Stockport band Blossoms postpone UK tour because of coronavirus

Stockport band Blossoms have announced that they are postponing their March UK tour, because of the coronavirus.

The band had been due to play headline shows in London, Hull, Glasgow, Leeds, Newcastle, Birmingham and Manchester.

On their Twitter page, the band said they would let fans know when the shows are rearranged.

• Blossoms to play hometown album launch shows in Stockport

On Monday (March 16), it was announced that Boris Johnson will discuss strengthening coronavirus-tackling measures with officials and could make a decision on shielding elderly citizens, banning mass gatherings and household isolation.

The Prime Minister will chair an emergency meeting of the Cobra committee on Monday afternoon before addressing the first of the daily press conferences being planned to update the public on Covid-19.

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