county could be in danger of moving into Tier 3 when the lockdown is lifted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ current rates are in Amber Valley ( 453.4 ) , Bolsover ( 449.3 ) , Derby ( 441.5 ) and South Derbyshire ( 389.7 ) .
Warrington , Cheshire , had a rate of 341 when it agreed to move to Tier 3 in the last week of October .
Its current rate is 312.4 , down from 412.4 last week .
If the rate continues to drop over the next two weeks , Warrington could avoid a return to Tier 3 .
All of Nottingham was placed in Tier 3 shortly before @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rates have fallen considerably since then .
Nottingham 's rate is now 269.5 after soaring above 700 a month ago .
Bassetlaw has a rate of 408.7 , followed by Mansfield ( 341.2 ) and Ashfield ( 312.7 ) .
Last week , Alison Challenger , director of public health for Nottingham City , told NottinghamshireLive that `` rates have to be a lot lower than they are now '' if the county wants to be in a lower tier level come December .
The figures , for the seven days to November @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out in laboratories ( pillar one of the Government 's testing programme ) and in the wider community ( pillar two ) .
The rate is expressed as the number of new cases per 100,000 people .
Data for the most recent four days ( November 13-16 ) has been excluded as it is incomplete and does not reflect the true number of cases .
A majority of areas in England ( 238 out of 315 ) have seen a rise in case rates .
Hull has the highest rate in England , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seven days to November 12 - the equivalent of 776.4 cases per 100,000 people .
This is up from 686.0 cases per 100,000 in the seven days to November 5 .
Oldham has the second highest rate , which has fallen from 800.5 to 598.0 , with 1,418 new cases .
This is the largest week-on-week drop in rates in the country .
Blackburn with Darwen is in third place , where the rate has dropped from 737.5 to 597.2 , with 894 new cases .
Areas recording the biggest week-on-week jumps include @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , with 335 new cases ) , Swale ( up from 265.9 to 531.0 , with 797 new cases ) and Scarborough ( up from 345.7 to 595.8 , with 648 new cases ) .
The list has been calculated by the PA news agency and is based on Public Health England data published on November 16 on the Government 's coronavirus dashboard .
Here is the list in full .
From left to right , it reads : name of local authority ; rate of new cases in the seven days to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) of new cases recorded in the seven days to November 12 ; rate of new cases in the seven days to November 5 ; number ( in brackets ) of new cases recorded in the seven days to November 5 .

