More than 500 people were arrested for drink or drug driving over the festive period in Greater Manchester, including 43 on the notorious New Year's Eve.
31.12.2023 - 13:24 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Shopping centres have been packed this week as people rushed to get their hands on a bargain or two in the Boxing Day sales. But there will be more chances to browse the shops this bank holiday weekend as we bring in the new year.
New Year's Eve falls on a Sunday and the following Monday will be the New Year's Day bank holiday. It means most Brits who don't have to work bank holidays get one last day to relax - or have some fun - before heading back to work next week.
If braving the sales is on your itinerary then you'll need to know what time you can visit the shops before you head off, as shopping centres will have shorter opening hours over the bank holiday.
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On New Year's Day, the Arndale will be open from 10am, while shops at the Trafford Centre will open at the later time of 12pm and close in the evening. Some shops may choose to stay closed on New Year's Day.
Here's the full list of opening hours for the Trafford Centre and the Arndale.
Saturday, December 31: 11am - 5pm
Monday, January 1: 12pm - 6pm
Saturday, December 31:
Monday, January 1:
More than 500 people were arrested for drink or drug driving over the festive period in Greater Manchester, including 43 on the notorious New Year's Eve.
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