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LOCKDOWN-weary Brits hit beaches and parks across the UK today to bask in 13C sunshine despite lockdown warnings. Health officials have urged people to keep following the "stay at home" order and to not be tempted by the glorious weather outside. ⚡ Read our UK weather live blog for the very latest news and forecasts. .. Last night crowds in Exeter sat alongside the River Exe enjoying the warm weather while watching the sunset. The sun-basking Brits were pictured sitting in groups of more than three people breaking the current lockdown restrictions in place. Since January 4, Brits have not been allowed to leave their home to meet socially with anyone that is not in their support bubble or is not in their household. Brits are also advised to stay two metres apart from anyone not in their household or support bubble. It comes the day after local MP Ben Bradshaw called for restrictions to be lifted earlier in the southwest due to reduced levels of Covid-19 … [Read more...] about Lockdown-weary Brits hit beaches and parks to bask in 13C sunshine & warm weather despite warnings

SNOW and ice can make driving a real challenge for motorists and can even lead to accidents. As snow piles up around the UK, these helpful tips prepare you for challenging travelling conditions in winter . How should you prepare for safe driving in snow? Before heading off in the snow , plan your journey carefully and keep up-to-date with local weather reports . Also: Allow more time than you usually would and ensure all the snow is clear from your vehicle. It is actually against the law to drive with snow on your car. Carry a lock de-icer with you to clear your locks. Make sure any auto wiper control is switched off before turning the ignition on. If they are frozen to the screen the control fuse will blow. Check your tyres for adequate tread so the grip is sufficient. If conditions are very bad you may want to consider using snow socks or chains. Use a good screenwash that protects down to at least -35C to prevent the water from freezing. Being … [Read more...] about How to drive safely in snow and ice – tips as UK hit with winter blast

A KIND-HEARTED mum who pushed a LORRY up a snow-covered hill has been gifted a year's supply of free milk as a thank you. Charlene Leslie, was filmed giving a Graham’s milk truck a helping hand in Cowdenbeath, Fife, as Storm Darcy brought heavy snow and the coldest temperatures for 26 years. The mum of three, originally from Edinburgh, went viral after footage emerged online. Speaking today, Charlene said she knows the stunt was dangerous but she couldn't stand by while the HGV struggled through the flurries. She said: “I would never just stand by when I see someone in trouble. I suppose what I did was really dangerous, but thankfully the Graham’s truck got safely up the hill. "In the moment I wasn't really thinking about me, I just wanted to help." Charlene was heading to a local shop with two of her three children, Rihanna, 10 and two-year-old Hunter as well as husky dog, Alaska, when she spotted a car in trouble in Cowdenbeath high street. Moments later she … [Read more...] about Mum gifted year’s supply of free milk after pushing massive lorry up hill in snow

FURIOUS ministers warned Facebook they "won’t shy away" from cracking down on the tech giant in the wake of their Australian newsfeed ban. Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden said "nothing is off the table" - including billion pound fines - after he vowed to raise the "tech titans'" behaviour at this summer’s G7. The social media giant was blasted for blocking news content in Australia after they introduced a law forcing tech giants to pay for news content on their platforms. Yesterday, Mr Dowden spoke with former Deputy PM Nick Clegg who now works for Facebook to warn them over their behaviour. Mr Dowden said: “Tech titans have become the gatekeepers of online knowledge and the custodians of virtual public squares, and the government won’t shy away from intervening to protect the interests of the public when it needs to." He added: “Turning the tap off on news in a global pandemic was a concerning move which looked like Facebook was putting its bottom line above the … [Read more...] about Facebook warned UK ‘won’t shy away’ from cracking down on tech giant after Australian newsfeed ban

A woman stuck in a quarantine hotel has hit out after her sister's death did not qualify her for exemption - forcing her say goodbye over the phone. Billie Gray, 27, who had been working in Sweden since August, believed she would be able to isolate at her mum's house upon her return to Scotland after two negative coronavirus tests. But when she landed at Edinburgh Airport last Friday she was told she would not be allowed through border control unless she agreed to quarantine at a nearby hotel. This meant she had to speak to sister Maryanne, 48, for the last time over the phone as she died in hospital from kidney and liver failure on Monday, reports the Daily Record . And tearful Billy, who says she feels like a "terrorist being kept in a cell", is now facing an unexpected £1750 bill on top of the £920 she had already forked out for flights and coronavirus tests. Do you have a view on this story? Let us know in the comments below or email [email protected] She … [Read more...] about Woman stuck in hotel quarantine had to say goodbye to dying sister on phone as not exempt