Footy fans should be allowed to flow back into the MCG for Round 1 in line with the same logic being applied to the Australian Open tennis, Hawthorn president Jeff Kennett says. Kennett said the Victorian Government s decision to abandon its COVID-19 elimination strategy in favor of allowing crowds at Melbourne Park must now be adopted for AFL matches. The Olympic Blvd tennis precinct will be divided into three ticketed zones when the Open kicks off on February 9 allowing for crowds of up to 50 per cent capacity. If we are going to have crowds at the tennis, then we are certainly going to have crowds in Round 1, Kennett said.
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FILE PHOTO: Customers are seen looking at cars at Cargiant, following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), London, Britain, June 1, 2020. REUTERS/Toby Melville
(Reuters) - The cost of a comprehensive motor insurance policy in Britain fell for a fourth straight quarter, with the latest quarter recording a 6% decline, pushed down by coronavirus-led lockdown measures and subsequent claims, a survey showed on Friday.
The average premium for a comprehensive policy is now 763 pounds ($1,041.34), according to the latest index from price comparison site Confused.com, compiled by insurance advisory company Willis Towers Watson Plc.
The report showed that drivers are now paying 52 pounds lesser than they were 12 months ago, but the rate of decline was slowing.
The Art of Science: Olympus Launches Second Global Image of the Year Award
Following the success of the first Global Image of the Year Life Science Light Microscopy Award, Olympus has launched its second annual Global Image of the Year Award to recognize the best in life science imaging. Those interested in participating can enter through Jan. 31, 2021 by uploading up to three images, with a description of the equipment used, at Olympus-LifeScience.com/IOTY. Winners will be selected by a jury panel and announced in March 2021.
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Prizes include an Olympus SZX7 stereo microscope with a DP27 digital camera for the global winner and an Olympus CX23 upright microscope for the regional winners in Asia, Europe and the Americas.
New Year Honours: Lewis Hamilton knighted as Rob Burrow becomes MBE
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Lewis Hamilton won a seventh F1 world championship in 2020
Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton has been knighted in the Queen s New Year Honours list.
The Briton, 35, sealed a seventh drivers title at the Turkish Grand Prix in November - equalling Michael Schumacher s championships record.
Rugby league legend
Rob Burrow is made an MBE for services to rugby and his awareness campaign since being diagnosed with motor neurone disease.
British Billie Jean King Cup captain
Anne Keothavong also becomes an MBE.
The former British number one, 37, represented Great Britain in the event - previously known as the Fed Cup - before becoming captain in 2016.
New Year’s Honours: Whitworth man receives MBE for services to vulnerable during Covid-19 response Date published: 31 December 2020
Richard Sercombe, 48, of Whitworth, has received an MBE for his services to vulnerable people during the Covid-19 response
A Whitworth man has been named in this year’s New Year’s honours list for his services to vulnerable people during the Covid-19 response, whilst celebrated actress Sheila Hancock has been made a Dame for her services to drama and charity.
Richard Sercombe, 48, of Whitworth, has received an MBE for his services to vulnerable people during the Covid-19 response.
Mr Sercombe, a data technologist at Brakes, has been at the heart of delivering the government scheme to provide 450,000 food parcels a week to clinically extremely vulnerable individuals during the Covid-19 crisis.