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New Zealand begins phased exit from coronavirus lockdown with 'social bubble' approach

People headed to the beach and fast food outlets after New Zealand lifted its strict lockdown rules that were put in place to limit the spread of coronavirus.




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Man jailed for 'vicious' attack on police dog and officers after being quizzed over lockdown travel

The 28-year-old assaulted three officers and launched a violent attack on a police dog




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Pilot sparks complaints for breaching lockdown after spelling 'NHS' with flightpath

A pilot has sparked complaints over an alleged breach of lockdown rules after spelling out "NHS" using his plane's flightpath.




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Bondi beach reopens to swimmers and surfers as coronavirus lockdown relaxed

Sydney's famous Bondi Beach reopened to swimmers and surfers today, five weeks after it was shut over the coronavirus pandemic.




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Organiser of coronavirus lockdown protests in North Carolina tests positive for Covid-19

After self-isolating for two weeks she plans to attend another rally




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London bus stop transformed into children's art gallery to lift spirits during lockdown

A west London bus stop has been transformed into a "fabulous" children's art gallery to brighten the drudgery of life under the coronavirus lockdown.




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Smartphone app to help ease coronavirus lockdown 'should be ready in three weeks'

A smartphone app designed to help curb the spread of coronavirus when the lockdown is eased should be ready "two to three weeks", MPs have been told.




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France outlines plans to ease coronavirus lockdown and reopen schools next month

Secondary school pupils in France will be required to wear masks from next month as they start returning to school under new measures set out by the country's prime minister to ease the coronavirus lockdown.




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Global coronavirus cases pass 3 million as lockdowns begin to ease across the world

Global confirmed coronavirus cases have surpassed three million.




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John Lewis 'highly unlikely' to keep all department stores open once coronavirus lockdown ends

Bosses at John Lewis have started talks on which department stores should keep their doors permanently closed once the coronavirus lockdown ends, according to sources.




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Supermarket sends cakes to couple spending 60th wedding anniversary apart during coronavirus lockdown

A couple spending their diamond wedding anniversary apart because of the coronavirus pandemic each got a special treat to make their celebrations a little sweeter thanks to their local supermarket.




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Belgians urged to keep eating chips during coronavirus lockdown to help country's potato industry

The trade association for the national potato industry in Belgium has urged the population to keep eating chips during lockdown to help support farmers.




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Duchess of Cornwall reveals she's taken up ballet and is practising her poses to keep fit during lockdown

The Duchess of Cornwall has revealed she has taken up ballet and is practising her poses and positions to keep fit in lockdown.




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Brits urged to mark VE Day during lockdown by placing a 'Tommy' in their window

Brits are being urged to commemorate VE Day during the coronavirus lockdown by placing a specially designed figure of a WWII soldier in their window.




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Police search for person dressing up as 17th century plague doctor on walks during coronavirus lockdown

Police are searching for a person who has been dressing as a 17th century plague doctor to go on walks during the coronavirus lockdown.




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Royal Navy submarine commander sacked after throwing coronavirus lockdown BBQ party

Members of the Commander's crew were filmed dancing to techno music behind a DJ set on deck




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Plea to save historic Thames passenger ship during coronavirus lockdown

A family firm that runs one of the historic Dunkirk Little Ships as a Thames passenger service is appealing for help to survive the lockdown.




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Hedgehogs 'indulging in noisy lovemaking' during coronavirus lockdown, says expert

Hedgehogs have indulging in "noisy lovemaking" during the coronavirus lockdown, according to an expert,




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Social distancing to remain 'in every single work area' after coronavirus lockdown, says Priti Patel

Social distancing will be expected "in every single work area" when the UK comes out of lockdown, according to Priti Patel.




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London after Lockdown: Restaurants to bring in radical measures to help keep diners safe when they reopen

Restaurants are preparing for life after lockdown with a range of radical measures that will keep diners safe but will involve drastic changes to the way Londoners eat out.




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UK pubs could limit drinkers to two or three pints when lockdown lifts, government adviser suggests

Britons could be limited to two or three drinks when pubs reopen, a government adviser has suggested.




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Wetherspoon's 'plans to reopen pubs and hotels in or around June' after being closed in coronavirus lockdown

Wetherspoon's is planning for a reopening of its pubs and hotels "in or around June", the company has announced.




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Teenager 'who spat at bus driver during coronavirus lockdown' arrested

A teenager who allegedly spat at a bus driver in south-east London during the coronavirus lockdown has been arrested.




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Highest number of vehicles recorded on roads since start of coronavirus lockdown

The number of vehicles on roads during the coronavirus pandemic has hit its highest level since the lockdown began.




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Dominic Raab issues warning over relaxing UK lockdown as he points to increased transmission rate in Germany

Dominic Raab has warned against relaxing the UK lockdown, saying the number of Covid-19 infections in Germany grew when restrictions were eased.




