What pubs will look like with beer gardens in car parks as lockdown is eased

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka’s Former Defence Secretary Hemasiri Fernando and Former Inspector General of Police Pujith Jayasundara were released and acquitted by a Colombo court on Friday (18) from all charges in the Easter Sunday Attacks case.The cases were called up in the presence of Justices Namal Balalle, Aditya Patabendige, and Mohamed Irshadeen.The Attorney General filed the cases against Fernando and Jayasundara on charges of criminal dereliction of duty for failing to take action to prevent the Easter attacks despite receiving specific intelligence.A total of 855 charges of criminal negligence were leveled against Pujith Jayasundera and Hemasiri Fernando, individually.The Colombo Permanent High Court Trial-at-Bar ordered to acquit and release Ex-Police Chief Pujith Jayasundara and Ex-Defence Secretary Hemasiri Fernando from the cases, without calling for evidence from the defense, as the prosecution had failed to prove the charges filed against them.Justice Aditya Patabendige delivering the summary verdict in court noted that the evidence provided by Director of State Intelligence Nilantha Jayawardena made it clear that he had not carried out his duties in a proper manner, and acted to place that responsibility on someone else.Justice Aditya Patabendige went on to note that many devotees died under tragic circumstances in the Easter Sunday Terror Attacks that also left many injured, adding that it is not possible to proceed with a case against a person in absence of evidence on such a tragic event.Justice Aditya Patabendige also noted that one needs to be extra careful when leveling criminal charges against a person, and noted that the arrests of Jayasundara and Fernando on the said charges are also marred

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) says that NO scheduled power cuts will take place on Saturday (19).However, the Chairman of the PUCSL, Janaka Rathnayake stated that intermittent interruption can be expected between 2:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.

died of heat exhaustion during a gruelling summer hike in Northern California last summer tried to send desperate calls and texts for help, but their attempts at communication failed because of poor cellphone service.Jonathan Gerrish, his wife Ellen Chung, their one-year-old daughter, Aurelia “Miju” Chung-Gerrish, and their dog, Oski, were found dead Aug. 17 on a hiking trail near the Merced River, after temperatures spiked at 43 C.

Chris Barber, one of the principal organizers of the so-called “freedom convoy,” is being released on bail on the conditions that he imminently leaves Ottawa and no longer supports the downtown blockades.Barber was released from police custody after a court hearing in Ottawa late Friday afternoon.His bail bond is set at $100,000, with his wife set as a surety. He is instructed to leave the city within 24 hours and the province of Ontario within five days.He must also, under the order of Justice Julie Bourgeois, no longer directly or indirectly support the ongoing blockades in downtown Ottawa, which police launched operations to clear earlier in the day on Friday.

Wet’suwet’en Hereditary Chief told Global News on Friday the nation is “disheartened” to see what happened at the Coastal GasLink worksite this week.“We certainly don’t, as a Wet’suwet’en people, condone this type of action,” said Chief Wihaliy’te, who is also known as Theresa Tait-Day.RCMP in northern British Columbia said a “violent confrontation” between unknown attackers and Coastal GasLink pipeline workers happened early Thursday.Houston RCMP said security officials with the company reported “acts of violence” by masked attackers at their worksite by the Marten Forest Service Road early Thursday morning.“They were dressed in camouflage-type outer winter wear, their faces were disguised, they had masks over their face and they started using extreme violence against the workers,” Chief Supt.

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Life's a beach! Get the brightest stories sent to your inbox with the Daily Star newsletterThousands of pubs won't reopen their doors when the lockdown is lifted on July 4 - and it is feared they will stay closed forever, industry experts have warned.A survey by the British Institute of Innkeeping found that one in ten landlords will not be able to make enough profit to open, even with reduced social distancing measures.Pubs across the UK were ordered to close in March as part of the Government's response to the coronavirus outbreak.Last week Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced that they can reopen on July 4, but under new measures designed to keep staff and punters safe from catching or spreading the killer bug.However, not all pubs

Boris Johnson says he will make the "necessary closures" in the event of local outbreaks of coronavirus.

Two farmers who “fortified the nation’s spirits” by broadcasting live streams of their animals have been awarded the Prime Minister’s Points of Light Award for helping their community.

Ministers were warned confusion over the Coronavirus alert level would cause “public anxiety”, days before Boris Johnson appeared to ignore the scale and announced the easing of lockdown measures.

coronavirus infections as people appear to ignore advice. The Prime Minister said the country could see a rise in cases if people take "liberties" with social-distancing rules.

Piers Morgan has blasted Prime Minister Boris Johnson following images of a packed Bournemouth Beach.

Holiday parks and campsite bookings have soared in the last 24 hours after an easing of lockdown measures prompted Brits to look at 'staycations' as their summer holiday.

