Thousands of non-essential stores are getting ready to make a comeback as England’s second national lockdown comes to an endThousands of non-essential stores are getting ready to make a comeback as England’s second national lockdown comes to an end
Thousands of non-essential stores are getting ready to make a comeback as England’s second national lockdown comes to an end

Pictures show the full impact lockdown has had on Preston as night time resembles a ghost town

Usually a hive of activity on the first week in December, the city centre resembles a ghost town with pubs and restaurants shut.
By Neil Cross
Published 1st Dec 2020, 16:45 BST
Updated 1st Dec 2020, 16:48 BST

When lockdown ends on Wednesday businesses like pubs, bars and restaurants will have to stay closed as Lancashire enters Tier 3 coronavirus measures.

Business leaders hope customers will return to their local stores in the final weeks before Christmas as the current lockdown ends on Wednesday.

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Business leaders hope customers will return to their local stores in the final weeks before Christmas as the current lockdown ends on Wednesday.

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In its place, much of England will be under Tier 2 and 3 of the new Covid-19 restrictions which limits social contact between households, but allows non-essential shops to reopen.

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In its place, much of England will be under Tier 2 and 3 of the new Covid-19 restrictions which limits social contact between households, but allows non-essential shops to reopen.

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A quiet Flag Market and Harris Museum

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A quiet Flag Market and Harris Museum

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In preparation, retailers have been working hard to make their buildings safe for customers while some have organised festive events to entice shoppers.

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In preparation, retailers have been working hard to make their buildings safe for customers while some have organised festive events to entice shoppers.

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