‘Safety stamp’ launched by World Travel & Tourism Council for ‘hygienic’ destinations and businesses in bid to reassure holidaymakers and speed up tourism recovery Saudi Arabia, Barcelona, Portugal, Cancun and Seville all back the stamp The initiative is also backed by the United Nations World Tourism Organization Businesses can use the stamp once hygiene protocols … Read more
The bitter row over Government plans to reopen schools exploded into fresh coronavirus chaos today as a second council said it would defy Government orders to restart classes. Hartlepool in County Durham, joined Liverpool in saying it would ignore the plan to let some primary school pupils back to the school from June 1. Education … Read more
Councils facing a £5billion cash shortfall caused by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic could charge families higher council tax for worse public services. Before the lockdown local authorities bought shopping centres and office blocks to make up for lost money after government cuts. Since 2016 local authorities have borrowed £6.6billion in total to pay for this type of retail. … Read more
Joe Wicks reveals he’s bought his mum a HOUSE after growing up on a council estate… before making millions with his cookbook empire By Laura Fox For Mailonline Published: 12:17 BST, 13 May 2020 | Updated: 12:17 BST, 13 May 2020 He’s made millions following the success of his cookbook and his online fitness classes. … Read more
Residents in a leafy Surrey cul-de-sac claim they have been told to keep the noise down during their weekly clap for NHS workers. Lead by Perry Clark, the locals in Ashford, Surrey, have been singing along to You’ll Never Walk Alone and We’ll Meet Again, played through a loudspeaker every Thursday evening after clapping for the NHS. … Read more
Keep QUIET for carers! Killjoy council chiefs tell cul-de-sac residents their weekly clapping for NHS workers is a ‘noise nuisance’ after single complaint Perry Clark plays three songs through a speaker for a singalong every Thursday He plays You’ll Never Walk Alone, and Dame Vera Lynn’s We’ll Meet Again The Heathrow worker claims another resident … Read more
Tenant gives her housing association flat a new lease of life with a white-washed vinyl floor, chandelier and a plush pink rug – and it cost just £250 Thrifty mother revealed she transformed her family living room for just £250 Laura Stockdale, from Sussex, who shares two daughters with her fiance Took to Facebook group … Read more
Council seeks £11-an-hour social distancing officer: ‘Resilient character’ who can move on lockdown flouters could earn up to £21,000-a-year Flexible Community Support Officer advertised by Kingdom Security in Essex Role in West Thurrock will involve ‘making sure that people are social distancing’ Applicants should have ‘resilient character’ as there is ‘occasional confrontation’ By Faith Ridler … Read more
Couple with 80ft conifer trees in their garden wage war with council after neighbouring flats used high-hedge laws to win bid to get them cut down in size Ferdinando and Angelina Franchitti were ordered to lop the 80ft conifer trees But couple claim it will ruin the privacy of their detached home in Lanarkshire Owners … Read more
Boris Johnson has mapped out a blueprint to loosen the lockdown which will reopen rubbish tips this weekend followed by garden centres within a fortnight, sources claimed last night. Council recycling centres could be allowed to open in a matter of days if the police give the green light they can cope with the expected … Read more