bbcuk--2020-07-03--Coronavirus: Rush to convert empty Cardiff student flats

A fall in international students due to the coronavirus pandemic could leave Cardiff with a surplus of empty student flats , developers have warned .
Universities are predicting fewer students will start in September .
Managers of a number of private student developments have now said they will be in financial difficulty unless they can let to non-students .
One property expert said there was an `` oversupply of high-end student rooms '' and some could go into administration .
In recent years , a number of purpose-built student accommodation blocks ( PBSAs ) have been granted permission to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ aimed at international students and marketed as investment opportunities , including for pension schemes .
Before the pandemic hit , there were claims developers were exploiting the planning system , after a number were allowed to let to non-students .
Since the start of the pandemic , managers of three PBSAs in the city have applied to temporarily let rooms to non-students .
The Zenith development , granted temporary change of use to let 401 beds as serviced apartments in 2018 , has applied to let to non-students again .
Property managers Fusion @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unprecedented degree of disruption '' in the sector .
Managing director Adam Cohen said there could be `` markedly fewer students arriving for the new term '' and the company would be under `` substantial financial strain '' if beds were left empty .
Collegiate , which has applied for change of use at both the PBSAs it manages in Cardiff , said `` booking had virtually ground to a halt '' since universities closed in March .
It said with Chinese students making up 30 % of the market , any restrictions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a significant shortfall in applications '' .
'Some may go into administration' Since 2017 , plans to create about 7,500 new privately managed student rooms have been approved by Cardiff council .
Property advisor David Feeney , of Cushman and Wakefield , said while the market was lucrative , the city was already struggling with an oversupply of `` very high-end flats '' .
`` If we are going to see a one-year hit to international recruitment , then that demand supply ratio becomes even more difficult , even if for just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ adding some schemes may go into administration due to the shortfall .
`` Long term , we are very positive about a bounce back , the fundamentals show that the sector is still very attractive to international students . ''
But he said the situation was changing constantly and the true picture would not be seen until September. Are empty student rooms the solution for homeless beds ?
Cardiff council has applied to its own planning committee to change one student development into homeless accommodation for the next five years to help in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ block , on Newport Road , Adamstown , is currently run by Pobl housing association , and would be leased by the authority to provide rooms for 46 rough sleepers .
A report showed the council had concerns over where to house a growing number of homeless people - due to early prison releases , and being unable to `` sofa surf '' during the pandemic .
It had paid an estimated £917,287 for 130 rooms in two hotels to get people in off the streets and keep them safe during lockdown , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Welsh Government .
The council said the use of the student accommodation would `` help alleviate the immediate impact of the crisis and form part of the recovery to close the hotels '' .
• ' I do n't even know when I 'm moving to university' • Students with no relatives 'may have to drop out' PBSAs are classed as `` sui generis '' in planning terms , meaning they are treated differently from other types of accommodation and standards for space are often lower .
It means it can be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ long-term residential accommodation , leading to fears last year they may end up empty or have to be demolished .
The Welsh Government had been due to consult on changing building regulations so all new builds , including student homes , would have to be big enough to turn into social housing .
This has been delayed due to coronavirus .
The British Property Federation ( BPF ) has called for changes to planning policy to allow student flats to be changed quickly to avoid financial difficulties and to house key workers during @ @ @ @ @ @ @ landlords were struggling financially , after many waived fees for students who had returned home during the pandemic , but faced picking up the council tax bills for the empty rooms .
While students are exempt from council tax , when a room becomes empty , the management company must pay .
The BPF said this could see companies `` punished further '' for waiving fees .
BPF vice president Stewart Moore said while PBSAs were seeing more bookings as lockdown began to be eased and students made decisions , the industry had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Mr Moore , chief executive of CRM Students , which manages blocks in Cardiff , said 20 % of staff had been furloughed and many schemes would need to make tough choices if international students chose to defer this year .
But he said with students concerned about living in traditional house shares due to the virus , self-contained flats could be the solution for many .

"If we are going to see a one-year hit to international recruitment, then that demand supply ratio becomes even more difficult, even if for just one year," he said, adding some schemes may go into administration due to the shortfall.


bbcuk--2020-07-03--Coronavirus: London park bans alcohol after 'urination and defecation'

Alcohol has been banned in a London park after `` weeks of unacceptably high levels of litter , public urination and defecation and disturbance to local people '' , a council has said .
Hackney Council said thousands of people had been using London Fields , with DJs `` setting up sound systems '' .
An injunction making the consumption of alcohol and littering a criminal offence was granted on Friday .
It will initially be in place for a week .
The council said the ban would enforced by its officers and the police .
Mayor of Hackney Philip @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not a festival site - it 's a vital green space for everyone .
`` We 've heard so many stories from local people - many with no outside space of their own - who feel excluded from the park and whose lives are being made a misery because of littering , urinating , defecating and drunken behaviour . ''
Other things banned under the injunction are damaging wildlife , possessing , consuming or selling nitrous oxide , laughing gas or CO2 , playing loud amplified music , lighting fires or barbecues , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ council said it had issued 193 fines at London Fields for urinating , defecating and littering in May and June , compared to just nine in the previous 12 months , and 13 antisocial behaviour warning notices in May , compared to six in the previous 12 months .
While some users welcomed the ban and asked if it could be extended to their neighbourhoods , one referred to it as a `` hollow win '' for the council and a `` colossal waste of resources '' .
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bbcuk--2020-07-04--Coronavirus: Pubs, restaurants and hairdressers reopen in England

Pubs , restaurants , hairdressers and cinemas in England are opening their doors for the first time in three months after a major relaxation of coronavirus lockdown restrictions .
As measures eased , Boris Johnson urged people to act responsibly , while the government 's scientific advisers said the latest step was not `` risk-free '' .
The health secretary has warned those who get carried away could be jailed .
Matt Hancock told the Daily Mail people were entitled to enjoy themselves at pubs , but added that people who start fights or cause other disorder `` could end @ @ @ @ @ @ @ law '' .
• What to expect now hairdressers have reopened Latest figures show a further 137 people have died after testing positive for coronavirus in the UK , bringing the total number of deaths to 44,131 .
Restaurants , hairdressers and cinemas were allowed to reopen just after midnight , with some hair salons welcoming clients in the early hours , but pubs had to wait until 06:00 BST after Downing Street expressed fears of early morning partying .
Other places now allowed to reopen in England include : • Places of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , including weddings with up to 30 guests Two households will also be able to meet indoors or outside , including for overnight stays , although they have to maintain social distancing .
Mr Johnson said a timetable for reopening other businesses including gyms , nail salons and night clubs would be set out next week .
However , in Leicester , pubs and other venues remain closed after the city became the first local lockdown on Monday , following a spike in Covid-19 cases .
Police in the city said they were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more officers on duty than during a typical New Year 's Eve .
Leicester resident Dhansukh Rana , 79 , said : `` It is sad they have left out Leicester when the rest of the UK is moving on . ''
Chancellor Rishi Sunak welcomed the reopening of businesses .
On a visit to The Bell and Crown in Chiswick , west London , he said Britain 's pubs and bars employ almost half a million people , `` which is why it 's such good news that so many people are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , helping us all to enjoy summer safely '' .
But some 31 % of bars , pubs and restaurants will stay closed on Saturday , according to the Night-Time Industries Association ( NTIA ) .
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NTIA boss Michael Kill said some association members felt `` stuck in a bizarre tug of war between government , licensing and planning regulators and the police '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said it hopes to welcome customers in the near future - but only `` when it is safe to do so '' .
People in England should stay 2m apart , but the new `` one metre plus '' guidance means they can get closer if they use `` mitigation '' measures , such as face coverings and not sitting face-to-face .
Prof Robert West , an epidemiologist from University College London , urged caution as lockdown eases , telling BBC Breakfast : `` The virus still is with us .
We are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ week and around 1,000 deaths a week and the rates are n't coming down very fast so people have to be tremendously cautious here . ''
He said the hospitality sector is doing `` everything '' it can to reopen safely , but added : `` As we open up these businesses you will get more contact… and that means you will get more infections and unfortunately it means you will get more deaths . ''
Asked about excess deaths and whether the UK has done better or worse than other countries , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ University of Cambridge , told BBC Radio 4 's Today programme : `` We have done badly . ''
This is a big moment .
Hospitality chiefs have described it as an important development for the national psyche .
But it 's also a moment when health and economic concerns collide .
Trade body Hospitality UK estimates that 53 % of pubs and bars and 47 % of restaurants will reopen this weekend generating a total - they hope - of nine million visits .
But while a sector that employs three million @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are anxious .
Will too many customers return to manage venues safely or too few to make it economically worthwhile ?
Social distancing measures will both reduce capacity and increase front-line costs .
Three-quarters of businesses expect to run their businesses at a loss this year and the industry estimates that even if this weekend goes well , the sector could lose 320,000 jobs .
It is a high-stakes gamble and the government will be watching nervously to see how the public responds and behaves .
That will ultimately determine whether we are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ health risk buck that medical experts say we are inevitably spending this weekend .
Sandra Jacobs was one of the first people through the door at her local hairdressers in Camden , north London , after midnight , describing it as `` such a relief '' to be back in the salon chair .
`` My hair was everywhere .
I 'd been wearing hats to hide it , '' she said , adding that her new haircut made her feel `` normal again '' .
Her hairdresser , Carole Rickaby , said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ scissors again .
`` We 're being very cautious with aprons and facemasks , but it can be a bit of a problem , '' she said .
`` I wear glasses , so wearing a mask as well made my glasses steam up whenever I tried to talk .
`` I ended up just telling Sandra she can talk to me and I 'll just listen . ''
Meanwhile , newlyweds Louise Arnold and Jennifer Wilson , both 22 , are believed to be the first to marry in England after restrictions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ knot at 00:01 BST in Cheshire in front of 16 guests , and the wedding was available online for friends and family who were unable to attend .
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They have been engaged for three years and had just over a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , after cancelling their previous plans .
What is happening in the rest of the UK ?
Each UK nation 's lockdown measures differ , including varying rules on the reopening of food and drink outlets .
In Northern Ireland , pubs and restaurants could reopen on Friday .
In Scotland , beer gardens and outdoor restaurants will be allowed to reopen from 6 July , and indoor areas can be used from 15 July .
The Welsh government has promised talks with the hospitality sector about a `` potential phased '' reopening @ @ @ @ @ @ @ given .
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bbcuk--2020-07-04--Coronavirus: Widnes couple say 'I do' after clock strikes midnight

