Hartlepool Mail photographer Frank Reid headed out across town on Monday to meet some of you as you reunited with loved ones for the first time in weeks as parts of England’s current Covid restrictions were relaxed. Here are 11 pictures taken while out and about – thank you to everyone who stopped to say hello!
5. Together again
Samantha Brown, left, and Julie Rigal. Photo: Frank Reid
6. Picture time
Colin Dodd with his dog Macie in Seaton Carew. Photo: Frank Reid
7. Sea air
Maura and Graham Plant stop to have their photograph taken in Seaton Carew. Photo: Frank Reid
8. Time for a dip
The Brass Monkeys all set for their swim in the North Sea. Photo: Frank Reid