Liverpool lockdown as city and three more areas hit with new rules

Britney Spears could be headed to Washington D.C. in the future to share her story.On Wednesday, the celebrated singer took to Instagram to share a formal letter she'd received late last year from Congressmen Eric Swalwell and Charlie Crist, inviting her to speak to Congress about guardianships and conservatorships and her experiences over the past 13 years.«I received this letter months ago … An invitation to share my story … I was immediately flattered and at the time I wasn’t nearly at the healing stage I’m in now,» Spears wrote alongside a photo of the letter.

Romeo Miller is now part of the girl dad gang!The rapper took to Instagram on Monday to share that he and his girlfriend, Drew Sangster, welcomed their first child together. While Miller didn't share when their daughter was born, he did say that he and Sangster were waiting to make the announcement until they could make sure «our baby girl got here safe and healthy.»«It’s been hard to hold this in, but it was important for us to make sure our baby girl got here safe and healthy before making any announcements to the world during this sacred journey,» he wrote alongside a video of the couple celebrating the happy news with friends and family. «Psalms 127:3 Behold, children are a heritage from the LORD, the fruit of the womb a reward.»«My great granny always said if you live long enough, you’ll realize that everything (and the best things) are on God’s time, never yours.

Mickey Guyton ran into Prince Harry at Super Bowl LVI on Sunday, and snapped a cute picture with the royal.Guyton sang the national anthem at this year's Super Bowl, while Harry attended the big game at Sofi Stadium in Los Angeles with his cousin, Princess Eugenie. The 38-year-old country singer tweeted a picture of her with Harry, rocking a red-and-white track suit while a masked-up Harry also kept it casual in jeans, a T-shirt and a blazer.«I met Prince Harry.

Kelly Ripa’s coat is taking centre stage.

Shakira is one proud mama and she’s not afraid to show it!

Tom Hanks‘ son Chet Hanks, 31, is getting a lot of attention after admitting he struggled with the fame his 65-year-old dad had while he was growing up, in a new YouTube video. After the actor and musician, whose mother is Rita Wilson, revealed that he didn’t have a “strong male role model” growing up, Tom’s fans immediately came to his defense by sharing comments on social media that included their high opinions of the Forrest Gump star.

Taylor Swift has pulled out of Glastonbury Festival 2022 two years after her 2020 appearance was cancelled due to Covid.The special occasion was said to be a "huge moment" for The Shake it Off singer with it's widely anticipated return set for June 22 to June 26 this year.Many were excited to see Taylor, 32, take to the main stage following an incredible two years in which she has scored four number one albums.Glastonbury has twice been cancelled due to Covid, but Taylor has now apparently said she will give this year's event a miss as she focuses on re-recording her album. A music insider told The Sun: "Taylor politely declined when she was approached because the timing just isn't right at the moment."They added that the superstar is still keen to headline the festival, which is said to be on her bucket list, but that performing isn't top of her agenda at the moment with old albums still needing re-recording.

A simplified approach to localised coronavirus restrictions based on tiers is due in the coming days, Matt Hancock has told MPs.

crowded and chaotic scenes on public transport and in off-licences at kicking out time. Mr Joseph operates four prominent LGBTQ+ bars across the UK, including Canal Street's G-A-Y, since launching in London more than 40 years ago.He has instructed leading barristers to challenge these restrictions, supported by The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA).Barristers at Kings Chambers, including Sam Karim QC, Sarah Clover and Leo Charalambides, along with Dan Rosenberg of Simpson Miller Solicitors have now served a pre-action protocol for judicial review.The action is also supported by G-A-Y's legal advisor Kirsty McShannon, of Azorra Ltd.The legal team has written to Matt Hancock with a formal challenge to the curfew.

Boris Johnson suggested people did not have to strictly follow local lockdown guidance as long as they 'show common sense.' He was also unable to confirm whether restrictions in Oldham were stricter than in other areas of Greater Manchester. It comes after health secretary Matt Hancock told MPs this week that the government was bringing restrictions in Bolton in line with the rest of the region.

Manchester is approaching 300 new Covid-19 cases per 100,000 people as the city grapples with escalating infection rates amongst students and young people.The virus has spread rapidly through university campuses and student accommodation where case numbers among 17 to 21-year olds are more than treble Manchester’s overall rate of infection.Hundreds of students and staff have tested positive for Covid-19 in the past ten days, pushing the city’s infection rates to become the highest in Greater Manchester and one of the worst in the country.On Thursday health secretary Matt Hancock has ruled out any further restrictions in the city-region despite Manchester reporting 259 cases per 100,000 - a figure which is expected to rise in the coming

in Bolton have been closed since early September, with only takeaway services available.  Speaking in the Commons today, health secretary Matt Hancock said today: "We are aligning the measures in Bolton with the rest of Greater Manchester. "I'd like to pay tribute to David Greenhalgh, the leader of Bolton Council, for his constructive support and the Bolton MPs for all they have done in support of Bolton."There are no changes to measures in West Yorkshire, West Midlands, Leicester, Lancashire, or the rest of Greater Manchester." We’ve compiled a list of every venue that can reopen in Bolton from this Saturday. Hospitality businesses can resume table service subject to a 10pm closure and the rule of six restrictions. • Bars • Pubs • Cafés •

Coronavirus clampdown as four new areas are hit with tougher rules.

the borough. Earlier today, Health Secretary Matt Hancock made the announcement in Commons that Bolton's lockdown restrictions would be brought in line with the rest of Greater Manchester.

Bolton council has voiced his 'delighted' about the borough's restrictions being brought in line with the rest of Greater Manchester. Earlier today, Health Secretary Matt Hancock made the announcement in the House of Commons, which means that pubs and restaurants in Bolton should be allowed to reopen.

coronavirus cases rise. Tighter restrictions on social mixing will be imposed on the town as well as in the Liverpool city region, Hartlepool and Middlesbrough, Health Secretary Matt Hancock announced on Thursday.He told the Commons on Thursday morning: "Earlier this week we brought in further measures in the North-East, however in parts of Teesside and the North-West of England cases continue to rise fast."In Liverpool, the number of cases is 268 per 100,000 population, so together we need to act.

Bolton's lockdown following mounting pressure from businesses and MPs.Pubs, restaurants and cafes in Bolton have been closed since September 8, with only takeaway services available.

hereAsked what Boris Johnson thought about students potentially being asked to stay on campus over Christmas, the spokesman said: “We would expect all students to be able to go home at Christmas.”Last week, Health Secretary Matt Hancock, caused concern when he said in an interview with Times Radio he "would not rule out" asking students to stay in their university accommodation over Christmas to prevent coronavirus spreading.And hundreds of students at Manchester Metropolitan University had to stay in their rooms over the weekend after an outbreak in cases.Around 1,500 students at two halls of residence - Birley and Cambridge halls - have been asked to self-isolate and not leave their accommodation for a fortnight.

New coronavirus restrictions will come into force at midnight for Wigan, Stockport and Blackpool due to a rise in infections.

Good Morning Britain host Ben Shepherd asked Dr Hilary Jones about the Health Secretary Matt Hancock’s claim he may force university students to stay on campus at Christmas.

coronavirus are not subject to a 'legal requirement.' In an interview with Times Radio on Thursday, the Health Secretary appeared to confuse matters when he said: “If the app tells you to self-isolate, then you should self-isolate."But if an NHS Test and Trace contact tracer tells you, then you must by law.”Asked whether that was complicated to understand, he said: “Not really, it is really straightforward.”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 herePushed on whether people could be told to self-isolate more than once by the app, Mr Hancock said: “If you didn’t have symptoms first time round then you’re just as