Reaction from shops, pubs, salons and businesses as Cheshire enters tier 4

Under tier 4 rules all non-essential shops, hairdressers and leisure and entertainment venues must shut down.

Pubs and restaurants can only offer a takeaway service.

Here is some of the reaction from pubs, shops, salons and businesses in Northwich Winsford, Middlewich and Knutsford as residents join 44 million people across the UK now living under tier 4 regulations.

Fox Hairdressing in Chester Road, Northwich wishes customers a very happy New Year.

Staff say they will contact clients to re-arrange appointments as soon as they know when they can reopen.

Snugbury's Ice Cream will be open for drive-thru everyday.

Hollies Farm Shop has been forced to close part of its business.

The Barn and Living Shop at Little Budworth and Forest Lodges are all closed, though farm shops in Little Budworth and Lower Stretton will remain open.

Little Tap in Tarporley praised staff for staying positive and diversifying during the pandemic by distilling their own gin and launching a pop up store.

The pub thanked everyone for their support.

Staff at the Red Lion in Winsford are sorry they can't celebrate New Year's Eve with customers and looked back on happier times, posting pictures of parties over the past four years.

Dave's Angling Store in Middlewich will be open for collection only. Staff wish customers a happy and peaceful New Year.

Ruby's Boutique in Knutsford thanked everyone for their support during such a difficult year and sends customers huge warm hugs for 2021.

The Old Barn wishes customers a happy New Year.

The Fresh Skin Clinic in Presbury is sad to close its doors again but is looking forward to the spring.

Customers already booked for January will be prioritised as soon as the salon is allowed to reopen.

Mottram Hall is closed but the golf club remains open with enhanced restrictions.