Greggs has announced that 70 Scots branches will open their doors once again this week. The firm previously carried out a health and safety trial at a number of stores in the North East of England amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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Following Boris Johnson's announcement that non-essential shops can reopen from June 15, Primark has confirmed when it plans to reopen its stores.
The popular UK fashion chain has said that it wants to reopen all 281 of its English stores by June 15 - which should include those in Greater Manchester.
Shops in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland are expected to open by the end of June.
In a statement to shoppers, Associated British Foods (ABF), said: "As European governments have begun to ease
Greggs has announced that 70 Scots branches will open their doors once again this week. The firm previously carried out a health and safety trial at a number of stores in the North East of England amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Cinema chain Cineworld has confirmed the date that its cinemas in England will reopen - with social distancing measures in place.The cinema giant, which had to close all 128 of its UK sites due to the coronavirus pandemic, is expecting to welcome back customers in mid-July.It has confirmed plans to open again from July 10, though the films screened haven't yet been announced.Cineworld has branches in Greater Manchester at Didsbury, Ashton-under-Lyne, Leigh and Bolton.Each cinema will have new
Hollywood Bowl plans to reopen the majority of its centres from July 4 with new safety measures in place.The UK's largest ten-pin bowling operator said they will be welcoming back bowlers to 54 of its sites for the first time since lockdown began.Thorough cleaning and social distancing measures will be introduced, including a reduction in the number of lanes.Customers will be given the option of wearing disposable gloves and will be asked to wear their own footwear.Amusement machines and bar and
"The health and safety of our colleagues and customers is our priority and for this reason we have put in the time and effort to make a thorough assessment of all shops."Although we will open with a reduced range, this will be a significant step in us helping the nation get back up and running and serving the communities that we operate in." The full list of stores in Greater Manchester is below, or you can see all 800 across the UK here.
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Nicola Sturgeon names a reopening date and warned that up to 280,000 jobs could be wiped out.The industry also warned a two-metre social distancing rule would sound the death knell for thousands of venues and leave whole areas of cities abandoned.Hospitality chiefs in England have been told they can partially reopen on July 4 if Covid-19 cases are under control. A reduced one-metre rule is also under consideration.
Today is the day that McDonald's fans have been waiting for, as the fast food chain finally reopens most of its drive-thrus.
Today is the day that McDonald's fans have been waiting for, as the fast food chain finally reopens most of its drive-thrus.
A further 47 Scots McDonald’s restaurants have been given the green light to reopen today.
McDonald's has been gradually reopening its sites across the UK over the last month.
McDonald's has unveiled a list of reopened restaurants in Scotland today offering drive-thru.
After weeks of waiting, McDonald's is finally reopening its drive-thrus up and down the UK.
Primark confirmed yesterday that it plans to reopen all of its stores in England on June 15.
After shutting its doors to shoppers weeks ago, tomorrow, IKEA will open several of its stores across the UK.
The National Trust will begin to reopen some of its parks and gardens next week, including several of Greater Manchester's most popular spots.
Earlier this week, Boris Johnson announced that from June 1, non essential shops will begin to reopen in the UK.
After weeks of waiting, McDonald's fans in the North are finally going to be able to get their fast food fix, as the chain has confirmed when it will reopen all of its branches.