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New road safety measures could be put in place around a Stockport school in a bid to get more pupils walking and cycling to lessons. Proposals for a traffic calming scheme at Hursthead Infant and Junior Schools, in Cheadle Hulme, include new crossings, update signage and additional parking restrictions.

Covid travel restrictions could return for several countries this summer, causing disruption to people's holidays, according to Good Morning Britain's resident GP Dr Hilary Jones. Over the last two years, the sudden introduction of restrictions has seen holidaymakers scramble back to the UK as quickly as possible.

MSP's have voted in new legislation in Holyrood bringing in restrictions on the sale and use of fireworks, despite concerns that it could create a "black market" for pyrotechnics.

Covid restrictions are unlikely to return in Scotland despite a significant rise of new infections, Jason Leitch has said.

Loneliness is on the rise in Scotland and will get worse with the cost of living restricting people socialising.

International travellers flying to the US no longer have to provide proof of a negative Covid-19 test before entering the country. The change - which came into effect on Sunday - has come thanks to the ‘tremendous progress’ the country has made in tackling the virus.

Spain has scrapped coronavirus travel rules for all countries in the European Union - but not for the UK.

After more than a month of pandemic-related restrictions, Beijing began a return to normal on Monday. Today, the Universal Beijing Resort said it will resume operations on June 15 in a phased approach. In a memo titled “Restart the blockbuster fun,” the resort’s website noted that online ticket sales start up again on June 11 — that’s one day after the release of Universal/Amblin Entertainment’s Jurassic World Dominion in China.

@NBA doesn’t like to talk about the billions they make from a China that enslaves Uyghur Muslims and harvests their organs But they have no problem politicizing a horrific tragedy in America,” Rubio wrote, kicking off a series of three tweets on the NBA and China.The @NBA doesn’t like to talk about the billions they make from a China that enslaves Uyghur Muslims and harvests their organsBut they have no problem politicizing a horrific tragedy in America pic.twitter.com/VUXpOBbw7jAfter “Morning Joe” co-hosts explained the story, Scarborough responded by suggesting Rubio’s comments were “just a distraction.”“It’s a, ‘Look over there. Look over there.

MixMag), while establishments that break the rules could face fines between €60,000 to €600,000, along with closure for up to three years.Back in February, a new political group launched a campaign to ban all beach clubs and “hotel discos” on the Spanish island of Ibiza.The Ibiza-based organisation Podemos called on the government to forbid such parties because they cause “serious inconvenience” for local residents. Campaign members claim that the “roar” from loud music overnight can be heard “for miles”.Podemos spokesman Fernando Gómez said the group aims to “end the legal limbo of one of the most important problems caused by tourism on the island of Ibiza, i.e.

Italy no longer requires visitors to use a Covid pass to visit restaurants and hotels, but tourists still need one at the moment to enter the country without isolating. The relaxation of some of the rules should make life a little easier for people planning their summer holidays.

imposed in 1992. In 2013, the lifetime ban was reduced to a five-year deferral period for MSM, then to a 1-year deferral period in 2016 and to a three-month deferral period in 2019, reports United Press International.Going forward, Canadian Blood Service, a nonprofit charitable organization that provides blood and blood products to Canadian health care systems, will introduce give all donors, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity, a questionnaire to fill out to determine whether they have engaged in sexual behaviors that place them at higher risk of blood-borne diseases, which determine whether they should be deferred from donating for an additional amount of time.In a statement authorizing the country’s chief two blood operators — Canadian Blood Services and Héma-Québec — to change the eligibility criteria for donors, Health Canada called the development “a significant milestone toward a more inclusive blood donation system nationwide, and builds on progress in scientific evidence made in recent years.”Starting on Sept.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief“Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore” topped the box office in South Korea over the May Day weekend, beating a handful of minor local titles which released in hope of catching a rising market.The latest Friday-Sunday period appeared to represent a turning point – a $4.86 million nationwide aggregate was the biggest weekend haul since January – but a slow and uncertain one. Theatrical box office in Korea has been severely depressed all year due to government-imposed COVID restrictions, audience caution and a paucity of new release local titles.

