Don't ride in groups or we will be stopped cycling completely.

[Adam4868]

I see Northants police want to search shopping trolleys to make sure that people aren't picking up inessential things in their shopping.

We will not, at this stage, start [...] checking the items in baskets and trolleys to see whether it’s a legitimate, necessary item.​

But again, be under no illusion, if people do not heed the warnings and the pleas I’m making today, we will start to do that. link​

Just in case you're unclear on what he meant by "checking items to see whether it's a legitimate necessary item" Chief Constable Nick Adderley clarified things on Twitter

I have been clear that we will not be judge and jury on what is an essential item or not link​

Ah right, that's perfectly clear. Crystal.

Lol...like to they really have the manpower for it anyway.
I can just see it "excuse me sir can I check your bag/basket,right you can keep the beans,pasta,apples but your gonna have to put the beer and Pringles back sorry'
That's me fecked.

 

[I like Skol]

I think they are suggesting that if you walk out of the supermarket with just a selection of tasteful scatter cushions from the homewares department then you may have some explaining to do!

 

[roubaixtuesday]

I see Northants police want to search shopping trolleys to make sure that people aren't picking up inessential things in their shopping.

We will not, at this stage, start [...] checking the items in baskets and trolleys to see whether it’s a legitimate, necessary item.​

But again, be under no illusion, if people do not heed the warnings and the pleas I’m making today, we will start to do that. link​

Just in case you're unclear on what he meant by "checking items to see whether it's a legitimate necessary item" Chief Constable Nick Adderley clarified things on Twitter

I have been clear that we will not be judge and jury on what is an essential item or not link​

Ah right, that's perfectly clear. Crystal.

First Derbyshire harassing dog walkers now Northants harassing shoppers.

They're on a proper power trip.

Just shows how vital it is not to give these individuals any more power than is absolutely necessary - they're just itching to abuse it.

 

[Rusty Nails]

First Derbyshire harassing dog walkers now Northants harassing shoppers.

They're on a proper power trip.

Just shows how vital it is not to give these individuals any more power than is absolutely necessary - they're just itching to abuse it.

It's one thing for police to enforce the rules, but it is a step too far when power-crazed idiots like this start making them up as well.

Why isn't Priti coming out from hiding and setting them straight? Or is she happy with this approach?

 

[glasgowcyclist]

Why isn't Priti coming out from hiding and setting them straight? Or is she happy with this approach?

I think she's keeping out of it until she can figure out a way to deport the virus.

 

[T.M.H.N.E.T]

Ok so, no change in restrictions as yet (based on the NI legislation) Although Michelle O'Neill has suggested exercising close to home, definitely shouldn't be driving to places/beauty spots.

The PSNI chief however has said that patrols and checkpoints will step up from tomorrow, drivers must have an acceptable reason for journey and if advised to go home but don't, will be receiving FPN's.

 

[Adam4868]

I think they are suggesting that if you walk out of the supermarket with just a selection of tasteful scatter cushions from the homewares department then you may have some explaining to do!

In other words it's bollox.

 

[Adam4868]

It's one thing for police to enforce the rules, but it is a step too far when power-crazed idiots like this start making them up as well.

Why isn't Priti coming out from hiding and setting them straight? Or is she happy with this approach?

I much prefer her in hiding.

 

[PK99]

Top half of box hill zig zag road is a "Private Road" road owned by the National Trust. It is not a public right of way and can be closed to any or all forms of traffic at any time

....and is closed over the Easter weekend..

https://www.cyclingweekly.com/news/...ekend-to-prevent-spread-of-coronavirus-453919

 

[vickster]

....and is closed over the Easter weekend..

https://www.cyclingweekly.com/news/...ekend-to-prevent-spread-of-coronavirus-453919

Good, very sensible

 

[Banjo]

When your doing your grocery shop If other stuff s on the shelves available then its ridiculous not to buy it if you want it . Going in just to buy non essentials is not helpful but if your in there anyway??

 

[rogerzilla]

Universal credit.

Surely, as self-employed, they can get a grant for 80% of the last fiscal year's loot?

 

[Adam4868]

Surely, as self-employed, they can get a grant for 80% of the last fiscal year's loot?

I'd hazard a guess that they might be late with their books ?

 

[rogerzilla]

Need to remember to offset all job-related expenses against tax: striped top, mask, "SWAG" bag, brick, jemmy.

 

[fossyant]

People are getting it. Wide passes on my off road routes. Use of the bell when approaching from behind, from sufficient distance not to startle, and by the time they have 'thought about it' I'm getting near. One iped that didn't hear me ding, nor ask to get past until I said it quite loudly.