THE weather should not stop Glasgow embracing a new outdoor life when the city is released from lockdown. It will be an important component of the recovery. Further compromises should be made with public space to challenge the primacy of the car and rethink the local approach to hospitality. It could be the start of long-lasting change. Enjoying a pint and some food outside will be possible from April 26. Demand for this option will inevitably be overtaken by the familiar appeal of sitting indoors when restrictions are further relaxed in May. Small gatherings outdoors will remain the safest option. Providing extra space on the street will mitigate lost capacity from social distancing. If we are to give bars, restaurants and cafes the best chance to return this summer, then there needs to be more strident measures to open up public space.
Woman rescued from top of car park amid concerns for her welfare A WOMAN was brought to safety from the top of a car park after concerns were raised for her welfare. Essex Police were called to St John s multi-storey car park, in Southway, Colchester, at around 9.35pm yesterday. One witness, who works as a taxi driver, reported seeing around seven police cars outside the car park until around 2am. Southway was closed both ways from around 10pm or 11pm until very late, at least 2am, he said. An Essex Police spokesman said: We were called to concerns for the welfare of a woman on the top of a car park.
Police chief praises officers for saving woman in crisis from car park roof THE county’s top police chief has heaped praise on officers who rescued a woman in crisis from a car park roof after a four-hour stand-off. Chief Constable BJ Harrington congratulated the officers on “saving a life” after a woman headed to the top of St John’s multi-storey car park, in Southway, Colchester. Essex Police were called to the car park at about 9.35pm on Tuesday. One witness, who works as a taxi driver, reported seeing about seven police cars parked outside the car park from about 10pm until 2am.
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