Swathes of North East England will suffer liberty-limiting restrictions again, which they Government insists are necessary to prevent a second full lockdown. The restrictions are:

• People must not socialise outside their household bubble
• Table service only imposed at hospitality venues
• 10pm-5am curfew for leisure and entertainment venues

The restrictions will apply to Northumberland, Newcastle, Sunderland, North and South Tyneside, Gateshead and County Durham council areas from midnight tonight. Gulp.