Squirrel enjoy an assault course, care home residents discover TikTok, while a keen gardener spreads the love
The public gets creative in lockdown, in the latest roundup of uplifting stories from across the UK.
Hitchin man makes squirrels an NHS-themed assault course
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Continue reading...Many a tenancy has ended in tears because of a lack of clarity about the all-important deposit, which can run to thousands of pounds. The introduction of Government-backed deposit protection schemes in 2007 was supposed to reduce the scope for such misunderstandings and, to an extent, has achieved that by introducing greater clarity into the […]
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Schools in northern Italy were the first in Europe to close. Since then, teachers, parents and kids across the country have all had to adapt to a new existence – and the results have surprised everyone. By Tobias Jones
Most of us in Emilia-Romagna, in northern Italy, remember the weekend of 22 February very clearly. To begin with there were just rumours – phone calls and messages flying around between friends – but then it was confirmed: all schools in the region were going to close for a week.
The decision was, in many ways, shocking. At that time, there had only been three deaths from Covid-19 in Italy, and only 152 reported infections. It seemed strange that education was the first social activity to be sacrificed. I guessed it was because it wasn’t perceived to be economically productive. Nothing else was closing: football grounds, bars, shops and ski resorts were still open for business, and no schools in any other European country had closed.
Continue reading...Up and down the UK, many households are deciding to use their time in lockdown to have a clear-out. Others are finding they’re creating a lot more rubbish now they’re spending longer at home. If you’re in either of these boats, you might be looking for the best way to dispose of the extra waste. […]
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