People queued outside pubs and hairdressing salons for that important first pint or haircut since the March 2020 lockdown was imposed. Normality appeared to be returning – or so we thought. Here’s a gallery of South Tyneside pictures from the day itself.
9. Family fun
Ryan Pargeter and son Lucas get out and about. Photo: JPIMedia
10. Out for a stroll
The scene at South Shields seafront on Super Saturday. Photo: JPIMedia
11. Keep clean
Businesses had to make sure they were Covid-secure and adhering to the Government's guidelines before they could reopen. Photo: JPIMedia
12. Kitted start
Steven Tunstall in his protective equipment. Photo: JPIMedia