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Nicola Sturgeon 'far from convinced' lockdown will be eased next week

The Scottish First Minister has said she is "far from convinced" that coronavirus lockdown restrictions will be eased next week.




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Mother goose becomes online sensation after setting up home in middle of quiet train station during coronavirus lockdown

A goose has taken advantage of the coronavirus lockdown to nest in one of the north of England's busiest transport hubs.




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We can't complain: Two men spend coronavirus lockdown in London pub with 'fresh beer on tap'

Two "lucky" men with beer on tap said they can't complain after going into coronavirus lockdown in a London pub.




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London after Lockdown: Shopping experience to be 'turned on its head' to put safety first after coronavirus

Shoppers will have to get used to "supermarket-style" queuing and till screens as well as innovations such as video-conferencing advice from ­assistants when high-street stores start to reopen after the end of the lockdown.




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Police 'find customers hiding in cupboards' during lockdown raid on pub

Customers were found hiding in cupboards after officers raided a pub suspected of breaching coronavirus lockdown regulations, police have said.




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Police record eight-fold rise in speeding drivers during lockdown

The number of speeding drivers caught by traffic police has risen by nearly eight-fold compared with last year, the Met revealed today.




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Nine-year-old with cerebral palsy takes on lockdown marathon challenge inspired by Captain Tom Moore

The nine-year-old was inspired by hero fundraiser Captain Tom Moore's £30 million fundraiser




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Australian couple find creative way to socialise with neighbours while keeping to coronavirus lockdown

An Australian couple has discovered a novel way to meet up with neighbours and enjoy the good weather, despite the coronavirus lockdown.




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Don't risk all the hard work now, says Robert Buckland as he urges businesses to stick to lockdown rules

A Cabinet minister today pleaded with businesses to stick with the coronavirus lockdown after a pub chain said it was starting to plan to re-open venues around June time.




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Coronavirus lockdown measures could remain 'for a very long period of time', Downing Street says

Coronavirus lockdown measures could remain in place "for a very period of time", Downing Street has suggested.




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Fifth of retailers do not plan to reopen after lockdown, MPs told

A fifth of high street stores plan to stay closed permanently after the coronavirus lockdown lifts, retail leaders have told MPs.




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Pilot flouts lockdown to write 'f*** Covid-19' with flightpath




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Police issue over 9,000 fines for lockdown breaches in England and Wales

Police have issued more than 9,000 fines to people in England and Wales for allegedly breaching coronavirus lockdown laws, according to new figures.​




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Tube could be 'rapidly overwhelmed' when lockdown lifts in London

London's transport system could be "rapidly overwhelmed" by a surge in passengers needing to keep to social distancing rules after the coronavirus lockdown ends, a briefing to emergency planners has revealed.




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Boris Johnson says face masks may be 'useful' when coming out of lockdown

Wearing face masks in public may be "useful" when the UK's lockdown restrictions are eased, the Prime Minister has said.




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UK coronavirus latest: Boris Johnson to announce lockdown escape plan next week as deaths soar past 26,000

Boris Johnson will announce a "comprehensive" lockdown escape plan next week as deaths rose to 26,771.




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Online searches for 'how to cut a mullet' surge amid coronavirus lockdown

Data compiled by online comparison site lays bare how much Britons are missing regular pampering during coronavirus lockdown




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Protesters block Michigan streets to oppose coronavirus lockdown measures

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Armed protesters descend on Michigan's state capitol demanding end to coronavirus lockdown

Armed protesters descended on Michigan's state capitol building last night as they called for an end to the state's coronavirus lockdown restrictions.




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Three men charged with breaking lockdown rules and beating duck to death




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Coronavirus lockdown could cause 'employment catastrophe' in Crawley as it becomes 'most affected' town in UK

Leaders of a town said the coronavirus lockdown could trigger an "employment catastrophe" in a part of the UK that is predicted to suffer the biggest economic hit from the pandemic.




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Parents warned to look out for signs of online radicalisation during coronavirus lockdown

Parents, relatives and friends were today urged to raise the alarm if they fear that children are being radicalised during the lockdown as the Met warned that tip-offs about suspected extremists have plummeted.




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Boris Johnson says UK 'past peak' of coronavirus outbreak as he promises 'comprehensive plan' on relaxing lockdown

PM makes declaration but UK sees second highest rise in cases in 24 hours, with 6,032 more




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82 per cent of police fines for people flouting lockdown go to men




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Lockdown messaging 'slightly too successful' with Britons scared to leave home once lifted, expert says

Data shows Britons are fearful of relaxing social restrictions as Prime Minister Boris Johnson readies to publish 'road map' for easing lockdown