Second Lockdown Underway. Fines Increased to £10,000 Will the madness never end? From September 22nd, areas across the North of England and the Midlands will see additional restrictions imposed. People won't be allowed to socialise with anyone outside their households, cafes, pubs and restaurants will be restricted to table service only and, in some areas, restaurants, pubs and cinemas will be forced to close at 10pm. The Telegraph has more. Local lockdowns are being put into place across England in a bid to stop a second wave of coronavirus, on top of the 'rule of six' that applies nationwide.The Government imposed new restrictions on the areas of Merseyside, Warrington, Halton and Lancashire on Friday, September 18.Similar restrictions were also announced for Wolverhampton and Oadby & Wigston in the Midlands, along with the areas of Bradford, Kirklees and Calderdale in West Yorkshire.From Tuesday, September 22 onwards, residents in these areas will no longer be allowed to socialise with other people outside of their own households or their support bubble in private homes and gardens.Hospitality for food and drink will be restricted to table service only and restaurants, pubs, and cinemas are required to close between 10pm and 5am.Birmingham, Greater Manchester, Bolton and parts of the North East are also among the areas under local lockdown. The Government claims these additional restrictions ...