Travel no further than you need to reach to a safe, non-crowded place to exercise in a socially distanced way. Scotland is now operating a 5-level Covid-19 system on a local basis. From Boxing Day, all mainland areas of Scotland will be placed into Level 4 restrictions for a period of three weeks. Eric Wong, managing director of a capsule bed manufacturer, poses in a modified capsule bed inside a showroom in Hong Kong. for a range of examples of reasons for which travel is permitted. travel for essential services, including: services provided by the Department for Work and Pensions, services provided to victims (including victims of crime), asylum and immigration services and interviews, services of a charitable or voluntary nature such as food banks. Newly released Palestinian prisoner Fotnah Abu Aleish (R) is hugged by her brother upon arrival to the Askar refugee camp near the West Bank city of Nablus. Cygnus X, one of the most active regions of star birth in the Milky Way galaxy, is pictured in this NASA handout image. A young man stands weeping near a wall damaged by shrapnel from a bomb attack in Peshawar. Five men jumped into the muddy waters of the Tiber, continuing an annual tradition which dates back to 1946. Doing so is against the law. In recognition of the anniversary, the exhibition will display the cane, with its replica mosquito in amber, 9 May 2013: A rare VOX guitar played by George Harrison and John Lennon during The Beatles 1967 Magical Mystery Tour. Officials from elsewhere in China tour Huaxi to find out how this once sleepy village, with just 576 residents in the 1950s, is now so rich and why non-local businessmen would donate million-dollar factories to buy the privilege of a local residence permit. The house belonged to the leader of a pro-government tribal militia fighting against militants in the nearby Khyber tribal region. Here is everything you need to know about your holidays to the country and the new travel restrictions in place. Just because its not against the law to travel overseas doesn’t mean we think its OK to do it just now. People make their way through a flooded area in Ayutthaya province. See exceptions for a range of examples of reasons for which travel is permitted. Scotland is facing tighter shutdown measures, Nicola Sturgeon has warned – but restrictions will not include a nationwide travel ban. Updated to reflect change in self-isolation period from 14 days to 10 days. {{#verifyErrors}} {{message}} {{/verifyErrors}} {{^verifyErrors}} {{message}} {{/verifyErrors}}, Everything you need to know about the Scotland travel ban. An Occupy Wall Street campaign demonstrator sits covered in a blanket in Zuccotti Park, near Wall Street in New York. UPDATED - check out the list of coronavirus travel restrictions by country in Europe, Americas, Asia, Australia. to visit a person receiving treatment in a hospital, staying in a hospice or care home, or to accompany a person to a medical appointment. The current law restricting travel across the Scotland/England border remains in place throughout the festive period and beyond and also covers … “For all these reasons, our advice is not to book non-essential overseas travel.”, In explaining why the rules for common travel area is different from international travel, the Scottish government explained: “Given the volume of essential travel between Scotland and the rest of the UK and the impracticability of detecting such movements within Great Britain, a different approach is needed from that for international travel.”. Saleh said on Saturday he would leave power in the coming days, the closest the veteran leader has come to announcing he plans to step down after nine months of mass protests against his 33 year rule. It means those in England should not be travelling to Scotland for a holiday or for any purpose that’s not deemed essential and doing so would break the law. You can also choose to be emailed when someone replies to your comment. travel for childcare or parental support services. But a person who does not live in Scotland may travel through Scotland in order to reach a place outwith Scotland.”. The beds, which are modified for the Hong Kong market, have adjustable ceilings, a large air conditioner and a TV. Fanelwa Glwasshu, 39, poses for a portrait while wearing a t-shirt indicating that she is HIV-positive, in Cape Town's Khayelitsha township, February 22, 2010. travel to participate in or facilitate shared parenting or between two parts of an extended household. A wounded protester is rushed to a field hospital near Tahrir Square during clashes with Egyptian riot police in Cairo November 20, 2011. local outdoor informal exercise such as walking, cycling, golf, or running (in groups of up to 2 people, plus any children under 12, from no more than 2 households) that starts and finishes  at the same place (which can be up to 5 miles from the boundary of your local authority area). Wales, which just ended its “fire-break” lockdown, has an indefinite “non-essential travel” ban in place. If you have no other option, you should: If you regularly share transport whether it is a car or minibus or other private vehicle, try and share with the same people each time. Croatian nationals living in Bosnia will go to the polls on December 3 and 4. Several tons of dead herring washed up on a beach in Nordreisa, northern Norway, at the weekend, puzzling locals and marine scientists. Celebrating its 10th anniversary this year the Collect international art fair for contemporary objects, brings together galleries representing the work of numerous artists. This includes travel for home education, training, school day trips or for other essential purposes connected with a course of study. France's President Nicolas Sarkozy, seen in this video grab from TF1 French television in a prime time interview from the Elysee Palace in Paris, speaks to the nation about the eurozone economy the day after a summit in Brussels. James Wallace wears a kilt as he stands outside the entrance to Edinburgh castle. A cross-Border travel ban is being introduced to curb the spread of the coronavirus. At least five people were killed and rescuers were looking for other victims on Saturday after Costa Concordia, a large Italian cruise ship, carrying more than 4,000 people