Tier 3 shoppers prepare for Christmas at home...

Tier 3 shoppers are preparing for Christmas at home by stocking up on tellies, trees and toilet roll



Pictures show long queues outside Costco in Manchester this morning just days before the region sees harsh new restrictions imposed when the national lockdown ends.

One couple appeared to be preparing to put their feet up for the festive period after buying a massive 55 inch Sony TV.

Others were seen emerging from the store with huge Christmas trees, while one organised shopper got their presents in early with a giant teddy bear.

And in a throwback to scenes from the first lockdown in March, some shoppers were snapped with trolleys filled to the brim with toilet roll.



Manchester, along with swathes of the North West, will be plunged into Tier 3 when the national lockdown comes to an end on Tuesday.