Britons have been urged not to travel to tourist hotspots during next week’s half-term holiday, with police warning of steep fines for those making unnecessary trips.
“We are in lockdown. We are closed. Please, please do not come,” said Alistair Handyside, South West Tourism Alliance chairman.
Police forces in England’s popular south-west regions have also issued messages reminding people of lockdown rules: “Stay local, Devon and Cornwall will welcome you back soon,” tweeted the Devon and Cornwall police.
Sally Everton, director of Visit Devon, said the tourism board supports the police message: “we are very much in the government’s hands and as things stand people have to stay away,” she said.
Meanwhile, Dorset’s police chief…