England's national lockdown is due to end on December 2 and if there is a return to the local lockdown system, Hull, Manchester, Bristol, Newcastle, Leeds and Scarborough could be in danger of being plunged into Tier 3
Coronavirus: Areas at risk of being plunged into Tier 3 when national lockdown ends
Hull, Manchester, Bristol, Newcastle, Leeds and Scarborough are among the places that are most at risk of entering the toughest local lockdown tier when England emerges from its second national coronavirus shutdown.
The four-week lockdown is due to end on December 2, but it could be extended by days or even weeks - a move that would require the approval of MPs.
The Government is hoping for a return to the pre-lockdown system of local tiers. If that happens, it could include new or tougher restrictions on households socialising over Christmas and the winter months.
Based on the current rates of new cases of Covid-19, northern England could be hit the hardest by a return to a tiered system, after many places were already in Tier 3, the most severe category.
Have you been affected by coronavirus? Email your story to webnews@mirror.co.uk.
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The Government will decide next week how to end the current lockdown as scientists warned a tougher tier system is needed until vaccines can drive back the Covid-19 pandemic.
Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick said on Tuesday that ministers want to see a "significant easing" of coronavirus controls when the lockdown in England is lifted on December 2, but suggested tighter controls may be needed in the top Tier 3.
It comes after Susan Hopkins, medical director of Public Health England (PHE) and chief medical adviser to NHS Test and Trace, said ministers would have to look at "strengthening" the tier system.
Here are some of the places in England that are most at risk of going into the toughest tier while the UK battles a second wave of the virus.
Hull
Hull, East Yorkshire, had England's worst infection rate (776.4 new cases per 100,000 people) for the seven days to November 12, up from 686.0 the previous week.
Julia Weldon, the director of public health for Hull City Council, said last week that the city will be in the highest tier when the national lockdown ends because its current rate is so high.
She told BBC Look North: "The levels we are at means we will definitely be in Tier 3 at the end of this lockdown.
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“It’s really hard to say how long for but for a few weeks after that potentially.
“I hope then we will see rates plateau and then go down we might be able to have lower restrictions at Christmas but everyone needs to play their part."
The latest rate for the East Riding of Yorkshire was 493.9, up from 389.2 a week ago.
Greater Manchester
Last Friday, Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham told business leaders there is a "strong chance" the region will return to Tier 3 when the lockdown ends, BusinessLive reported.
It came after he said hospitals in the region were experiencing "quite a lot of pressure" and that was expected to increase in coming weeks, although infection rates in the area had started to come down.
Oldham has the second highest infection rate (598.0) in England, but it is down sharply from 800.5 the previous week.
Rochdale's rate has dropped to 531.0 from 619.1, and Bury's fell to 492.7 from 599.0.
Rates are also high, but dropping, in Wigan (464.9), Salford (462.8) and Bolton (449.0).
The rate for Manchester has come down to 385.3 from 458.3.
Elsewhere in the North West, the Liverpool City Region, which was in Tier 3 previously, is hoping to be placed in Tier 2 when the lockdown ends.
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Bristol
Southern England has so far managed to avoid Tier 3 lockdown restrictions.
But cases have soared in Bristol and officials there are worried.
The current rate for the City of Bristol is 486.6, up slightly from 453.0.
The council has said the city is at a "very critical point" as coronavirus cases continue to rise, BristolLive reported.
Mayor Marvin Rees said he didn't want the city to be place into Tier 3 after the lockdown.
Kent
There are fears Kent, or parts of it, could find themselves in Tier 3 at Christmas due to rising rates.
Swale saw one of the biggest week-on-week jumps (to 531.0 from 265.9, giving it the highest rate in southern England), while Thanet's rate is also high (climbing to 481.3 from 267.0).
Thanet Council leader Cllr Rick Everitt said:“If the numbers don’t fall we face the threat of continuing restrictions when the national lockdown is reviewed in December, which will have a further effect on everyone’s lives, as well as the local economy.”
Lancashire
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Lancashire was moved into Tier 3 in the middle of October as Covid-19 rates soared, and parts of the county could remain in that category despite falling rates.
Blackburn with Darwen has the third highest rate in England - 597.2, which is down from 737.5 the previous week.
Preston's rate has dropped slightly to 466.0 from 470.9.
Rates also remain high in Pendle (408.2), Burnley (394.7), Hyndburn (378.8) and Rossendale (367.9), Ribble Valley (328.5) and Blackpool (319.8).
Businesses and organisations in Lancaster have called to be separated from the rest of the county when tier discussions take place, LancsLive reported.
Lancaster has the lowest infection rate in the county (143.1).
West Yorkshire
West Yorkshire was due to be placed in Tier 3 on November 2, but the move was postponed due to the national shutdown.
It could enter Tier 3 come the first week of December.
Kirklees has the fourth highest rate (577.3, up from 564.4 (2482), while Bradford's is seventh (545.6, downfrom 576.9).
Infection rates remain high in Wakefield (499.6), Calderdale (485.7) and Leeds (445.3), which have increases since last week.
South Yorkshire
South Yorkshire was in Tier 3 when the country's lockdown began earlier this month.
It could remain in the toughest category if there is a return to the localised system next month, although rates have been dropping.
Barnsley's rate has come down to 407.5 from 503.9 in a single week, with decreases also seen in Rotherham (386.6) and Doncaster (371.9).
The rate in Sheffield has fallen to 304.0 from 386.4.
Scarborough
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Officials in North Yorkshire say they have seen a surge in Covid-19 cases in recent weeks.
Scarborough, which was previously in Tier 1, now has England's second worst infection rate (595.8, up from 345.7).
Redcar and Cleveland has also seen its rate soar to 504.6 from 388.6.
Cllr Steve Siddons, the leader of Scarborough Borough Council, has expressed concerns the area will be placed into Tier 3 after the national lockdown.
He told Greatest Hits Radio on Tuesday: "If we don't get this under control by the 2nd of December, my fear is that if we go back to the tier system, then we'll be on Tier 3 in this borough, and that will mean continued closure of all the businesses that are closed at the moment and that's not good for anybody in the run up to Christmas."
He shot down claims that visitors are primarily to blame, adding: "Visitors shouldn't come to the coast during this lockdown period, but what we shouldn't do is concentrate on visitors because from the evidence we've seen so far, it doesn't suggest visitors are the primary cause, it seems to be caused by local people transmitting locally."
North East
Rates have been climbing in the North East, which had been in danger of being moved into Tier 3 when the figures were lower.
Hartlepool now has the fifth highest rate in England, surging to 570.1 from 389.7 in seven days.
There have also been sharp increases in Middlesbrough (500.8), Gateshead (450.4), Newcastle (445.1), Sunderland (421.3), North Tyneside (432.4) South Tyneside (427.9), and County Durham (405.4).
Leicestershire
Leicester was the first place to be plunged into a local lockdown before the new tiered system was introduced.
It was heading for Tier 3 before the latest national shutdown was imposed, public health officials said.
The East Midlands city's rate has continued to climb, jumping to 527.6 to 406.2 in the latest week where data is available.
In Leicestershire, the rate in Oadby and Wigston has increased to 508.6 from 363.1. Melton's rate has gone up to 460.9 from 279.2.
County council public health director Mike Sandys said if the national lockdown ended today it is likely Leicestershire would go into Tier 3, LeicestershireLive reported.
Lincolnshire
North and North East Lincolnshire were moved into Tier 2 just days before the national lockdown began.
Their rates remain above the national average (545.2 in North East Lincolnshire and 433.0 in North Lincolnshire).
The rate in East Lindsey (529.2) is also high, as is that in Boston (477.4).
Derbyshire
All of Derbyshire was moved into Tier 2 just before England's second shutdown went into effect.
At least parts of the county could be in danger of moving into Tier 3 when the lockdown is lifted.
Some of the county's highest current rates are in Amber Valley (453.4), Bolsover (449.3), Derby (441.5) and South Derbyshire (389.7).
Warrington
Warrington, Cheshire, had a rate of 341 when it agreed to move to Tier 3 in the last week of October.
Its current rate is 312.4, down from 412.4 last week.
If the rate continues to drop over the next two weeks, Warrington could avoid a return to Tier 3.
Nottinghamshire
All of Nottingham was placed in Tier 3 shortly before the national lockdown was announced.
But rates have fallen considerably since then.
Nottingham's rate is now 269.5 after soaring above 700 a month ago.
Bassetlaw has a rate of 408.7, followed by Mansfield (341.2) and Ashfield (312.7).
Last week, Alison Challenger, director of public health for Nottingham City, told NottinghamshireLive that "rates have to be a lot lower than they are now" if the county wants to be in a lower tier level come December.
Latest Covid-19 rates in England
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The figures, for the seven days to November 12, are based on tests carried out in laboratories (pillar one of the Government's testing programme) and in the wider community (pillar two).
The rate is expressed as the number of new cases per 100,000 people.
Data for the most recent four days (November 13-16) has been excluded as it is incomplete and does not reflect the true number of cases.
A majority of areas in England (238 out of 315) have seen a rise in case rates.
Hull has the highest rate in England, with 2,017 new cases recorded in the seven days to November 12 - the equivalent of 776.4 cases per 100,000 people.
This is up from 686.0 cases per 100,000 in the seven days to November 5.
Oldham has the second highest rate, which has fallen from 800.5 to 598.0, with 1,418 new cases.
This is the largest week-on-week drop in rates in the country.
Blackburn with Darwen is in third place, where the rate has dropped from 737.5 to 597.2, with 894 new cases.
Areas recording the biggest week-on-week jumps include Boston (up from 189.5 to 477.4, with 335 new cases), Swale (up from 265.9 to 531.0, with 797 new cases) and Scarborough (up from 345.7 to 595.8, with 648 new cases).
The list has been calculated by the PA news agency and is based on Public Health England data published on November 16 on the Government's coronavirus dashboard.
Here is the list in full.
From left to right, it reads: name of local authority; rate of new cases in the seven days to November 12; number (in brackets) of new cases recorded in the seven days to November 12; rate of new cases in the seven days to November 5; number (in brackets) of new cases recorded in the seven days to November 5.
