Queues, smiles - and is that Santa? 16 pictures as businesses welcome back customers in South Shields town centre

By Ross Robertson

Editor

Published 12th Apr 2021, 19:18 GMT

Updated 13th Apr 2021, 09:36 GMT

It’s great to be back – business owners, managers and customers alike have been enjoying reopening day in South Shields town centre.

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

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6. The town centre has some great independent businesses

Colin Peat and Phil Goodfellow of Northern Threads, South Shields. Photo: Kevin Brady

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7. Shopping in the sun

It was sunny, if chilly, on reopening day Photo: Kevin Brady

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8. Hairdressers could reopen too

Sharon Pittock cutting the hair of Michael Renshaw on Monday. Photo: Kevin Brady

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