LONDON—Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s “freedom day” ending over a year of COVID-19 lockdown restrictions in England was marred on Monday by warnings of supermarket shortages and his own forced self-isolation. Johnson’s bet that he can get one of Europe’s largest economies firing again because so many people are now vaccinated marks a new chapter in…
England’s ‘Freedom Day’ Marred by Isolation Chaos and Warnings of Shortages
Nightclubs Elated, but Doubts Cloud England’s ‘Freedom Day’
LONDON—Sparkling wine, confetti, a midnight countdown: It’s not New Year’s Eve, but it might as well be for England’s clubbers. After 17 months of empty dance floors, the country’s nightclubs are reopening with a bang. From London to Liverpool, thousands of young people plan to dance the night away at “Freedom Day” parties the moment…
Police To Investigate Racial Abuse of England Players After Euro 2020 Loss
New Scotland Yard said it will investigate after three players from the England football team received racial abuse online. England lost the European Championship to Italy on Sunday in a penalty shootout, disappointing fans hoping to celebrate the team’s first international trophy since the 1966 World Cup. Three black players, Jadon Sancho, Bukayo Saka, and Marcus Rashford…
‘A Horrible Way To End It’: England Fans Despair After Crushing Penalties Loss
Fans embraced, collapsed, and cried as England’s Euro 2020 dreams came to a crushing end on penalties. Supporters across the country who had cheered and agonised through the 90 minutes and extra time were distraught after Italy claimed victory. In Trafalgar Square some fans began singing the national anthem, cheering the Three Lions’ accomplishments despite…
Novak Djokovic ’50–50′ on Whether to Play at Tokyo Olympics
WIMBLEDON, England—Even with a chance to complete a so-called “Golden Slam,” Novak Djokovic isn’t sure he’ll be playing at the Tokyo Olympics. The lack of fans and the tight coronavirus restrictions in Tokyo means Djokovic remains on the fence about traveling to Japan. “I’ll have to think about it,” Djokovic said after winning Wimbledon on…
Euro Cup 2021: The Lions Roar Once More
Commentary The Lions of England have reached the finals! On Sunday 11 July, England will face Italy in the UEFA European Football Championship final. This is the first final England has reached since 1966. I’m not a sports-minded person but even I will be watching. England hosted the European Cup back in 1996, in the…
With Family Ties, Korda of US Heads to Wimbledon’s 4th Round
WIMBLEDON, England—When Sebastian Korda struck his last competitive shot as a 20-year-old—an overhead winner that closed out a third-round victory over Wimbledon’s No. 22 seed on Friday—the American raised both arms, then doubled over and rested his hands on his knees. Up in a Centre Court guest box, the body language of his father, 1998…
Dozens Arrested as 2,000 Gather at Illegal Rave in Southeast England
Dozens of Britons have been arrested following an illegal rave attended by up to 2,000 people at a national park in southeast England. Sussex Police were met with “significant hostility” when they shut down the unlicensed music event in Steyning, West Sussex, on Sunday. More than 50 people have been arrested on suspicion of offences…
Boris Johnson Extends England’s Lockdown for Up to 4 Weeks
England’s restrictions to curb the spread of the CCP (Chinese Communist Party) virus have been extended until up to July 19, Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced on Monday evening. June 21 was previously penciled in the government’s road map to exit the lockdown as so-called “freedom day,” when all legal restrictions were due to be lifted. Protesters…
Cheddar From Cheddar: Meet the Cheesemaking Couple Who Brought a World-Famous Cheese Back to Its Home
In their small riverside dairy, cheerful cheesemakers Katherine and John Spencer are unlikely standard bearers for one of the world’s oldest food processes. The couple are the last cheesemakers in their village—which wouldn’t be very remarkable if that village wasn’t called Cheddar. Among the leafy lanes and rolling farmland of Somerset, in England’s rural West…
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