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More than 600 people have been arrested during five days of climate change protests in central London, police have said.Environmental campaign group Extinction Rebellion (XR) reignited its efforts to highlight the dangers of climate change this month after they were largely placed on hold by the coronavirus pandemic.In a series of daily actions, protesters have …

Bolton Council said it hoped the measures would prevent the need for a local lockdown.

The city was added to the Government’s coronavirus ‘watchlist’ of areas of concern this week.

Police said some 72 people had been arrested by Saturday morning.

Protesters brought traffic on a busy dual carriageway to a standstill for more than an hour.

The dogs were in fancy dress.

The UK Government has been making weekly decisions in response to rising coronavirus rates in Europe and beyond.

The Prime Minister has criticised Extinction Rebellion for ‘seeking to limit the public’s access to news’.

Andy Preston said public health officials and police would be visiting venues to ensure they adhere to coronavirus regulations.

The veteran broadcaster said he supported peaceful protest as the only way forward for young people to have their voices heard.

Demonstrators who welcome migrants also rallied in the town.

The PCS union said it was ‘not safe to return to workplaces while Covid-19 infection rates remain high’.

Ahmad Nawaz’s younger brother was killed in the attack.

Allan McGregor is believed to have been the target of a deliberate attack after a car was set alight outside his home.

The gatherings come despite pleas from local MP Natalie Elphicke to ‘stay away’ to prevent a second wave of Covid-19.

Cabinet Secretary Sir Mark Sedwill said Government departments should ensure 80% of staff have some time in the office this month.

Some 72 people have been arrested over demonstrations in Hertfordshire and Knowsley, near Liverpool.

Scientists fear universities could become ‘amplifiers’ for Covid-19 through increased social interactions.

City council leader Judith Blake said there had been an increase in house parties.