Coastal towns tell visitors to stay away as lockdown eases in England

Blackpool and other popular seaside resorts sound Covid-19 warning to protect residents

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Britain’s coastal resorts have told visitors to stay away amid concerns that people may be drawn to the seaside as the weather improves and the lockdown is eased in England.

The tourism body for Blackpool has rebranded as Do Not Visit Blackpool in an attempt to discourage visitors after new guidance came into force on Wednesday allowing people in England to “travel to open space, irrespective of distance”.