Police launch border checks between Yorkshire's Tier 2 and Tier 3 lockdown areas

 Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, businesses across the country have been struggling financially as a result of new rules affecting their regular custom.Simon thanked customers for their continuous support as he discussed his concerns for the future.He wrote: “Last 2 days have been the darkest I’ve felt since this began. @greensveggie.“@simoncgreens and I have felt desperate and scared for the future.”Detailing the kind gesture from a customer, he went on to say: “Today a lady ordered takeaway for £67 and paid with a voucher.“She said no need for the change.

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missing Scot has told of his horror when he realised the beloved dad-of-two had disappeared.Graham Hilton Brady, 35, was last seen in the early hours of Wednesday morning December 2, on CCTV in his home town of Carluke, South Lanakshire.Loved ones haven't heard from the plumber, who lives in Whitehill Crescent, since last Tuesday.His worried parents, Graham and Lynn Brady, both 58, became concerned on Friday as their son had been 'feeling low'.Since then a frantic search was launched to track down Graham, who was plunged into unemployment when the coronavirus pandemic hit.His younger brother, Lee Brady, 33, told the Record of the nightmare moment his family realised something was wrong.The electrician, also from Carluke, told the Record:

Nicola Sturgeon  is set to announce the latest update on Scotland's five-tier coronavirus lockdown system today.The First Minister will confirm which level Scotland's 32 local authorities will fall into following a review of lockdown restrictions.Eleven council areas have been in tier four - the highest level with the toughest rules - for three weeks since November 17.However, Sturgeon confirmed yesterday this would end on Friday - but has refused to give details ahead of her announcement this afternoon.The Scottish Cabinet will sign off a plan which will be announced by the First Minister at Holyrood.She said: “We have always said, and said when we applied level four to these areas, that those authorities would move out of that level on

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.Detectives have released images of a man that they believe may be able to assist their investigation into a robbery in Motherwell.The incident took place around 9pm on Wednesday, May 27, 2020, in the Dalzell Estate.The male is described as white, between 5ft 8ins and 5ft 10ins tall, 18-20 years old with short dark hair.He can be seen to be wearing a black jumper, black shorts and white trainers and he was carrying a beige coloured rucksack.Detective Constable Craig Wait, of Wishaw Police Station, said: “I would urge anyone who either saw this man, or who recognises his description, to contact us as we believe he may have information that could assist

Sam Faiers' daughter Rosie Knightley, three, carried a £1,500 designer bag for lunch at Nobu on Monday.

direct to your inboxAn international car stealing operation has been smashed by police after crooks blundered by using a hire car as a taxi.Two organised crime gangs based in Oldham, with associates in Bolton and Bury, are believed to be behind the theft of 70 luxury cars since last October, worth £2.25m.They specialised in stealing Ranger Rovers and Land Rovers - including the popular Evoque - as well as BMWs, Audis, and Volkswagens.It is thought they have technology which enables them to get into a car without the keys and start and steal it in 30 seconds.During 12-month investigation officers from GMP's Serious and Organised Crime Group intercepted cars at Liverpool docks about to be shipped abroad and recovered others already en route

Matt Hancock has urged Londoners today to “stick by the rules” after rising cases across the capital led the Health Secretary to suggest it could find itself in Tier 3 by Christmas.

The Daily Record reports that as many as 30 crew members and personnel have contacted Covid-19 after sailors flouted restrictions to leave the base for nights of passion. Some officers are believed to have travelled as far as the Vale of Leven, almost 7 miles from the base near Helensburgh in Scotland, for their intimate rendezvous.An insider said: "A few people are very concerned that members of the crew have been breaking the quarantine rules to get out of the base to meet their girlfriends."One of them has been spotted going out to the Vale to meet his girlfriend."This is what is behind the outbreak – people unable to keep it in their pants.

Kerry Katona has slammed Rita Ora after the star had to apologise for breaching the UK's coronavirus restrictions twice. The former singer, who first found fame in girlband Atomic Kitten, hit out at Rita, 30, in her latest column for New magazine.The 40-year-old asked, "Why is it one rule for her and another for us?" as she slammed the Let Me Be Lonely hitmaker for breaking lockdown to throw herself a 30th birthday bash in a restaurant with what was reported to be around 30 guests.Kerry said she believes the high-profile star should be "setting an example" instead of breaking rules.Kerry wrote in her column: "Rita Ora has been a bad girl after throwing a party during lockdown.

Rita Ora was reportedly given a telling off by her parents for breaking lockdown rules with her 30th birthday party.The I Will Never Let You Down star was in hot water over the past week, after it emerged that she threw a birthday party at a London restaurant with 30 guests while the city was still under strict lockdown restrictions.It seems that even if you’re a global popstar and actress, you can still get a slap on the wrist from mum and dad, as Rita’s parents Vera and Besnik reportedly told her off over the breaches.A source told The Sun: ‘Her parents have been the latest to step in and have words with her.‘Her mum Vera visited her on Sunday to give her a real ticking off.

Duchess of Cambridge has met with a pensioner she made secret phone calls to during lockdown. This week, Kate and Prince William embarked on a tour of the UK ahead of Christmas to pay tribute to the work of individuals and organisations that have gone above and beyond amid the coronavirus pandemic.

A teacher in Oregon was placed on administrative leave Monday after a viral video appeared to show her screaming and making an obscene gesture at a group of anti-lockdown protesters in downtown Bend, Ore. The video was recorded on Sunday and has been viewed more than 3 million times.The woman was identified in reports as a first-year teacher in the Jefferson County School District.

The Kid LAROI has released another collaboration with his late friend and mentor Juice WRLD, this time covering a song by German pop singer Kim Petras.LAROI teased the release of ‘Reminds Me Of You’, a cover of Petras’ 2020 single ‘Reminds Me’, earlier today (December 8), sharing the cover art for the single on Instagram.He also thanked Juice WRLD “for everything”, saying he loves and misses him unconditionally.On Twitter, Laroi also thanked Petras for letting him release an official cover of the song, which include the lyrics “fuck love” – the title of Laroi’s debut mixtape.Listen to ‘Reminds Me Of You’ below:‘F*CK LOVE’ was initially released in late July, peaking at #3 on the Billboard 200.

Another lockdown baby has been welcomed into the world as WWE star Becky Lynch and her fiancé Seth Rollins announced the arrival of their first child.

Mrs Brown's Boys looks set to have Christmas specials depicting the impact of Covid-19 and a break-in.

Rita Ora has been given a talking to by her parents Vera and Bresnik after breaking lockdown rules twice, reports claim.The I Will Never Let You Down singer, 30, was forced to apologise on two separate occasions after she broke lockdown rules – once for her illegal birthday party and a second time for failing to quarantine for 14 days after a trip to Egypt. Rita has since received backlash for her actions including from Good Morning Britain star Piers Morgan,Emily Andrea and Kerry Katona.

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She recently had to apologise for breaching the UK’s coronavirus restrictions for a second time, and now celebrities including Kerry Katona and Emily Andrea have weighed in on Rita Ora’s rule breaking. Asking: “Why is it one rule for her and another for us?”, Kerry said that she thinks the singer should be “setting an example”.The 40-year-old wrote in her latest column for new magazine: “Rita Ora has been a bad girl after throwing a party during lockdown.

parents following her recent 30th birthday. The singer came under fire after it was revealed that despite the country being in the midst of a nationwide lockdown, she had hired out a swanky London restaurant and held a party to celebrate her birthday.