These were the scenes in Preston on April 12 as locals enjoyed a long overdue pint with friends

From yesterday, non-essential shops, pubs, gyms, hairdressers, cafés and outdoor attractions welcomed customers back as the country took the next step out of lockdown.

And even the temperature dipping into the evening couldn't put people off as they flocked to their local beer garden.

Our photographers were out and about to see how it all went: