© Joel Goodman - 07973 332324 - all rights reserved . 12/04/2021. Manchester, UK. A bar on Portland Street which has closed permanently during lockdown displays a sign in the window saying " We tried, we failed. Unfortunately we are unable to stay open. " People on a night out in Manchester City Centre as government restrictions to control the spread of Coronavirus are eased across the UK. Pubs, restaurants, hairdressers, gyms and non essential retailers are now permitted to serve customers within restrictions. Photo credit : Joel Goodman