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House sales halved in May despite a small pick-up – Lockdown News

25 June 2020 By Port Elizabethan

House sales halved in May despite a small pick-up: Some 48,450 residential property transactions took place in May this year, an increase of 16 per cent compared to April, but still half of the 96,050 sales agreed in May last year, HMRC said.
Source: “Coronavirus Lockdown” – BingNews.

Lockdown measures: Anger as indoor sports facilities remain closed: Sporting bodies are “devastated” and “frustrated” after the government does not include indoor activities in the latest coronavirus relaxation.
Source: “Coronavirus Lockdown” – BingNews.

Scottish Women’s Football chair Viv MacLaren open to winter football debate: Scottish Women’s Football chair Viv MacLaren believes it is worth debating whether women’s football should move to a winter season.
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

McDonald’s unveils Scots restaurants reopening for walk-in customers today: McDonald’s fans will be able to order their food inside three Scottish stores as they slowly reopen for walk-ins.
Source: “Coronavirus Lockdown” – BingNews.

Perth Racecourse continues preparations for behind closed doors racing: Working with the Scottish Government, Scottish Racing and British Horseracing Authority, the racecourse will be following all required protocols …
Source: “Coronavirus Lockdown” – BingNews.

Coronavirus: Beaches packed as thousands head to coast to enjoy sunshine: Many appear to ignore social distancing guidelines as they head to coast in warmer weather Thousands of people flocked to the UK’s beaches this week, as temperatures soared — with social distancing …
Source: “Coronavirus Lockdown” – BingNews.

Coronavirus latest news: Beachgoers ignore social distancing as experts warn of second wave risk: Health services are planning for a second wave twice the size of the first. It comes as tens of thousands of people yesterday ignored social distancing rules aimed at preventing the spread of …
Source: “Coronavirus Lockdown” – BingNews.

Preslav Borukov among the youngsters released as Sheffield Wednesday announce retained list: Bulgarian forward Preslav Borukov is among the youngsters to have been released by Sheffield Wednesday after the club announced their ‘retained players’ list for 2020.
Source: “Coronavirus Lockdown” – BingNews.

Is it time for yet another ‘new dawn’ for Jordan Rhodes at Sheffield Wednesday?: Garry Monk stopped short of waxing lyrical over what could prove to be yet another false dawn in the career of Jordan Rhodes at Sheffield Wednesday, but did suggest he could see more action as the …
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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