By • 1 Jan 2021 READY FOR THE CHOP: There was huge demand for barbers and hairdressers when salons were allowed to reopen with safety measures in place. A huge queue formed outside Riley’s, in Barnard Castle TM pic JULY THE green light was given for leisure businesses to reopen as a further easing of lockdown restrictions came into force. Pubs, B&Bs, caravan parks and other attractions had worked hard to make sure they were Covid-safe in an effort to cash in on staycationers. Many signed up to Visit Britain’s Good to Go accreditation scheme in an effort to convince visitors they had done everything possible to ensure a safe stay.