A couple are believed to be the first to say `` I do '' in England after the easing of virus restrictions .
Newlyweds Louise Arnold and Jennifer Wilson , both 22 , tied the knot at 00:01 BST in the grounds of Runcorn Town Hall in Cheshire in front of 16 guests .
Those unable to attend the ceremony including family and friends in Australia and New Zealand still put on their wedding outfits to watch online '' It 's hard to put into words how much this means to us , '' said Ms Wilson .
The couple @ @ @ @ @ @ @ years , had cancelled their previous plans as travel restrictions meant Ms Wilson 's family in Australia would not be able to attend .
`` Last week the registry office rang and asked if we wanted to be the first couple in the UK to marry after lockdown and we just said yes , '' said Ms Wilson , who has been working as a senior dementia care assistant throughout the pandemic .
`` We both work nights normally so the time suited us . ''
Ms Arnold , who works for lorry @ @ @ @ @ @ @ With it having just been Pride month , this felt like something we could n't really pass up .
`` Not just for us but for other LGBT people who have n't been able to get together to celebrate Pride . ''
The couple from Widnes had just over a week to prepare for the rearranged nuptials under the Peace Garden Pergola at Runcorn Town Hall Register Office .
The childhood sweethearts met eight years ago while Ms Arnold was on holiday in New Zealand , where Ms Wilson was living .
She @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been excited to be able to celebrate something positive after the past few months . ''
Registration service manager Andrew Lucas said he was `` delighted to help Louise and Jennifer say `` I do '' on what we think was the first wedding after the lockdown period '' .
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"Last week the registry office rang and asked if we wanted to be the first couple in the UK to marry after lockdown and we just said yes," said Ms Wilson, who has been working as a senior dementia care assistant throughout the pandemic.


bbcuk--2020-07-04--White City: Police officers hurt breaking up illegal music event

Seven officers have been injured after police tried to break up an unlicensed music event in west London .
Police were called to White City on Friday evening following reports of a number of people gathered at an estate .
Bricks and other missiles were thrown at police when they tried to speak to the group , forcing them to back away before more officers arrived .
None of the injuries are said to be life-threatening .
The violence was `` totally unacceptable '' , the Met said .
Mayor of London , Sadiq Khan , said : `` It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ attack with some suffering injuries at an illegal gathering in White City last night .
`` Violence against the police will not be tolerated and perpetrators will be caught and prosecuted . ''
He added that extra police would be out on Saturday .
Officers trained to deal with public disorder were met with further hostility and violence , police said .
A Dispersal Zone has been authorised in the area while a section 60 order is also now in place .
Deputy Assistant Commissioner Laurence Taylor said seven officers had suffered injuries @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Officers have responded to residents complaining about a large gathering , noise , anti-social behaviour and violence , '' he said .
`` These gatherings are illegal and also pose a risk to public health .
`` The violence shown towards officers this evening was totally unacceptable and we will not tolerate it in any form .
Officers encountered bricks and other missiles being thrown at them . ''
Police in the capital have been called in to break up a number of illegal gatherings in the past fortnight , with more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Brixton , south London , on 24 June .


bbcuk--2020-07-04--Ian Paterson: Inquests into 'unnatural deaths' of surgery patients

Inquests will be held after a review found patients of a rogue breast surgeon may have died unnaturally .
Consultant Ian Paterson , 62 , was convicted in 2017 of 17 counts of wounding with intent and three counts of unlawful wounding .
He was initially jailed for 15 years , before the Court of Appeal increased his sentence to a 20-year term .
The inquests into the deaths of four patients will open on Monday , the coroner for Birmingham said .
In January , West Midlands Police asked Birmingham and Solihull coroner Louise Hunt to look at a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Paterson , to decide whether any patients died of unnatural causes due to `` potentially substandard treatment '' .
In a statement , Ms Hunt and area coroner , Emma Brown , said they now `` believe there is evidence to have reason to suspect that some of those deaths may be unnatural '' .
Paterson , from Altrincham , Greater Manchester , treated hundreds of patients in the private sector at Little Aston and Parkway Hospitals in the West Midlands , run by Spire Healthcare .
An independent inquiry published in February @ @ @ @ @ @ @ amid a `` dysfunctional '' healthcare system that failed patients .
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In a statement, Ms Hunt and area coroner, Emma Brown, said they now "believe there is evidence to have reason to suspect that some of those deaths may be unnatural".


bbcuk--2020-07-04--NHS anniversary: Landmarks to be lit up in weekend of celebration

Dozens of landmarks across the country will be lit up blue later to mark 72 years since the founding of the NHS .
Ahead of the health service 's anniversary on Sunday , people are being encouraged to take part in a weekend of celebration and remembrance .
People will be asked to put a light in their window to remember those who have died in the coronavirus pandemic .
On Sunday evening , households across the UK will take to their doorsteps for a nationwide clap for NHS workers .
A moment 's applause will also be observed before @ @ @ @ @ @ @ League and Championship football matches in England .
• In pictures : The history of the NHS • ' I was one of the first NHS patients' On Saturday , major public buildings will be illuminated with blue light , including the Houses of Parliament , Blackpool Tower , the SEC Armadillo , the Shard and the Wembley Arch .
Downing Street will also be lit up , with a candle placed on the doorstep of No 10 .
At 20:00 BST , the dean of St Paul 's Cathedral in London will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lives which have been lost during the pandemic .
On Sunday , a flypast by a World War Two Spitfire fighter plane is due to take place over hospitals in the east of England and a nationwide applause , inspired by the Clap for Carers initiative , will take place at 17:00 BST .
A special programme will be broadcast on BBC One to mark the occasion .
The Clap for Carers initiative saw households across the country showing appreciation for healthcare workers for 10 Thursday evenings in a row during the height @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Plas , who started the Clap for Carers campaign , said she hoped Sunday 's applause would mark the start of a yearly tradition to thank the health service .
Meanwhile , a new NHS cadet programme being launched to coincide with the anniversary hopes to encourage thousands of teenagers into careers in healthcare .
Teenagers aged between 14 and 18 will be able to train in first aid , develop leadership skills , and find volunteer opportunities within the health service .
The £6m programme , funded equally by the NHS and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a route into employment for up to 10,000 young people by 2023 .
The scheme 's organisers are looking for people who may not have previously considered working in the NHS , including those not in employment , education or training .
The NHS 's chief nurse for England , Ruth May , said the scheme would give people `` a genuine opportunity to get a taste of what it 's like to work in the best health service in the world '' .
It is being piloted in Colchester , Hull and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Liverpool , Bradford , Hertfordshire and the Wirral in the coming months .

The NHS's chief nurse for England, Ruth May, said the scheme would give people "a genuine opportunity to get a taste of what it's like to work in the best health service in the world".


bbcuk--2020-07-03--Coronavirus: Don't rush for a border beer, police warn

Police are urging the public to heed the `` stay local '' message in Wales as pubs begin opening in England .
It follows concerns some people will travel by train or car to towns and cities across the border to enjoy a pint .
First Minister Mark Drakeford said he did not want to see hard work to control coronavirus abandoned .
Train operator Transport for Wales also stressed public transport should only be used for essential journeys .
On Friday , First Minister Mark Drakeford announced the lifting of travel restrictions in Wales but this does not come @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pubs in England can open from 06:00 BST on Saturday , those in Wales will not begin welcoming punters to outdoor spaces until 13 July .
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North Wales Police urged people to `` stay local '' and Gwent Police said it would be engaging with communities to reinforce the `` stay safe , stay local '' message over the weekend .
`` Our force area sits on one of the main gateways into Wales @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` We would like to remind our communities that there are still differences in the guidance in Wales and in England , and any changes to the government guidelines have not yet come into effect in Wales . ''
Some football fans in Newport and Cardiff have used social media and online forums to highlight Saturday 's Cardiff City game in Bristol , where the pubs will be open .
The Gwent force said it would be continuing regular patrols to drive home its message this weekend , ahead of travel restrictions being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ warned `` people ignoring government advice '' or `` repeatedly disregarding guidance '' would face enforcement measures , which include fixed penalty fines , which can rise to £1,920 for repeat offenders .
• What will a re-opened pub be like ?
Dyfed-Powys Police said it wanted to remind the public that travelling in large groups or with people outside of your own household `` is still not permitted '' .
They added : `` It is also vital that anyone planning on consuming alcohol away from their home ensures they are fit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ arranges an alternative method of transport .
`` Drink-driving can have tragic consequences , and after three months of the country pulling together for the NHS we hope everyone continues to act responsibly and stays safe this weekend . ''
Addressing the same issues ahead of the weekend , the first minister repeated the stay local message : `` So while there are populations very close to the border who may chose to travel , for most of us that will not be a possibility .
`` So please , wherever you are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a reason or an excuse to abandon all the things that you have worked so hard to achieve , please continue to do those things that help to keep Wales safe . ''
Transport for Wales chief executive James Price said : `` Covid-19 is an evolving situation and over the next week there are important changes in advice from UK and Welsh governments .
`` However , we need to reinforce our travel safer campaign highlighting that public transport is for essential travel and where there are no other travel alternatives .
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"So please, wherever you are in Wales, this weekend is not a reason or an excuse to abandon all the things that you have worked so hard to achieve, please continue to do those things that help to keep Wales safe."


