Happy faces as Winsford shops, pubs, salons and gyms reopen

Our reporter and photographer captured smiles as people said they were delighted to see life gradually getting back to normal.

Friends enjoyed meeting up again

Friends enjoyed meeting up again

Here are our favourite pictures of the town centre springing back to life.

Bonnie Beesley, 82, right, enjoys meeting up with friends for the first time in two years at The Queens Arms

Bonnie Beesley, 82, right, enjoys meeting up with friends for the first time in two years at The Queens Arms

The sun was shining as crowds returned to Winsford Cross shopping centre.

Shoppers were welcomed back to Winsford Cross

Shoppers were welcomed back to Winsford Cross

Queues formed outside many shops as people couldn't wait to browse round again.

Hair salons and barbers stayed open late to make sure as many customers as possible could have their long awaited hair cut.

Stylist Holly Ryan delighted to be back at work at The Hair and Beauty Box

Stylist Holly Ryan delighted to be back at work at The Hair and Beauty Box

Friends enjoyed laughing and chatting in beer gardens.

Deputy mayor Cllr Nathan Pardoe said: “It's great to see businesses open their doors as lockdown eases.

Andrew Hulse said it was lovely to see his old mates again at The Queens Arms

Andrew Hulse said it was lovely to see his old mates again at The Queens Arms

Beauty therapist Abbie Clarke and Emily Pointon

Beauty therapist Abbie Clarke and Emily Pointon

“It's the first time many have been able to open since January and I hope people support them by spending locally.

“We all need to play our part in keeping them open by following the health guidance to keep each other safe.”