16 pictures from Wetherspoon's The Wouldhave, Albion and Crown and Anchor as indoor hospitality returns and hugs are back

By Graham Murray

Published 17th May 2021, 18:50 GMT

On May 17, lockdown restrictions eased once again.

With the Government’s roadmap to normality currently going as planned, people can now again meet in limited numbers indoors.

This includes pubs and restaurants.

And, though caution is still advised, people can also hug others from outside their households.

Here are some of the South Tyneside folk who took advantage of these long-awaited opportunities.

And, though caution is still advised, people can also hug others from outside their households.

. Back to the pub

Pub patrons in South Tyneside took advantage of being able to sit in doors once again as restrictions were eased on May 17. Photo: Kevin Brady

Billy Carruthers and Margureita Pearson. Photo: Kevin Brady

A family eat together at The Wouldhave in South Shields. Photo: Kevin Brady

Amy Giles enjoys a drink indoors at the Albion Gin & Ale House, Jarrow. Photo: Kevin Brady

Christine Barnes, Michelle Anderson and Diane Everett at the Wouldhave. Photo: Kevin Brady

Andrew McLeod and Leaanne Baker. Photo: Kevin Brady

Lance Liddle enjyoing a drink inddors at the Albion Gin & Ale House, Jarrow, his afternoon. Photo: Kevin Brady

Liam Kapke enjoying an indoor pint at the Albion Gin & Ale Bar Jarrow, this afternoon. Photo: Kevin Brady

Phil Riddle Manager at The Wouldhave South Shields. Photo: Kevin Brady

Chef at The Crown & Anchor, Jarrow, David Johnson, inside their restaurant which is open today. Photo: Kevin Brady