Punters have flocked back to pubs and bars in Wales four days after the country’s ‘firebreak’ lockdown came to an end. Large groups of students descended on watering holes in Cardiff as coronavirus restrictions eased for the first time in 17 days. Some youngsters smiled as they danced and hugged on the streets while others … Read more
Welsh revellers hit the town last night after the Principality’s two-week ‘firebreak’ coronavirus lockdown came to an end. The restrictions were finally lifted after the government imposed the strict shutdown last month against a backdrop of rocketing Covid-19 cases. Now, Covid-19 case rates have fallen in almost every part of Wales, with the biggest drops seen … Read more
Freedom was embraced by Welsh families today who headed out to towns and Ikea as the country came out of its 17-day firebreak coronavirus lockdown – but the English were warned they were not welcome for now. The restrictions were finally lifted after the government imposed the strict shutdown last months against a backdrop of … Read more
Freedom was embraced by Welsh families today as the country came out of its 17-day firebreak coronavirus lockdown – but newly reopened businesses warned the English they were not welcome for now. The restrictions were finally lifted after the government imposed the strict shutdown last months against a backdrop of rocketing Covid-19 cases. It prompted … Read more
Welsh First Minister Mark Drakeford boasts ‘life will resume’ with schools, gyms, shops and churchs back open on November 9 thanks to his 17-day ‘firebreak’ lockdown… four days after England starts its draconian squeeze People would be urged to work remotely but life would largely be able to resume Yet he warned of a return … Read more
Mark Rosser is nervous. ‘You’re the second person to call me today. Why are you doing this? Are you checking up on me?’ I’m actually seeing if it’s possible to book a room at his Crown Lodge B&B in Harlech, Gwynedd. The answer, apparently, is no. ‘Are you mad? I’m not even allowed to leave … Read more
Three police forces tonight revealed extraordinary plans to patrol the Anglo-Welsh border to prevent families from crossing over for a half-term holiday as Wales is plunged into a two-week ‘firebreak’ shutdown. Officers will be enforcing Covid-19 restrictions over the weekend in a bid to clamp-down on motorists defying First Minister Mark Drakeford’s ‘power-mad’ attempt to … Read more
Welsh First Minister Mark Drakeford insisted his country needed a ‘firebreak’ lockdown today despite having a lower rate of coronavirus infections that England. The Labour politician insisted that he would keep the principality closed down for as short a time as possible but insisted it was necessary to act as a breaker to a ‘rising … Read more