Kingston upon Hull, City of 776.4 (2017), 686.0 (1782)
Oldham 598.0 (1418), 800.5 (1898)
Blackburn with Darwen 597.2 (894), 737.5 (1104)
Scarborough 595.8 (648), 345.7 (376)
Kirklees 577.3 (2539), 564.4 (2482)
Hartlepool 570.1 (534), 389.7 (365)
Bradford 545.6 (2945), 576.9 (3114)
North East Lincolnshire 545.2 (870), 648.0 (1034)
Stoke-on-Trent 543.7 (1394), 435.3 (1116)
Dudley 542.6 (1745), 443.7 (1427)
Swale 531.0 (797), 265.9 (399)
Rochdale 531.0 (1181), 619.1 (1377)
East Lindsey 529.2 (750), 328.8 (466)
Leicester 527.6 (1869), 406.2 (1439)
Oadby and Wigston 508.6 (290), 363.1 (207)
Redcar and Cleveland 504.6 (692), 388.6 (533)
Middlesbrough 500.8 (706), 385.9 (544)
Wakefield 499.6 (1740), 497.5 (1733)
Sandwell 494.4 (1624), 433.9 (1425)
East Riding of Yorkshire 493.9 (1685), 389.2 (1328)
Bury 492.7 (941), 599.0 (1144)
Bristol, City of 486.6 (2255), 453.0 (2099)
Calderdale 485.7 (1027), 431.8 (913)
Thanet 481.3 (683), 267.0 (379)
Boston 477.4 (335), 189.5 (133)
Preston 466.0 (667), 470.9 (674)
Wigan 464.9 (1528), 626.5 (2059)
Salford 462.8 (1198), 591.5 (1531)
Melton 460.9 (236), 279.2 (143)
Amber Valley 453.4 (581), 426.9 (547)
Gateshead 450.4 (910), 416.7 (842)
South Staffordshire 450.0 (506), 474.0 (533)
Bolsover 449.3 (362), 489.1 (394)
Bolton 449.0 (1291), 547.4 (1574)
Leeds 445.3 (3532), 437.2 (3468)
Newcastle upon Tyne 445.1 (1348), 349.7 (1059)
Derby 441.5 (1136), 442.7 (1139)
Newcastle-under-Lyme 440.4 (570), 448.1 (580)
Blaby 439.3 (446), 321.1 (326)
Lincoln 439.1 (436), 314.2 (312)
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East Staffordshire 435.1 (521), 379.1 (454)
North Lincolnshire 433.0 (746), 322.7 (556)
North Tyneside 432.4 (899), 317.9 (661)
Tamworth 431.6 (331), 382.0 (293)
Stockton-on-Tees 428.2 (845), 405.9 (801)
South Tyneside 427.9 (646), 327.2 (494)
Lichfield 426.7 (447), 347.5 (364)
Sunderland 421.3 (1170), 360.5 (1001)
North West Leicestershire 420.8 (436), 277.0 (287)
Stafford 419.6 (576), 392.6 (539)
Tameside 419.4 (950), 491.4 (1113)
Bassetlaw 408.7 (480), 481.0 (565)
Pendle 408.2 (376), 466.8 (430)
Barnsley 407.5 (1006), 503.9 (1244)
Walsall 406.0 (1159), 362.5 (1035)
County Durham 405.4 (2149), 344.1 (1824)
Burnley 394.7 (351), 404.9 (360)
Staffordshire Moorlands 394.2 (388), 379.9 (374)
North Warwickshire 392.3 (256), 306.4 (200)
South Derbyshire 389.7 (418), 417.7 (448)
Rotherham 386.6 (1026), 461.2 (1224)
Manchester 385.3 (2130), 458.3 (2534)
Charnwood 384.7 (715), 387.4 (720)
Birmingham 380.9 (4349), 327.2 (3736)
Hyndburn 378.8 (307), 462.7 (375)
Doncaster 371.9 (1160), 485.1 (1513)
Rossendale 367.9 (263), 484.0 (346)
Telford and Wrekin 366.4 (659), 312.5 (562)
Nuneaton and Bedworth 362.6 (471), 233.3 (303)
Cannock Chase 362.2 (365), 329.5 (332)
Trafford 361.5 (858), 388.4 (922)
Wolverhampton 355.8 (937), 331.5 (873)
Slough 344.4 (515), 236.1 (353)
South Gloucestershire 342.3 (976), 305.5 (871)
Mansfield 341.2 (373), 380.6 (416)
Darlington 340.8 (364), 320.2 (342)
Stockport 339.1 (995), 391.9 (1150)
Redditch 337.8 (288), 308.5 (263)
Hinckley and Bosworth 335.9 (380), 249.3 (282)
Ribble Valley 328.5 (200), 367.9 (224)
Erewash 324.2 (374), 256.6 (296)
Harborough 320.9 (301), 208.9 (196)
Blackpool 319.8 (446), 330.6 (461)
Knowsley 318.8 (481), 325.5 (491)
Havering 317.9 (825), 269.3 (699)
Solihull 317.5 (687), 279.1 (604)
Cheshire West and Chester 313.1 (1074), 253.6 (870)
Ashfield 312.7 (400), 330.7 (423)
Warrington 312.4 (656), 412.4 (866)
Chesterfield 307.0 (322), 339.4 (356)
Northumberland 306.4 (988), 220.5 (711)
Sheffield 304.0 (1778), 386.4 (2260)
Dartford 303.7 (342), 206.9 (233)
High Peak 300.0 (278), 310.8 (288)
Fylde 295.9 (239), 272.3 (220)
Liverpool 291.9 (1454), 272.5 (1357)
North Kesteven 291.7 (341), 263.4 (308)
Sefton 290.5 (803), 268.1 (741)
Portsmouth 288.5 (620), 218.7 (470)
North Somerset 287.8 (619), 237.2 (510)
West Lancashire 286.9 (328), 316.7 (362)
Wyre Forest 285.3 (289), 264.6 (268)
Northampton 284.9 (640), 241.8 (543)
Bromsgrove 283.3 (283), 212.3 (212)
Harrogate 282.9 (455), 276.7 (445)
Medway 281.1 (783), 174.1 (485)
Richmondshire 281.0 (151), 154.5 (83)
Worcester 280.6 (284), 221.3 (224)
Cambridge 280.5 (350), 130.6 (163)
North East Derbyshire 279.9 (284), 312.4 (317)
Coventry 278.9 (1036), 213.7 (794)
Gravesham 276.8 (296), 180.5 (193)
St. Helens 276.3 (499), 346.1 (625)
West Lindsey 276.0 (264), 209.1 (200)
Luton 272.7 (581), 262.8 (560)
Nottingham 269.5 (897), 353.0 (1175)
Bexley 269.4 (669), 194.5 (483)
Chorley 267.3 (316), 286.8 (339)
Gedling 266.3 (314), 341.8 (403)
Selby 265.9 (241), 251.6 (228)
Oxford 265.6 (405), 150.2 (229)
Daventry 265.3 (228), 164.0 (141)
Rugby 260.7 (284), 157.9 (172)
Redbridge 260.1 (794), 226.1 (690)
Spelthorne 259.4 (259), 220.3 (220)
Tower Hamlets 258.4 (839), 201.4 (654)
South Ribble 257.2 (285), 270.8 (300)
Warwick 255.3 (367), 269.9 (388)
Craven 252.0 (144), 199.5 (114)
Wyre 250.7 (281), 335.4 (376)
Shropshire 249.7 (807), 205.8 (665)
Cheshire East 249.6 (959), 213.7 (821)
Newark and Sherwood 247.5 (303), 255.7 (313)
Ealing 247.2 (845), 212.4 (726)
Brentwood 246.7 (190), 197.3 (152)
Broxtowe 245.5 (280), 299.9 (342)
Barking and Dagenham 242.4 (516), 205.3 (437)
East Northamptonshire 242.3 (229), 215.8 (204)
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole 241.1 (953), 220.3 (871)
South Holland 240.0 (228), 141.0 (134)
Epsom and Ewell 234.4 (189), 116.6 (94)
Kettering 232.9 (237), 115.9 (118)
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Runnymede 232.6 (208), 157.7 (141)
Bath and North East Somerset 232.3 (449), 229.7 (444)
Halton 231.8 (300), 251.9 (326)
Hillingdon 229.7 (705), 184.1 (565)
Derbyshire Dales 229.5 (166), 197.7 (143)
Epping Forest 229.3 (302), 159.5 (210)
South Kesteven 228.9 (326), 176.2 (251)
South Northamptonshire 227.5 (215), 189.4 (179)
Waltham Forest 227.1 (629), 163.9 (454)
Broxbourne 225.1 (219), 191.2 (186)
South Lakeland 223.6 (235), 150.4 (158)
Copeland 222.9 (152), 239.1 (163)
Plymouth 222.4 (583), 175.1 (459)
Gosport 221.6 (188), 120.2 (102)
Ryedale 220.3 (122), 130.0 (72)
Eden 219.7 (117), 206.6 (110)
Great Yarmouth 214.4 (213), 175.2 (174)
Carlisle 214.4 (233), 265.9 (289)
Canterbury 214.0 (354), 103.4 (171)
Southampton 212.3 (536), 179.8 (454)
Peterborough 212.1 (429), 159.7 (323)
Hambleton 209.6 (192), 259.8 (238)
Torbay 209.2 (285), 238.5 (325)
Brent 208.6 (688), 164.7 (543)
South Norfolk 207.3 (292), 72.4 (102)
Rushcliffe 204.7 (244), 266.8 (318)
Swindon 204.3 (454), 189.5 (421)
Maidstone 204.3 (351), 141.4 (243)
Thurrock 199.0 (347), 153.1 (267)
Windsor and Maidenhead 198.8 (301), 164.4 (249)
Allerdale 197.4 (193), 165.7 (162)
Havant 197.3 (249), 175.1 (221)
Newham 196.8 (695), 184.3 (651)
Basildon 196.6 (368), 110.0 (206)
Three Rivers 196.1 (183), 115.7 (108)
South Bucks 195.6 (137), 128.5 (90)
Hammersmith and Fulham 194.4 (360), 159.3 (295)
Corby 192.5 (139), 103.9 (75)
Enfield 190.8 (637), 146.5 (489)
Hounslow 190.4 (517), 167.9 (456)
Barnet 187.9 (744), 133.4 (528)
Barrow-in-Furness 187.9 (126), 164.1 (110)
Watford 187.4 (181), 174.0 (168)
Wycombe 185.5 (324), 176.9 (309)
Wirral 184.9 (599), 213.0 (690)
Tonbridge and Malling 184.6 (244), 124.9 (165)
Stroud 184.2 (221), 156.7 (188)
Dover 183.7 (217), 143.1 (169)
Kingston upon Thames 183.7 (326), 133.5 (237)
Wandsworth 183.2 (604), 127.4 (420)
Harrow 180.4 (453), 152.5 (383)
East Hertfordshire 180.3 (270), 112.9 (169)
Brighton and Hove 177.4 (516), 122.4 (356)
Sutton 176.4 (364), 129.9 (268)
Islington 174.9 (424), 124.1 (301)
Cotswold 173.6 (156), 121.3 (109)
Winchester 173.0 (216), 156.2 (195)
York 171.9 (362), 192.8 (406)
Welwyn Hatfield 169.9 (209), 150.4 (185)
Woking 169.7 (171), 134.9 (136)
Babergh 168.4 (155), 89.1 (82)
Wychavon 167.7 (217), 163.0 (211)
Stevenage 167.3 (147), 124.1 (109)
Crawley 166.4 (187), 134.3 (151)
Cherwell 165.4 (249), 153.5 (231)
Castle Point 163.8 (148), 127.2 (115)
Greenwich 163.6 (471), 114.3 (329)
Fareham 162.6 (189), 141.1 (164)
Tandridge 162.3 (143), 110.1 (97)
Exeter 162.1 (213), 128.6 (169)
Lambeth 161.9 (528), 134.6 (439)
Herefordshire, County of 161.8 (312), 98.5 (190)
Hackney and City of London 161.3 (469), 130.3 (379)
Surrey Heath 161.2 (144), 110.9 (99)
Milton Keynes 161.1 (434), 130.3 (351)
Stratford-on-Avon 159.9 (208), 168.3 (219)
Southend-on-Sea 159.5 (292), 116.3 (213)
East Devon 158.6 (232), 123.0 (180)
Sevenoaks 158.2 (191), 116.8 (141)
Reigate and Banstead 157.3 (234), 116.3 (173)
Guildford 157.0 (234), 157.0 (234)
Uttlesford 156.7 (143), 108.5 (99)
East Hampshire 156.2 (191), 125.1 (153)
Westminster 155.4 (406), 164.6 (430)
Cheltenham 154.8 (180), 121.2 (141)
Wokingham 154.3 (264), 101.1 (173)
Gloucester 154.1 (199), 161.1 (208)
Mole Valley 152.4 (133), 201.7 (176)
Bedford 151.2 (262), 124.6 (216)
Rochford 149.9 (131), 88.1 (77)
Merton 149.6 (309), 125.9 (260)
Sedgemoor 148.6 (183), 139.6 (172)
Chichester 147.0 (178), 123.0 (149)
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Croydon 146.9 (568), 112.7 (436)
Kensington and Chelsea 146.7 (229), 105.0 (164)
Mid Sussex 146.3 (221), 106.6 (161)
North Devon 146.2 (142), 114.3 (111)
Haringey 145.5 (391), 142.6 (383)
North Hertfordshire 145.2 (194), 112.3 (150)
St Albans 144.8 (215), 103.7 (154)
Broadland 144.5 (189), 110.1 (144)
Harlow 143.6 (125), 90.7 (79)
Lancaster 143.1 (209), 200.6 (293)
Wellingborough 141.8 (113), 163.1 (130)
New Forest 140.5 (253), 98.3 (177)
Vale of White Horse 140.4 (191), 92.6 (126)
Reading 139.7 (226), 158.9 (257)
South Somerset 139.0 (234), 86.7 (146)
Aylesbury Vale 138.9 (277), 149.9 (299)
Norwich 138.7 (195), 81.8 (115)
Bromley 138.4 (460), 106.5 (354)
Basingstoke and Deane 137.0 (242), 123.5 (218)
South Oxfordshire 136.6 (194), 120.4 (171)
Breckland 136.5 (191), 70.7 (99)
Hertsmere 136.3 (143), 117.2 (123)
Elmbridge 135.2 (185), 87.0 (119)
Camden 134.4 (363), 102.2 (276)
Folkestone and Hythe 133.6 (151), 92.0 (104)
Central Bedfordshire 133.4 (385), 109.8 (317)
Dacorum 131.8 (204), 97.6 (151)
Ashford 130.0 (169), 83.1 (108)
Richmond upon Thames 129.3 (256), 122.7 (243)
Rother 129.1 (124), 46.8 (45)
Rutland 127.7 (51), 122.7 (49)
Fenland 127.6 (130), 76.6 (78)
Waverley 127.4 (161), 106.9 (135)
West Oxfordshire 127.4 (141), 137.4 (152)
Eastleigh 127.3 (170), 150.5 (201)
West Berkshire 126.2 (200), 102.9 (163)
Rushmoor 125.8 (119), 130.0 (123)
Huntingdonshire 124.7 (222), 87.7 (156)
Tewkesbury 124.2 (118), 84.2 (80)
South Cambridgeshire 123.8 (197), 92.4 (147)
Bracknell Forest 123.2 (151), 123.2 (151)
Chelmsford 121.1 (216), 104.8 (187)
Southwark 120.4 (384), 105.4 (336)
Tunbridge Wells 118.8 (141), 74.1 (88)
Lewisham 117.7 (360), 95.8 (293)
Horsham 116.1 (167), 87.6 (126)
Chiltern 115.7 (111), 90.7 (87)
Malvern Hills 113.1 (89), 120.7 (95)
King's Lynn and West Norfolk 113.0 (171), 142.0 (215)
Wealden 112.1 (181), 54.5 (88)
Dorset 109.6 (415), 94.1 (356)
Test Valley 107.8 (136), 85.6 (108)
Wiltshire 106.2 (531), 93.0 (465)
Forest of Dean 106.0 (92), 89.9 (78)
South Hams 103.4 (90), 75.9 (66)
Mendip 100.4 (116), 79.6 (92)
Hart 99.9 (97), 112.3 (109)
Somerset West and Taunton 99.3 (154), 96.1 (149)
West Devon 98.6 (55), 93.2 (52)
Eastbourne 98.3 (102), 66.5 (69)
Adur 93.3 (60), 60.7 (39)
Arun 92.7 (149), 90.2 (145)
Colchester 91.4 (178), 104.3 (203)
Lewes 90.1 (93), 64.9 (67)
East Suffolk 89.8 (224), 63.3 (158)
Braintree 88.5 (135), 81.3 (124)
Ipswich 87.6 (120), 102.3 (140)
Cornwall and Isles of Scilly 85.0 (486), 55.6 (318)
Maldon 84.7 (55), 52.4 (34)
Torridge 83.5 (57), 52.7 (36)
Mid Devon 79.0 (65), 82.6 (68)
Hastings 77.7 (72), 33.5 (31)
Isle of Wight 76.9 (109), 69.1 (98)
East Cambridgeshire 74.6 (67), 62.3 (56)
Mid Suffolk 74.1 (77), 58.7 (61)
Teignbridge 73.8 (99), 70.1 (94)
Worthing 67.8 (75), 85.0 (94)
West Suffolk 67.0 (120), 59.8 (107)
Tendring 55.9 (82), 60.7 (89)
North Norfolk 51.5 (54), 49.6 (52)


