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Emmerdale star Sophie Powles: ‘I’ve had to wait tables – and there’s no shame in admitting that’ – Lockdown News

16 July 2020 By Port Elizabethan

Emmerdale star Sophie Powles: ‘I’ve had to wait tables – and there’s no shame in admitting that’: Former Emmerdale star Sophie Powles has spoken out about the challenges of being an out-of-work actor and said no-one in her profession should be ashamed of having a “normal job”. Earlier this year, …
Source: “Coronavirus Lockdown” – BingNews.

Sunderland City Council approves £240,000 lifeline for Foundation of Light: This included a request to Sunderland City Council for a one-off grant, which it is hoped will also help it weather any problems raised during the coronavirus outbreak. In 2018 the charity opened its …
Source: “Coronavirus Lockdown” – BingNews.

BPP students aren’t happy about having to do without hard copy course materials: Delay sending out textbooks caused by printer being closed due to COVID-19, says law school, which has moved all materials online …
Source: “Coronavirus Lockdown” – BingNews.

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.
Source: AFTER COVID-19

Coronavirus mob rule: Colombian gangs EXECUTING those breaking lockdown laws: DRUG cartels and gangs have begun imposing their own brutal coronavirus lockdowns across Colombia by killing those who fail to obey the rules, a human rights organisation has warned.
Source: “Coronavirus Lockdown” – BingNews.

Chesterfield shopkeepers react to mandatory face masks rule: Chesterfield shopkeepers have welcomed new laws which will require their customers to wear face coverings inside stores from July 24.
Source: “Coronavirus Lockdown” – BingNews.

Wire crash barriers on NI roads ‘a hazard to motorbike riders’ group tells department: An organisation representing motorcyclists has met with the Department for Infrastructure to try and convince the authorities that wire crash barriers are a hazard to riders.
Source: “Coronavirus Lockdown” – BingNews.

A 17-year-old youth has been left shaken after a brutal gang attack.: The male received injuries to his face, arms and back as he was punched, kicked and struck by metal bars during the incident. Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later.
Source: “Coronavirus Lockdown” – BingNews.

Life on the farm after lockdown: Farmer Parrs welcomes back visitors: Farmer Parrs Animal World in Fleetwood began to welcome back visitors last weekend after closing due to Covid-19.
Source: “Coronavirus Lockdown” – BingNews.

Overhaul of exams post-pandemic does not go far enough, say school leaders: The Association of School and College Leaders wants a more radical shake-up of assessments to help students through next year’s exam season.
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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This author is a 'catch-all' for occasional articles and letters written to MyPE. The Author of each article can be found in the signature at the bottom of each individual article.

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