Hundreds of shoppers queue outside Primark on Friday morning as non-essential retails outlets reopen. Photo: George Sweeney / Derry Journal. DER2117GS – 015

placeholder image — Hundreds of shoppers queue outside Primark on Friday morning as non-essential retails outlets reopen. Photo: George Sweeney / Derry Journal. DER2117GS – 015

IN PICTURES: Derry city centre springs to life as businesses reopen

By The Newsroom

Published 30th Apr 2021, 13:39 BST

Updated 30th Apr 2021, 13:47 BST

The shops are reportedly busy today as all retail and some hospitality businesses with outdoor space reopened. Pictures by George Sweeney.

Many people shopped early on Friday morning as non-essential retails outlets reopened. Photo: George Sweeney / Derry Journal. DER2117GS - 040

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Many people shopped early on Friday morning as non-essential retails outlets reopened. Photo: George Sweeney / Derry Journal. DER2117GS - 040

Taking a break from shopping on Friday morning as non-essential retails outlets reopened. Photo: George Sweeney / Derry Journal. DER2117GS - 043

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Taking a break from shopping on Friday morning as non-essential retails outlets reopened. Photo: George Sweeney / Derry Journal. DER2117GS - 043

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