 A total of 729 people have been fined between £200 to £1,000 for having house parties, making unnecessary journeys, breaching travel regulations or going to public places whilst infected with Coronavirus.


People in Kent are being urged to continue to follow lockdown guidance after more than 700 people have been fined for breaching Covid-19 legislation.

More than 700 people fined in Kent for breaching Covid-19 rules since March 2020

Officers were called to an address in Basingstoke after reports of a gathering. The occupants claimed they 'didn't know as they don't watch the news'.

Organisers of party in Basingstoke tell police they were 'unaware of pandemic'

Oxford University and the University of Reading announced they will waive fees for halls of residence during lockdown.

University students feel "forgotten" by the government during the pandemic

Councillors from across the Thames Valley have pleaded with residents to better follow the lockdown rules to cut the rate of transmission in towns and cities. 

"Don't go out" warn councils as Covid cases increase across the Thames Valley

Double Olympic Champion Dame Kelly Holmes is encouraging us to keep fit at home during the pandemic - with a Lockdown Workout.

Dame Kelly Holmes encourages others to keep fit at home over lockdown

A support package for young people is to be discussed, as schools closed and exams were cancelled, due to England's third lockdown. 

Support package outlined for students after exam cancellations

As some fear they won't be able to cope with more restrictions, today the Chancellor announced more support for retailers and businesses.

Third lockdown: How businesses in our region are preparing

Schools in the South East have closed today, as the new lockdown restrictions came into force. Students will now participate in remote learning.

Lockdown: How long will schools be closed? Will exams go ahead this summer?

Businesses in the hospitality and service industries are preparing to reopen tomorrow - ahead of the start of the Government's tier system. 

Businesses prepare for lockdown ending

Despite the fine, Chris Kettle is refusing to close as he strongly believes he is providing an essential service for people's mental well-being.

Dorset shop owner fined for opening says he won't close

Last week, Met Warwick had vowed to keep cutting hair in his salon in Kings Hill near Maidstone which he opened just 10 weeks ago. 

Kent barber locked out of shop by landlord after refusing to close

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Spartans Gym in Northam says it has taken the decision even though it has had a number of visits from the police.

Southampton gym vows to stay open during second lockdown

Boris Johnson is hoping the strict lockdown will bring the infection rate of Covid-19 down far enough that he can reopen the economy ahead of Christmas.

'Stay at home' says PM as South East enters second national lockdown

People across the South and South East are preparing for the four week coronavirus lockdown for England. 

The South and South East prepare for second lockdown

Lockdown restrictions mean weddings and civil partnerships will only be allowed to take place in exceptional circumstances from Thursday.

Meridian Lockdown