Birmingham, 1st February 2023 - Two women laugh as they walk along New Street in Birmingham as many other revellers were thin on the ground early Wednesday evening which is usually one of the busiest days for the nightlife economy due to partygoers hitting pubs and clubs after a month of alcohol avoidance, however bus and rail unions helped to dampen down celebrations as streets were practically empty of life with only a few out, many of whom were watching football. Most bars on the cty's Broad Street looked almost Lockdown era empty. Credit: Stop Press Media/Alamy Live News

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