bbcuk--2020-07-04--Wickford care home death: Man charged with murder

A man has been charged with murder following a death at a care home .
Police were called to reports @ @ @ @ @ had been assaulted at a residential home on Swan Lane in Wickford , Essex , @ @ @ @ @ Thursday .
The victim was treated by paramedics but died at the scene .
Jay @ @ @ @ @ Wickford , is charged with murder and will appear before Chelmsford Magistrates ' Court later @

Police were called to reports a man in his 60s had been assaulted at a residential home on Swan Lane in Wickford, Essex, just before 19:00 BST on Thursday.


bbcuk--2020-07-04--St Albans Cathedral's black Jesus is a 'bold statement'

A picture of the Last Supper showing a black Jesus has been installed in a cathedral in what campaigners described as a `` bold statement '' .
The print , by Lorna May Wadsworth , has been placed at the Altar of the Persecuted in the North Transept of St Albans Cathedral .
The church said it was in `` support of the Black Lives Matter ( BLM ) movement '' .
The original artwork , painted in 2010 , had previously been shot while on display at a church in Gloucestershire .
St Albans for BLM said the cathedral @ @ @ @ @ @ @ countywide conversation '' .
The artist used a Jamaican-born model for the basis of her interpretation of Leonardo da Vinci 's 15th Century work , and said she wanted `` to make people question the Western myth that [ Jesus Christ ] had fair hair and blue eyes '' .
The cathedral said the 8ft 8in-high ( 2.6m ) picture was part of a prayer installation to mark its reopening , and called on people to `` look with fresh eyes at something you think you know '' .
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In a statement , the cathedral said : `` We stand with the Black Lives Matter movement to be allies for change , building a strong , just and fair community where the dignity of every human being is honoured and celebrated , where black voices are heard , and where black lives matter . ''
A spokeswoman added it was `` the sentiment [ of the movement ] that we support , and we do n't uncritically support any political organisation '' .
The St Albans for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to UKBLM and is a separate group created to support the city 's response to the movement , said the picture `` was not about accurate portrayal of Jesus ' appearance '' but about `` promoting conversation about how history is often whitewashed '' .
Shelley Hayles , from the group , said : `` Much of our society has had no problem accepting the inaccurate portrayal of a 'white ' Jesus , but are quick to take issue with a 'black ' Jesus and this is just another example of the systemic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bold statement by St Albans Cathedral has brought about a countywide conversation which would have been unlikely to happen before Black Lives Matter gained momentum . ''
The installation has provoked debate on the cathedral 's Facebook page , with one poster saying : `` Why do we have to be all about colour ?
If Jesus was from Jerusalem he would 've probably looked darker , but he taught us to love everyone , that 's my belief anyway . ''
Others had a different view , with another poster saying : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ welcome initiative .
Thank you for it - it is needed . ''
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The installation has provoked debate on the cathedral's Facebook page, with one poster saying: "Why do we have to be all about colour? If Jesus was from Jerusalem he would've probably looked darker, but he taught us to love everyone, that's my belief anyway."


bbcuk--2020-07-04--Coronavirus: South Shields Museum appeals for hair clippings

A museum is appealing for people 's hair following their first trim since the coronavirus lockdown was eased in England .
Hairdressers are among the businesses that have reopened after having been closed since March .
South Shields Museum is asking people to provide before-and-after photographs as well as the clippings .
Among the museum 's existing collection of hair cuttings are plaits that once belonged to author Catherine Cookson .
Adam Bell , assistant keeper of social history , said donations would form part of the museum 's pandemic collection and used in future displays documenting life amid the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ something a little bit different , '' he said .
`` The pandemic is a major world event and probably the biggest thing to have had to face since the Second World War .
`` We 've been collecting materials that might be considered the usual suspects , such as rainbow pictures and items of PPE , but we want to represent the other things that people have missed during the last three-and-a-half months .
`` One of those things is haircuts .
People have not been able to get a trim and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hair coming off .
`` It also helps build up a story .
We can ask how that person has found lockdown . ''
Mr Bell said `` many museums '' hold examples of hair with Victorian mourning jewellery often including a lock as a memento .
It was also gifted plaits following the death of the South Tyneside writer Catherine Cookson in 1988 .
People in the local area who would like to take part are asked to check the museum 's website for further details and must contact Mr Bell for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ any hair .
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"We've been collecting materials that might be considered the usual suspects, such as rainbow pictures and items of PPE, but we want to represent the other things that people have missed during the last three-and-a-half months.


bbcuk--2020-07-04--Epsom Derby: English King, Kameko & Mogul lead runners; Aidan O'Brien seeks record

Last updated on .From the section Horse Racing Derby Day .
A carnival of colour .
Punters , picnics and pomp .
Double-deckers lining the rails .
More than 100,000 people splayed across the downs .
The 2020 Derby at Epsom is the Covid-19 Derby .
A great British sporting occasion , going ahead behind closed doors amid face masks and temperature checks because of the coronavirus pandemic .
Different , but the same .
For the 25th time , racing 's greatest showman will ride in the big race .
There may be no Queen , but Frankie Dettori @ @ @ @ @ @ @ favourites .
Dettori , in his 50th year , is one of a plethora of plots and storylines as the Derby and the fillies ' Classic , the Oaks , take place on the same day for the first time .
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You get one shot at the Derby .
Limited to three-year-old horses only , this is the benchmark for future generations of thoroughbreds .
It 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ uphill to the equivalent height of Nelson 's Column , sweeping left sharply and round Tattenham Corner before the descent and cambers across the track .
Bjorn Nielsen , owner of English King , once lived near the course and has opted for the experience of Dettori in pursuit of a lifelong dream .
The Italian rider , picked ahead of Tom Marquand who rode English King to victory in his Lingfield trial , will need all his nous to find a handy position from starting stall one - which last provided the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was born five months before the great Mill Reef , trained by Ian Balding , became one of the famous Derby victors in 1971 .
Now Balding 's son Andrew seeks his own place in Epsom folklore with the 2,000 Guineas winner Kameko - Oisin Murphy rides for Sheikh Fahad 's Qatar Racing team .
`` The lure of competing in the Derby , more than any other race , and winning it one day is what guides me and my team , '' said Balding .
`` It is the Holy Grail @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , who was in tears when presenting on BBC TV as her brother won the Oaks in 2003 with Casual Look , will be cheering on again at Epsom - while working as a member of the racecourse 's committee .
First run in 1780 , the race could see a new landmark with Irish trainer Aidan O'Brien seeking a record eighth victory .
O'Brien has six of the 16 runners , with principal jockey Ryan Moore opting to ride Mogul in the hope he has progressed from a defeat at Royal Ascot @ @ @ @ @ @ @ last year when Anthony Van Dyck triumphed under Seamie Heffernan , who rides Ascot victor Russian Emperor on Saturday .
Vatican City , Mythical , Serpentine and Amhran Na Bhfiann complete the Derby squad for O'Brien , who runs favourite Love in the Oaks and says he will be `` very relaxed '' watching at home on television in Tipperary after deciding not to travel because of quarantine rules .
• Weather : The going at the track is likely to be Good , with a • Derby debuts : Harry Bentley ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Highland Chief ) , David Egan ( Gold Maze ) , Martin Harley ( Worthily ) and Tom Marquand ( Khalifa Sat ) all ride in the race for the first time .
• Magnificent Seven : John Porter , Robert Robson and Fred Darling are the only trainers other than O'Brien to have trained the winner seven times .
• What 's in a name ?
Kameko translates from Japanese as 'little turtle ' while Amhran Na Bhfiann is the Irish national anthem , also known as 'The Soldier 's Song ' @

