'Super Saturday' in full swing across region

Enjoying a cup coffee in a Barnsley cafe as it reopens as lockdown measures are eased
Enjoying a socially distanced coffee at the Old George cafe in Barnsley Credit: ITV News

There were queues outside restaurants, pubs, cafes and hairdressers today as venues reopened for so-called Super Saturday as the latest changes to lockdown measures took effect.

People queued to get their first hair cut in months Credit: ITV News

The threat of rain and drizzle did not seem to dampen the spirits of people looking forward to a pint or a haircut after almost four months.

Hairdresser wearing a visor cuts client's hair as salons reopen Credit: ITV News

But it was a very different experience than before lockdown with staff wearing PPE like masks and visors to stop the spread of coronavirus.

Staff in PPE at The Old George cafe in Barnsley serving coffee and cakes as its reopen for Super Saturday Credit: ITV News