‘Devastated’ pub bosses blast closing Tier 3 venues for Christmas

Christmas rules for bubbles compared to pubs in England’s tiers  Different households mixing indoors Christmas bubble at home – YES Tier 2 pub – NO Tier 3 pub – NO (closed) Different households mixing outdoors Christmas bubble at home – YES Tier 2 pub – YES Tier 3 pub – NO (closed)   Wear a mask … Read more

RICHARD LITTLEJOHN: In what universe does closing the hospitality sector ‘protect the economy’?

Grim Reaper Matt Hancock prefaced his Commons announcement of yet another ruinous lockdown in London, Hertfordshire and Essex with a blood-curdling warning about a new super strain of coronavirus which has just been identified by ‘the science’. Presumably, this ingenious variant only attacks people in pubs not gyms, and restaurants not shops. Even so, it’s … Read more

Disneyland Paris is closing TODAY as a result of France’s national lockdown

BREAKING NEWS: Disneyland Paris is closing TODAY as a result of France’s national lockdown By Ted Thornhill, Mailonline Travel Editor Published: 10:55 GMT, 29 October 2020 | Updated: 10:56 GMT, 29 October 2020 Disneyland Paris will shut at the end of the day due to France‘s national lockdown, it has been announced.  Disney said: ‘In … Read more

500 Scout groups are at risk of closing down as social distancing affects fundraising drives 

500 Scout groups are at risk of closing down as social distancing affects fundraising drives The Scout Association said many of the at risk groups were in deprived areas Groups usually raise funds through jumble sales, quiz nights and car washes  Scout Association has now launched a virtual race around the world fundraiser By Daily … Read more

Orangetheory Islington sends messages to customers saying ‘we f****** closing again’

An employee of a trendy fitness chain has apparently woken up today with a sore head and a lot of explaining to do after sending an expletive-laden rant to customers, claiming it’s ‘f***** closing’ because ‘the f***** virus won’t go away.’ TV writer Christine Rose, a customer at the Islington branch of Orangetheory Fitness shared screenshots of … Read more

I’m A Celebrity ‘tries to stop fans sneaking onto set by closing a golf club next to Gwrych Castle’

I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! has partially closed a golf club in an attempt to deter ‘nosy fans’ from sneaking onto their set, it has been reported. Ahead of the show starting, players at Abergele Golf Club in Wales have been told the course will only be open to members for a month … Read more

ALEX BRUMMER: The perils of closing Britain

The annual gathering of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) without the cacophony of voices heard when you bring together financial officials, economists and bankers in one place cannot be re-created online. It is the focused conversations in and around the IMF/World Bank meetings which make them the Wimbledon of global finance. After the collective misery … Read more

Jock Zonfrillo put his restaurant Orana into voluntary administration before closing its doors

MasterChef Australia’s Jock Zonfrillo put his restaurant Orana into voluntary administration before closing its doors due to the coronavirus crisis By Mary Mrad For Daily Mail Australia Published: 06:28 BST, 8 October 2020 | Updated: 06:28 BST, 8 October 2020 MasterChef Australia judge Jock Zonfrillo had put his restaurant Orana into voluntary administration one day before … Read more

Nicola Sturgeon ‘is set to BAN alcohol in Scotland’s pubs and force 6pm closing’

Nicola Sturgeon (pictured today) has unveiled a dramatic ‘circuit breaker’ squeeze to coincide with the school half-term north of the border Nicola Sturgeon warned that coronavirus cases have started to surge among the older generation today as she prepares to ban pubs and restaurants from serving alcohol in Scotland for at least 16 days from … Read more

Megan Gale touches on her brother ‘s tragic death as she announces she’s closing her business

Australian model Megan Gale announced on Monday that she’s closing down her children’s skincare business, The Mindful Life.  The heartbroken 45-year-old shared an emotional video on Instagram with her fans and revealed that her brother Jason’s tragic death in July made her reassess her life and priorities.  ‘There’s nothing like the death of someone extremely … Read more