Pubs and bars have had to call time as Greater Manchester and Tameside enter Tier 3 Covid restrictions today (Friday).
It was just a few months ago, on 4 July, that we spoke to Dukinfield's The Albion pub manager Adam Pickles as he welcomed regulars back after the national lockdown.
Now he's had to close the doors on his business again with all the uncertainty that brings.
Listen to Adam at the top of the page.
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