Phase two allows couples who don’t live apart to be “reunited indoors without physical distancing”. Scots can meet up with members of two other households outdoors in groups of no more than eight people.

coronavirus restrictions. At her briefing yesterday, Sturgeon said there will be "further details on the timing".

This Morning star Alice Beer suffered a wardrobe mishap on today's show when her dress accidentally slipped down to reveal her bra. The 55-year-old ITV star appeared on the show from a pub in her local Wiltshire, discussing the re-opening of boozers up and down the country next month.

official guidance has now been published on how restaurants, bars, pubs and takeaways can reopen safely and operate in a 'Covid-secure' manner.

The Apprentice this year due to the coronavirus pandemic, a spokesperson confirmed. This will be the first time the show has been off the air since it launched back in 2005.Bosses have made the decision to postpone the series as it would prove impossible to film challenges and also ensuring contestants kept to the government imposed two-metre social distance rules.It's believed execs hoped that Boris Johnson's easing of lockdown restrictions would have enabled filming to commence.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has admitted that he was keen get to the pub but warned people to at responsibly.

Chris Whitty has laid out exactly what each person needs to do to stop the transmission of coronavirus in the government's final press briefing today.England's chief medical officer warned the public not to be "fooled this has gone away" before explaining exactly what every individual, household, and firm should do to help stop the spread of the deadly virus.The prime minister began the conference with a recap of changes to come into force in the next easing of lockdown on July 4.Boris Johnson announced that the 2m rule will be modified to '1m+', while he confirmed restaurants, pubs, and hairdressers will be able to reopen, among other venues.Professor Whitty then took to the stand to reiterate that although changes are to be made due to

Boris Johnson made the announcement in the Commons today where he outlined a number of new rules that will come into force under the next phase of lockdown.

here"The administrations in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland hold responsibility for their own lockdown restrictions and they will respond to the united view of the Chief Medical Officers at their own pace, based on their own judgement, but all parts of the UK are now travelling in the same direction and we will continue to work together to ensure that everyone in our country gets the support they need."Thanks to our progress, we can now go further and safely ease the lockdown in England."At every stage, caution will remain our watchword, and each step will be conditional and reversible."Mr Speaker, given the significant fall in the prevalence of the virus, we can change the two-metre social distancing rule, from 4th July."I know this

Gyms in England could re-open from "mid July", the government said today - moments after they were left out of a huge list of lockdown changes.

Boris Johson admitted the UK will see future outbreaks of coronavirus as he announced huge easing of lockdown in England.

Boris Johnson.The First Minister hinted progress has been made exactly three months to the day since the whole country was shut down.Sturgeon was speaking at her daily briefing on the day the Scottish Government sets out changes to its back-to-school plan.Meanwhile in England, Boris Johnson announced major changes by cutting the two-metre rule in half and confirming pubs, hairdressers and restaurants will open south of the border next month.The rules are not changing in Scotland - but Sturgeon said: “Tomorrow, I’ll be able to provide further detail on the timing of some of the specific steps in that journey.“I’ll be able to do so tomorrow ahead of when I thought just a few days ago that might be possible.”However, the First Minister remains

the easing of lockdown, but live performances are still not allowed to take place.Boris Johnson has given pubs, hotels, restaurants, galleries and cinemas the green light to re-open amid the coronavirus pandemic.However, while theatres and concert venues are allowed to open their doors on 4 July, they will not be able to stage live performances.According to the Evening Standard, sources have suggested this is because ‘singing, dancing and speaking loudly’ could all increase the risk of spreading the virus.‘Live performances are just by their nature more difficult although work is happening to try to find a way for them to get going again,’ an insider said.Visit our live blog for the latest updates: Coronavirus news liveThe publication

announced a series of changes to the UK's current lockdown measures that enables more people to see loved ones and get the economy back up and running.However he did warn that the move does come with "caution" and restrictions will still be in place and the latest announcement applies to England only.Mr Johnson started by commending the public for their efforts, telling MPs that the common sense and perseverance of Britons has "more than justified our faith" in them.Get the latest updates from across Greater Manchester direct to your inbox with the free MEN newsletterYou can sign up very simply by following the instructions hereHe went on to say that the number of new coronavirus infections is now declining by between 2% and 4% every day

Boris Johnson has today announced massive changes to the coronavirus lockdown in England.

Boris Johnson confirmed on Tuesday lunchtime during an address at the Houses of Parliament. In the latest stage of the Government’s plan to lift coronavirus lockdown restrictions, Johnson will be allowing pubs, restaurants, hotels, hairdressers and cinemas to open.

England's theme parks, funfairs and outdoor playgrounds have been given the green light to reopen from July 4, just in time for summer.

