Police set up additional patrols this weekend as 68F will see British flout Covid-19 lock rules

Police have warned that there will be additional patrols this weekend to prevent people from flouting coronavirus locking rules as Britain prepares for a mini-heat wave.

Forces across the country will be deployed to places of beauty, parks and roads as fears grow, the public will leave their homes to enjoy the sun.

Temperatures will climb to 68F (20C) on Sunday and there will be “plenty of sun” on Saturday, the Met Office said the weather will be “warmer than recently”.

The largest parks in London have even threatened to close if the British “ picnic, sunbathe or cycle where it is not allowed ”, the bosses having signed a joint letter of promise to donate.

Temperatures will climb to 68F (20C) on Sunday and there will be “plenty of sun” on Saturday, the Met Office said the weather will be “warmer than recently”. Pictured: couple walking in Oxfordshire yesterday

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The government will closely monitor public activity, a source informed the Telegraph: “Closing public spaces is certainly an option.”

Additional officers have been recruited in Wandsworth, south London, while police in North Wales have said those traveling to Snowdonia should be ready for arrest and Lancashire Constabulary said there would be more patrols.

Despite the country’s foreclosure, online booking companies have ignored government advice and continue to offer hotels for this weekend and Easter vacation.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson urged people to follow the regulations and not be tempted by the weather forecast.

Two people enjoy spring weather in St James Park, London yesterday as health chiefs worried about large numbers of people breaking the lock to take advantage of rising temperatures this weekend

He said: “ I just want to say one crucial thing, one quick thing for everyone who is thinking about this weekend and what could be good weather.

“ I think a lot of people will start to think that this has all been going on for quite a long time and prefer to go out, especially if you have children in the household, everyone can get a little crazy, and there may be just one temptation to go out, go out and start breaking the rules.

“I just urge you not to do this. Please follow the advice now. This country has made a huge effort, a huge sacrifice, which has succeeded perfectly in delaying the spread of the virus.

“Let’s stay there now, let’s remember again this incredible applause [Thursday] overnight for our fantastic NHS. We do it to protect them and to save lives. “

Meanwhile, Ken Marsh, president of the Metropolitan Police Federation, said the police were ready to use the new powers given to them to enforce the lockdowns.

He said, “I have no doubt that more people will be absent. There are pockets of people who don’t follow the rules and if there are gatherings in the parks or in any area where we think there are groups of more than two or three people, they will be discussed and processed very quickly.

“It will be a conversation first, and if they do not adhere to it, there will be fines and, yes, there could be arrests.”

Derbyshire police, who have been criticized for using drones to track hikers, urged people to stay away from the Peak District and the National Forest on Thursday. It also raised the prospect of increasing patrols if people flout the rules.

A spokesperson said: “ Our agents are already in the county to talk to people and explain how they can best follow the advice and, if necessary, encourage people to move if they violate the advice.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson also urged people to stay by the rules over the weekend and not be tempted by the forecast.

“As a force, we don’t want to criminalize otherwise law-abiding members of our communities; however, when all other means have been exhausted, fines can and will be imposed. “

Hotels, hostels and short-term accommodation have all been ordered to close by the government.

And Malcolm Bell, chief executive officer of Visit Cornwall, said: “ We are concerned that this will push people to come and we are concerned about the impact between local people and the industry because the advice from the government is clear and locals don’t want people to come.

“It seems to me that it would not be very difficult for a large website like Airbnb to simply say” we do not allow reservations for the foreseeable future. “

The Prime Minister warned yesterday that the data showed that more people were using transport than in previous days, as the No. 10 worried more and more about the growing number of cars on the road this weekend.

When the lockdown was first applied, large groups of people could still be seen in public places across the country, with agents often spotted talking to those who broke the rules.

England’s deputy chief medical officer Professor Jonathan Van Tam said: “ No matter what the weather, we all have a shared responsibility to protect those around us, and the most important measure we can all taking to fight the coronavirus is to stay at home in order to protect the NHS and save lives.

While the number of visitors to the popular Lake District has declined in recent days, officers have always had to tell day trippers to leave, according to Cumbria Deputy Police Chief Andy Slattery.