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Epsom hosts its Classic races - the Oaks and the Derby - on the same day for the first time
Investec Derby Venue: Epsom Racecourse Date: Saturday 4 July Times: 15:40 BST Oaks, 16:55 Derby Coverage: Commentary on BBC Radio 5 live and BBC Sport website
Derby Day. A carnival of colour. Punters, picnics and pomp. Double-deckers lining the rails. More than 100,000 people splayed across the downs.
This time it's different. No spectators or dress code. Three miles of fencing, twice the distance of the big race itself, circling the course to keep people out.
The 2020 Derby at Epsom is the Covid-19 Derby. A great British sporting occasion, going ahead behind closed doors amid face masks and temperature checks because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Different, but the same. For the 25th time, racing's greatest showman will ride in the big race. There may be no Queen, but Frankie Dettori's mount English King is among the favourites.
Dettori, in his 50th year, is one of a plethora of plots and storylines as the Derby and the fillies' Classic, the Oaks, take place on the same day for the first time.
The Derby is everything for us - Dettori
Bjorn on the fourth of July?
You get one shot at the Derby. Limited to three-year-old horses only, this is the benchmark for future generations of thoroughbreds.
It's a rollercoaster ride on turf, rising uphill to the equivalent height of Nelson's Column, sweeping left sharply and round Tattenham Corner before the descent and cambers across the track.
Bjorn Nielsen, owner of English King, once lived near the course and has opted for the experience of Dettori in pursuit of a lifelong dream.
The Italian rider, picked ahead of Tom Marquand who rode English King to victory in his Lingfield trial, will need all his nous to find a handy position from starting stall one - which last provided the winner with Oath in 1999.
Derby dream for the Baldings
Dettori was born five months before the great Mill Reef, trained by Ian Balding, became one of the famous Derby victors in 1971.
Now Balding's son Andrew seeks his own place in Epsom folklore with the 2,000 Guineas winner Kameko - Oisin Murphy rides for Sheikh Fahad's Qatar Racing team.
"The lure of competing in the Derby, more than any other race, and winning it one day is what guides me and my team," said Balding.
"It is the Holy Grail of horse racing."
Sister Clare, who was in tears when presenting on BBC TV as her brother won the Oaks in 2003 with Casual Look, will be cheering on again at Epsom - while working as a member of the racecourse's committee.
Kameko, winner of the 2,000 Guineas over a mile at Newmarket on 6 June, will have to prove his stamina over half a mile further
King Aidan the eighth?
First run in 1780, the race could see a new landmark with Irish trainer Aidan O'Brien seeking a record eighth victory.
O'Brien has six of the 16 runners, with principal jockey Ryan Moore opting to ride Mogul in the hope he has progressed from a defeat at Royal Ascot.
Moore did not choose the winner last year when Anthony Van Dyck triumphed under Seamie Heffernan, who rides Ascot victor Russian Emperor on Saturday.
Vatican City, Mythical, Serpentine and Amhran Na Bhfiann complete the Derby squad for O'Brien, who runs favourite Love in the Oaks and says he will be "very relaxed" watching at home on television in Tipperary after deciding not to travel because of quarantine rules.
Epsom snapshots
Weather: The going at the track is likely to be Good, with a largely dry day forecast.
Derby debuts: Harry Bentley (Max Vega), Ben Curtis (Highland Chief), David Egan (Gold Maze), Martin Harley (Worthily) and Tom Marquand (Khalifa Sat) all ride in the race for the first time.
Magnificent Seven: John Porter, Robert Robson and Fred Darling are the only trainers other than O'Brien to have trained the winner seven times.
What's in a name? Kameko translates from Japanese as 'little turtle' while Amhran Na Bhfiann is the Irish national anthem, also known as 'The Soldier's Song'.
Derby runners and riders
Racecard number, draw, name, trainer, jockey
1 (5) Amhran Na Bhfiann (Aidan O'Brien/William Buick)
2 (4) Emissary (Hugo Palmer/Jim Crowley)
3 (1) English King (Ed Walker/Frankie Dettori)
4 (16) Gold Maze (Jessica Harrington/David Egan)
5 (13) Highland Chief (Paul and Oliver Cole/Ben Curtis)
6 (11) Kameko (Andrew Balding/Oisin Murphy)
7 (14) Khalifa Sat (Andrew Balding/Tom Marquand)
8 (7) Max Vega (Ralph Beckett/Harry Bentley)
9 (2) Mogul (Aidan O'Brien/Ryan Moore)
10 (15) Mohican Heights (David Simcock/Andrea Atzeni)
11 (10) Mythical (Aidan O'Brien/James Doyle)
12 (3) Pyledriver (William Muir/Martin Dwyer)
13 (6) Russian Emperor (Aidan O'Brien/Seamie Heffernan)
14 (12) Serpentine (Aidan O'Brien/Emmet McNamara)
15 (8) Vatican City (Aidan O'Brien/Padraig Beggy)
16 (9) Worthily (John Gosden/Martin Harley)
Approximate odds: 7-2 English King, 5-1 Kameko, 6-1 Mogul, Russian Emperor, 8-1 Vatican City, 12-1 Highland Chief, 16-1 Mohican Heights, Serpentine, 18-1 Pyledriver, 25-1 bar


bbcuk--2020-07-04--Coronavirus: Where can I go on holiday? A guide to destinations

