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

Leeds has been placed under national lockdown restrictions from midnight tonight.

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.

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

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

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