He said he was concerned that families would suffer from “ boredom and frustration ” after almost two weeks after being ordered to stay at home and that people would be tempted to get in. their car to travel to change scenery.

Messages posted across London online, urging people to resist the urge to get out, though police chiefs fear Easter weekend may be even more worrying as forces plan to strengthen patrols .

Although fear reigns in some circles, the public will find it difficult to continue to follow the lock-in rules, a government adviser and behavior change expert said research suggests not to be expected directive violations.

Twenty properties were still available for booking on site in the coastal town of St Ives, in Cornwall, alone. Two property “hosts” overlooking the city’s picturesque bay have confirmed that their properties are available for rent this weekend

Professor Ivo Vlaev said: “ What we do know is that with a story and compelling reasons, people are able to maintain remarkable solidarity during long periods of national crisis, especially when the story is over. a collective story.

“And, in fact, we know from evidence that panic is much less likely behavior. In fact, the most likely behaviors are related to cooperation, altruism and solidarity. “

However, the picture looks somewhat different in Scotland, with the Met Office warning of rain, snow from the hills, moving northeast across the country tonight, with patches of frost and fog forming.

Snow had already started falling in the Highlands this morning, as weather chiefs warned that rain in the west of the UK would cross all regions by the end of the weekend, followed by scattered showers on Monday.

Warm sunshine is expected for this weekend with higher temperatures expected in Great Britain than in certain regions of southern France or Spain.

Amid southerly winds, temperatures could reach maximum values ​​of 68F (20C) in the south-east of England on Sunday.

Cornwall Council officials demanded the closure of all vacation businesses in the run up to the holidays as he asked them to support the government’s response to the virus

It compares to 63F (17C) in Nice, on the Côte d’Azur and 59F (15C) in Barcelona the same day.

The mild and sunny weather could last until the beginning of next week for the southern and eastern regions. It follows cold weather with winter showers last Sunday – including snow to south Kent.

Conditions are expected to improve for the weekend after a mostly cloudy day today with drizzle outbreaks.

Today, temperatures are only expected to reach maximum values ​​of 46F (8C) and 48F (9C) in the northern regions and 52F (11C) to 54F (12C) in the south.

After a widespread night frost, there will still be a lot of clouds tomorrow.

But more and more sunny breaks are expected throughout the day.

Temperatures are also expected to rise, reaching maximum values ​​of 57F (14C) to 15C (59F) tomorrow.

Sunday should be windy with generalized sunny periods and very mild temperatures. Even as far north as Newcastle upon Tyne, a maximum figure of 63F (17C) is expected.

In western regions, clouds are expected to form later with a risk of scattered rain in the northwest in the late afternoon or evening.

Met Office forecaster Bonnie Diamond said, “ Things have been pretty cold, but we have to see a change with the arrival of the southerly winds.

“Temperatures are expected to be in mid-adolescence (Celsius) for many regions on Saturday and 19-20C (66-68F) on Sunday. There will be a lot of foggy sun.

Miss Diamond said the southern and eastern regions could keep the mild, sunny weather for next week.

She said: “ The winds are expected to become west, which means it will be cooler, but temperatures on Monday and Tuesday could still reach 13-16 ° C (55-61F).

“An area of ​​high pressure on central Europe still has to bring a lot of sunshine two days in the south and east of the country.”

The average maximum daytime temperature in April in England is 13.2 ° C (55.7 ° F).

But the mostly dry weather that has been in charge since the start of the coronavirus shutdown is expected to collapse in western regions over the next week, due to a low pressure area in the north of the UK.

“Atlantic weather systems” are predicted, bringing “frequent bands of wet and windy conditions across the UK from the south or south west,” predicts the Met Office.

Police patrol the streets near the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum in Glasgow on Wednesday

Drier, brighter weather is expected to continue in the south and east.

Between the rains, clearer and cloudy breaks are forecast and the eastern regions are likely to see the best of good weather.

Unstable weather with periods of wet and windy conditions will likely continue into the middle of the month with a “ longer period of good weather and drought ” which is not expected to return until the end of April.

Meanwhile, councils in parts of the country have received complaints that some holiday accommodation providers still have tourists on their premises despite the ban.

And there are fears that a better time on the way with temperatures expected to rise to 70F (21C) next week could encourage people to secretly go on a getaway.

Councilor spends $ 100 on banners urging day trippers to stay away from the seaside town of Suffolk

An advisor spent 100 of his money on banners urging day trippers and second home owners to stay away from an upscale resort town.

David Beaven ordered two 12-foot banners to try to prevent “selfish idiots” from spreading the coronavirus among the elderly population of Southwold, Suffolk.

The yellow banners warn: “A day by the sea or a week in your holiday home is NOT an essential trip. PLEASE RESPECT US – DO NOT INFECT US ”.

Southwold advisers Simon Founder (left) and David Beavan (right) next to the banner on town hall in the town of Suffolk

The Edwardian city is a favorite place for the wealthy Londoners, including celebrities such as Chris Evans, Richard Curtis, Stephen Fry and Michael Palin.

About 60% of its 1,200 homes are owned by second home owners – the highest proportion of any city in the UK.

Local residents reported a huge influx of visitors two weeks ago before the foreclosure measures began.

They are now concerned that more people may come back during the sunny weather forecast for this weekend and Easter.

City and District Liberal Democrat Councilor Beavan, 68, said, “We normally like visitors – but we just can’t deal with them right now.

“We are really worried about Easter because it is the traditional start of the summer holidays.

“If people have been stranded for three weeks, they might decide to risk it and come here, thinking it wouldn’t hurt. They will think that a single day by the sea will not matter – but it will.

The banner next to the A12 road warning visitors not to go to Southwold

“I can understand why people want to leave London or a big metropolis, but they should think again.

“There is nothing to do anyway other than walking on the beach because all the pubs and restaurants are closed and there are practically no shops open.

“ But it only takes a selfish idiot to bring the virus in and then he can be bypassed and undo everyone’s good work. The average age of our 800 full-time residents is 65, so we are a vulnerable population.

“Our local hospital closed two years ago and we don’t have the capacity to take care of people if they get sick. The message is that people have to stay at home. Don’t expect us to take care of you because we can’t.

Tourism figures have said they are concerned that online house rental sites such as Airbnb will encourage people to travel across the country for so-called “residence cations”.

Twenty properties were still available for booking on site in the coastal town of St Ives, in Cornwall, alone. Two property “hosts” overlooking the city’s picturesque bay have confirmed that their properties are available for rent this weekend.

Good Friday is fast approaching in a week on April 10, but all Britons have been ordered to cancel any vacation plans and stay home to help fight the pandemic.

However, police across the UK are preparing for potential clashes with sun seekers, picnickers and travelers as the Easter holidays approach.

The Cornwall Council demanded that all vacation businesses be closed in the run-up to the holidays as it called on them to support the government’s response to the virus.

Officials have also extended the call to those who may want to go to a second home or rent their rooms or properties on online booking platforms such as Airbnb.

And Lincolnshire council leaders urged people not to visit because they have closed many county tourist car parks in an effort to deter people.

Some vacation accommodation buildings in Britain have been allowed to stay open, such as those that provide a base for key workers or health care.

One example is the Carnmarth hotel in Newquay, Cornwall, which provides accommodation for people leaving the hospital who are not ready to go home.

Meanwhile, bosses of auto groups have told drivers to avoid using the “ better weather prospect ” as a reason to ignore advice to only go out on essential trips.

It comes after experts expressed concern over the growing weakening of quarantine, with figures showing the first use of the car and public transport earlier this week.

On Wednesday, Cambridgeshire police officers were photographed arresting people in cars and at Peterborough train station to ask them why they were traveling.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson stressed that unless people are key workers or help a vulnerable person, the only valid reasons for going outside are to shop for essentials, to exercise once a day or to respond to medical needs.

Top-down police in the UK have been given new powers to enforce the lock, including the use of ‘reasonable force’ against children if they break the rules, which include two meters apart others.

30 fines can also be imposed on the spot, up to 60 if they are not paid within 28 days and capped at 960 for repeat offenders.

