More than 30 stores to remain open in Merrion Centre during lockdown

Boris Johnson announced a third coronavirus lockdown last night, telling the country to stay at home until at least mid-February.

Police will enforce the rules with £200 fines for anyone flouting restrictions.

However, there are exceptions to the rules allowing people to go out for 'essential' reasons or exercise once a day.

For example, Leeds residents can go to the shop to buy food or collect necessary supplies, attend medical appointments or get a coronavirus test.

Merrion Centre in Leeds is set to remain open - with at least 30 stores not forced to close under the restrictions.

The centre is open from Mon-Sat 6.30am to 9.30pm and from 10am to 6pm on Sunday.

The following stores are set to remain open:

Supermarkets/Essentials:

Heron

Home Bargains

Iceland

Merrion News

Morrisons

Sing Kee

Wilkos:

*All entrances to Morrisons are open however queueing restrictions may be in place.

Health & Beauty

Boots

Holland & Barrett

NHS Sexual Health Clinic

Superdrug

Food & Drink: Venues open for Takeaway/Delivery

Bengal Brasserie: Award-winning Indian and Bengali cuisine.

Blue Sakura: Sushi & Asian Grill

Bubble Tea Cafe

Burger King

Chatime

Caffe Nero: Mon-Fri 0800am-1800pm; Sat 0900am-1800pm; Sun 0900am-1700pm

Costa

Dominos

Franksters

Fuji Hiro

Greggs

Hook & Line

KFC

Konga Coffee

MyThai

Morrisons Coffee Shop

Starbucks

Music, Entertainment & Tech:

Chilli Shop (Click & Collect Service)

Dale Photographic (Online sales/Click & Collect Service)

Jumbo Records: (Online sales only)

Phone Surgery

The Bookish Type (Online sales only