By Gregor Young
Old Compton Street in Soho, central London, where streets have been closed to traffic to create outdoor seating areas for bars and restaurants. Photograph: @attilalondon SCENES of London streets packed with revellers after outdoor hospitality was given the green light in England have been shared online, prompting concern over another Covid wave. Out of 66.65 million people in the UK, seven million residents have received two doses of the Covid-19 vaccine. Several European countries have recently been forced back into lockdown as a third wave of the virus hit the mainland. Last week, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said while a new wave could not be ruled out in the UK, it is also not “inevitable”. She called for further caution, particularly in relation to international travel – which health experts believe led to the autumn spike in Covid-19 cases.
THE ISSUE: Itâs Monday, the day we take a few moments to highlight the good news in Lancaster County. Some of these items are welcome developments on the economic front or for neighborhoods across the county. Others are local stories of achievement, perseverance, compassion and creativity that represent welcome points of light in a still-difficult time. All of this news deserves a brighter spotlight.
For this weekâs installment of Good Things, we have a science fair champion, Godzilla on the big screen, pioneering Scouts and, best of all, hugs.
Yes,
hugs.
There have been emotional, long-awaited reunions filled with joy across the county in recent days.
COMMENT
The BBC s debate on Tuesday gave Yessers an immediate reason to change channel due to the poorly planned programme and carefully picked audience SHOULD a TV leaders’ debate enhance democracy, tackle Scotland’s truly big problems, blow away empty slogans and test the intelligence of politicians – or just measure their readiness to take random pot-shots at rivals? A better standard of debate must be possible, otherwise intelligent, engaged Scottish voters will rapidly switch off. Of course, Tuesday night’s BBC Leaders’ Debate gave Yessers an immediate reason to retune. Kicking off with three questions hostile to independence was no indication of public opinion – it was a BBC production choice and, given its charter and statutory requirement for fairness and balance during elections, a BBC production mistake.
From cornhole competitions to trivia nights, there will be something for everyone this St. Patrick s Day.Â
Here are five events and celebrations to check out in Lancaster County.
Phantom Power
The Ogham Stones, one Lancaster s most recognizable Celtic rock bands, will perform live at Phantom Power, located at 121 W Frederick St. in Millersville. Dillweed will kick things off with some Irish tunes and seas shanties before Ogham Stones performs. Doors open at 5 p.m.
The live music will be played in Phantom Power s outdoor beer garden and tickets will be $10 per table.
The Nacho Depot Food Truck will also be available from 5 to 10 p.m.
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