thedailymirror--2020-11-17--Students give tour of uni house branded 'a nightmare that keeps getting worse'

A group of friends who gave a virtual tour of their student house have left viewers baffled with its endless list of odd design features branded a `` literal nightmare '' .
The video , which has racked up millions of views on social media , begins by pointing out a few quirky features that most would probably consider passable for student accommodation , such as a fridge positioned directly behind the kitchen door and lights that have never worked .
It then moves outside to the `` lovely '' private garden before explaining that it can only be accessed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ housemate 's bedrooms - and things quickly go downhill from there .
There 's an unusable storage cupboard blocked by a badly positioned chest of drawers and a window in the middle of a wall that is covered by the staircase .
But the room that caused the greatest stir was a tiny bathroom that does n't even leave enough room to close the door if you 're sitting on the toilet .
There 's barely space to skirt round the toilet to access the shower which is sandwiched in next to it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thoughts about the sink installed on top of the toilet to save space .
The video has had six million views after being shared on TikTok with the caption : 'Things in our uni house that just make sense . '
One viewer suggested `` the architect graduated by Zoom '' as a second commented to say : `` It just keeps getting worse . ''
Another said : `` I do n't know which is worse , the access to the garden or the window blocked by the stairs ?
`` , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the toilet door not being able to close is a literal nightmare . ''
And others were left torn over the benefits and drawbacks of the toilet , as one wrote : `` The combined toilet and sink is literally me playing The Sims . ''
But someone else argued back to say : `` Always been a fan of the toilet/sink combo .
They 're hella water efficient and pretty common .
`` And FYI to some commenters , you 're not washing your hands with toilet water , you 're using @ @ @ @ @ @

A virtual tour of a university house has been viewed more than six million times on TikTok as viewers say they can't decide which of the bizarre features they hate the most
A group of friends who gave a virtual tour of their student house have left viewers baffled with its endless list of odd design features branded a "literal nightmare".
The video, which has racked up millions of views on social media, begins by pointing out a few quirky features that most would probably consider passable for student accommodation, such as a fridge positioned directly behind the kitchen door and lights that have never worked.
It then moves outside to the "lovely" private garden before explaining that it can only be accessed by walking directly through one of the housemate's bedrooms - and things quickly go downhill from there.
There's an unusable storage cupboard blocked by a badly positioned chest of drawers and a window in the middle of a wall that is covered by the staircase.
Image: TikTok) TikTok) Image: TikTok) TikTok)
But the room that caused the greatest stir was a tiny bathroom that doesn't even leave enough room to close the door if you're sitting on the toilet.
There's barely space to skirt round the toilet to access the shower which is sandwiched in next to it - and people had a lot of thoughts about the sink installed on top of the toilet to save space.,
The video has had six million views after being shared on TikTok with the caption: 'Things in our uni house that just make sense.'
Image: TikTok) TikTok)
One viewer suggested "the architect graduated by Zoom" as a second commented to say: "It just keeps getting worse."
Another said: "I don't know which is worse, the access to the garden or the window blocked by the stairs?", with another replying: "I think the toilet door not being able to close is a literal nightmare."
And others were left torn over the benefits and drawbacks of the toilet, as one wrote: "The combined toilet and sink is literally me playing The Sims."
But someone else argued back to say: "Always been a fan of the toilet/sink combo. They're hella water efficient and pretty common.
"And FYI to some commenters, you're not washing your hands with toilet water, you're using sink water to flush."


thedailymirror--2020-11-17--Woman, 18, drowns at aqua park when hand gets sucked in by underwater pool drain

A young woman was celebrating her anniversary with her boyfriend at a water park drowned when her hand got sucked into a draining pipe .
Anna Teplova , 18 , had gone down a slide at the Freestyle water park in the Minks , Belarus , before jumping in a pool .
She was going to meet her boyfriend Dmitry , 19 , at the exit but an underwater drain turned on and sucked her hand in .
It took five people to pull her out of the pool .
`` The lifeguard told me that she had jumped in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the drain turned on , she was sucked in , and she suffered blows , ” said a distraught Dmitry .
“ Most likely , she received a head injury .
And she could n't get out .
Her whole back was blue .
There was a huge bruise.
” A couple saw her underwater and shouted for help as they tried to pull her out , but her hand was firmly stuck .
They shouted : “ She is sucked in , sucked in !
” “ I saw someone being pulled @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” said the distraught boyfriend .
“ I realised it was her .
I helped pull [ her ] out . ''
He said emergency services arrived five minutes later and performed chest compressions and artificial respiration .
“ They pumped her out for half an hour , then another five minutes , then another two minutes .
“ Until the very end they fought for her , but could not save her . ''
An eyewitness called Bella said : “ Only when they all pulled together could they get her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to work when so many people were in the pool , I don ’ t know.
” Police and the Belarus Investigative Committee are probing her death .
The water zone was closed after the tragedy .

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Anna Teplova, 18, was supposed to celebrate her one-year anniversary with her partner Dmitry, 19, when her hand got caught in a drain at a water park in Minsk, Belarus
Woman, 18, tragically drowns in water park when hand gets sucked in by pool drain
A young woman was celebrating her anniversary with her boyfriend at a water park drowned when her hand got sucked into a draining pipe.
Anna Teplova, 18, had gone down a slide at the Freestyle water park in the Minks, Belarus, before jumping in a pool.
She was going to meet her boyfriend Dmitry, 19, at the exit but an underwater drain turned on and sucked her hand in.
It took five people to pull her out of the pool.
"The lifeguard told me that she had jumped in the water, then, apparently, the drain turned on, she was sucked in, and she suffered blows,” said a distraught Dmitry.
“Most likely, she received a head injury. And she couldn't get out. Her whole back was blue. There was a huge bruise.”
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
A couple saw her underwater and shouted for help as they tried to pull her out, but her hand was firmly stuck.
They shouted: “She is sucked in, sucked in!”
“I saw someone being pulled out, then I noticed her swimsuit,” said the distraught boyfriend.
Image: VK.com) VK.com)
“I realised it was her. I helped pull [her] out."
He said emergency services arrived five minutes later and performed chest compressions and artificial respiration.
“They pumped her out for half an hour, then another five minutes, then another two minutes.
“Until the very end they fought for her, but could not save her."
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An eyewitness called Bella said: “Only when they all pulled together could they get her out…
“How this pumping system started to work when so many people were in the pool, I don’t know.”
Police and the Belarus Investigative Committee are probing her death.
The water zone was closed after the tragedy.


thedailymirror--2020-11-17--Jens Lehmann opens up on fighting Manuel Almunia every day in Arsenal training

Former Arsenal goalkeeper Jens Lehmann has opened up about his relationship with Manuel Almunia under Arsene Wenger when the pair battled to be the No 1 goalkeeper .
Lehmann was Arsenal 's first-choice keeper as they finished the 2003-04 season unbeaten in Premier League and became Invincibles .
The following season , the hot-headed German lost his place in the starting XI to Manuel Almunia for a series of games but earned the position back to make a winning save in the FA Cup final against Manchester United .
At the start of the 2007–08 season , Lehmann made another @ @ @ @ @ @ @ German out of the firing line and installed Almunia as the main man .
Lehmann would leave Arsenal at the end of the season after 1999 appearances , a Premier League title , FA Cup and Champions League runners-up medal .
Amid an injury crisis , Lehmann came out of retirement and returned to Arsenal in 2011 , playing in against Blackpool in the Premier League .
Reflecting back on his time with the Gunners , Lehmann admitted things got heated with Almunia but they now have a good relationship .
`` [ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his goalkeeping life , '' Lehmann told Arsenal.com .
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`` [ That @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him because it 's a fight to be number one .
`` He was n't used to it and I was fighting him in every training session until I got my place back .
`` When I left Arsenal , I had a conversation with him and said , 'Manuel , I like you very much as a person , but you need to understand that I had to get my place back .
“ ’ I know you hated me , but I never hated you because it was just a professional @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by that .
`` Now , afterwards , we have a very good relationship because you realise that it was never personal .
`` I always knew that he was a very nice guy and a great goalkeeper as well .
His only disadvantage was that he came into the game , the big game , a little bit late .
Sometimes it 's not easy to cope with the pressure . ''

