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Life in a Coronavirus Pandemic: England Enters 3 Tier Lockdown
During Week 30 of Lockdown in the UK the number of COVID-19 cases is spiralling out of control in some areas and further restrictions become necessary. Once again England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland seek their own solutions. My week starts in Dorset and finishes in Hertfordshire via…
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Life in a Coronavirus Pandemic: Local Lockdowns Proving Ineffective in Week 29 of Lockdown
During week 29 of Lockdown in the UK cases of COVID-19 continue to rise sharply especially in the north of England. The government is considering another total lockdown as a circuit breaker as local lockdowns are not working in England. My life continues with daily walks often delving into the…
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Life in a Coronavirus Pandemic: Flags and a Flight in Week 28 of Lockdown
Week 28 of Lockdown in the UK is an interesting week for me. It starts with a memorial to those who have died during the coronavirus pandemic on Sandbanks Beach and ends. I take a flight on the British Airways i360 on Brighton seafront and then I delve into some local history in Hertfordshire. …
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Life in a Coronavirus Pandemic: Autumnal Ramblings in Dorset
It is week 27 of lockdown in the UK due to the COVID-19 and local lockdowns are failing to control the rapid increase in infections. New, nationwide restrictions are put in place this week but I feel distanced from reality as I spend another week on the Dorset coast enjoying walks on Sandbanks…
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Life in a Coronavirus Pandemic: Week 26 of Lockdown - An Urban Experience
On my return to the UK I spent a few days in Hertfordshire before going back to Dorset. I experienced some of the changes caused by COVID-19. John Lewis, a major department store in Watford had closed down. I discovered a lovely walled garden and old orchard in Shenley village. I ended the week…
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Life in a Coronavirus Pandemic: More Wonderful Walking in Italy
My diary records a second wonderful week in Madonna di Campiglio a mountain resort in Italy. I am finding the COVID-19 restrictions in Italy are liberating because everyone follows them. And if they don’t there will be trouble. Nevertheless, the number of confirmed cases is increasing and Italy…
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Life in a Coronavirus Pandemic: A Welcome Return to Italy
As the UK enters week 24 of Lockdown due to COVID-19 I am very happy to be going back to Madonna di Campiglio in Italy for another two weeks. I am looking forward to seeing my friends, staying at the fabulous Hotel Lorenzetti and walking in the Dolomite Mountains. Italy remains in a state of…
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Life in a Coronavirus Pandemic: Storms Rage Across the UK
During week 23 of lockdown due to the coronavirus real storms rage across the UK and controversial issues cause outrage in England. The government is campaigning to get people back to the workplace to revive city centres. This is not popular with those who would prefer to work from home. Parents…
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Life in a Coronavirus Pandemic: A Stormy Week in Dorset
It is week 22 of lockdown in the UK and some parts of the country continue to emerge from lockdown. In the north of England, the number of COVID-19 cases are increasing and the process has slowed down. I am delighted to be back in Dorset enjoying some invigorating walks by the sea. Gales in the…
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Life in a Coronavirus Pandemic: A Trip to Latvia
Latvia is a small country with a small population and it was not badly affected by the coronavirus pandemic. It started emerging from lockdown as early as May and by the time I visited the country the only restriction was the closing of nightclubs at midnight every night. I found it very strange…
