With Greater Manchester's hospitals struggling under the influx of coronavirus patients, it is probably not what health officials would want to see.
But Manchester's busiest shopping street had the feeling of the last days before Christmas.There were queues for the banks, shoppers clutching multiple bags, buskers drawing small crowds and cafes and coffee shops were full.Many appeared to be taking advantage of the last time they can visit non-essential shops before the second 'stay at home' lockdown starts at midnight.With so much uncertainty over whether the restrictions will last beyond December 2, visitors perhaps thought this would be their last chance for some time.Hard-up retailers were no doubt pleased to experience a frenzy of.
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