Customers have been heading to the Castle Dene Shopping Centre to collect necessities and access bank branches and more, but the cafes and other stores remain closed as the Government tries to limit people’s movements to try and prevent the spread of coronavirus.
We visited the East Durham town earlier today to take a look at how quiet is now is under the lockdown.
5. Head for the bakers
Cooplands the bakery is among the businesses still open to shoppers at Castle Dene Shopping Centre. Photo: Frank Reid
6. Queing for their turn
Customers form a line outside Boots waiting for their turn to shop. Photo: Frank Reid
7. Argos closed
The shop has closed its standalone shops, but customers can still use click and collect in those within Sainsbury's stores. Photo: Frank Reid
8. Shopping time
People can still head out to get those much-needed items, with a number of shoppers out and about today. Photo: Frank Reid