These pictures give some idea of the buzz as restrictions lifted on April 12
13. Back in business
Allan and Lorraine Harrison of Harrison Jewellers said watch batteries were among top sellers on reopening day Photo: Kevin Brady
14. Customers were happy to be back
Dael Ibrahim was out shopping in South Shields on Monday Photo: Kevin Brady
15. New Look had 200 customers in its first two hours
Serena Martinez, manager at New Look in South Shields. Photo: Kevin Brady