Shocking scenes of a heaving Bournemouth Beach prompted Dorset authorities to declare a major incident on Thursday. Thousands travelled to the coast and packed out the beach, flouting social distancing guidelines as they squeezed together in the 33C temperatures. Downing Street reminded the public that if breaching of social distancing goes on, the lockdown could be ramped up again. (Image: Andrew Teebay/Liverpool Echo)Environment Secretary George Eustice warned there is “clearly an increased risk” for people packing Bournemouth Beach and it was of "concern". "If we do not follow social distancing guidance then cases will rise again.

Source: Daily Mirror June 26, 2020 06:30 UTC