Police say they expect an EDL march and counter demonstration to pass peacefully, despite admitting the Woolwich murder "may have heightened community concerns." A police horse who was punched during the derby day violence will be back on duty.
Newcastle Area Commander Chief Superintendent Gary Calvert, Northumbria Police.
"I would personally like to thank the local community for their amazing donations of food, toiletries and clothing. "
Owners John and Irene Hays say there is ''light at the end of the tunnel'', after the pandemic forced them to close 650 UK stores.
There has been resistance to calls to dismantle memorials to the explorer.