National, local and regional media marked the first anniversary of lockdown, with front pages and tweets of support and remembrance.
The public were encouraged to light a candle on Tuesday marking the anniversary and remembering those who have passed away in the last year.
The Daily Mail splashed on the huge impact of Covid-19 on the UK’s health and economy.
The Lancashire Telegraph published a special lockdown anniversary edition:
The Daily Mirror and Tortoise Media mark the anniversary with calls for a public inquiry into Government’s management of the pandemic:
A year since the UK’s first lockdown, we’ve yet to see a public inquiry into the Covid response.
We held our own inquiry in December. Read the findings here: https://t.co/YiLN1vM1ZU
— Tortoise — a different kind of newsroom (@tortoise) March 23, 2021
Lynn News’ front page highlights messages of support:
The Evening Standard covered the national silence:
The Manchester Evening News’ front page showed a collage of loved ones lost:
The Metro tweets their front page, covering the Queen’s tribute to the country:
Tomorrow’s paper tonight ????
OUR GRIEF AND LOSS
Queen leads tributes as the country marks the first anniversary of going into lockdown ????#TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/soP3kAVXdn
— Metro (@MetroUK) March 23, 2021
The Guardian called for a day of reflection:
The Shropshire Star sends messages of hope:
The Independent’s front page reveals their analysis of Covid-19’s impact on Britain:
The Henley Standard published an article highlighting the best in their community:
Southwark News highlights the service to remember Southwark victims of Covid-19:
The service, which is being shown live on the council’s YouTube channel, will also celebrate community support efforts during the pandemic@lb_southwark https://t.co/4ZXImwLN35
— Southwark News (@Southwark_News) March 23, 2021
The Yorkshire Post and Yorkshire Evening Post both publish special features covering the National Day of Reflection:
The Sun covers the Prime Minister’s tribute to the country:
