They've always been at the centre of our communities. But the coronavirus crisis has shown just how vital local shops are. Some are doing deliveries or taking online orders for the first time, others have become a crucial point of contact for the elderly and vulnerable.

And while the staff are considered key workers, they don’t have the backing of a big business which can supply personal protective equipment or financial support.

But the one thing they have in common is a determination to stay open for their communities. Here the owners and managers of convenience stores, off-licences and other local shops across Greater Manchester tell the Manchester Evening News how they've been coping during the pandemic. "It's been so much busier than

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