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All the places still open in Manchester Arndale and the Trafford Centre in Tier 4

A number of essential retail and hospitality businesses have remained open under the latest restrictions.

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A number of essential retail and hospitality outlets have remained open in two of the region’s largest shopping centres under Tier 4 restrictions.

Greater Manchester was placed into Tier 4 restrictions following the second official review of the UK government’s system last Wednesday, which has seen all Greater Manchester residents told to “stay at home” and not leave / be outside of their home except for specific purposes.

All hospitality and non-essential retail has thus closed – except for takeaway, drive-through or delivery services – as well as all indoor leisure and entertainment venues having closed too.

But a selection of businesses in Manchester Arndale and the Trafford Centre have remained open.

This “partial opening” of the two shopping centres is permitted under Tier 4 restrictions to provide visitors with a range of services deemed essential.

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Manchester Arndale

Manchester Arndale is currently open to provide access to a number of essential retail services.

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Additionally, a selection of retailers have also chosen to provide a Click & Collect service, and a number of food outlets are also offering takeaway and delivery services in line with Tier 4 regulations, with the mall asking shoppers to consume takeaway food and drink outside the centre as sitting inside the centre is not permitted.

Shoppers are encouraged to check the website of the stores they wish to visit as opening times may vary.

In line with government guidelines, visitors are required to wear face coverings upon entry to the centre, and in all stores and communal areas throughout, except fo those with medical conditions and disabilities who are exempt to the rule, along with children under the age of 11.

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Customers will also be required to wear face coverings when ordering takeaway food and drink from shops.

The list of shops and hospitality businesses currently open in Manchester Arndale are:

  • Aldi
  • Apple (Click & Collect)
  • Argos (Click & Collect)
  • Arndale Market
  • Boots
  • Cafe Nero (Takeaway Only)
  • Chopstix (Takeaway Only)
  • Costa Market Street & Winter Garden (Takeaway Only)
  • Currys PC World (Click & Collect)
  • Euro Change Lower & Upper Mall
  • Five Guys (Takeaway Only)
  • Greggs Lower & Upper Mall (Takeaway Only)
  • Hasty Tasty (Takeaway Only)
  • Holland & Barrett
  • i Smash
  • Krispy Kreme (Takeaway Only)
  • KFC (Takeaway Only)
  • Lush (Click & Collect)
  • McDonalds (Takeaway Only)
  • Metro Bank
  • Nespresso (Click & Collect)
  • Newspoint
  • Next (Click & Collect)
  • Over the Rainbow
  • Pandora (Click & Collect)
  • Post Office
  • Poundland
  • Rymans
  • Specsavers
  • Starbucks (Takeaway Only)
  • Subway Upper Mall (Takeaway Only)
  • Superdrug
  • Timpson
  • Taco Bell (Takeaway Only)
  • Vision Express
  • Vodafone (Takeaway Only)
  • WH Smith
  • Wilko

You can find more information via the Manchester Arndale website here.

Manchester Arndale

Trafford Centre

The Trafford Centre is also “partially open” as Greater Manchester kicks off the new year in Tier 4.

The shopping centre will be giving customers access to essential services including pharmacies, opticians and the M&S Foodhall, and several food outlets will also be staying open to offer takeaway, as well as Click & Collect, and virtual services.

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Mirroring that of Manchester Arndale and according to government regulations, face coverings must be worn at all times – unless exempt – and all food and drink must be consumed outside the centre.

Opening times of each store may vary.

A statement on the Trafford Centre website writes: “We’ve always put the safety of visitors and staff first and we’d like to say an enormous thank you to our customers for doing their part and our amazing staff for keeping The Trafford Centre clean and safe.”

The list of shops and hospitality businesses currently open in the Trafford Centre are:

  • Boots
  • M&S Food
  • Superdrug
  • Holland and Barrett
  • Vision Express
  • Optical Express
  • WHSmith
  • Archie’s
  • Barburrito
  • Burger King
  • Costa
  • Five Guys
  • Frankie & Benny’s
  • Gourmet Burger Kitchen
  • Greggs
  • Haute Dolci
  • KFC
  • Krispy Kreme
  • McDonalds
  • Millies
  • Pizza Hut
  • Slim Chickens
  • Starbucks
  • Tampopo
  • Tru Street

Three entrances to the Trafford Centre will remain open in Tier 4 – the lower entrance next to Debenhams, the entrance next to Namco Funscape, and the lower entrance next to John Lewis.