Jens Lehmann and Manuel Almunia had a tense relationship at Arsenal as they fought to be the No 1 goalkeeper under Arsene Wenger for four years
Jens Lehmann opens up on fighting Manuel Almunia every day in Arsenal training
Former Arsenal goalkeeper Jens Lehmann has opened up about his relationship with Manuel Almunia under Arsene Wenger when the pair battled to be the No 1 goalkeeper.
Lehmann was Arsenal's first-choice keeper as they finished the 2003-04 season unbeaten in Premier League and became Invincibles.
The following season, the hot-headed German lost his place in the starting XI to Manuel Almunia for a series of games but earned the position back to make a winning save in the FA Cup final against Manchester United.
At the start of the 2007–08 season, Lehmann made another mistake and Wenger decided to take the German out of the firing line and installed Almunia as the main man.
Image: AFP) AFP)
Lehmann would leave Arsenal at the end of the season after 1999 appearances, a Premier League title, FA Cup and Champions League runners-up medal.
Amid an injury crisis, Lehmann came out of retirement and returned to Arsenal in 2011, playing in against Blackpool in the Premier League.
Reflecting back on his time with the Gunners, Lehmann admitted things got heated with Almunia but they now have a good relationship.
"[Manuel Almunia] learnt something new in his goalkeeping life," Lehmann told Arsenal.com.
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"[That] other goalkeepers don't always support him because it's a fight to be number one.
"He wasn't used to it and I was fighting him in every training session until I got my place back.
"When I left Arsenal, I had a conversation with him and said, 'Manuel, I like you very much as a person, but you need to understand that I had to get my place back.
“’I know you hated me, but I never hated you because it was just a professional relationship.' He was very surprised by that.
"Now, afterwards, we have a very good relationship because you realise that it was never personal.
"I always knew that he was a very nice guy and a great goalkeeper as well. His only disadvantage was that he came into the game, the big game, a little bit late. Sometimes it's not easy to cope with the pressure."


thedailymirror--2020-11-17--What happens next when lockdown ends - what tier rules could be by Christmas

England will see yet another wave of new lockdown rules from December 2 in a nationwide shake-up .
The national lockdown which has shut pubs , cafes and non-essential shops is due to come to an end .
In its place will be the ‘ tier ’ system of local lockdowns , which you might remember from last month .
This means you ’ ll no longer be banned by law from leaving your home , apart from a set list of legal exemptions .
Millions of people will once again have more freedom to go Christmas shopping , visit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you ’ ll no longer be banned from social gatherings anywhere apart from meeting one person in a park .
But the tier system wasn ’ t some magic way out of lockdown - it still imposed strict rules on many of the worst-hit .
What ’ s more , the tiers themselves will have a redesign and could be much stricter than they were in October .
A new system will only be confirmed around the end of November , with ministers making decisions next week .
And it could take even @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if there are special rules for the holiday season .
So when will lockdown end - and what comes next ?
Here ’ s what we know for now .
England ’ s national lockdown legally expires at midnight at the end of Wednesday 2 December .
It can be extended if Boris Johnson decides that is necessary , but that would need a new vote by MPs .
Whatever happens , MPs will get a vote in Parliament to approve whatever system replaces the national lockdown .
That system is due to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ government has enough data on which way the virus is going .
It should also be unveiled next week , though when exactly a vote will take place has not yet be confirmed .
What happens when lockdown ends ?
Boris Johnson wants to replace the current national lockdown with a version of the “ tiered ” system that existed in October .
Every part of England will be put into either Tier 1 , Tier 2 or Tier 3 ( or more - see below ) depending on local virus rates .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ imposed the ‘ rule of six ’ on gatherings and forced pubs and restaurants to close at 10pm .
Tier 2 had those rules but also banned all indoor social gatherings , be they in private homes or in pubs and restaurants .
Tier 3 went further by banning all social gatherings , indoors or out , other than in public open spaces - and told people not to travel out of the area .
Under Tier 3 rules , pubs had to shut completely unless they were serving a substantial meal .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ la carte ’ closures on top .
Will the tier system be the same as last time ?
Susan Hopkins , medical director of Public Health England ( PHE ) , said “ will have to think about strengthening ” the rules in each tier .
She said Tier 3 rules had in many cases worked , but Tier 2 only worked in some areas and “ we see very little effect from Tier 1 ” .
If England is going to get through the winter without another lockdown , we may need @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick confirmed ministers are looking at tweaking the rules from last time when the tiers come in .
What could be different ?
Ministers are looking at applying a single tier to a whole wider region , rather than it changing across individual towns and cities .
Meanwhile the tiers themselves could be made stricter or more people could be put in higher tiers .
Dr Hopkins dropped a big hint that Tiers 1 or 2 could be made stricter , or used in fewer areas only where cases are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stricter too .
Tier 3 previously had a “ baseline ” menu of rules , to which local areas added “ a la carte ” options on top .
Robert Jenrick has dropped a strong hint that some of those “ a la carte ” options will now apply to every Tier 3 area in England .
That could include a ban on buying booze from shops after 9pm ; or more closures of places like nail bars or tanning salons .
He said : ” There were some tweaks to the tiers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the country .
“ It 's that sort of thing that we now need to consider .
Was that a sensible move ?
If so , should we embed that in the new tier structure ? ''
Some measures could be dropped though .
No10 has not guaranteed some of the most unpopular measures - like the 10pm pub curfew - will make it through to the new system .
Will I be able to hug friends and family ?
Almost certainly not - unless they ’ re in your household , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ distancing rules have applied since March , advising you to keep two metres apart from people not in your household .
This can be reduced to one metre if other mitigations like masks are in place , but it certainly doesn ’ t allow for hugs and kisses .
Even if most other restrictions were lifted , we expect social distancing rules will stay in place .
Will I be able to go to the pub ?
In most areas , yes .
Pubs can remain open in Tiers 1 and 2 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can serve substantial meals .
Mr Jenrick said pubs , restaurants and shops in “ most parts ” of the country will be able to reopen in time for Christmas .
The Communities secretary said he wanted a `` somewhat more normal December '' in parts of the country .
He added : “ What we do want to see is a very significant easing , and that was the purpose of going the hard yards in November – so that in most parts of the country , December will be somewhat easier @ @ @ @ @ @ @ venues and so on will by and large be able to reopen.
” Will I actually be able to meet people in the pub ?
Both Tier 2 and Tier 3 rules , as they ’ re currently written , ban you from having any social gatherings anywhere indoors .
That would mean you can go to a pub , cafe or restaurant , but only with members of your household or bubble .
In Tier 2 you ’ re allowed to sit in a terrace area or beer garden , but not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
And Dr Hopkins ( above ) has hinted many areas could have to end up in Tier 2 or Tier 3 .
Will I be able to go round people ’ s houses ?
This is a problem too .
In Tier 1 as currently written , you can have a gathering of up to six people in a private house or garden .
But in Tier 2 , you ’ re banned from meeting anyone not from your household anywhere indoors .
And in Tier 3 , that ban extends to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you ’ re in Tier 2 or 3 after December 2 , you can ’ t have a big family lunch .
And as Dr Hopkins suggested , this could go on for months .
Does this mean no family Christmas ?
We don ’ t know yet .
Ministers have looked at a possible special easing of the rules over Christmas , but this will depend how bad the virus is .
SAGE drew up the possible scenarios for Christmas in a paper on October 28 .
If the virus remains “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be “ little to no scope for loosening of social distancing rules over Christmas.
” But if it falls to “ low and controlled ” levels , there will be scope for a temporary easing of the rules , SAGE said .
Mr Jenrick was asked if the Government might be forced to ban indoor meetings over Christmas if Covid-19 cases are still high .
He told Times Radio : `` We do n't know that yet .
The hard yards that we 've done in November were designed to enable most people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ normal December so that we can go to the shops , we can use hospitality and , as far as possible , we can be together as families at Christmas.
” When will I know if Christmas can happen ?
Mr Jenrick told Times Radio : `` We can see from the data that the tiered approach in October and early November was having an impact , particularly in some parts of the country .
`` It 's too early to say the true impact of the new national measures because there 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ weeks , but hopefully by the end of November we 'll be in a position to take that judgment . ''
Of course , there are also talks between the UK ’ s four governments about a potential Christmas system .
That could mean it takes longer to come up with an agreed approach with a decision only some time in December .
But won ’ t I get a vaccine before Christmas ?
Two vaccines have passed Phase 3 trials - one from Pfizer/BioNTech and another from US firm Moderna .
But @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and will take time to roll out .
Pfizer ’ s jab could be available from December 1 at the earliest , but only a small proportion of doses will be before the new year .
Moderna ’ s jab is not available until Spring 2021 at the very earliest .
The UK has ordered enough of the Pfizer vaccine for 20million people and enough of the Moderna jab for 2.5million people .
That means we do not yet have enough of a working vaccine to cover the whole population .
A priority @ @ @ @ @ @ @ put over-80s , NHS and care staff and care home residents very high .
Younger people down to age 50 , and under-50s who are at risk , would also be on the priority list .
A top scientist declared he was “ optimistic ” lockdown will be scrapped for Christmas - but it ’ s important to note this is not the government ’ s actual plan .
Immunologist Sir John Bell , regius professor of medicine at the University of Oxford , believed mass testing would mean restrictions can be eased @ @ @ @ @ @ @ told the BBC : “ There are real opportunities to use rapid turnaround lateral l flow tests at scale to actually help manage the disease and keep this thing under control so I know there are big efforts to try and make that happen .
I am optimistic that we wont have to go into the Christmas period in a lockdown .
That would be a real problem , in my view.
” He said the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine study , which is due to report soon , should give `` some sense '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ added : `` I 'll be very surprised that these vaccines do n't substantially reduce transmissions .
`` They may not completely eliminate the ability to grow virus in your nose , so there may be still a risk of transmissions out there , at a low level , but obviously that 's something that we have to explore . ''

