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Second mutant strain of coronavirus has already been found in the North AND London after being brought from South Africa - as infections soar again to new record of 39,237 with 744 more deaths and millions MORE are plunged into Tier 4 from Boxing Day Two cases of the South African variant of the virus — called 501.V2 — have been detected so far in the UK Second mutated strain to be found in as many weeks and this version is even more transmissible than first  Matt Hancock said discovery wa...

| UPDATED: 17:00, Wed, Dec 23, 2020 Link copied Kent: Stranded driver lays in front of a lorry in protest Sign up to receive our rundown of the days top stories direct to your inbox SUBSCRIBE Invalid email When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes theyll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Our Privacy Notice explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any t...

»Sikh Charities Step up to Provide Hot Meals to Stranded Truck Drivers as Covid-19 Shut UK Borders 2-MIN READ Sikh Charities Step up to Provide Hot Meals to Stranded Truck Drivers as Covid-19 Shut UK Borders Langar Aid has packed and sent 800 meals to stranded truckers in Kent, UK | Image credit: Twitter Sikh charities such as Langar Aid and Khalsa Aid are providing meals to stranded bus drivers in Kent after France closed its border following concerns about new strain of covid-19. FOLLOW US ...

Lorry drivers clash with police in Dover after Grant Shapps warns congestion might not be eased until Christmas April Roach Frustrated lorry drivers have clashed with police in Dover after France agreed to ease its travel ban. Thousands of lorries have been stuck at the port since Sunday when France announced it was shutting the border to prevent the spread of a mutated strain of coronavirus from reaching the European country.  The Army has been deployed to help carry out mass ...

One arrested as angry lorry drivers clash with police in Dover amid border chaos Adam Forrest © Provided by The Independent Angry lorry drivers have been seen scuffling with police at the port of Dover as hauliers continue their long wait to cross the English Channel into France. TV footage showed pushing and shoving, as officers struggled to hold back dozens of drivers who had gathered to vent their frustration on Wednesday morning. Kent Police said one man had been arrested ...

Britain finds 2 cases of coronavirus variant linked to South Africa; travel resumes across English Channel Paul Schemm, Siobhán OGrady U.K. coronavirus travel bans leave thousands of trucks stranded Replay Video UP NEXT Britain has found two cases of a coronavirus variant linked to South Africa, Health Secretary Matt Hancock said Wednesday, both of which are tied to contact with recent arrivals from that country. Hancock announced new restrictions on visitors from South A...

Lorry drivers clash with police in Dover after Grant Shapps warns congestion might not be eased until Christmas April Roach Frustrated lorry drivers have clashed with police in Dover after France agreed to ease its travel ban. Thousands of lorries have been stuck at the port since Sunday when France announced it was shutting the border to prevent the spread of a mutated strain of coronavirus from reaching the European country.  The Army has been deployed to help carry out mass ...

The Transport Secretary has called for “patience” from thousands of lorry drivers stranded outside the Port of Dover following the French travel ban. More than 6,000 HGVs are being held in Kent with some facing a fourth night in their cabs since the border was temporarily closed on Sunday night. Trucks began entering the Eurotunnel again on Wednesday after the French government agreed to allow drivers through provided they had a negative Covid-19 result, but it is feared it could take days ...

Man arrested as stranded lorry drivers clash with police in England The British Retail Consortium has warned of possible food shortages until the backlog of more than 5,000 lorries is cleared. By Press Association Wednesday 23 Dec 2020, 2:58 PM Dec 23rd 2020, 2:58 PM 33,586 Views 39 Comments Image: PA Images Image: PA Images A MAN HAS been ar...

Lorry drivers clash with police at border as minister warns backlog could take days to clear France has lifted travel ban but says those seeking to cross into the country from the UK must have a negative Covid test 23 December 2020 • 10:14am Lorry drivers have clashed with police in Kent as they become frustrated by a border issue that could take days to clear. Footage showed a handful of police officers attempting to push back a small crowd of mostly men in Dover on Wednesday morning. One m...