Don't miss a thing by getting the day's biggest stories sent direct to your inbox An off-licence in Hulme has been given permission to stay open until the early hours of the morning despite concerns that it will exacerbate antisocial behaviour issues in the area.
The Spar on the corner of Stretford Road and Newcastle Street applied to Manchester council to extend its opening hours from 7am to midnight seven days a week to 3am.
Bosses also sought permission to sell alcohol and late night refreshment - such as hot dogs, tea and coffee - during the same hours.
Licensing officers had been told that the move would help the owner ‘diversify’ the business and attract more custom in light of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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