Hancock: Too early to say whether there will be changes to tiered lockdown system
Hancock: Too early to say whether there will be changes to tiered lockdown system
England's lockdown rules for after December 2 are set to be unveiled next week - and the three-tier system could get a lot stricter. But we might get a few days of respite over Christmas. Here's what we know
What happens next when lockdown ends - and how rules might be eased at Christmas
England will see yet another wave of lockdown rule changes from December 2 in a nationwide shake-up.
The national lockdown which has shut pubs, cafes and non-essential shops is due to come to an end.
In its place will be the ‘tier’ system of local lockdowns, which you might remember from last month.
This means you’ll no longer be banned by law from leaving your home, apart from a set list of legal exemptions.
Millions of people will once again have more freedom to go Christmas shopping, visit a restaurant or see friends.
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And you’ll no longer be banned from social gatherings anywhere apart from meeting one person in a park.
But the tier system wasn’t some magic way out of lockdown - it still imposed strict rules on many of the worst-hit.
What’s more, the tiers themselves will have a redesign and could be much stricter than they were in October.
A new system will only be confirmed around the end of November, with ministers making decisions next week.
However, it's looking increasingly like we'll get special rules for Christmas - allowing people to meet family and friends for a few days.
So when will lockdown end, what comes next - and what about Christmas? Here’s what we know for now.
When will lockdown end?
England’s national lockdown legally expires at midnight at the end of Wednesday 2 December.
It can be extended if Boris Johnson decides that is necessary, but that would need a new vote by MPs.
Whatever happens, MPs will get a vote in Parliament to approve whatever system replaces the national lockdown.
That system is due to be decided on next week once the government has enough data on which way the virus is going.
It should also be unveiled next week, though when exactly a vote will take place has not yet be confirmed.
What happens when lockdown ends?
Boris Johnson wants to replace the current national lockdown with a version of the “tiered” system that existed in October.
Every part of England will be put into either Tier 1, Tier 2 or Tier 3 (or more - see below) depending on local virus rates.
Under the old system, Tier 1 imposed the ‘rule of six’ on gatherings and forced pubs and restaurants to close at 10pm.
Tier 2 had those rules but also banned all indoor social gatherings, be they in private homes or in pubs and restaurants.
Tier 3 went further by banning all social gatherings, indoors or out, other than in public open spaces - and told people not to travel out of the area.
Under Tier 3 rules, pubs had to shut completely unless they were serving a substantial meal. And some areas had extra ‘a la carte’ closures on top.
Will the tier system be the same as last time?
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No.
Susan Hopkins, medical director of Public Health England (PHE), said “will have to think about strengthening” the rules in each tier.
She said Tier 3 rules had in many cases worked, but Tier 2 only worked in some areas and “we see very little effect from Tier 1”.
If England is going to get through the winter without another lockdown, we may need stricter rules than we had before.
Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick confirmed ministers are looking at tweaking the rules from last time when the tiers come in.
What could be different?
Ministers are looking at applying a single tier to a whole wider region, rather than it changing across individual towns and cities.
Meanwhile the tiers themselves could be made stricter or more people could be put in higher tiers.
Dr Hopkins dropped a big hint that Tiers 1 or 2 could be made stricter, or used in fewer areas only where cases are really low.
Tier 3 could get stricter too. Tier 3 previously had a “baseline” menu of rules, to which local areas added “a la carte” options on top.
Robert Jenrick has dropped a strong hint that some of those “a la carte” options will now apply to every Tier 3 area in England.
That could include a ban on buying booze from shops after 9pm; or more closures of places like nail bars or tanning salons.
He said: ”There were some tweaks to the tiers that you're seeing in some parts of the country.
“It's that sort of thing that we now need to consider. Was that a sensible move? If so, should we embed that in the new tier structure?"
Some measures could be dropped though. No10 has not guaranteed some of the most unpopular measures - like the 10pm pub curfew - will make it through to the new system.
Will I be able to hug friends and family?
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Almost certainly not - unless they’re in your household, support bubble or childcare bubble.
Social distancing rules have applied since March, advising you to keep two metres apart from people not in your household.
This can be reduced to one metre if other mitigations like masks are in place, but it certainly doesn’t allow for hugs and kisses.
Even if most other restrictions were lifted, we expect social distancing rules will stay in place.
Will I be able to go to the pub?
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In most areas, yes.
Pubs can remain open in Tiers 1 and 2, and even in Tier 3 if they can serve substantial meals.
Mr Jenrick said pubs, restaurants and shops in “most parts” of the country will be able to reopen in time for Christmas.
The Communities secretary said he wanted a "somewhat more normal December" in parts of the country.
He added: “What we do want to see is a very significant easing, and that was the purpose of going the hard yards in November – so that in most parts of the country, December will be somewhat easier and people's businesses and the hospitality venues and so on will by and large be able to reopen.”
Will I actually be able to meet people in the pub?
Ah, there’s the problem.
Both Tier 2 and Tier 3 rules, as they’re currently written, ban you from having any social gatherings anywhere indoors.
That would mean you can go to a pub, cafe or restaurant, but only with members of your household or bubble.
In Tier 2 you’re allowed to sit in a terrace area or beer garden, but not many people will brave that in December.
And Dr Hopkins (above) has hinted many areas could have to end up in Tier 2 or Tier 3.
Will I be able to go round people’s houses?
This is a problem too.
In Tier 1 as currently written, you can have a gathering of up to six people in a private house or garden.
But in Tier 2, you’re banned from meeting anyone not from your household anywhere indoors.
And in Tier 3, that ban extends to private gardens too.
This means if you’re in Tier 2 or 3 after December 2, you can’t have a big family lunch.
And as Dr Hopkins suggested, this could go on for months.
So what about Christmas?
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Families may be allowed to get together for up to five days over Christmas in plans reportedly being considered by the Government.
In a bid to allow some kind of normality this festive period, the ban on different households mixing indoors may be lifted for a limited time only.
Starting on Christmas Eve and running to the Bank Holiday on Monday, December 28, strict lockdown restrictions could be partially eased.
It's suggested the special rule could allow people from a maximum of three separate homes to gather under the same roof.
The rules have not been signed off by the Government yet, and represent just one of the options being considered, The Sun reports, while the Express says the number of days being looked at is three.
A source familiar with the talks between Whitehall, the Scottish Government, Welsh Government and Northern Irish executive confirmed to the Mirror that plans for a UK wide Christmas lockdown hiatus were being discussed, but that no firm details had been agreed.
Business Secretary Alok Sharma told the BBC “I want to have my mum and dad round” but added: “It’s too early to be reaching any conclusions on that." He refused to say when any Christmas rules might be confirmed.
What's the science behind a 'Christmas truce'?
Ministers have looked at a possible special easing of the rules over Christmas, but this will depend how bad the virus is.
SAGE drew up the possible scenarios for Christmas in a paper on October 28. If the virus remains “high and controlled”, there will be “little to no scope for loosening of social distancing rules over Christmas.”
But if it falls to “low and controlled” levels, there will be scope for a temporary easing of the rules, SAGE said.
Mr Jenrick was asked if the Government might be forced to ban indoor meetings over Christmas if Covid-19 cases are still high.
He told Times Radio: "We don't know that yet. The hard yards that we've done in November were designed to enable most people in England to have a much more normal December so that we can go to the shops, we can use hospitality and, as far as possible, we can be together as families at Christmas.”
When will I know if Christmas can happen?
Mr Jenrick told Times Radio: "We can see from the data that the tiered approach in October and early November was having an impact, particularly in some parts of the country.
"It's too early to say the true impact of the new national measures because there's a lag time of two or three weeks, but hopefully by the end of November we'll be in a position to take that judgment."
Of course, there are also talks between the UK’s four governments about a potential Christmas system.
That could mean it takes longer to come up with an agreed approach with a decision only some time in December.
But won’t I get a vaccine before Christmas?
Err, not quite.
Two vaccines have passed Phase 3 trials - one from Pfizer/BioNTech and another from US firm Moderna.
But they have not yet passed safety tests and will take time to roll out.
Pfizer’s jab could be available from December 1 at the earliest, but only a small proportion of doses will be before the new year.
Moderna’s jab is not available until Spring 2021 at the very earliest.
The UK has ordered enough of the Pfizer vaccine for 20million people and enough of the Moderna jab for 2.5million people.
That means we do not yet have enough of a working vaccine to cover the whole population.
A priority list has been drawn up which would put over-80s, NHS and care staff and care home residents very high.
Younger people down to age 50, and under-50s who are at risk, would also be on the priority list.
What about mass testing?
A top scientist declared he was “optimistic” lockdown will be scrapped for Christmas - but it’s important to note this is not the government’s actual plan.
Immunologist Sir John Bell, regius professor of medicine at the University of Oxford, believed mass testing would mean restrictions can be eased for the festive period.
Prof Bell told the BBC: “There are real opportunities to use rapid turnaround lateral l flow tests at scale to actually help manage the disease and keep this thing under control so I know there are big efforts to try and make that happen. I am optimistic that we wont have to go into the Christmas period in a lockdown. That would be a real problem, in my view.”
He said the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine study, which is due to report soon, should give "some sense" of the effect on transmission.
He added: "I'll be very surprised that these vaccines don't substantially reduce transmissions.
"They may not completely eliminate the ability to grow virus in your nose, so there may be still a risk of transmissions out there, at a low level, but obviously that's something that we have to explore."