The prospect of a summer holiday abroad has moved a big step closer , as the government eases quarantine rules in England .
From Saturday , the Foreign Office 's warning against all but essential international travel will be lifted for some countries .
And from 10 July , people returning to England from certain countries will not need to self-isolate .
The full list of the countries that are exempt from the quarantine rule is here .
For Europe 's most popular warm weather destinations , we 've got details of what to expect when you 're there .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ ?
• Where can I now go on holiday in the UK ?
Need to quarantine on arrival ?
No Need to quarantine when back in England ?
No Spain , including the Balearic Islands and the Canaries , is the most popular destination for Britons on their summer holidays , and 400,000 people from the UK own second homes in the country .
It 's had one of the strictest lockdowns in Europe , recording 28,355 coronavirus deaths up to the end of June .
But it has now entered the `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have reopened to tourists .
What restrictions are still in place ?
Visitors arriving from the UK will not be required to self-isolate - but you will have to undergo a temperature check .
People must stay 1.5m apart in public .
Everyone aged six and over should wear face masks on public transport , in shops and in public spaces where it is not possible to follow the 1.5m distance rule .
Where can you stay ?
Hotels and other accommodation such as campsites and hostels are open - but they are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so all guests can stay 1.5m apart .
Different provinces in Spain can revert to previous stages of lockdown and introduce different measures .
Regional authorities in Catalonia have reintroduced lockdown in one county after an outbreak .
People will not be able to enter or leave Segrià - a county to the west of Barcelona with a population of about 200,000 - without permission .
However in most of Spain , bars and restaurants are open but are only running at reduced capacity and must follow strict social distancing rules .
Exhibitions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also at reduced capacity .
Outdoor concerts of up to 400 people are allowed but with social distancing .
Nightclubs can also open although capacity is limited .
To give an idea of what a night out is like in Barcelona , a popular party destination , people have to provide contact details , wear masks and the dancefloor has become a seating area .
Visitors are able to go to the beaches , while most water parks , zoos , museums and theme parks are reopening or planning to in July , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Spain 's most visited sites , the Alhambra Palace near Granada , has already welcomed back visitors .
Barcelona 's Sagrada Familia cathedral will reopen on 4 July although to local police officers and health workers first - with tourists welcome four days later .
How can you get there ?
The country is open to tourists entering by car , ferry , train or air .
Travellers catching flights in must wear face masks , fill in a health card and undergo temperature checks .
Many major airlines are running flights including @ @ @ @ @ @ @ EasyJet has said it will be flying the majority of its routes this summer , and aims to have 75 % of routes up and running by the end of August .
Its website is taking bookings for July and August but prices vary widely , with many flights to Spain stretching to several hundred pounds .
Need to quarantine on arrival ?
No ( according to the UK transport secretary , but has yet not been announced officially by France ) Need to quarantine when back in England ?
No France is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , with around 17 million crossing the Channel every year , and 200,000 Britons have chosen it as the place for a second home .
It began to ease its strict lockdown on 11 May .
President Emmanuel Macron declared on 14 June that France had won its `` first victory '' against the virus as he lifted more measures in the country , which had recorded nearly 30,000 coronavirus deaths by the end of June .
What restrictions are still in place ?
France has a voluntary 14-day quarantine measure for travellers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is expected it could be lifted when the UK officially lifts its quarantine .
People should remain 1m apart from others , and wear a mask if social distancing is n't possible .
No more than 10 people may gather in any public space .
You also have to wear a mask if you plan to travel by public transport .
When travelling by train , you need to make a reservation in advance .
If arriving by Eurotunnel , travellers are being asked to fill out and carry with them a statement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus symptoms .
Where can you stay ?
Hotels , gites , and campsites are now open to the public , as well as private rental accommodation .
Bars , restaurants and cafes are allowed to open inside and outside areas , but they have to follow strict hygiene rules .
Customers are asked to wear a face covering when walking inside , but this can be removed when seated .
No service is allowed at the bar and a distance of 1m is kept between tables .
There is a limit of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ health rules apply for shows and cinemas .
Nightclubs remain closed .
Beaches and parks have reopened , and you can now stay and sunbathe or have a picnic , and play non-contact sports .
River cruises will be allowed from 11 July .
Museums , monuments , zoos and theme parks are gradually opening their doors again - but a mask is required to visit .
The Eiffel Tower started allowing visitors on 25 June .
Disneyland Paris begins a phased reopening on 15 July .
Some water parks have also set @ @ @ @ @ @ @ again , with new rules in place .
For example Aqualand , which has eight sites across the country , has advised visitors to arrive in their swimming costumes .
How can you get there ?
It is once again possible to get to France by air , sea or train .
Eurotunnel has already attracted a record number of bookings over a weekend .
Eurostar is operating a reduced service , with only direct trains to Paris .
It will resume trains to Disneyland Paris on 2 August .
The major airlines @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , all have flights to France this month , although at a lower frequency than normal .
A variety of routes across the Channel are on offer from ferry companies P & O , DFDS and Brittany Ferries .
Need to quarantine on arrival ?
No Need to quarantine when back in England ?
No The first European country to be hit hard by the virus , it is the third-most visited destination for UK travellers every year .
Italy , which surpassed 34,000 virus-related deaths in June , imposed one of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It reopened its borders on 3 June to travellers from other European countries , although the mayor of the island of Capri has recently complained that visitors have n't been obeying the rules at its hotels and beaches .
What restrictions are still in place ?
The country 's tourist board has released an extensive list of guidelines for visitors this summer .
In four regions - Sardinia , Sicily , Puglia and Calabria - tourists are required to register in advance .
People must stay 1m apart in public areas , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Holidaymakers over the age of six will need to wear a mask at all times in public spaces indoors , and outdoors where social distancing is n't possible ( except in Lombardy where a mask outdoors is mandatory ) .
On public transport travellers will be required to wear masks , while temperature scanners may be in operation at train stations and airports .
Where can you stay ?
Hotels , campsites , mountain huts and beach resorts have made arrangements to safely welcome visitors .
However , an Italian hotel industry trade @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in June , while more than 20 % are expected to still be shut in August .
Bars , cafes , restaurants and gelaterias reopened on 18 May , but they are hosting reduced numbers of diners , with tables further apart and plastic shields to separate customers .
Masks must be worn when you go inside and anytime you get up from your table .
Many venues are asking customers to provide their name and contact details before using their services .
Parks and beaches have reopened , along with swimming pools @ @ @ @ @ @ @ need to wear a swim cap in a pool .
Most museums , galleries and archaeological sites are open , but entry must be pre-booked online .
Capacity has been vastly reduced at some major tourist sites , like the Colosseum in Rome and the Uffizi gallery in Florence .
Other attractions are opening later this summer , such as Verona 's Roman amphitheatre which will hold its first event on 25 July .
Amusement parks , zoos , fun fairs and water parks are also open but entrance numbers may be limited @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Airlines running flights include Ryanair , EasyJet and British Airways , although the number of destinations and flights is markedly reduced .
Ryanair and British Airways were operating flights to Rome in June , while EasyJet is currently set to fly there from 17 July .
Need to quarantine on arrival ?
No , but UK travellers can not go until at least 15 July Need to quarantine when back in England ?
No Greece acted swiftly to impose lockdown in late February , and it was first eased in late April .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ had a total of 3,409 confirmed cases and a death toll of 192 , according to Johns Hopkins University .
Its tourism season officially began on 15 June and it has already opened its borders to some countries .
However , travellers from the UK can not fly to Greece until 15 July at the earliest .
Travellers from Greece do not need to self-isolate .
What restrictions are still in place ?
People should aim to stay 1.5m apart and face masks must be worn on public transport - including flights and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and in taxis .
Masks are also strongly advised in other closed spaces .
Travelling in a car or taxi is limited to a maximum of two adult passengers as well as the driver , although children do not count towards the limit .
Where can you stay ?
All hotels , campsites and Airbnb accommodation are allowed to reopen .
Hotels can run at capacity but they have specific rules , including having a doctor on standby .
Reception desks must also be moved outdoors where possible , and food served in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ screens known as sneeze guards .
Read more on what Greek hotels might be like here .
Shops , cafes , bars , restaurants and nightclubs are now able to reopen but with limits on capacity .
No more than six adults can sit at a table together , although children are exempt .
Beaches and parks have also opened .
Swimming pools can open but the number allowed in will depend on the size of the pool , while water slides may be shut .
Most tourist attractions , including museums , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up and running again , while archaeological sites such as the country 's world-renowned Acropolis in Athens have also reopened .
How can you get there ?
The major airlines are gradually reinstating flights to Greece this month , although some flights were cancelled after the Greek government extended its travel ban for UK citizens .
For those nationalities allowed to enter , travel to the Greek islands is also possible , although passengers will need to complete a health questionnaire before boarding or take temperature checks .
Travel by yachts and private @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ships and ferries coming from other countries are banned from landing in Greek ports .
Need to quarantine on arrival ?
No , but travellers to Madeira and the Azores will be tested on entry Need to quarantine when back in England ?
Yes Portugal has had fewer coronavirus cases and deaths than some other southern European nations .
After initially lifting restrictions , it later reintroduced some of the rules following local outbreaks in Lisbon .
By the end of June , Portugal had recorded 1,576 deaths .
Its border is open @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Madeira or the Azores will face tighter health screening .
It is not exempt from the UK 's quarantine rule .
What restrictions are still in place ?
People must keep 2m away from others and there are capacity rules in shops and on public transport .
Face masks are compulsory in enclosed spaces such as shops .
Drinking alcohol in public places , except for pavement cafes and restaurants , is banned .
Gatherings are limited to 20 people , except for religious ceremonies and family events , such as weddings @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are tighter restrictions with gatherings limited to 10 people , limits on the sale of alcohol and shops having to close at 8pm .
If you are travelling to Madeira , Porto Santo or the Azores , there are further requirements including showing proof of a recent negative Covid-19 test or taking one on arrival .
Where can you stay ?
Tourism accommodation that meets the so-called `` Clean and Safe '' hygiene standard are allowed to open .
Restaurants , cafes and bars are allowed to open with capacity rules and 1.5m @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at 11pm .
It is up to the local area whether markets will open .
Beaches are open but with measures in place to limit capacity and people must stay 1.5m apart .
There is a mobile app to assess how full beaches are .
Water sports have also been given the green light .
Museums , art galleries , monuments , palaces and historic buildings have all reopened , as well as zoos .
How can you get there ?
Many flight routes between the UK and Portugal have already resumed .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ a single Ryanair ticket from Manchester to Faro costing between £30 and £386 in July , although prices drop heading into August .
What about elsewhere in Europe ?
You can also return to England from these destinations without needing to isolate , as well as many others listed here .
Turkey : It reopened its borders to UK visitors on 12 June , and passengers are required to complete a form before arriving .
Face masks are compulsory in crowded places and on public transport .
In certain provinces , face masks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ home .
There remains an ongoing curfew for those aged over 65 , those born after 1 January 2002 , and those who have a chronic medical condition .
Croatia : Visitors from the UK must complete a form in advance and have proof of accommodation .
Restaurants , accommodation and beaches are open , along with pools and aquaparks , although social distancing rules apply .
Large public gatherings are allowed and nightclubs can also open .
Passengers on public transport must wear masks .
Germany : The country is open to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ must keep a distance of 1.5m .
Face masks are required in some public spaces but it varies by state .
All shops , tourist accommodation and restaurants are open - but bars and cafes in some states are shut .
However , one area was put back into a local lockdown .
Netherlands : UK visitors are currently `` strongly advised '' to go into quarantine for 14 days on arrival .
Tourists must reserve accommodation in advance .
There is no maximum limit on the number of people allowed inside places @ @ @ @ @ @ @ venues like zoos and theme parks - provided people stick to 1.5m social distancing .
Face masks are mandatory on public transport for anyone aged 13 and over .
Nightclubs will not reopen before 1 September .
Belgium : Its borders are open to Britons .
Everyone should keep 1.5m apart from others and people aged 12 and over should wear a masks on public transport .
Restaurants , bars , cafes and shops are open but with strict rules , and tourist accommodation and activities can resume .
Swimming pools are still @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for UK travellers .
Social distancing here is 2m .
Most places are back open including shops , restaurants , bars and cafes are open with a limit of four customers per table and tables 2m apart .
Passengers are advised to wear masks on public transport .
In the Alps , mountain railways and cable cars are running .