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You can find more information via the Trafford Centre website here.

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For the latest information, guidance and support during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in the UK, please do refer to official sources at gov.uk/coronavirus.

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You can get FREE sandwiches in Manchester this weekend – but only if you have certain names

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Hungry Mancs can help themselves to free sandwiches this bank holiday weekend… but there’s a bit of a catch.

You can only get yourself a sandwich if you have one of these particular names.

We’ve been enjoying some absolutely stunning sunshine across Greater Manchester and much of the UK over the past couple of months, and nothing says sunny days more than taking a packed lunch or grabbing a meal deal and taking it to your local park or greenspace for a picnic.

This is why Pret A Manger has decided to make picnics easier for those who are lucky enough to have a certain type of name.

This late May bank holiday weekend, the popular high street coffee shop chain will be dishing out hundreds of free sandwiches across the UK – including here in Manchester – to anyone whose name happens to start with ‘Nic’.

That means people called Nick, Nicholas, Nicola, Nicole, Nico, Nicolette, and plenty of others could be in with a chance of some free feasting over these next couple of days.

You can get FREE sandwiches in Manchester this weekend / Credit: Wikimedia Commons | Supplied

Here in Manchester, it’s the chain’s Portland Street site, just off Piccadilly Gardens, that’s participating in the free giveaway this weekend, and there’ll be 50 sandwiches a day given out, so you’ll need to be quick if your name starts with ‘Nic’ and you’re feeling peckish.

The offer is only limited to Pret’s freshly-made sandwiches, and unfortunately excludes baguettes, wraps, or rye rolls… but free food is better than no food, after all.

All you’ll need to do to grab a freebie is show your ID at the tills of participating stores this Saturday (24 May) to prove your name, and you’ll get to walk out with your lunch in hand, all without having to spend a penny.

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Manchester’s Portland Street Pret A Manger will be giving out 50 free sandwiches to ‘Nics’ this Saturday, and they’re on a first-come-first-served basis.

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BBC needs adventurous Mancs to take part in next series of Race Across the World

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Are you a fan of travelling? Got a bit of a competitive streak in your nature? This might just be your calling then.

The BBC is currently casting for the next series of Race Across the World.

The BAFTA-winning hit show is currently airing to thousands of viewers each week, but with the next series now in the works, producers are on the look-out for ‘intrepid duos’ of all ages who reckon they’re ready to take a step into the unknown, and embark on an epic race across land and sea – and that includes Greater Manchester residents.

With applications for the next series of the massively-popular show now open, nomadic Mancs are being encouraged to take part.

On a limited budget and away from the luxuries of modern technology and conveniences, those lucky applicants selected to take part in the next series will get the chance to experience life in some of the world’s most beautiful and remote locations.   

BBC is looking for Mancs to take part in next series of Race Across the World / Credit: BBC

Navigating their way across thousands of miles, they’ll travel through spectacular scenery and dynamic cities, visit ancient wonders, learn local customs, and take part in time-honoured traditions. 

But, as producers are keen to point out, “the physical journey is only half of the story”.

That’s because, as the contestants take on the challenge of travelling across the world, the greatest thing they’ll discover along the way could actually be about themselves and one another.   

Putting out a UK-wide casting call on the BBC website this week, producers Studio Lambert wrote: “We are now accepting applications for the next series of Race Across the World. This experience is open to all, whether you’re a seasoned traveller or total novice.

“We want to hear what undertaking a trip like this would mean to you, and with a cash prize at stake, what lengths you would go to to win.

Applications for the massively-popular show are now open / Credit: BBC

“Maybe you’re looking to change something in your life? Or are keen to share the journey with someone special like a family member, best friend, or someone you’ve lost touch with. You may even have a very personal reason for wanting to travel at this time in your life or explore a particular part of the world.”

Fancy it then?

Applications for the third series of Race Across the World are now open for anyone over 18 years of age, with a deadline date of 6 July 2025, and you can find out more information and apply via the BBC website.

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Stick your application form in here.

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