A CHRISTMAS benefit gig by Paul Heaton and Jacqui Abbott that was due to take place at Manchester Academy has been postponed.

Jacqui, from St Helens, has been unwell, and the decision was taken to postpone the gig which was due to take place at Manchester Academy tonight, Friday, December 15.

Organised by campaign group HOPE Not Hate and sponsored by GMB, the Hope for Christmas was designed to encourage gig-goers to donate goods for distribution by local food banks.