Theatres, museums and galleries get £1.6billion lifeline

Theatres, museums and galleries get £1.6billion lifeline as thousands of arts venues shut by coronavirus are not expected to reopen for mass events until next year Cultural venues including theatres to get £1.6billion bailout for grants and loans Boris Johnson vows to safeguard Britain’s cultural industry from going under But it is thought that concerts … Read more

Britain’s best under-the-radar museums and galleries, including a former nuclear bunker in Cheshire

Britain has a host of wonderful lesser-known museums that are perfect for curious minds.  Be they galleries devoted to motorbikes or musical instruments, when restrictions are lifted you’ll be able to explore to your heart’s content.  Even better, there are some great places at which to stay nearby. Make a date with the world’s first … Read more

Poland closes all schools, museums and cinemas amid coronavirus

Poland has closed all schools, museums and cinemas, while Ukraine’s capital city Kiev will shut all educational buildings due to fears of coronavirus spreading despite  both countries having lower rates of infection compared to the rest of Europe.      Speaking at a joint conference following a special meeting on coronavirus, Polish ministers said that pre-schools and … Read more