Manchester nightclub owner launches legal challenge to government's 10pm curfew

Johnny Marr has praised Sacha Lord, the Night Time Economy Adviser for Greater Manchester, for leading legal action against the UK government over the detrimental impact that a local lockdown would have on the hospitality sector in the north of England.News of this legal challenge comes ahead of Boris Johnson’s expected announcement today (October 12) of a three-tier lockdown strategy for England in order to prevent a further rise in coronavirus cases.

Ammies co-owner and Manchester United legend Neville has reacted on Twitter to the proposals and a piece on The Guardian website which suggests the plans should not be swept aside.

it has been reported tonight but restaurants could be allowed to stay open. Merseyside Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram tonight tweeted no deal had yet been reached, and suggested measures could still vary from those which are expected.

A Manchester councillor who was hospitalised with coronavirus at the peak of the pandemic has been awarded an OBE for his services to local government.Luthfur Rahman - executive member for culture, leisure and skills - has been awarded in the Queen's Birthday Honours list.It comes during a difficult year for the father-of-four, in which he lost his mum and found himself in hospital with Covid-19 facing the prospect of intensive care.He has dedicated the award to his mother and father and tweeted

would be closed down from next week to try and combat soaring infection rates. The proposed move has sparked furious backlash from the region's leaders and businesses, with Labour MP Angela Rayner saying Boris Johnson was treating the north 'with contempt'.

Sandbar said that the curfew 'would inevitably destroy us'.

defended his controversial 10pm curfew, appearing to blame the public for the chaotic scenes seen across the UK at closing time. Mr Johnson has ordered all hospitality venues to close by 10pm, with the threat of large fines for businesses that do not comply.The curfew has been slated by local leaders and industry experts, who claim the rule is causing large crowds to gather in the street and inside shops.

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straight to your inbox Manchester United fans are delighted to see Diogo Dalot involved against Brighton. Just four days on from United's 3-2 win over Brighton in the Premier League, the Reds are back at the Amex tonight to compete in the Carabao Cup fourth round.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is likely to rotate his squad for the rematch against the Seagulls, with Dean Henderson, Brandon Williams, Timothy Fosu-Mensah, Juan Mata, Jesse Lingard and Odion Ighalo all likely to be involved from the start.United don't have any additional injury concerns ahead of the game, with Phil Jones and Axel Tuanzebe set to miss out once again. First team regular Harry Maguire could also agai from the start on Wednesday night (tonight).

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Leaders from the hospitality industry have banded together to launch a nationwide campaign this week, calling for an end to the 10pm curfew.An open letter to the Prime Minister warns that the curfew could be the 'final nail in the coffin' for an industry that is 'dying', with some reporting a drop in trade of 60 per cent since the measure was introduced.The #CanceltheCurfew campaign hopes to put pressure on the government to U-turn on its decision to impose a curfew on pubs, bars and

spilled into Manchester city centre streets and supermarkets on Saturday night at 10pm closing time after the new rule was introduced on Thursday in a bid to stop the spread of coronavirus. The scenes prompted Andy Burnham on Monday morning to call for an urgent government review into evidence from police forces across the country.

An enormous new bowling alley and games bar is preparing to open its doors at the Arndale.This will be the second Manchester outpost for the Roxy Ball Room brand, which is already a popular late-night spot on Deansgate.Taking over the old Birdcage site on Withy Grove, the huge space has six full-size bowling lanes, beer pong tables, Olympic standard ping pong tables, shuffleboard, and arcade games.There's also a 12-hole 'crazy pool' game built on a mezzanine level, where players will have to

here"The government has said the 10pm curfew is based on Belgium, but they also have police to disperse people on the streets."My personal feeling is that the curfew is probably doing more harm than good as it’s creating a major incentive for people to carry on drinking and partying at home. And that is where we are told the virus spreads - gatherings in the home."He added: "If it is doing more harm and damaging businesses, then the government shouldn’t just plough on with it.

intimate fundraising gig at the Night & Day cafe top raise cash for grassroots music venues affected by the coronavirus pandemic.Lockdown measures are still a hot topic across Greater Manchester - and beyond. We want to know your opinions in the survey below...It will take place when social distancing rules are eased and gigs are allowed again.The live music sector is among the industries hit hardest by the lockdown.Figures from music industry analysts, Carey & Chambers predict that without an

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