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Coronavirus: England's shops, gyms and hairdressers reopen

In the latest easing of Covid rules, England and Wales are enjoying a reopening of services, including non-essential shops and beauty salons.

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Shoppers wait to enter a Primark store in Cardiff on Monday morning

In England, gyms, zoos and hairdressers can also reopen, while restaurants and pubs can welcome customers outside.

Here are some pictures from Monday's reopening.

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Indoor swimmers hit the water at Clissold Leisure Centre in north London.

Aquabatix, a synchronised swimming team, practised their moves at the centre.

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Queues formed outside stores in the early hours of Monday, including at Primark in Cardiff.

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And also at Primark in Truro.

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Sports enthusiasts waited outside the Nike store in central London.

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A customer received a hair styling at Bronte's Hair Boutique in Leek, Staffordshire.

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Customers sat in front of protective screens as they received manicures at a re-opened nail bar in Liverpool.

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Fitness fans in Falmouth stepped into St Michael's Health Club for some early morning training.

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London gym users also felt the burn on Monday, at Clissold Leisure Centre.

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Just after midnight, pub-goers enjoyed themselves at Switch bar in Newcastle upon Tyne.

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A customer enjoyed a pint and a pasty at The Front pub on Custom House Quay in Falmouth.

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Customers used the test-and-trace app before they sat down for outdoor pints.

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There were also celebrations at The Fox on the Hill pub in south London.

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Drinkers in Portsmouth were fully prepared for rain.

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The sun shone on customers enjoying food and drink at The Angel on the Bridge in Henley on Thames.

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Thrill-seekers also enjoyed themselves on the Swarm rollercoaster at Thorpe Park theme park in Chertsey.

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And people braved getting wet on the Depth Charge water slide ride at the park.

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