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.

Monday, 12th April 2021, 5:33 pm

Updated Monday, 12th April 2021, 5:39 pm

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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1. Lockdown easing

Chris Cowell, Jeff Dennis and Dave Rowland enjoying a drink at The Lord Palmerston, Palmerston road, Southsea on 12 April 2021. Picture: Habibur Rahman

Photo: Habibur Rahman

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2. Lockdown easing

Oscar 8 months, Bob Allen, Tom Walker and Tracey Goddard enjoying a meal outside Costa, Commercial Road, Portsmouth on 12 April 2021. Picture: Habibur Rahman

Photo: Habibur Rahman