Non-essential shops and cafes across the region opened their doors on Monday for the first time in over three months.
As lockdown restrictions eased, locations throughout the Tyne Valley were able to welcome people through their doors for the first time since December, much to the delight of both staff and customers.
In Haltwhistle, the high street was a hive of action as sunny weather helped welcome customers back, with a range of businesses reopening their doors.
One of which was Just Flowers, who have had to work behind closed doors during the latest lockdown, with owner Jane Burns admitting she was delighted to see everyone out and about again.