These pictures give some idea of the buzz as restrictions lifted on April 12
5. Humans weren't the only ones having a treat
This bird looks glad the crowds are back in South Shields Photo: Kevin Brady
6. The town centre has some great independent businesses
Colin Peat and Phil Goodfellow of Northern Threads, South Shields. Photo: Kevin Brady
7. Shopping in the sun
It was sunny, if chilly, on reopening day Photo: Kevin Brady
8. Hairdressers could reopen too
Sharon Pittock cutting the hair of Michael Renshaw on Monday. Photo: Kevin Brady