27 photos as shops, barbers, hair salons and pubs reopen across the Portsmouth area

Residents flocked back to high streets across the Portsmouth area today as shops and other businesses reopened.

Non-essential retail as well as salons and barbers opened for the first time since December in the latest stage of lockdown easing.

Pubs and restaurants can serve customers outdoors.

The News had photographers out in Portsmouth, Southsea and Havant.

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5. Lockdown easing

Julie and Susan Piggott queuing on Arundel Street to shop at Primark, Commercial Road, Portsmouth on 12 April 2021. Picture: Habibur Rahman Photo: Habibur Rahman

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6. High street reopening

For Pete Webb, left, there's more to the pubs reopening than just getting a pilsner. He said: 'It really is wonderful to be back at the pub, instead of sat at home alone. It's the friendship I've missed, spending time with people.' Picture: David George Photo: David George