thedailymirror--2020-11-17--Bobby Ball funeral - Tommy Cannon leads mourners as comic star laid to rest

Bobby Ball 's family and showbiz pals have laid the comic star to rest today .
Mourners , grieving the loss of the Cannon and Ball icon , gathered ahead of the star being cremated at Carlton Crematorium to take part in a procession through Blackpool following his sad death on October 28 .
The funeral cortege started at East Beach at 1 pm and continued along Central Beach with a brief pause at Lowther Gardens .
It then went along West Beach and onto Clifton Drive and Inner Promenade before heading towards Blackpool Promenade .
The procession then paused @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to allow fans in the town to pay their respects .
His comedy sidekick Tommy Cannon looked upset as he walked into the funeral home alongside his wife ahead of the procession .
Bobby 's widow Yvonne - clad in a face mask and dressed in black - could be seen with her head down as she made her way into the church .
The late star 's friends wore red braces to the memorial service - like the ones he used to don on stage - as they celebrated his life and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people .
The Linda , Denise and Maureen Nolan also attended to pay their respects to the funnyman .
His nearest and dearest could be heard shouting out his saying `` Rock on , Tommy '' as they waited for his coffin to arrive at the church .
Bobby 's coffin was seen covered in bouquets of white roses as it was taken out of the hearse into Hope Church in Lytham St Anne 's in Lancashire .
Fans lined the streets as they paid tribute to the comedy icon with many visibly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ favourite .
Several people signed a special condolence book that was laid out on a table - alongside hand sanitizer - outside the church .
Bobby , whose real name was Robert Harper , died at Blackpool Victoria Hospital aged 76 .
A statement from his management read : `` It is with great personal sadness that on behalf of Yvonne Ball , and the family , and Tommy Cannon , I announce that Bobby Ball passed away at Blackpool Victoria Hospital on the 28th October 2020 approximately 21:30 .
`` Bobby had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as he started with breathing problems .
At first it was thought to be a chest infection but a test proved positive for Covid-19 .
`` His wife Yvonne said the hospital and staff could not have been more wonderful , as they were outstanding in their care of duty and they did everything possible for him and she can not praise them enough .
`` She said that the family and Tommy would like to express their sincere thanks to the many , many people who have been fans of Bobby and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in part the great loss and total sadness that Yvonne , the family and Tommy all feel .
`` Yvonne added that their need for privacy at this time has to be a priority .
No further announcements or statements will be made . ''
At the end of last week , Bobby 's family urged fans to adhere to coronavirus guidelines when attending the procession .
A statement from the family said : `` The response to Bob ’ s funeral announcement has been overwhelming and the love and support from you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ comfort .
A heartfelt thank you from us all .
`` As you can imagine the family are acutely aware of the devastating effects of Covid after losing Bob and are extremely concerned about your safety .
`` We would like to remind you about ‘ staying safe ’ and adhering to the current strict national lockdown regulations , should you be out and about as the funeral Cortege goes by .
`` As you know , people can only leave their home for specified purposes , and ‘ gatherings ’ with more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ currently permitted .
Please remember this and keep safely within the current rules .
`` Fylde & Blackpool Councils and the Police Authorities have been extremely supportive and we can not thank them enough .
Covid Wardens will be out on the day of Bob ’ s funeral to make sure people adhere to the rules and everyone is safe .
`` Bob would want you to stay safe , stay well and look after your loved ones .
Please , please adhere to Covid Regulations on his day .
`` We have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ post lockdown when those wanting to , can attend tribute events for Bob and his charities , where we can all honour & celebrate his life together . ''
Bobby is survived by two sons , Robert and Darren , with his first wife Joan Lynn , as well as his daughter Joanne with Yvonne Nugent .

Bobby Ball was laid to rest today and ahead of his private cremation a procession was made through Blackpool so that fans could honor the late star
Bobby Ball's family and showbiz pals have laid the comic star to rest today.
Mourners, grieving the loss of the Cannon and Ball icon, gathered ahead of the star being cremated at Carlton Crematorium to take part in a procession through Blackpool following his sad death on October 28.
The funeral cortege started at East Beach at 1 pm and continued along Central Beach with a brief pause at Lowther Gardens.
It then went along West Beach and onto Clifton Drive and Inner Promenade before heading towards Blackpool Promenade.
The procession then paused outside Blackpool Tower and the Comedy Carpet to allow fans in the town to pay their respects.
Image: Adam Sorenson) Adam Sorenson)
His comedy sidekick Tommy Cannon looked upset as he walked into the funeral home alongside his wife ahead of the procession.
Bobby's widow Yvonne - clad in a face mask and dressed in black - could be seen with her head down as she made her way into the church.
The late star's friends wore red braces to the memorial service - like the ones he used to don on stage - as they celebrated his life and all the happiness his comedy brought to people.
The Linda, Denise and Maureen Nolan also attended to pay their respects to the funnyman.
His nearest and dearest could be heard shouting out his saying "Rock on, Tommy" as they waited for his coffin to arrive at the church.
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Bobby's coffin was seen covered in bouquets of white roses as it was taken out of the hearse into Hope Church in Lytham St Anne's in Lancashire.
Fans lined the streets as they paid tribute to the comedy icon with many visibly upset at the loss of the TV favourite.
Several people signed a special condolence book that was laid out on a table - alongside hand sanitizer - outside the church.
Bobby, whose real name was Robert Harper, died at Blackpool Victoria Hospital aged 76.
Image: Julian Hamilton/Daily Mirror) Julian Hamilton/Daily Mirror)
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A statement from his management read: "It is with great personal sadness that on behalf of Yvonne Ball, and the family, and Tommy Cannon, I announce that Bobby Ball passed away at Blackpool Victoria Hospital on the 28th October 2020 approximately 21:30.
"Bobby had been taken to the hospital for tests as he started with breathing problems. At first it was thought to be a chest infection but a test proved positive for Covid-19.
Image: Julian Hamilton/Daily Mirror) Julian Hamilton/Daily Mirror) Image: Julian Hamilton/Daily Mirror) Julian Hamilton/Daily Mirror)
"His wife Yvonne said the hospital and staff could not have been more wonderful, as they were outstanding in their care of duty and they did everything possible for him and she cannot praise them enough.
"She said that the family and Tommy would like to express their sincere thanks to the many, many people who have been fans of Bobby and they know that they will all share in part the great loss and total sadness that Yvonne, the family and Tommy all feel.
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"Yvonne added that their need for privacy at this time has to be a priority. No further announcements or statements will be made."
At the end of last week, Bobby's family urged fans to adhere to coronavirus guidelines when attending the procession.
A statement from the family said: "The response to Bob’s funeral announcement has been overwhelming and the love and support from you all has been wonderful and a huge comfort. A heartfelt thank you from us all.
Image: Julian Hamilton/Daily Mirror) Julian Hamilton/Daily Mirror)
Image: SWNS) SWNS)
"As you can imagine the family are acutely aware of the devastating effects of Covid after losing Bob and are extremely concerned about your safety.
"We would like to remind you about ‘staying safe’ and adhering to the current strict national lockdown regulations, should you be out and about as the funeral Cortege goes by.
"As you know, people can only leave their home for specified purposes, and ‘gatherings’ with more than one other person, are not currently permitted. Please remember this and keep safely within the current rules.
Image: PA) PA)
Image: Popperfoto via Getty Images) Popperfoto via Getty Images)
"Fylde & Blackpool Councils and the Police Authorities have been extremely supportive and we cannot thank them enough. Covid Wardens will be out on the day of Bob’s funeral to make sure people adhere to the rules and everyone is safe.
"Bob would want you to stay safe, stay well and look after your loved ones. Please, please adhere to Covid Regulations on his day.
"We have to look forward to brighter times, post lockdown when those wanting to, can attend tribute events for Bob and his charities, where we can all honour & celebrate his life together."
Bobby is survived by two sons, Robert and Darren, with his first wife Joan Lynn, as well as his daughter Joanne with Yvonne Nugent.


thedailymirror--2020-11-17--Police told to act after 'up to 70' mourners attend funeral despite restrictions

