The SUNSHINE and easing of restrictions gave a sense of normality across Berkshire yesterday.

For the first time this year, most hairdressers, shops, gyms and beer gardens reopened.

A steady stream of people flowed through the town centres including The Lexicon, The Oracle and Windsor to visit high street favourites such as Primark, River Island and TK Maxx.

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Pints were also flowing in outdoor beer gardens including Walkabout in Reading and The Beehive in White Waltham as punters enjoyed the first day of freedom.

Here are some of our favourite pictures.

Reading Chronicle: Jamie Reynolds right and friends enjoying the sun at Zero Degrees, ReadingJamie Reynolds right and friends enjoying the sun at Zero Degrees, Reading

Reading Chronicle: David and Claire Warner enjoying a trip to The LexiconDavid and Claire Warner enjoying a trip to The Lexicon

Reading Chronicle: A shopkeeper opening back up again in Windsor A shopkeeper opening back up again in Windsor

Reading Chronicle: Hobson and Quinn barber shop ready with one of their first clientsHobson and Quinn barber shop ready with one of their first clients

Reading Chronicle: Crowds in the Riverside, Oracle as shoppers enjoy the sunshine Crowds in the Riverside, Oracle as shoppers enjoy the sunshine

Reading Chronicle: Walkabout looking busy with punters in Reading Walkabout looking busy with punters in Reading

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