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.
5. We're rooting for you!
Emily Vaughan outside of Plantopia, York Road as the shop opens for the first time in months. Picture by Frank Reid Photo: Frank Reid
6. Grubs up!
Rafal Szczesny was looking forward to his breakfast at The Ward Jackson, Church Square this morning. Picture by Frank Reid Photo: Frank Reid
7. Happy shopper
Along with many other shoppers, Sarah Thompson popped to the Middleton Grange shopping centre today. Picture by Frank Reid Photo: Frank Reid
8. Cheers!
Anyone for a pint? Simon and Claire Hoey celebrating the easing of lockdown with a pint in the beer garden at the Raby Arms, Hart Village. Picture by Frank Reid Photo: Frank Reid