Boris Johnson is making a statement to the Commons this lunchtime on easing lockdown measures and slashing the two-metre rule by half.

Boris Johnson is expected to announce the further easing of lockdown today as he gives the go-ahead for entertainment outlets across England to reopen again from next month.

Boris Johnson is expected to announce changes to the UK lockdown rules this afternoon, including new social distancing guidelines.

LONDON – British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to outline plans Tuesday to allow bars, restaurants and museums to begin reopening — the latest easing of lockdown measures aimed at fighting the coronavirus pandemic.The new proposals, set to take effect on July 4, come amid intense pressure to relax a government requirement that people who are indoors must stay 2 meters (6 1/2 feet) apart. Britain’s hospitality businesses have argued that 1 meter (3 feet) apart is enough to stem the spread of the virus.

Boris Johnson is expected to announce new measures that will allow pubs, restaurants and hotels to reopen from July 4.

Boris Johnson is today announcing major changes to the coronavirus lockdown in England.

Prime Minister that we were only allowed to leave the house for one of few reasons. At the end of April, Boris Johnson said the country was "past the peak" of the coronavirus pandemic and a couple of weeks later unveiled the government's 'road' map to easing the current which began on May 13.

It's been a long time since anyone was able to go to the pub and enjoy a drink.

ordered all pubs, restaurants and bars to close their doors back on March 20, ahead of implementing the nationwide lockdown three days later.After easing some restrictions late last month, the PM is set to continue to adapt further measures in line with the government’s roadmap out of the coronavirus crisis. This includes the re-opening of the hospitality sector in some capacity from July 4.During a Downing Street interview yesterday (June 21), Johnson said that he is “sticking like glue” to the plan, and will be announcing an update on the 2-metre rule this week in preparation.“The disease is increasingly under control and I just want people to reflect on that important fact,” he said (via ITV News).

Boris Johnson is to unveil the latest easing of England's coronavirus lockdown on Tuesday.The PM is to announce new details on the reopening of the hospitality industry, including pubs and restaurants, as well as the future of hairdressers and beauty salons.It is also thought he will announce the conclusion of a review into whether a two-metre rule on social distancing should be relaxed, his office said.Britain's economy has been hammered by the lockdown to stop the spread of Covid-19 and although non-essential retailers were allowed to reopen last Monday, many businesses, particularly in the hospitality and leisure sectors, have remained closed.Some lawmakers in Mr Johnson's party have been vocal in calling for him to drop the two-metre

Boris Johnson will unveil the latest coronavirus lockdown measures that can be relaxed on Tuesday – paving the way for pubs, restaurants and hairdressers to reopen on July 4.

Good Morning Britain star Piers Morgan, 55, has admitted he was stopped by the police after speeding earlier this month while he was on his way to a celebrity golf tournament.The ITV presenter revealed he thought about "pulling a Dominic Cummings-style" excuse when he was pulled over.Writing in his latest Daily Mail column, Piers shared how things turned out for him ahead of the tournament which was hosted by Paddy Power in early June.The GMB host admitted: "Things didn’t start well when I was stopped for speeding a mile from the club."It was a fair cop – I did toy with pulling a Dominic Cummings-style ‘I was only testing my eyesight’ excuse, but thought better of it."Mr Cummings, Prime Minister Boris Johnson's senior adviser, claimed he

The UK's coronavirus death toll in hospitals has increased by 27 - the lowest rise on a Sunday since the lockdown began.

People could be asked to register online before going to the pub and order drinks using an app, Matt Hancock has suggested today.

Boris Johnson will make this announcement on Tuesday and it will apply to offices, schools and pubs, reports the Daily Telegraph.The new rule is reportedly coming into effect from July 4 and is claimed to allow people to be one metre apart as long as they use measures to protect themselves, like wear a mask.Yesterday, Culture Minister Oliver Dowden told the BBC a review into the 2 metre social distancing rule will conclude "within the coming days".This comes after the UK's coronavirus alert level was downgraded from four to three.Under level three, the virus is considered to be "in general circulation" and there could be a "gradual relaxation of restrictions".

Boris Johnson is set to announce a "one metre plus" social distancing rule on Tuesday in a bid to salvage the UK's tanking economy, it is reported.

The social distancing rule may be halved to one metre this week in an effort to kick-start the economy.

Ant McPartlin and Dec Donnelly are finally back together again after being separated for months due to the coronavirus lockdown.The presenting duo, both 44, have remained in their homes with their other halves as they followed the government guidelines, but as Boris Johnson began to ease measures the were able to reunite for a game of golf. Ant and Dec, who recently apologised for dressing up in blackface for undercover skits on Saturday Night Takeaway, shared a snap of their adorable day out together on their joint Instagram.