Scotland to move to Tier 3 restrictions on April 26
In Tuesday’s announcement, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon confirmed that Scotland will move down to Tier 3 restrictions on Monday 26 April. This includes the reopening of all non-essential shops and…
Four people from two households permitted to meet anywhere outdoors from Friday
In her statement to parliament yesterday, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced that from Friday, four adults from up to two households will be allowed to meet in any outdoor space,…
Vulnerability and the pandemic: lending a helping hand
If we were to be completely honest about the harsh truth of our current situation, the vast majority would settle for a tired face and say how hopeless they feel…
Love in the time of Corona: The modern parody of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet
It’s no well-kept secret that along with the inability to venture out of our homes and see our loved ones in person, that love, and sex have taken just as…
Scotland announces stricter lockdown measures to curb “critical and dangerous” rise in cases
This afternoon, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced additional lockdown measures which will be implemented from Saturday the 16th. In an attempt to “maximise the impact of lockdown” the current restrictions…
Boris Johnson tightens Christmas rules as Scotland announces festive travel ban with the rest of the UK
In a press conference this evening, Boris Johnson announced a significant tightening of restrictions in parts of England due to a new fast-spreading strain of Covid-19. Johnson said that New…
Non-essential items? Sorry, we’re just not buying it
When news hit that supermarkets in Wales were instructed to corner off areas selling ‘non-essential items’, such as homeware or clothing, the internet was…confused. What are these mythical ‘non-essential’ items’…
Level 3 restrictions put students’ Christmas plans at risk
Residents unable to go into each other’s homes, all hospitality venues shut by 6pm and alcohol only available from the supermarket – the harsh reality of Level 3 restrictions. This…