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daverichardson

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I am sure Wattie will confirm but I have it that Victoria has completed a month long lockdown and got the virus cases down to zero. Now re opening their borders so it can be done. Admittedly different population size and area etc
 
lifes2short

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philw696 said:
Got the same in Bristol with a Tattooist that won't shut shop.
Big battles with the Council and Police as it seems the lockdown isn't Law and he's looking to go to court.
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would be interesting to see how it plays out in the courts, if indeed any get as far as courts
 
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CatmanV2 said:
This one is going to court

www.yourharlow.com

Owner of Ripped Gym makes first appearance in court over Covid breach allegation - Your Harlow

THE OWNER of a gym in Harlow has appeared in court regarding an alleged breach of coronavirus regulations.
www.yourharlow.com www.yourharlow.com

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no mention of a fine and/or warnings before going to court and destroying £6 worth of magazines :lol:, i was wondering more about business owners threatening to take the local authorities to court about fines and arguing the lockdown legislation and how something like that would play out, cant really see any argument working in favour of business owners
 
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lifes2short said:
no mention of a fine and/or warnings before going to court and destroying £6 worth of magazines :lol:, i was wondering more about business owners threatening to take the local authorities to court about fines and arguing the lockdown legislation and how something like that would play out, cant really see any argument working in favour of business owners
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I can see why small business owners are annoyed though
I was really surprised to see the whole ground floor of M&S open , last lockdown it was just food but this time clothing and footwear are for sale

If I owned an independent clothing retailer I'd be getting the local sandwich shop to drop 40 packets of ham sandwiches off at 8am then open my doors

How is it any different.
 
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Wack61 said:
I can see why small business owners are annoyed though
I was really surprised to see the whole ground floor of M&S open , last lockdown it was just food but this time clothing and footwear are for sale

If I owned an independent clothing retailer I'd be getting the local sandwich shop to drop 40 packets of ham sandwiches off at 8am then open my doors

How is it any different.
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Likewise, toy shops are forced to closed whilst chain stores selling 'essentials' are stocking up with toys in the run up to Christmas. A lockdown should be exactly that with restricted sales, not a halfway house that benefits the big boys.

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Wack61 said:
I can see why small business owners are annoyed though
I was really surprised to see the whole ground floor of M&S open , last lockdown it was just food but this time clothing and footwear are for sale

If I owned an independent clothing retailer I'd be getting the local sandwich shop to drop 40 packets of ham sandwiches off at 8am then open my doors

How is it any different.
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completely understand why they're cheesed off and I would be hopping mad if in that situation as well, but i certainly wouldn't want to risk large fines and a potential criminal record if hauled through the courts
 
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I have to agree that this time it feels dreadfully unfair on shops that have had to close when supermarkets and DIY are open and are selling the very same items they are being stopped from selling by being forced to close.
 
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That certainly not happening here in France non essential items in supermarkets are well and truly cordoned off ie clothes and toys etc.
 
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Scaf said:
I have to agree that this time it feels dreadfully unfair on shops that have had to close when supermarkets and DIY are open and are selling the very same items they are being stopped from selling by being forced to close.
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Non essential items were cordoned off in Wales, So it’s not impossible to do ! And done for the exact reason you mentioned above. It was also strictly enforced and in general it was accepted by the public.
 
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CatmanV2 said:
So everyone just goes on Amazon. Not a big boy ;)

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Not everybody shops on Amazon, I doubt I've bought 20 things from there since I first head of it and even then only because my son has a prime account.
The high street is dying and the government are doing all they can to twist the knife
I have no idea why the big stores are allowed to sell whatever they want unless it's because too many politicians saw their share portfolios drop during the last lockdown.
 
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Wack61 said:
Not everybody shops on Amazon, I doubt I've bought 20 things from there since I first head of it and even then only because my son has a prime account.
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Totally get that. However, I would suggest that if someone wants to buy (for example) baby clothes, and they can't get them from a store, in many many cases they will go on line. Amazon's profits and turnover would suggest that you are something of an outlier.

The high street is dying because people aren't visiting shops. I visit some shops, the rest, for the most part, I wouldn't **** on if they were on fire.

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