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It's not every day you see a parrot flying in Thornton, but during his daily exercise amid the coronavirus pandemic one man ensured his companion was free as a bird on King George's field.

Matthew Arnold, 34, from Cleveleys, is the proud owner of Rio, a one-year-old Bolivian blue and gold macaw.

During the hour of exercise the Government recommends during the current Covid-19 pandemic, Mr Arnold, an IT manager, takes Rio flying during his lunch break every day.

Rio the parrot is a high-flyer during lockdown