Tourism figures have said they are concerned that Airbnb is encouraging people to travel across the country.

Twitter user Remmey Best wrote last night, “There are vacationers starting to pop up where I am in the West Country. There will be many more next weekend.

“Locking is just advice. If they are there, local businesses will reopen. I can’t blame them – we’re hanging out to dry.

“So once people realize that Devon and Cornwall are open, they will start to come down. People just don’t want to stay and let their livelihoods collapse.

On the other hand, websites such as Classic Cottages display a warning that users cannot make reservations until the summer due to Covid-19 restrictions.

Airbnb said it reminded all “hosts” on the property to review the latest government guidelines before accepting new reservations.

Data released by the Department of Transportation on Tuesday evening showed that the use of cars and vans had increased by 10% earlier this week.

Professor Yvonne Doyle, medical director of Public Health England, described the “increase in car traffic” as a “slightly worrying trend”.

Meanwhile, local Cornwall media has launched a #comebacklater campaign inviting visitors to temporarily postpone their tour plans until they can do so safely.

And the council’s enforcement team is now writing to all vacation home owners asking for their cooperation in complying with the rules.

Rob Nolan, his environment and public protection cabinet member, said, “We request and hope that our Cornwall vacation accommodation providers will do the right thing and ensure that this requirement is met.” .

Inspector Miles Topham of the Devon and Cornwall police said: “We will work closely with and support our partners to protect the public.

Police community support officers speak to skateboarder in Brighton on Wednesday

“If people undertake non-essential travel, which could include moving to second homes, we reserve the right to take coercive measures which will be considered on a case-by-case basis.”

RAC spokesperson Rod Dennis told MailOnline: “ Under normal circumstances, Easter weekend would be one of the busiest getaways of the year, but with the 2020 virus epidemic. is anything but normal.

“It is important that drivers continue to follow government advice to only go out on essential trips, the prospect of better weather should not be used as a reason to ignore this advice.”

“Where drivers have to make these trips, the RAC is always there for them in the event of a car breakdown.”

And AA President Edmund King said, “ The transportation ministers have made it very clear to us that cars should only be used for essential trips and this applies as much to Easter as it has in the past two weeks.

“Therefore, the Easter discs should be made on PlayStation this year rather than on the public highway.

“We must all overcome this pandemic together, which means restricting our movements to keep up the pressure on the NHS and essential emergency services as much as possible.”

A spokesperson for the Department of Digital, Culture, Media and Sports said: “ The government’s advice is clear that there should be no leisure trips at all until further notice.

“This will help us save lives and protect the NHS. Companies should not encourage people to book vacations or stays in the UK while the advice is to stay at home. “

Las Kitchenas here we are! Locked-in Britons post hilarious memes on social media as they joke about their Easter holidays in their own room while quarantining coronaviruses

As the Easter holidays are fast approaching, the stranded Brit have retained their brand humor by shedding light on a very dark situation.

With travel plans canceled on the left, right and center, many are faced with the prospect of looking at the same four walls for a long quarantine period as the coronavirus crisis unfolds.

The government has urged the nation to stay indoors, venturing only for essential activities such as a local store for necessities or daily exercise.

Despite the crumbling plans, however, the British have used social media to post hilarious memes in an attempt to see the better side of life.

Some jokes that an exotic getaway has now had a slight glance, with the destination of “ Las Kitchenas ” or “ Santa Bedroomes ” soon on the passport.

Some families are now hit by the double header not only to cancel a relaxing break, but also face the prospect of seeing children return from school for the foreseeable future.

Many have joked about the challenge of having to entertain the little ones, balancing a work at home schedule and taking into account the additional supplement of home schooling.

A Twitter uses thoughtful about the different “ exotic ” places around the house where it can travel

More on Instagram, jokes have been revealed about Easter escape plans taking shape

The reality of the Easter holidays is definitely to come home with all the kids away from school

Les parents ont plaisanté sur l’équilibrage de l’enseignement à domicile avec le travail à distance à la maison

Des mèmes déjà comiques sont apparus après que l’isolement à la maison a modifié le concept de jours