Nicola Sturgeon lifts Covid lockdown in Aberdeen after cases spiked in bars and restaurants

Nicola Sturgeon is lifting some of Aberdeen’s lockdown restrictions from midnight, just 18 days after pubs and restaurants were forced to close. Pubs and restaurants were ordered to close after a spike in coronavirus cases were linked to bars and nightlife in the city. Restrictions were placed on travel and visits to other households as … Read more

British air hostess, 23, is released from Dubai jail after two months behind bars

A British air hostess has been released from jail in Dubai after spending two months behind bars living off of bread and water. Derrin Crawford, 23, who works for Emirates and is based in the UAE, had been out for dinner with a man and agreed to go back to his apartment when it was raided … Read more

Manchester Arena bomber’s terrorist brother will NOT be condemned to die behind bars

The terrorist brother of the Manchester Arena bomber has failed to attend his sentencing for a second day after it was revealed he will not be condemned to die behind bars, because of a law that stops criminals under 21 getting a life sentence without chance of parole Hashem Abedi, the brother of the Manchester … Read more

Cannabis cafe boss who ran Amsterdam-style operation in London boasts of selling drugs behind bars

Jailed cannabis cafe boss, 31, who ran an Amsterdam-style operation in London boasts of selling drugs behind bars on Instagram Khabeer Khan, 31, was sentenced to three-and-a-half years in February Mail on Sunday revealed he was running Amsterdam-style operation in London  Instagram video appears to show cannabis crumbled into packets of tobacco in prison By … Read more

Coronavirus Greece: Curfew in top island bars and eateries

Greece has announced a night curfew for restaurants and bars in some of its top tourist destinations after new coronavirus infections hit a new high. A government spokeswoman also announced new entry restrictions for Balkan arrivals and flight passengers from several EU countries on Monday. Greece has become a top holiday destination among British sunseekers … Read more

Curfew in top Greek island bars, eateries to limit virus

Coronavirus crackdown on Mykonos, Santorini, Corfu, Rhodes and Crete: Greece closes bars from midnight to 7am and demands Swedish, Spanish and Dutch travelers arrive with proof of a negative test Greece has announced a night curfew for restaurants and bars in certain areas  Venues will be forced to close from midnight until 7pm from Tuesday  … Read more

Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick insists bars will stay open

NO plans to shut England’s pubs: Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick insists bars will stay open despite Chris Whitty warning they may have to close so schools can restart in September Robert Jenrick this morning said the Government has no plans to shut pubs He added that schools would definitely return to full capacity in September … Read more

Revellers flock to Manchester’s pubs and bars for a night on the tiles despite lockdown rules

Revellers flocked to Manchester’s pubs and bars for a night out on the tiles despite new stricter lockdown rules imposed just days ago.  Partygoers took advantage of the hot weather this weekend to head out drinking, but many people were spotted close together, contrary to recommendations from the government to help stop the spread of … Read more

Pub bosses warn ministers that shutting bars again ‘will destroy jobs’

Pub bosses warn ministers that shutting bars again ‘will destroy jobs’ after government Sage adviser said closing may be a trade-off to get children back to school A top Government adviser has warned ‘trade off’s over Covid-19 are necessary Prof Graham Medley warned children should be prioritised over the pub trade Vintners have warned closing … Read more

Our expert examines whether snack bars can ever replace a proper meal

Meal replacement shakes are no longer the preserve of slimmers. Now, there’s a new range of bars and shakes that cater to the general population, claiming to give you all the nutrients you need for a balanced, convenient meal. So how healthy are they? Helen Bond, a dietitian from Derbyshire says they are ‘okay’ as … Read more