EXTENDED opening hours for pubs and clubs are coming into force to celebrate the Queen's Golden Jubilee.
New legislation will allow bars to stay open for two extra hours from 11pm on June 3 until 1pm on June 4.
However the extra hours could still be turned down if police, local authorities or residents seek restriction orders from magistrates on the grounds of disorder or disturbance.
Kim Howells, minister for licensing, said: "The Queen's Golden Jubilee is an important national occasion. That is why it is right that citizens and visitors alike should have greater freedom to choose how and when to celebrate.
"Longer opening hours is good news for consumers and the industry and the government is pleased to do its bit to help the industry give their customers what they want."
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