Coronavirus: Where can I go on holiday? A guide to destinations Published 27 August 2020
Image source, EPA Image caption, Beaches around Europe have seen an influx of holidaymakers since June when many countries lifted border restrictions
The prospect of a holiday abroad is on the cards again, after the UK government eased quarantine rules.
People returning to the UK from certain countries do not need to self-isolate. The full lists of the countries that are exempt from the quarantine rule are here for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Here are details of what to expect when you're in some of the most popular warm weather destinations for Britons.
Spain - back on quarantine list
Need to quarantine on arrival? No
Need to quarantine when back in UK? Yes
Spain is the most popular destination for Britons on their summer holidays, and 400,000 people from the UK own second homes in the country.
It had one of the strictest lockdowns in Europe, recording 28,355 coronavirus deaths up to the end of June.
Since then, its borders have reopened to tourists but it is currently facing the worst coronavirus infection rate in Western Europe. Daily cases have risen from fewer than 150 in June to more than 1,500 throughout August.
As of 26 July, people returning from Spain to the UK must quarantine for 14 days. In addition, the Foreign Office is now also advising against all but essential travel to Spain, including the Balearic and Canary Islands.
Image source, Reuters Image caption, Some beaches - like Cala Aiguablava Beach near Girona - remain busy
What restrictions are in place?
Visitors arriving from the UK will not be required to self-isolate - but you will have to give your contact details and undergo a temperature check and health check on arrival at the airport.
People must stay 1.5m apart in public. Everyone aged six and over should wear face masks in public spaces where it is not possible to follow the 1.5m distance rule.
However, different provinces in Spain have introduced different measures. For example, masks are compulsory everywhere, even when the social distancing rule can be followed, in areas including Madrid, Catalonia and the Balearic Islands.
Some areas have also reintroduced lockdowns after local outbreaks. In July, parts of Catalonia - including Barcelona - faced new restrictions, with cinemas, theatres and nightclubs temporarily closed.
Smoking in public spaces is also banned in areas such as Galicia and the Canary Islands.
Where can you stay?
Image source, Reuters Image caption, German tourists are greeted by receptionists at a hotel in Ronda, in Spain's Andalucía region
Hotels and other accommodation, such as campsites and hostels, are open - but they are required to put in place capacity limits so all guests can stay 1.5m apart.
What tourist attractions are open?
In most of Spain, bars and restaurants are open but are running at reduced capacity and must follow strict social distancing rules. Nightclubs are also open, although capacity is limited and people must provide contact details and wear masks.
Exhibitions, theatres and cinemas have reopened, again with reduced capacity. Outdoor concerts of up to 400 people are allowed with social distancing measures in place.
Visitors are able to go to the beaches, while most water parks, zoos, museums and theme parks have reopened to a limited number of visitors.
Two of Spain's most visited sites, Barcelona's Sagrada Familia cathedral and the Alhambra Palace near Granada, have already welcomed tourists back.
This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. Media caption, Spain's Alhambra Palace reopens to visitors
How can you get there?
The country is open to tourists entering by car, ferry, train or air.
However, some travel companies, including Jet2 and Tui have cancelled flights and holidays to mainland Spain, as well as the Balearic and Canary Islands, since the UK government changed its guidance.
British Airways and Ryanair continue to operate scheduled flights to Spain.
France - back on quarantine list
Need to quarantine on arrival? Not currently, but France has suggested measures are to be introduced
Need to quarantine when back in UK? Yes, quarantine measures were imposed on travellers arriving in the UK from France from 15 August at 04:00 BST
France is the second-most popular country for UK visitors, with around 17 million crossing the Channel every year. Some 200,000 Britons have chosen it as the place for a second home.
The country began to ease its strict lockdown on 11 May. President Emmanuel Macron declared on 14 June that France had won its "first victory" against the virus as he lifted more restrictions, which has recorded more than 30,000 deaths.
A quarantine-free travel corridor was established between the UK and France in early July, but after a surge in cases in August, the UK government changed its travel advice, requiring people arriving from France to self-isolate.
Image source, Reuters Image caption, Tables and deckchairs are set out to respect social distancing on the Promenade des Anglais in Nice
What restrictions are in place?
People should remain 1m apart, and no more than 10 people may gather in any public space.
You also have to wear a mask in all enclosed public spaces. When travelling by train, you need to make a reservation in advance.
France is one of several European countries to tighten coronavirus restrictions in August, amid a rise in infections - particularly among younger people.
Paris and Marseille are among those areas now deemed so-called "red zones" - high risk areas where local authorities have extra powers to impose restrictions. In both cities, masks are now compulsory in all public spaces.
Where can you stay?
Hotels, gites, and campsites have reopened, as well as private rental accommodation.
Are tourist attractions open?
Image source, EPA Image caption, Disneyland Paris, one of Europe's top visitor attractions, has reopened
Bars, restaurants and cafes are allowed to open inside and outside areas, but they have to follow strict hygiene rules. Customers are asked to wear a face covering when walking inside, but this can be removed when seated. No service is allowed at the bar and a distance of 1m is kept between tables.
There is a limit of 5,000 people for large venues and strict health rules apply for shows and cinemas. Nightclubs remain closed.
Beaches and parks have reopened, and you can now sunbathe or have a picnic, and play non-contact sports. River cruises have been allowed since 11 July.
Museums, monuments, zoos and theme parks are gradually opening their doors again - but a mask is required to visit.
The Eiffel Tower started allowing visitors on 25 June. Disneyland Paris began a phased reopening on 15 July.
Some water parks have new rules in place. For example Aqualand, which has eight sites across the country, has advised visitors to arrive in their swimming costumes to avoid contamination in changing areas.
How can you get there?
It remains possible to get to France by air, sea or train. If arriving by Eurotunnel, travellers are being asked to fill out and carry with them a statement certifying that they do not have any coronavirus symptoms.
The major airlines, Ryanair, EasyJet and British Airways, all continue to fly to France, although at a lower frequency than normal.
A variety of routes across the Channel are on offer from ferry companies at reduced capacity, but since the re-imposition of quarantine measures in August, some companies have reduced passenger services.
Italy - welcoming British visitors
Need to quarantine on arrival? No
Need to quarantine when back in UK? No
Italy, which surpassed 35,000 virus-related deaths in July, imposed one of the strictest and earliest lockdowns on 7 March.
The first European country to be hit hard by the virus, it is the third-most visited destination for UK travellers annually.
Italy reopened its borders on 3 June to travellers from other European countries, although the mayor of the island of Capri has complained that visitors haven't been obeying the rules at its hotels and beaches.
Image source, Reuters Image caption, Attractions like the Colosseum in Rome are open for business again
What restrictions are still in place?
The country's tourist board has released an extensive list of guidelines for visitors this summer.
In four regions - Sardinia, Sicily, Puglia and Calabria - tourists are required to register in advance.
People must stay 1m apart in public areas, including hotels and other communal spaces. In most parts of the country, holidaymakers over the age of six will need to wear a mask at all times in public spaces indoors, and outdoors where social distancing isn't possible. However, in Lombardy - the area around Milan, and the location of Italy's original coronavirus outbreak - a mask outdoors is mandatory at all times.
On public transport travellers will be required to wear masks, while temperature scanners may be in operation at train stations and airports.
Where can you stay?
Hotels, campsites, mountain huts and beach resorts have made arrangements to safely welcome visitors. However, an Italian hotel industry trade report said 60% stayed closed in June, with about 20% reportedly deciding not open their doors again this summer.
Are tourist attractions open?
Image source, EPA Image caption, Tourists at the Leaning Tower of Pisa have to wear face masks and an electronic device which sends out signals and sounds if anyone gets within 1m
Bars, cafes, restaurants and gelaterias reopened on 18 May, but they are hosting reduced numbers of diners, with tables further apart and plastic shields to separate customers.
Masks must be worn when you go inside and anytime you get up from your table. Many venues are asking customers to provide their name and contact details before using their services.
Parks and beaches have reopened, along with swimming pools, although the tourist board says you need to wear a swim cap in a pool.
Most museums, galleries and archaeological sites are open, but entry must be pre-booked online.
Capacity has been vastly reduced at some major tourist sites, like the Colosseum in Rome and the Uffizi gallery in Florence.
Amusement parks, zoos, fun fairs and water parks are also open but entrance numbers may be limited.
How can you get there?
Airlines running flights include Ryanair, EasyJet and British Airways, although the number of destinations and flights is markedly reduced.
Greece - Britons now allowed
Need to quarantine on arrival? No
Need to quarantine when back in UK? No
Greece acted swiftly to impose lockdown in late February, and it was first eased in late April. As of 27 August, it had a total of 9,280 confirmed cases and a death toll of 248, according to Johns Hopkins University.
Its tourism season officially began on 15 June and it has already opened its borders to some countries. But British travellers had to wait after a ban on flights from the UK was extended.
Since 15 July, British holidaymakers can now fly there, but may be asked to take a test and practice social distancing and self-monitor for coronavirus symptoms until they get a negative result (usually within 24 hours). If the test result is positive Greek authorities are likely to ask you to self-isolate for 14 days.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Greek islands like Santorini are a big draw for tourists
What restrictions are still in place?
People should aim to stay 1.5m apart and face masks must be worn on public transport - including flights and ferries - at airports, in shops, cafes, hairdressers, government offices, lifts and taxis. Masks are also strongly advised in other closed spaces.
Travelling in a car or taxi is limited to a maximum of three adult passengers as well as the driver, although children do not count towards the limit.
Image source, Reuters Image caption, Restaurants and cafes have been open for a while in Greece
Where can you stay?
All hotels, campsites and Airbnb accommodation are allowed to reopen.
Hotels can run at capacity but they have specific rules, including having a doctor on standby. Reception desks must also be moved outdoors where possible, and food served in buffets must be placed under protective acrylic screens known as sneeze guards. Read more on what Greek hotels might be like here.
What tourist attractions are open?
Shops, cafes, bars, restaurants and nightclubs are now able to reopen but with limits on capacity. No more than six adults can sit at a table together, although children are exempt.
Beaches and parks have also opened. Swimming pools can open but the number allowed in will depend on the size of the pool, while water slides may be shut.
Most tourist attractions, including museums, zoos, gardens and theme parks are up and running again, while archaeological sites such as the country's world-renowned Acropolis in Athens have also reopened.
Image source, EPA Image caption, The Acropolis Museum in Athens has reopened
How can you get there?
The major airlines have gradually reinstated flights to Greece, although they had to cancel some flights in the first half of July when the Greek government extended its travel ban for UK citizens.
For those nationalities allowed to enter, travel to the Greek islands is also possible, although passengers will need to complete a health questionnaire before boarding or take temperature checks. It is obligatory to wear masks when travelling on all ferries, where capacity is limited to allow for social distancing.
Portugal - open despite local outbreak
Need to quarantine on arrival? No, but arriving in mainland Portugal you will be subject to health screening and travellers to Madeira, Porto Santo and the Azores will be tested on entry
Need to quarantine when back in UK? No
Like Greece, Portugal has had fewer coronavirus cases and deaths than some other European nations.
After initially lifting restrictions, it later reintroduced some of the rules following local outbreaks in Lisbon. As of 27 August, it had a total of 56,274 confirmed cases and a death toll of 1,809, according to Johns Hopkins University.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, British tourists usually flock to beaches like this one in the Algarve
What restrictions are still in place?
People must keep 2m away from others and there are capacity rules in shops and on public transport. Face masks are compulsory in enclosed spaces such as shops and on public transport for everyone over the age of 10.
Drinking alcohol in public places, except for pavement cafes and restaurants, is banned. Gatherings are limited to 20 people, except for religious ceremonies and family events, such as weddings and christenings.
The Greater Lisbon area is in a state of contingency due to localised outbreaks. Restrictions currently in place include gatherings are limited to 10 people, while shops have to close at 8pm.
Where can you stay?
Tourism accommodation that meets the so-called "Clean and Safe" hygiene standard are allowed to open.
What tourist attractions are open?
Image source, Reuters Image caption, Portugal has recently seen a rise in new cases around Lisbon
Restaurants, cafes and bars are allowed to open with capacity rules and 2m distancing in place. Last orders are at 11pm. It is up to the local area whether markets will open.
Beaches are open but with measures in place to limit capacity and people must stay 2m apart. There is a mobile app to assess how full beaches are.
Water sports have also been given the green light.
Museums, art galleries, monuments, palaces and historic buildings have all reopened, as well as zoos.
How can you get there?
Many flight routes between the UK and Portugal have already resumed.
United States
Need to quarantine on arrival? Yes, but British nationals are not allowed in anyway
Need to quarantine when back in UK? Yes
Holidays to the US are still not a likely prospect. British nationals are not allowed to enter the USA if they have been in the UK (or a number of other countries) within the past two weeks.
Those who are eligible to enter the US - such as US citizens flying in from the UK - must be prepared to quarantine for 14 days. Even US travellers arriving from some US states must quarantine.
And, since the US is not exempt from the UK's quarantine, anyone returning to the UK will have to self-isolate for 14 days. What's more, the Foreign Office still advises against non-essential travel to the US.
The US has reported more than 5.8 million cases of coronavirus, and more than 179,000 deaths nationwide, according to Johns Hopkins University.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Disney has shut its resort in Hong Kong, but its Florida one is open
What restrictions are still in place?
Well, it varies state by state. You can check individual states' rules here. A number of US states have now made face masks compulsory while in public.
Social distancing of 2m is recommended by the USA's Center for Disease Control and Prevention.
Where can you stay?
Hotels are reopening across the country, the Foreign Office says, but there will be local rules on capacity.
What tourist attractions are open?
Again, it depends on the state. Shops, restaurants, bars, beaches and other leisure activities are likely to be following local regulations.
California - a popular holiday destination for Britons - reintroduced sweeping restrictions on 13 July following a surge in cases. It ordered all indoor restaurants, bars, shopping malls and cinemas to close again.
Churches, gyms, shopping malls, zoos, museums, hair salons and non-essential offices must shut indoor operations in some of the state's worst-affected counties, including Los Angeles.
Meanwhile, Florida - another popular destination - is fast becoming the centre of America's latest Covid-19 outbreak. However, its Disney World resort reopened with limited capacity on 11 July.
Image source, EPA Image caption, Supermarket chain Walmart announced it would make all customers wear masks
How can you get there?
Some flights are running between the UK and US, but on a reduced schedule and at higher than usual prices.
What about elsewhere?
You can also return to the UK from these destinations without needing to isolate, as well as many others listed here.
Turkey: It reopened its borders to UK visitors on 12 June, and passengers are required to complete a form before arriving. Face masks are compulsory in crowded places and on public transport. In certain provinces, face masks are compulsory at all times outside the home. Those aged over 65 (although this doesn't apply to those visiting for tourism) require a permit to travel between cities and must remain at their destination for a minimum of 30 days unless travelling for an international flight.
Germany: The country is open to travellers from the UK, but people must keep a distance of 1.5m. Face masks are required in some public spaces but it varies by state. All shops, tourist accommodation and restaurants are open - but bars and cafes in some states are shut. Travellers using Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg airport to return to the UK will transit France and therefore will be required to self-isolate.
Switzerland: Self-isolation rules might change soon for travellers returning from Switzerland to the whole of the UK, following Scotland's decision to tell people to self-isolate on their return. Social distancing here is 1.5m. Most places are back open including shops, restaurants, bars and cafes. Masks are compulsory when travelling on public transport, except for children under 12. In the Alps, mountain railways and cable cars are running.


