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Back in January the Prime Minister heralded the new Covid vaccines as our ‘way out’ of lockdown.  Since then more than 24million people have been vaccinated but the Government has been busily moving the goalposts and I don’t know a single person who understands why we are doing what we’re doing any more. Indoor ‘non-essential’ retail outlets will be allowed to reopen on April 12 while pubs, bars and restaurants will have to remain shut for another five weeks unless they have a garden or terrace they can use for outdoor dining. Pubs, bars and restaurants will have to remain shut f...

BBC News By Deborah Cohen & Jake Morris BBC Newsnight The fact Covid infection rates have been higher in poorer communities has been well documented. But analysis from one major UK city reveals it is not the most deprived who have borne the greatest burden - rather the so-called working poor. A study by Sheffield council shows people in low-paid jobs, with insecure contracts, who couldn't afford to isolate have been hardest hit by the disease in the city. The council split its population into 10 income brackets, from the wealthiest to the most deprived, and looked at Covid case rates in each...

It’s not good to be jealous but when it comes to people who live in Los Angeles, I’ll make an exception.

Edinburgh's hospitality sector needs Covid recovery plan – Stephen Jardine It’s not good to be jealous but when it comes to people who live in Los Angeles, I’ll make an exception. Friday, 5th February 2021, 4:45 pm Last summer Vilnius turned the city centre into a giant outdoor café without causing a surge in deaths from Covid. Edinburgh needs similar smart-thinking for when lockdown restrictions begin to ease, says Stephen Jardine (Picture: Tim Goode/PA)

A survey has found that over half of Sheffielders would like to see less student-orientated venues on West Street and Devonshire Green. With the aim of improving the area, last week Sheffield City Council published online survey results asking 800 people what they think of the space. When asked what they would like to see less of, 59 per cent asked for fewer student-orientated venues. Meanwhile 74 per cent of respondents requested fewer off licences, and 56 per cent wanted fewer fast food outlets. Over half of respondents, 56 percent, said they would recommend the area to a friend and enjoyed...