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Sam Volpe

Joy as visiting restrictions lifted at Whitley Bay care home - though 'hypocrisy' of Government causes anger

People living in a Whitley Bay care home have welcomed changing Covid rules that mean they can have as many visitors as they want - but they've also slammed the "hypocrisy" of Government figures like Boris Johnson and Dominic Cummings.

in her room at the Eothen in Whitley Bay for the first time, and sitting having a cup of tea together the pair reflected on how it marked "a return to normality".

Vera, 90, is registered blind - and the former environmental activist is hoping greater freedom will enable her to get more involved with local support groups.

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