The fortunes of a Manchester high street, once popular for its independent shops and businesses, declined to a point where it was known as Manchester's "alcohol alley".
It's been over a decade since councillors and residents campaigned to stop alcohol licences being granted on a street that had become overrun by businesses selling booze. Back in 2010, the M.E.N reported how there were then 22 licensed premises on Moston Lane in north Manchester selling alcohol.
This included six off-licences - five of which were in 400-yards of each other. The 1.4 mile long road was dubbed the city's "alcohol alley" by Cllr Pat Karney, who vowed not to allow the streets to become 'awash with booze'.
