BORIS Johnson has confirmed a four-week delay to the lifting of all restrictions in England beyond June 21. Speaking from Downing Street earlier this evening, the Prime Minister said that even though the link between hospitalisation and infection had been weakened , it had not been severed. The PM said that, with the rise in numbers of Delta variant cases, there was a real possibility that the virus could outrun the vaccine if the country moved forward with the easing of restrictions, and that thousands more deaths would ensue which could otherwise have been avoided. The announcement means limits on numbers for sports events, pubs and cinemas will remain in place until July 19.
Lyme Regis is a popular town on the Jurassic Coast
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From cool coastal resorts to bustling market hubs, Andy Greeves chooses ten towns whose history, ambience and busy events diary make them ‘must visit’ destinations.
Remember to practice social distancing on your visit and book ahead wherever possible to avoid disappointment. Some events mentioned may not be running this year or be slightly different so do check before attending.
1. Poole & Sandbanks
Take yourself on a self-guided walk of Poole s Old Town by picking up a leaflet for The Cockle Trail from the Poole Welcome Centre on the Quayside. Make sure you visit Poole Museum, also on the waterfront. From the quay you can admire the natural harbour dotted with islands.
Poole Harbour Festival Three-day music spectacular Poole Harbour Festival will take place between Friday, July 30 and Sunday, August 1. Festival goers will be able to enjoy entertainment from 50 acts across three stages at Baiter Park. Headlines include 90s Britpop legends Dodgy and Toploader, as well as superclub DJs Brandon Block and Matt Darey. Free activities and shows for children include dinosaur shows, the Passion For Laughter street shows, Mad For Animals and Jamie Jambo.
Bournemouth 7s Billed the world s largest sports and music festival, Bournemouth 7s will take place later than its usual date during the late May bank holiday. The 14th Bournemouth 7s will now be held over the August Bank Holiday weekend between August 27 and 29.
THE organisers of Poole s popular two-day SandPolo event have announced the show should go on this year. SandPolo 2021, which is centred around the British Beach Polo Championships and features two beach party events, will take place this summer if Covid restrictions are scaled back, as anticipated. An event organiser said: Providing the four national tests for easing restrictions are met, as set out in the Government road map, the social event of the summer, Sandpolo, should be able to make a welcome return to your calenders on July 9/10 (under step four guidelines). Should there be any delay to this easing, we have back-up dates in place on September 17/18.