Having a 10pm curfew won't mean the virus is "less contagious" is how some residents have been reacting to the new lockdown restriction which could be coming our way.

The UK faces a 10pm curfew 'within two weeks' - with pubs and restaurants among those that will be forced to shut early.

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It is understood the government is considering the drastic measure in specific local areas if there are further spikes in covid rates.

With Bolton in the north west becoming the first town in England to have a curfew imposed after cases surged, all hospitality venues were told to shut, with immediate effect, to people eating and drinking on site.

They can stay open as takeaways - but only until 10pm. Between 10pm and 5am, all hospitality venues must close.

It is thought that ministers will consider extending the policy to other towns if there are flare-ups.

We asked readers whether they think this strict lockdown rule should take place in Bracknell.

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The majority of readers were against the idea but the topic has been causing a stir on social media.

Connor John Carr said: "Yeah I forgot the virus is less contagious before 10pm."

Alice Brown also added: "Does it only come out at night then?"

Matt Dexter said: "I think there should be one everywhere

Karen Knights said: "We have a curfew in Melbourne. It feels really weird suddenly being told that you can't leave the house after 8pm (just changed to 9pm)."

Luke Stevens said: "I guess it would discourage people from doing social activities outside of their home. Doesn’t stop people from doing it during the day though."