bbcuk--2020-07-04--How Jarvis Cocker made an isolation anthem by accident

In recent months , songwriters have been sitting with their guitars and pianos , attempting to articulate the fears , frustrations and , at times , freedoms brought on by confinement .
None of them , as-yet , have succeeded as emphatically as Jarvis Cocker - with his March release , House Music All Night Long .
`` Saturday night cabin fever , in house nation / This is one nation under a roof '' declares the former Pulp frontman , on the acid house-style banger about a rave enthusiast trapped at home while longing to be out chasing kicks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ desire .
The track , however , was in fact created when Corona was , for most of us , still just the name of a brand of Mexican beer .
Speaking from his own lockdown bunker in the Peak District last month , the singer reluctantly agrees it 's turned out to be a rather apposite tune for the times .
`` It 's been really weird that , you know , '' says Cocker .
`` Emma , who plays the violin in the band , a friend of hers caught @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to self-isolate , and she said , 'the lyrics seemed really pertinent to what I was going through ' .
`` But the song was written two years ago , so it 's just one of those spooky coincidences .
I 'm not a clairvoyant , and I 'm not going to go into business giving readings or trying to see into the future . ''
He adds : `` When you 're a songwriter , you 're always kind of hoping that you 're going to catch the zeitgeist or whatever , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people 's actual real experience .
`` But in this case , it 's not really something to be that happy about , is it ? ''
While the Britpop icon was far from thrilled to have helped herald in the era of literal house music , one line in the song did give him cause for celebration .
`` God damn this claustrophobia / 'Cause I should be disrobing ya '' he offers , with the kind of seductively half-sung/half-whispered wordplay that saw him become an intellectual pop pin-up of the '90s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , '' he admits .
`` I 'm not a self-congratulatory person , but sometimes when you get a rhyme like that - I might even have slightly punched the air . ''
The irony is that his accidental isolation anthem - like all of the songs on the upcoming Jarv Is… Beyond the Pale project - was actually `` conceived in the live arena '' .
His new band were formed in 2017 to workshop material in front of an audience at Sigur Ros 's festival in Iceland .
And the song @ @ @ @ @ @ @ before it was even finished , at the All Points East festival in east London last summer .
When Cocker spontaneously dipped the toes at the end of his famous long legs into the crowd-surfing sea , for the first time .
`` I had pretty much written most of the words , '' he explains , `` but I was n't really sure what was going to happen in the middle ... so I just thought I 'll go out to the crowd barrier and I 'll see what comes into my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ precise point his radio mic broke .
`` I was stood there in front of the crowd , '' he continues .
`` I had no way of singing to them , so I thought what the [ heck ] am I gon na do now ?
Somehow it just came into my mind - crowd surf !
`` I got up on to the barrier and launched myself and I loved it , it were great .
Going on for 40 years in a band , man and boy , and I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it 's a really good feeling .
It 's like you 're part of a psychic phenomena . ''
After having been `` instinctively '' and safely deposited back at the front by his fans , Cocker went back for more at several subsequent gigs .
`` The sad thing is , '' he reflects , with such gatherings on hold for the foreseeable , `` when will I be able to do it again ?
`` You could n't do a socially-distanced crowd surf , that 'd be really dangerous . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ album promo gig at London 's Steel Yard venue in early March 2020 BC ( before coronavirus ) , after which they were all left in limbo .
So , to continue the house music theme , their star soon began volunteering his services as an interim Domestic Disco DJ , from his front room up north .
Cocker 's girlfriend egged him on to do it after the couple had been watching a US DJ do something similar , and he says he finds dancing around the house `` therapeutic '' .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ quarantined Instagram followers .
`` The attraction , at first '' says Cocker , modestly , `` was people seeing how I dealt with all the technical problems that happened , which was usually not very well .
And I would kind of lose it and start shouting at pieces of equipment and stuff like that . ''
He blew an amp early on , but was later lent a smoke machine and lasers , which took things `` to the next level '' .
`` We just used what was in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
As lockdown got a little `` looser '' in June , the singer was heading to Paris to look after his 17-year-old son , who he 'd been unable to see for three months .
The 56-year-old would have `` banged his head on the roof , '' he says , if this pandemic had happened when he was that age , and `` life was about to begin '' .
Back then Cocker senior was fronting a very nascent and unknown Pulp .
Nostalgia for his old band , who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sunset following a series of glorious reunion shows in 2011/12 , was ripe again online last weekend , after the BBC replayed their career-defining 1995 Glastonbury headline set ( where this year 's coverage , including Jarv Is , should have been ) .
Having filled in for The Stone Roses at the last minute , the Sheffield band climaxed with a rousing rendition of another new song that Cocker acknowledges was `` in sync with what was going on in the UK at that time '' - called Common People .
Now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the song 's writer believes its continued popularity is `` a bit sad '' as it 's proof that the British class war described within is ongoing .
His latest collection of songs , including Must I Evolve ?
, Children of the Echo and the Leonard Cohen-inspired Save the Whale , shows him contemplating what really matters in life today .
`` Before this virus hit , '' he muses , `` people were almost in lockdown anyway . ''
`` Now , as soon as the ability to hang out with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ think people sort of realised , 'Wow , human contact is important ' , and in some ways is what makes life fun and interesting .
`` So I think that realisation will stay with people . ''
On his return to these shores , Jarvis wo n't be appearing in a field ( in Hampshire or anywhere else ) near you this summer , though Jarv Is have put on a digitally-enhanced virtual performance .
He 's `` got everything crossed '' that their rescheduled tour can take place in November , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pubs will this Saturday .
But , he confesses , even `` Mystic Jarv ca n't make that prediction '' .
Jarv Is ...
Beyond the Pale is out on 17 July .

Having filled in for The Stone Roses at the last minute, the Sheffield band climaxed with a rousing rendition of another new song that Cocker acknowledges was "in sync with what was going on in the UK at that time" - called Common People. Now speaking just after its 25th birthday, the song's writer believes its continued popularity is "a bit sad" as it's proof that the British class war described within is ongoing.


bbcuk--2020-07-04--Coronavirus: Haircuts in the dead of night

Five tips to help get your car out of lockdown Have n't used your car in a while ?
Here @ @ @ @ @ you get going again .

Pubs, restaurants, hairdressers and cinemas in England are opening their doors for the first time in three months after a major relaxation of coronavirus lockdown restrictions.
Some salons opened their doors at midnight for customers who could not wait to tame their lockdown barnets.


bbcuk--2020-07-03--The people who think coronavirus is caused by 5G

The idea that 5G could have health implications is n't new .
But conspiracy theories linking 5G with Covid-19 went @ @ @ @ @ May , one survey found 20 % believed to some extent that the virus is @ @ @ @ @ organisations have said that 5G is safe and that there 's no link between it @ @ @ @ @ most of the UK was isolating at home , anti-5G protesters took to the streets @ @ @ @ @ on telecoms workers , and almost 100 mobile masts were set on fire .
Where @ @ @ @ @ ?
And where will it end ?

The idea that 5G could have health implications isn't new. But conspiracy theories linking 5G with Covid-19 went viral during lockdown.
By May, one survey found 20% believed to some extent that the virus is a hoax.
Major health organisations have said that 5G is safe and that there's no link between it and coronavirus. But while most of the UK was isolating at home, anti-5G protesters took to the streets.
There were also attacks on telecoms workers, and almost 100 mobile masts were set on fire.
Where did this theory come from? And where will it end?
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bbcuk--2020-07-04--The Papers: 'Eat out to help out' and PM calls for restraint

Newspaper headlines : 'Eat out to help out ' and PM calls for restraint The Times says it is the moment that much of the country has waited 103 days for - as pubs , restaurants , hairdressers and cinemas in England reopen .
The Sun predicts that `` gasping punters '' will sink 15 million pints of beer in England today , and it urges people to drink to `` our first proper taste of freedom '' .
The Daily Mail says reopening is vital to the economy , and jokes that when people head to the pub for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will probably argue about who bought the last round .
But the focus is not all on the good side of what the papers are calling `` Super Saturday '' .
The Financial Times says landlords still fear for their prospects , because some of the most lucrative summer months have already been lost .
The Guardian thinks phrases such as `` independence day '' are `` at odds with the rightly cautious mood of the public '' .
`` Forget about the guts and bustle '' , the paper says , `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Waugh on the HuffPost UK website says the prime minister 's advice to the public `` chops and changes '' and says he seemed confused about it at Friday 's Downing Street briefing .
`` The pubs had n't even opened '' , he says , `` and Boris Johnson already sounded drunk '' .
There is also criticism in the papers of the announcement about which countries can be visited without the need for quarantine on your return .
The Independent talks of `` confusion '' and `` shambles '' , while @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the list of safe nations only after a last-minute deal .
The Times highlights the row with the devolved nations , which meant the list applied only to England .
In Scotland , the National , a pro-independence paper , leads with Nicola Sturgeon 's `` fury '' at the plan .
The Scottish Daily Mail says holidaymakers north of the border were left `` grounded '' and `` in the dark '' .
The paper calls it a `` fiasco '' .
Sign up for a morning briefing direct to your inbox @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one of Britain 's most eye-catching homes is making another attempt to sell it , after years of setbacks .
The paper says anyone wanting to buy Sway Tower , a converted Victorian folly in Hampshire , will need several million pounds and a strong head for heights .
It is 66m ( 218ft ) high and the tallest non-reinforced concrete structure in the world .
The owner , Paul Atlas , said he had been `` messed about '' during previous attempts to auction it .
He turns 74 this year , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ find something `` a little closer to the ground '' .
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The Daily Mail says reopening is vital to the economy, and jokes that when people head to the pub for the first time in months, they will probably argue about who bought the last round.


bbcuk--2020-07-04--Isle of Wight to host Tour of Britain final stage in 2022

The UK 's biggest cycle race , the Tour of Britain , will finish on the Isle of Wight in September 2022 .
An agreement between the race 's organisers and Isle of Wight Council that its final stage will be held there was signed in Ryde on Saturday .
The council 's leader Dave Stewart said the stage was `` just what is needed to help boost the local economy '' .
The authority previously said hosting the stage would cost about £340,000 but could generate as much as £4m .
Mr Stewart said : `` This is a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the Island to an international audience , attracting spectators locally and from afar to enjoy world-class cycling .
`` Just as the Isle of Wight is synonymous with sailing , so too I hope we can become a Mecca for all things cycling with Tour of Britain and other exciting cycling events in the pipeline . ''
Hugh Roberts , the managing director of race organisers SweetSpot Group , said : `` We are delighted to be officially confirming in two years ' time we will be bringing the world 's best @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the final stage of the Tour of Britain , in what I am sure will be one of our most memorable stages . ''
This year 's Tour of Britain , which was due to take place in September , has been cancelled because of coronavirus .
The 2019 event , from Glasgow to Manchester , was won by Dutch rider Mathieu van der Poel .
The race has previously attracted world-class riders including Bradley Wiggins , Chris Froome , Mark Cavendish and Geraint Thomas and is broadcast in 190 countries worldwide .

Hugh Roberts, the managing director of race organisers SweetSpot Group, said: "We are delighted to be officially confirming in two years' time we will be bringing the world's best cyclists to the Isle of Wight for the final stage of the Tour of Britain, in what I am sure will be one of our most memorable stages."


bbcuk--2020-07-04--Coronavirus: NI jobs outlook 'heading back to 1980s'

Northern Ireland in the 1980s could be a grim place .
Sectarian murders were still an every day horror and a political solution to the Troubles seemed almost impossible .
The jobs market was in terrible shape , too .
Between the end of 1982 and the end of 1989 , there were never less than 100,000 people claiming unemployment benefits .
Before the pandemic the unemployment claimant count this year was well below 30,000 .
But now Stormont 's Department for the Economy is warning that the labour market is rapidly heading back to the 1980s .
This week @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of how the pandemic has damaged the economy .
It noted that the claimant count has more than doubled in two months with more job losses to come .
`` Given that the claimant count currently stands at 65,151 in Northern Ireland , this scenario of job losses , and upcoming outflow of education leavers , would mean that the claimant count could plausibly exceed 100,000 before the end of 2020 or shortly afterwards .
`` By way of context , anything above 106,000 has not been witnessed since the 1980s . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the benefits system since the 1980s makes it harder to get a fully comparable claimant count .
Unlike the `` dole '' in the 1980s , Universal Credit is paid to both those out of work and those employed on low pay , though statisticians adjust for this difference to make as close a comparison as possible .
And there is no doubt the claimant count is steadily ticking up .
This week , about 50 local workers lost their jobs as the Harvey 's furniture chain collapsed into administration .
One @ @ @ @ @ @ @ William Bell , who had worked at the firm for 12 years .
Along with his colleagues , he found out by recorded message at lunchtime on Tuesday .
`` We thought there should have been some type of consultation with us .
There was nothing , '' he said .
`` All we got was the recorded message which , I think , is absolutely disgraceful .
`` There has been no respect shown , they have treated us like pure dirt . ''
His colleague , Raymond Lowry , had been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` We came back to work thinking our jobs were safe , '' he said .
`` Just to get a phone call and you 're redundant , it 's a disgrace .
Joint administrator Zelf Hussain of PwC said that it was `` regrettably necessary '' to make redundancies , adding that the businesses would continue to trade in administration while all options were explored .
`` We will make every effort to help those affected at this difficult time by liaising with the Redundancy Payments Service and Job Centre Plus , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ week ended with some better economic news in Northern Ireland as restaurants , pubs and hotels were able to reopen .
That follows the reopening of retail , with leisure businesses still to come .
It is certain this will mean that short-term economic output figures will move into positive territory as those sectors bounce off rock bottom .
But the Department for the Economy warns that a rapid jobs recovery is not so certain .
It points to the evidence from previous recessions where job losses continued for a time , even @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the tendency for firms to be risk averse about rehiring staff leading to a slow recovery in the jobs market .
And the department also cautioned that things could get much worse .
`` An additional risk is a more extreme scenario , of a chain reaction of wave after wave of job losses , with a potential further slump in demand and consumer confidence in the form of a negative feedback loop .
`` This is perhaps less likely than the first two risks , but still a possibility . ''

"Given that the claimant count currently stands at 65,151 in Northern Ireland, this scenario of job losses, and upcoming outflow of education leavers, would mean that the claimant count could plausibly exceed 100,000 before the end of 2020 or shortly afterwards.


bbcuk--2020-07-04--Wales flooding: Historic pub suffers after heavy rain

An historic pub is counting the cost after being hit by floods as warnings have been issued around Wales .
The Ty ' n y Cornel Hotel , by Tal-y-llyn lake in Gwynedd , has suffered regular flooding in recent years .
A hotel spokesman said water had entered the garages at the building , adding : `` The flood water is up to my knees in the road .
It 's flooded all the garages but not the main building . ''
Ten flood alerts have been issued around Wales .
`` The lake does flood a few times @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , '' the spokesman said .
`` It 's the people who sometimes try to drive through that 's the problem and the aftermath of the drivers going through .
He claimed lorries were the worst , saying : `` They just think it 's fine to drive through , the bell wave goes half way up the building . ''
At Blaenau Ffestiniog , also in Gwynedd , North Wales fire crews were called to a flooded property just after 08:00 BST on Saturday .
The fire service said an officer was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Llanwrst , Conwy , North Wales Police warned of flooding on Friday night .
Llanrwst councillor Aaron Wynne said on Twitter : `` After just a day of rain , Llanrwst is on a flood alert .
`` This should not be happening after only one day of 'typical Welsh weather ' .
Mr Wynne said he would call a meeting with Natural Resources Wales and other bodies `` to hear their plans to resolve this long-standing issue . ''
`` Do n't forget about Llanrwst again , '' he said .

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