The changes, announced on Friday and effective as of 0.01am on Saturday morning, mean that household mixing is banned and this is enforceable by law. All pictures by Anthony Devlin/Getty Images
1.
B&B owners in Blackpool have said they face a “bleak” future, as guests cancel bookings following the introduction of Tier 3 coronavirus restrictions for Lancashire.
2.
October is traditionally one of the busiest periods for the seaside town as crowds flock to see the Blackpool Illuminations during the school half-term holidays, local business owners said
3.
But they fear the new Covid-19 measures, which came into force on Saturday, will drive tourists away, despite some attractions remaining open.
4.
Adam Mayes, who runs the 10-bedroom Phoenix Guest House on Cocker Street, said the restrictions were a “kick in the teeth” for B&B owners.
5.
He told the PA news agency: “Since Tier 3 was announced, we have already lost £500-worth of bookings for the next two weeks.
6.
“So now we are considering closing for the remainder of the year because it does not feel worthwhile to remain open. It’s a bit bleak.”