Can the Eat Out to Help Out discount be used on Bank Holiday Monday?

reports the Mirror.

"Removing duty-free shopping without consultation with the industry will have significant wider financial impact on the visitor economy and is an unwelcome message to overseas visitors at a time when a warm welcome to the world is needed more than ever."Adrian Ellis, chairman of Manchester Hoteliers Association, said hotels in the region benefited greatly from international tourists visiting for tax-free shopping.He said: "Removing this offer for visitors will have a huge impact on the number

Britain's Got Talent viewers of taking a political stance during a family entertainment show and it's now the second most complained about TV moment of the decade.

Gemma Collins has turned heads once again as she hosted a drive-in bingo event. The 39 year old, who recently left fans recoiling after sending flirty messages to Piers Morgan, was photographed at Event City in Manchester to host the big night organised by PlayOJO.The former TOWIE star donned a stunning off-the-shoulder black top for the outing, which she teamed with black jeans and a pair of sliders.

hereHussain, who in 2006 received a life sentence after being convicted of attempted murder after shooting two men, has now been detained in a high secure hospital after doctors said he was suffering with paranoid schizophrenia at the time of the attack.His lawyer said Hussain believed he was being 'controlled' by prison officers, and that they had put 'chips' in his body'.Manchester Crown Court heard that the attack unfolded in June 2018.The officer found Hussain smoking in his cell, and after

straight to your inboxReal Madrid will be willing to pay half of Gareth Bale's wages to help facilitate his departure from the club - according to reports - amid continued links with a move to Manchester United.Bale has had a torrid time in Madrid in recent years and only managed to make 20 appearances across all competitions last season, as his relationship with the club and manager Zinedine Zidane continues to fray.The 31-year-old nearly brought his trophy laden stint with the Spanish

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hereA judge told Konadu: "You have brought shame on yourself, and I dare say to your family."Manchester Crown Court heard that mum-of-six Konadu had gone into the charity's shop in Openshaw on Friday, October 11 last year to get a refund for an item she had bought.Days later, senior managers at the charity, which supports people with learning disabilities, were alerted to the large refund and launched an investigation.They contacted staff at the Openshaw store, who said there had been an 'issue

offering the same deal  at their own expense next month. And it's not just Manchester either as many  popular restaurants and chains  have taken the decision to continue offering a 50 per cent off discount to people who dine in from Monday to Wednesday.

Extinction Rebellion will be returning to the streets of Manchester city centre as part of a series of nationwide protests over the bank holiday weekend.Regional branches of the environmental movement in the north of England have been urged to ‘build up energy and demonstrate the power of local rebellions’.This will include a socially distanced march through Manchester on August 30 taking in Manchester Cathedral, Manchester Art Gallery and the Royal Exchange.The locations have been chosen to

But a temporary event notice (TEN) was rejected over concerns that it could attract crowds and increase the risk of spreading Covid-19 on what would have been Manchester Pride weekend.Despite the festival’s cancellation, both Greater Manchester Police and Manchester council licensing officers still expect the Gay Village to be busier than a normal weekend.PC Alan Isherwood, of the force’s licensing unit, told a hearing on Thursday that a LGBT+ event was taking place at Escape to Freight Island

Manchester Evening News understands the order does not apply to outdoor drinking areas businesses have created to cater for customers during the pandemic. There is a particular worry around the Gay Village following the postponement of this year's Pride event.An estimated 170,000 people attended across the weekend in 2019.

hereSaturday will be breezy, but the wind is expected to calm down from Sunday.It is going to start getting much colder after the sun goes down however, with some 'chilly' nights now on the cards.Today (Thursday), conditions are expected to turn wet and cloudy in the north west, although the winds will stay light.During the afternoon, a period of more prolonged rain may creep into the south of the region.Winds will be light, with maximum temperatures of 18 °C.There are expected to be showers or

Two events planned in Manchester over August bank holiday weekend could be cancelled after police and licensing officials raised social distancing concerns.A temporary event notice (TEN) has been submitted to hold the long-running Manchester’s Got Talent community event at a primary school in Moss Side.Meanwhile, a hotel in the city’s Gay Village is hoping to have a bar and stage put up in Canal Street on what would have been Manchester Pride weekend before its cancellation.But both TENs have

The Co-operative Bank is to cut 350 jobs and close 18 branches across the UK - including one in Greater Manchester.The bank, which has its headquarters in Balloon Street, Manchester city centre, has said cuts will be made to middle management and head office roles as well as in the affected branches.Chief executive Andrew Bester said the cuts were being made due to low interest rates during the coronavirus pandemic and more transactions being made online.Consultations with affected staff have

It filled St Ann's Square in Manchester.A majestic, deep, scalp-tingling, rendition of a Philadelphia soul classic.Lou Rawls' 'You'll Never Find Another Love Like Mine' sounding refined and real rather than strangled in a karaoke bar.The voice came from a man in his 50s who then delivered equally stunning performances of classical music.He was not your average busker.People stopped, listened, and put money in a blanket he placed on the paving.

hereThe latest data gives infection rates up until Sunday, August 16, as there is a delay of up to three days before the full results are reported.The weekly infection rate in Oldham rose slightly, to 84.4 per 100,000 population but there continues to be a downward trend in the borough, with cases falling by 20 per cent week-on-week.However, infection rates are still rising in Manchester, Salford and Bury.Manchester had an infection rate of 49.0 per 100,000 population in the week up to August 16