For the first time in months, pub gardens, shops, beauty salons and hairdressers reopened across Hartlepool as the lockdown that started in early 2021 began to ease.
And we were there to capture the moment – here’s 10 photos of the day in Hartlepool.
1. Ladies day out
Friends and family (left to right) Laraine Greveson, Carole and Nicola Clarke along with Margaret Baister in the beer garden at the Raby Arms, Hart Village. Picture by Frank Reid Photo: Frank Reid
2. Ready for a trim
Lesley Stothart waits to have her hair styled by Dale Stephenson at the @Ladiesroom in Hartlepool. Photo: JPIMedia
3. Beer o' clock
Dave Bell had a pint in the sun at the Nursery Inn, Hart Lane. Picture by Frank Reid Photo: Frank Reid
4. Together once again
Friends Shane Atkinson, Donna Casey, Carl Rowbotham, Anth Frain, Kirsty Davies and Keith Lupton stopped in the beer tent at the Raby Arms, Hart Village for a pint. Picture by Frank Reid Photo: Frank Reid