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AN online map that helps drinkers locate their nearest pub in London with a heated beer garden has gone viral. More than 1.2 million people have viewed the "Outdoor pubs in London with heaters" map, showing 100 of London's heated outdoor boozers. The pub map was created by pint-loving postgraduate uni student Oli Stevens. He said: “Friends helped me create a list of London pubs with outside heaters. “I didn’t dream it would go viral. Happy drinking.” The map will come in handy from April 12, when Britain's boozers can reopen and serve punters outside. Boris Johnson revealed his roadmap out of lockdown yesterday, and from May 17, pubs will be allowed to serve customers indoors. Mr Johnson unveiled his four-step strategy to get Britain back to normal by 21 June when all restrictions will be lifted. Restrictions will gradually be lifted from March 8, when schools are set to reopen. If you want to make a booking for a table outside at your local boozer, … [Read more...] about Map reveals where to find nearest beer garden with heaters

A former member of Syrian president Bashar al Assad's secret police has been sentenced by a German court to four and a half years in jail for facilitating the torture of prisoners. Human rights activists hope the landmark ruling will set a precedent for other cases connected to the 10-year-old Syrian civil war. Eyad al Gharib was convicted of accessory to crimes against humanity and sentenced by the Koblenz state court. It was the first time a court outside Syria had ruled in a case alleging Syrian government officials committed crimes against humanity. The court heard Gharib had arrested at least 30 anti-government protesters at the start of the conflict in 2011 and sent them to an intelligence facility where he knew detainees were tortured. Advertisement The verdict gives hope to the 800,000 Syrians in Germany who say they were tortured in government facilities after attempts to establish an international tribunal for Syria failed. … [Read more...] about Ex-Syrian agent convicted by German court in landmark torture trial

England's deputy chief medical officer Professor Jonathan Van-Tam has appeared on Sky News to answer some questions from the public on the coronavirus crisis. He shared his perspective on the public's queries and concerns on topics including the vaccine rollout, vaccine hesitancy and lifting the lockdown. Below are some of the key things from the Q&A, followed by a short analysis from science correspondent Thomas Moore , who offers his insight on each answer. 1. Since we hit the first 15 million jabs target there has been a drop-off in the daily vaccination numbers. Why? "That's really very simple to explain. There are always going to be supply fluctuations. These are new vaccines and by and large the manufacturers have never made them or anything like them before," Professor Van-Tam said. Advertisement Using one of his now-famous analogies Prof Van-Tam compared the manufacture of vaccines to beer-making. He said you set the equipment up and let … [Read more...] about Vaccine side-effects, fertility and jab shortages – Van-Tam answers your questions

AN "AGITATED" Tiger Woods almost smashed into a TV director's car as he dashed from an LA resort moments before his horror crash, it's claimed. The golf legend, 45, was staying at the plush Terreana resort where crew for the show 'Grown-ish' were based for filming and was said to be "running late" for a meeting with two NFL stars. Follow our Tiger Woods live blog for all the latest news and stories... Woods was reportedly in a rush when he left the resort with members on the TV set saying he seemed "agitated and impatient" as he drove off. Oliver Konteh, who works on the crew, told TMZ : "A little bit after 6:40am our director has come in and he was like 'you know what, I almost got in an accident with f***ing Tiger Woods. He almost hit me.'" It has been reported he was running around 30 minutes late to meet Drew Brees and Justin Herbert for a lesson and photoshoot at the Rolling Hill Country Club. One source said when Woods entered his car to get … [Read more...] about ‘Agitated & impatient’ Tiger Woods ‘nearly smashed into director’s car’ leaving LA resort moments before horror crash

TRAVELODGE has released over one million hotel rooms for £25 or less at city, countryside and coastal locations across England. Following the Government’s announcement yesterday, the hotel chain is now taking bookings from May 17 with rooms at bargain prices. With family rooms for four people included in the sale, this means a stay will set you back just £6.25 each. It also means couples heading away for a romantic weekend can do so for just £12.50 each. With staycations set to be more popular than ever, the cheap rooms provide a perfect base for exploring more of the UK. Travelodge rooms from £25 per night - book here There are hotels in countryside destinations like the Peak District or the Yorkshire Dales, and 36 hotels in coastal locations like Cornwall , Devon, Scarborough, Brighton , Bournemouth, Blackpool and Southend-on-Sea. City lovers can book a break in London , Birmingham, Bristol, Liverpool, Oxford, Cambridge or York. Our best UK … [Read more...] about Travelodge launches room sale with bargain breaks from £6.25pp at hotels across England from May 17