ran aground overnight, took on water and tipped over. Colombia's weather office expects La Nina-related downpours to continue at least until the end of the first quarter of next year. With China's influence over Nepal increasing, the Nepalese government's stands strong against Tibetans exiles whose protests in support of their homeland has increased in recent years. Employees of Lejaby lingerie company demonstrate to save jobs on the stairway in the Cour des Voraces in Lyon. Restaurants, cafes, pubs and bars will be closed in level four, although hotels can still serve customers staying on their premises for essential reasons until 10pm. (PA). The Lunar New Year began on January 23 and marked the start of the Year of the Dragon, according to the Chinese zodiac. Rough weather on Tuesday forced salvage teams to halt pumping oil from the stricken container ship in what has turned into the country's worst environmental disaster in decades. So I want to be clear about this. A man strolls in front of the Benetton store in downtown Rome November 16, 2011. Travellers arriving in Scotland from certain countries and regions overseas may be required, by law, to quarantine by self-isolation for 10 days after arrival. The Welsh government says: “Travel out of Wales is only allowed under limited circumstances, such as for work or education.”, Read our full mailing list consent terms here. If you travel abroad, you will have to … If you have any of the coronavirus symptoms, you should self-isolate and book a test. Are these travel restrictions enforceable? Divers on Monday found two more bodies on deck number four of the Costa Concordia, the capsized cruise liner resting half-submerged near the port of Italy's Giglio island, said Franco Gabrielli, head of the civil protection agency. Rescue workers rescue people trapped under debris after an earthquake in a village near the eastern Turkish city of Van. The announcer dressed in black said the 69-year old had died on Saturday of physical and mental over-work on his way to give "field guidance". Transport providers will have procedures to promote the safety of customers and staff, but it is an individual’s responsibility to comply with guidance. Find your bookmarks in your Independent Premium section, under my profile. travel to attend a gathering which relates to a marriage ceremony or civil partnership registration. A protester has his eyes washed with milk to protect against tear gas, during clashes with police in Cairo. Russia will vote in parliamentary elections on December 4. Nightclubs must remain shut across the board; stadiums will close to spectators in levels two and three; and soft play, funfairs, snooker and pool halls, indoor bowling alleys, casinos and bingo halls will remain closed in level three. A man leans against the wall of City Hall at the Occupy LA encampment after the 12.01am eviction deadline in Los Angeles on November 28, 2011. A girl sits in the Algerian town of Laghouat January 11, 2012, where she has been living in for a week since her home was bulldozed as part of a government re-housing scheme. China launched the unmanned Shenzhou 8 spacecraft early on Tuesday, paving the way for a docking exercise with another craft. Demonstrators pray in Tahrir square in Cairo during a protest demanding the army hand over power to the civilians. Crossrail workers are keeping up the pace with good progress being made on building 26 miles (42km) of tunnels beneath the capital. Within a region, things are a little more flexible. Most of her neighbours were re-housed in new apartments, but several families were not on the list for re-housing. Full details of these measures are available here. Please continue to respect all commenters and create constructive debates. Scotland's nationalist leader Alex Salmond marked Burns Night on Wednesday, when Scots toast their national poet, by unveiling his plans for an independence referendum in defiance of British government proposals. A cruise ship that ran aground is seen off the west coast of Italy at Giglio island. At present, unless you live in certain island communities (outlined above): If you live within Orkney; Shetland; Na h-Eileanan Siar; the following islands within Argyll and Bute: Coll, Colonsay, Erraid, Gometra, Iona, Islay, Jura, Mull, Oronsay, Tiree, and Ulva; and all islands in Highland, with the exception of Skye: In the Level 3 areas remaining in your area would include travelling on inter island ferries within the Local Authority boundary. Enthusiasts gathered at the Picture House in Stratford to parade their dogs dressed up as famous Sci-Fi characters as part a London-wide event called Sci-Fi London, 5 May 2013: Participants recover after taking part in the annual Maldon Mud Race in Maldon, Essex, that sees people running on a short course across a muddy estuary in fancy dress to raise money for charities, 5 May 2013: Members of the public look on as the thirty story tower block at Birnie Court is demolished in Glasgow,Scotland. if you are a minister of religion or worship leader, travel for the purposes of leading an act of worship. The new legislation specifies: “A person who lives in a place within the common travel area… must not enter or remain in Scotland. Several landmarks of the German capital, including boulevards, squares, towers, historical and modern buildings, will be illuminated during the festival. Policemen detain an activist from women's rights organisation Femen who took part in a rally near the Pecherskiy district court in Kiev. Please note that as a result of the identification of a new variant strain of the virus a number of other countries have taken action to restrict travel from the UK. Anarchists burn flares, shout and hold a banner during a protest after voting closed in Russia's parliamentary election in central Moscow. Shops, visitor attractions, libraries, hairdressers, barbers and beauticians can all stay open with social distancing measures in place up to level three, but other services may have to close depending on what level the area has been designated. Up to and including level three, hotels and holiday accommodation can remain open. By law, in a level 4 area, you can only leave your home (or garden) for an essential purpose. 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