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HAVEN has announced that they will be opening from April 12, following the government lockdown announcment. Boris Johnson confirmed in the Monday announcement that self-catered UK holidays could restart from April 12. While this is only for one household - going up to two households on May 17 - it is great new for families wanting to get a holiday booked . Haven said in a statement: "Following the Government announcement earlier this week with regards to the roadmap out of lockdown measures, we can confirm that our parks will remain closed in England until Monday 12 April. "We are however, delighted that the roadmap has considered self-contained accommodation to reopen at Stage two and we look forward to welcoming many families to enjoy a coastal break that we pride ourselves on from the 12 April across our parks in England." This is also just in time for the end of the Easter half term , which ends on April 16. Haven also confirmed that while guests with March … [Read more...] about Haven to reopen parks from April 12 following lockdown announcement

The UK's coronavirus death toll has risen to 121,305 after a further 442 more fatalities were confirmed. This afternoon the Department of Health also said a further 9,938 people had tested positive for Covid in 24 hours. Covid-19 deaths are finally moving downward after topping 1,000 a day 23 times in January and February - but experts warn easing lockdown too fast could lead to another surge. A week ago 738 coronavirus deaths were announced, while a fortnight ago the figure was 1,001. One month ago, on January 24, 610 deaths were confirmed. In the past seven days there have been 2,815 coronavirus deaths, a 31 per cent fall compared to the week before. Video Loading Video Unavailable Click to play Tap to play The video will auto-play soon 8 Cancel Play now The UK has the fifth highest Covid death toll in the world, even though it has the sixth highest lockdown restrictions, according to Oxford University researchers. … [Read more...] about UK Covid death toll rises by 442 as daily figure drops by half in two weeks

A DRAMA student was found hanged after revealing she had been raped at a party just hours earlier, an inquest heard. Megan Younger-Watson, 17, who was described by her family as “beautiful, polite and funny” was allegedly sexually assaulted after drinking in a pub. Suffolk Coroner’s Court in Ipswich heard how she was “distraught” when she told friends of the attack as they walked home from the party in a flat. She was found dead the next morning in her room at her supported housing accommodation hostel Christchurch House, Ipswich, Suffolk. Detective Inspector Daniel Connick of Suffolk Police said the alleged rape had been investigated and a male suspect was identified after Megan’s death. He was never brought to court after the CPS decided against bringing charges, the hearing was told. 'DISTRAUGHT' But Det Insp Connick said it was “apparent” that Megan would have been “too intoxicated” to consent to sex. The inquest heard on Tuesday was told Megan, went to a … [Read more...] about ‘Bubbly’ drama student, 17, found hanged hours after telling friends she had been raped

Big cracks are appearing in Dancing on Ice with less than 19 minutes of skating in ­Sunday’s two-hour show. An injury crisis has put the ITV series in such a spin that 58-year-old host Phillip Schofield said he might have to take part – a joke he shared twice. The 18 minutes and 53 seconds of action included a pre-recorded two-and-a-half minute clip of skaters dancing around singer Rita Ora as she performed her single, Bang Bang. There was also 25 seconds of DoI’s 2014 All Stars champion Ray Quinn on the ice. A large slice of the show, 27 minutes and 14 seconds, was adverts breaks. DoI was already reeling from losing four contestants when Jason Donovan, 52, pulled out of Sunday’s performance with a bad back, following medical advice. However the ex-Neighbour’s star should be well enough to perform next weekend. Before Sunday’s show, ex-contestant and ITV newsreader Lucrezia Millarini posted on social media: “I’m starting to wonder how they’ll fill the two hours … [Read more...] about Dancing On Ice airs just 19 minutes of skating in 2-hour episode amid injury crisis

MILLIE Radford has shared a selfie of her “post-pregnancy glow-up” after describing her face as “fat and swollen” on 22 Kids and Counting. The busy family lifted the lid on their hectic life in lockdown for their new Channel 5 show, which aired last night as the start of a four-part series. And 19-year-old Millie took to Instagram ahead of last night's episode where she shared a recent selfie. Millie, who is a member of Britain’s biggest family, captioned her post: “Uploading this ahead of tonight’s episode of 22 kids and counting. “Talk about a post pregnancy glow up.” Millie told viewers that her pregnancy weight gain was the reason she was absent from last night's episode. Taking to her Instagram stories she wrote: “Guys I was still pregnant with Ophelia in that series hence the fat swollen face and all the hiding I did. “Promise you will get to see more of me after next Monday’s episode.” During her pregnancy with daughter Ophelia, who was born in … [Read more...] about Millie Radford shows off her ‘post pregnancy glow-up’ after describing herself as ‘fat & swollen’ on 22 Kids & Counting