The move was the next step in the Government’s roadmap out of lockdown, and ends months of closures for businesses which have already been hit hard during the pandemic.
Our photographer Brian Eyre has been out in the town this afternoon and captured these images.
1. Reopen
Customers in the outdoor seating area of Charlotte's Chocolatier & Café Photo: Brian Eyre
2. Back in business
Shops and businesses reopen in Spring Gardens Photo: Brian Eyre
3. Shops
Spring Gardens Photo: Brian Eyre
4. Open for business
Shoppers in the town centre today Photo: Brian Eyre