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Centuries old ‘Armada tree’ falls in Co Antrim graveyard – Lockdown News

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Centuries old ‘Armada tree’ falls in Co Antrim graveyard: The Spanish chestnut, also known as the ‘Armada tree’, stood in the graveyard of St Patrick’s Church of Ireland in Cairncastle, outside Larne. A well-known local landmark, the tree came down in the …
Source: “Coronavirus Lockdown” – BingNews.

‘Give him a break’ – The frustrated thinking behind that Aston Villa outburst: Dean Smith is getting pelters from pundits and punters for claiming the Premier League’s hectic schedule is in danger of knackering out his Aston Villa squad. Smith came out after Villa’s defeat to …
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When can I stay overnight with family, and can I hug my grandchildren now?: People will be able to stay overnight at other addresses and two households will also be able to go on holiday together in shared accommodation or neighbouring tents. At the beginning of the pandemic, …
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AFTER COVID-19 group on Facebook: Amidst all the panic over the COVID-19 Novel Coronavirus Pandemic we need to also plan for what happens AFTERWARDS. This group is a platform to share some positive suggestions about what we personally, as business, community leaders and politicians can do to ensure a better life for all ONCE this pandemic has ended. Post your suggestions and advice freely and with a better, faster recovery in mind.
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Blueprint for economic recovery outlined as Scottish Government sets out “bold and practical” proposals for Westminster after coronavirus lockdown: A UK-wide £80 billion stimulus package should be created to regenerate the economy and reduce inequalities following the Covid-19 crisis.
Source: “Coronavirus Lockdown” – BingNews.

‘Music came before poetry’: Poet Laureate Simon Armitage fulfils his unlikely dream of transforming his work into rock music: I’ve never stopped listening.” Armitage has won numerous awards and accolades for his poetry, was made Poet Laureate last year – a post he will hold until 2029 – and received the CBE for services to …
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Police report 71% spike in speeding during lockdown: ‘Some people tried to take advantage’: Officers issued 3,282 tickets to motorists during April, compared with just 1,922 during the same month in 2019 …
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Glasgow stabbing: Attacker pictured as mental health warnings emerge: Police have released an image of the man who was shot dead after stabbing six people at a hotel housing asylum-seekers in Glasgow last week. The picture was issued as it emerged politicians had been …
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Surge in speeding drivers in London during lockdown with one culprit caught doing 73mph on 20mph road: There was a 71 per cent spike in the number of drivers caught speeding in London when the coronavirus lockdown started, new figures show. Metropolitan Police officers issued 3,282 Traffic Offence …
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Leicester lockdown: Restrictions could be extended for two weeks: Pubs and restaurants in Leicester may stay closed for two more weeks due to a surge in coronavirus cases, the city’s mayor has said. Sir Peter Soulsby said the government has recommended current …
Source: “Coronavirus Lockdown” – BingNews.

CLICK HERE to join the AFTER COVID-19 group on Facebook and tell us what you have planned for AFTER the Coronavirus Lockdown.

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