Glasgow's Christmas markets cancelled over Covid fears and lockdown restrictions

revised tier system was outlined by Mr Johnson on Monday, and will come into force when the national lockdown ends on Wednesday, December 2.

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Christmas 2020 remain uncertain, the countdown to December 25 is already poles apart from what we're used to. National lockdown restrictions have closed restaurants and bars meaning annual meet ups with old friends won't be happening anytime soon, and many families will be struggling to get by this year, or coping with ill health.

pre-order now, priced at £35 per box.It's the latest Christmas Markets-inspired delivery box to launch in lieu of the actual event.The Old Windmill House bar, which is normally based at the main market hub in Albert Square, has teamed up with suppliers Northern Wine and Beer Co, Morgenrot and Krombacher to launch a DIY Christmas Markets Drinks Box.Priced at £60, theirs includes a five-litre keg of fresh Krombacher pilsner - that's just under nine pints - with a brewery-branded stein glass, a

COVID-19 rates rising in New York City and around the nation, professional Clauses are forced to figure out new ways to ho-ho-ho.Some are taking to Zoom, including 72-year-old Tim Connaghan, a Long Islander who’s been playing Kris Kringle at private parties and places like the Marines’ Toys for Tots events for half a century.

makes the majority of his sales at the annual festive event, while Northern Soul Grilled Cheese boss Dan Place has pointed out that the markets have funded two of his restaurants. But the lack of physical markets isn't going to stop the Mancunian spirit, and locals have already found a way to support one another.A new Facebook group set up back in September is proving to be a valuable resource for local businesses during the busiest shopping period of the year.

A huge tower offering 360-degree panoramic views from hundreds of feet above Manchester could appear over Christmas - should lockdown restrictions allow it.Described as ‘one of the tallest mobile attractions in the world’, SkyView360 is set to appear in Exchange Square under plans submitted to Manchester council.The slow-moving rotating observation deck lined rises from the base of the LED-lined tower, which would be set up adjacent to Selfridges and the Arndale, to reach a height of 80 metres -

Demonstrators allegedly aligned with Antifa are expected to meet up at a downtown Portland business zone Wednesday night in a continuation of nightly protests, according to posts made on social media.

John Boyega had concerns his passionate Black Lives Matter speech would deter directors from casting him in their films.The Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker actor gave an emotional speech referencing his own experiences of racism and the death of George Floyd in the U.S.

Northern Wine and Beer Co's online shop priced at £60 including delivery, with £5 from each sale going to food distribution charity FareShare - which has been in the headlines recently for its work with footballer and food poverty campaigner Marcus Rashford.