Patients at Paisley's Royal Alexandra Hospital can now benefit from one visitor at a time following the easing of covid restrictions.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefCinemas in South Korea received the good news last week that anti-COVID measures, including reduced seating capacity and bans on consumption of food and drink, were to end. But audiences reacted gingerly.“Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore” led the box office for a second weekend with $1.63 million, a drop of 44% from its opening weekend, and a 12-day cumulative of $6.55 million.

New traffic restrictions are being introduced to a residential area of Salford following the construction of a new housing development. Nightingale Gardens has been developed on the east and west sides of Hospital Road near Pendlebury and plans for new ‘no waiting at any times’ signs and 20 miles per hour zones are due to be implemented.

Scotland’s tourism industry is enjoying a cracking Easter for the first time in three years.

Cyprus' Covid travel restrictions are the latest to be eased as Easter holidays get underway.

A mum-of-three died after struggling to cope with lockdown restrictions, an inquest heard.

Whether it’s the feeling of warm sand between your toes as you relax on a sunny beach, or the excitement of exploring the streets of foreign city, nothing is quite like a holiday abroad. It’s something most of us have missed out on during the pandemic, with many countries establishing strict travel restrictions - and some enforcing complete travel bans - making overseas travel tricky.

Residents have voiced their frustrations with new parking restrictions brought in close to a new development - and say it could leave them unable to park in front of their homes. It comes following issues of 'chaotic parking' blocking access to a development site in Monton.

A top holiday destination for Brits will be lifting most of their Covid travel restrictions in time for the Easter holidays. The Canary Islands will be scrapping various rules from this week, including capacity limits in both indoor and outdoor venues, which will now be able to operate at full capacity.

Los Angeles County will align with the state and lift the requirement that attendees of indoor mega-events such as sporting events or concerts show proof of Covid vaccination or a negative test, L.A. health officials said today.

The UK will remove the last remaining Covid travel requirements from Friday, with the Easter holidays just around the corner. Transport secretary Grant Shapps announced that the need to complete a passenger locator form will be dropped later this week.

celebrate without COVID restrictions. NYC dropped mask and vaccine mandates on March 7, with Mayor Adams declaring that the city was “back.” Now, revelers are primed to raise an unapologetic pint of green beer and toast to the city’s return. “I’m excited to pick up the St.

Vivienne Chow Hong Kong’s ongoing anti-COVID restrictions are forecast to cost the city’s cinemas HK$1.5 billion ($192 million) in lost box office receipts and cause the unemployment of thousands of people in the cinema business.The Hong Kong Theatres Association, which represents the city’s cinema operators, says that the damage to the industry in 2022 will be worse than in the past two years.Cinemas have been ordered to remain closes from Jan. 7 until at least April 20, 2022 (a minimum of 104 days) reflecting the course of the virus’ fifth wave in the city, which has turned out to be by far the most deadly.Hong Kong cinema are certain to lose both the Lunar New Year and the Easter holiday seasons, two of the peak viewing periods.

The UK will remove the last remaining Covid travel requirements from this Friday, in a move that has been welcomed by the travel industry.

“Having to use a food bank would be my worst nightmare,” laughs John, exasperated.

‘The government has left us to the wolves’.

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorRussia’s media regulator announced that it was blocking access to the Facebook network in the country, claiming parent company Meta’s restrictions on Kremlin-affiliated media accounts violated a Russian law banning censorship.In the wake of Russia’s attack on Ukraine, Meta previously said it was “globally demoting” content from Facebook pages and Instagram accounts from Russian state-controlled media outlets such as the Russian military’s Zvezda TV channel and Sputnik to make them harder to find on its platforms. In addition, the social giant has banned ads from Russian state-controlled media and demonetized their accounts.Meta is among a host of other internet media platforms that have restricted or blocked Russian state-sponsored media since the war commenced, including YouTube, Spotify, TikTok, Snapchat and Reddit.