A council leader is calling on the police to take action after ‘ up to 70 ’ mourners allegedly gathered at a funeral .
The Government Covid-19 rules state : “ Funeral ceremonies must have no more than 30 people attending , whether indoors or outdoors .
This number does not include funeral staff.
” Councillor Phil King called on police to act after claims more than double the allowed number went to the service for a well-known traveller at the Northampton Road cemetery in Market Harborough , Leicestershire .
Police have admitted that “ additional mourners ” did go @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but insisted it passed off in a “ safe and peaceful manner ” .
An eyewitness , who did not want to be named , told Leicestershire Live he was at the cemetery .
“ There were at least 20 vehicles there and between 60 to 70-people at the service , ” he said .
“ I must admit I thought everyone was only allowed a maximum of 30 mourners at a funeral .
The police were there , but they just looked on.
” Councillor Phil King , leader of Harborough @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would have clearly told them that no more than 30 people were permitted to attend .
“ The police have admitted themselves that over 30 people turned up .
It was a service for a well-known member of the traveller community .
“ I will be keenly waiting to discover if they take any action here and fine the people involved .
“ The Chief Constable has got to take the appropriate action .
“ I do not believe that the police have any discretionary powers – allowing them to decide who and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ That sort of approach would lead to free-for-alls and total chaos at events like this .
“ This is exactly how this virus is spread - through big gatherings of this nature .
“ And I understand that the virus is on the rise across Leicestershire – so this is the last thing we need .
“ The police enforce the rules and I would expect them to take affirmative action urgently .
“ We can not have one rule for one and one rule for another .
“ I understand entirely if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to attend funerals that they would have liked to have gone to this year are upset by this .
“ It ’ s very disappointing that some groups are still choosing to ignore the requirements .
“ Many other families have abided by these strict rules governing funeral attendance at a great emotional cost to themselves and their loved ones .
“ Restrictions at funerals have been clearly and repeatedly articulated by the Government for many months now .
“ So there is no excuse for not knowing the rules.
” Harborough MP @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be treated equally .
“ It ’ s very important that the law regarding funerals is applied equally to everybody across Harborough , '' he said .
“ I am concerned that many members of the public have made huge sacrifices this year and not been able to attend the funerals of their friends and loved ones .
“ It ’ s crucial that everybody is treated equally before the law.
” A Leicestershire Police spokesperson said they had been told about the service .
“ We received advanced notice of a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Evangelical Church in Bath Street , Market Harborough , on Thursday November 12 , ” he said .
“ Police , along with colleagues from partner agencies , engaged with members of the deceased ’ s family prior to the funeral .
“ The deceased ’ s family acknowledged the restrictions currently in place that limit the number of funeral attendees to 30 people .
“ It was agreed officers from the Market Harborough Neighbourhood Policing Area ( NPA ) would monitor proceedings .
“ Officers observed that a small number of additional @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but remained at a safe distance from one another in line with the current restrictions and the funeral took place in a safe and peaceful manner.
” A Harborough council spokesman said : “ We worked in advance with the police and the deceased ’ s family to ensure the current Covid-19 requirements were understood .
“ We had officers on site at the time of the funeral who monitored the proceedings and liaised with the police .
”

The government says only 30 people are allowed to attend a funeral, but more than double that number allegedly went to the service at the Northampton Road cemetery in Market Harborough, Leicestershire
Police urged to act after 'up to 70' mourners attend funeral despite 30-person limit
A council leader is calling on the police to take action after ‘up to 70’ mourners allegedly gathered at a funeral.
The Government Covid-19 rules state: “Funeral ceremonies must have no more than 30 people attending, whether indoors or outdoors. This number does not include funeral staff.”
Councillor Phil King called on police to act after claims more than double the allowed number went to the service for a well-known traveller at the Northampton Road cemetery in Market Harborough, Leicestershire.
Police have admitted that “additional mourners” did go along to pay their respects last Thursday, but insisted it passed off in a “safe and peaceful manner”.
An eyewitness, who did not want to be named, told Leicestershire Live he was at the cemetery.
“There were at least 20 vehicles there and between 60 to 70-people at the service,” he said.
“I must admit I thought everyone was only allowed a maximum of 30 mourners at a funeral. The police were there, but they just looked on.”
Image: ANDREW CARPENTER) ANDREW CARPENTER)
Councillor Phil King, leader of Harborough District Council, said: “We would have clearly told them that no more than 30 people were permitted to attend.
“We wouldn’t have turned a blind eye.
“The police have admitted themselves that over 30 people turned up. It was a service for a well-known member of the traveller community.
“I will be keenly waiting to discover if they take any action here and fine the people involved.
“The Chief Constable has got to take the appropriate action.
“I do not believe that the police have any discretionary powers – allowing them to decide who and who should not attend funerals.
Image: ANDREW CARPENTER) ANDREW CARPENTER)
“That sort of approach would lead to free-for-alls and total chaos at events like this.
“This is exactly how this virus is spread - through big gatherings of this nature.
“And I understand that the virus is on the rise across Leicestershire – so this is the last thing we need.
“The police enforce the rules and I would expect them to take affirmative action urgently.
“We cannot have one rule for one and one rule for another.
“I understand entirely if people who haven’t been allowed to attend funerals that they would have liked to have gone to this year are upset by this.
“It’s very disappointing that some groups are still choosing to ignore the requirements.
“Many other families have abided by these strict rules governing funeral attendance at a great emotional cost to themselves and their loved ones.
“Restrictions at funerals have been clearly and repeatedly articulated by the Government for many months now.
“So there is no excuse for not knowing the rules.”
Harborough MP Neil O’Brien said everyone had to be treated equally.
“It’s very important that the law regarding funerals is applied equally to everybody across Harborough," he said.
“I am concerned that many members of the public have made huge sacrifices this year and not been able to attend the funerals of their friends and loved ones.
“It’s crucial that everybody is treated equally before the law.”
A Leicestershire Police spokesperson said they had been told about the service.
“We received advanced notice of a funeral due to take place at the Evangelical Church in Bath Street, Market Harborough, on Thursday November 12,” he said.
“Police, along with colleagues from partner agencies, engaged with members of the deceased’s family prior to the funeral.
“The deceased’s family acknowledged the restrictions currently in place that limit the number of funeral attendees to 30 people.
“It was agreed officers from the Market Harborough Neighbourhood Policing Area (NPA) would monitor proceedings.
“Officers observed that a small number of additional mourners attended to pay their respects, but remained at a safe distance from one another in line with the current restrictions and the funeral took place in a safe and peaceful manner.”
A Harborough council spokesman said: “We worked in advance with the police and the deceased’s family to ensure the current Covid-19 requirements were understood.
“We had officers on site at the time of the funeral who monitored the proceedings and liaised with the police.”


thedailymirror--2020-11-17--First look inside Liverpool's state of the art £50m AXA Training Centre

Liverpool have released images of their sensational new £50million AXA Training Centre , which boss Jurgen Klopp has labelled `` pretty much perfect '' .
The Reds officially moved into their new training ground this week after saying an emotional goodbye to the club 's historic Melwood base .
Liverpool had planned to move into their new Kirkby base in the summer but construction on the facilities , which began in 2018 , was halted following the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic .
Reds manager Klopp was a little wary of changing training bases mid-season , but decided the international @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the switch .
Klopp has long championed the idea of Liverpool having one large training base incorporating both the first team and youth set-up .
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The German also had a big say on how the new 14 acre base would be laid out , with captain Jordan Henderson and James Milner also providing their opinons .
Klopp has labelled the training base `` pretty much perfect '' and is looking forward to working at the new facility .
`` Today is a really special day for the team - it has been a long time coming , '' said Klopp .
`` There has been a lot of steps , meetings with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ facility is great and whoever has the chance to visit will be impressed .
`` It is a wonderful building - you have everything you need now and for the future .
It 's pretty much perfect ! ''
Liverpool 's managing director Andy Hughes added : `` We started this project over two years ago , marking a significant milestone in the history of this great football club .
`` After saying a fond farewell to Melwood last week , we are excited to be starting a new era at the club @ @ @ @ @ @ @ operations and facilities together on one site for the first time in history . ''
The facilities boast two large gyms , an indoor sports hall , a swimming pool and an extensive hydrotherapy complex .
A specialist sports rehabilitation , medical suites and dining areas are also available to players at the AXA Training Centre .
Klopp is a big fan of the little-known sport paddle tennis .
And the new training base even features a court for him to enjoy playing the game alongside his assistant Pep Lijnders .
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Liverpool have moved into their new training ground after saying goodbye to the club's historic Melwood base. Jurgen Klopp has labelled the new facility "pretty much perfect"
First look inside Liverpool's state of the art £50million AXA Training Centre
Liverpool have released images of their sensational new £50million AXA Training Centre, which boss Jurgen Klopp has labelled "pretty much perfect".
The Reds officially moved into their new training ground this week after saying an emotional goodbye to the club's historic Melwood base.
Liverpool had planned to move into their new Kirkby base in the summer but construction on the facilities, which began in 2018, was halted following the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic.
Reds manager Klopp was a little wary of changing training bases mid-season, but decided the international break was the perfect time to execute the switch.
Klopp has long championed the idea of Liverpool having one large training base incorporating both the first team and youth set-up.
Image: Liverpool FC via Getty Images) Liverpool FC via Getty Images)
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The German also had a big say on how the new 14 acre base would be laid out, with captain Jordan Henderson and James Milner also providing their opinons.
Klopp has labelled the training base "pretty much perfect" and is looking forward to working at the new facility.
"Today is a really special day for the team - it has been a long time coming," said Klopp.
Image: Liverpool FC via Getty Images) Liverpool FC via Getty Images)
"There has been a lot of steps, meetings with architects, designers, everybody! The facility is great and whoever has the chance to visit will be impressed.
"It is a wonderful building - you have everything you need now and for the future. It's pretty much perfect!"
Liverpool's managing director Andy Hughes added: "We started this project over two years ago, marking a significant milestone in the history of this great football club.
Image: Liverpool FC via Getty Images) Liverpool FC via Getty Images)
"After saying a fond farewell to Melwood last week, we are excited to be starting a new era at the club, bringing our First Team and Academy operations and facilities together on one site for the first time in history."
The facilities boast two large gyms, an indoor sports hall, a swimming pool and an extensive hydrotherapy complex.
A specialist sports rehabilitation, medical suites and dining areas are also available to players at the AXA Training Centre.
Image: Liverpool FC via Getty Images) Liverpool FC via Getty Images)
Kirkby also includes a dedicated TV studio and stunning press conference facilities.
Klopp is a big fan of the little-known sport paddle tennis.
And the new training base even features a court for him to enjoy playing the game alongside his assistant Pep Lijnders.
What do you make of Liverpool's new training complex? Have your say here.
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