The company had closed all its stores when UK lockdown measures were introduced but began opening to public again on Wednesday, April 22.
![DIY lovers in Leeds keep 2 metres apart when queuing to get into B&Q in Killingbeck.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/QVNIMTE0NzEzOTQ0.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
1. B&Q reopens in Leeds
DIY lovers in Leeds keep 2 metres apart when queuing to get into B&Q in Killingbeck. | jpimediaPhoto: James Hardisty
![The retailer has reopened 155 stores, including shops across Yorkshire.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/QVNIMTE0NzEzOTQ1.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
2. B&Q reopens in Leeds
The retailer has reopened 155 stores, including shops across Yorkshire. | jpimediaPhoto: James Hardisty
![Shoppers were cautious and wore face masks and kept their distances.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/QVNIMTE0NzEzOTQ2.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
3. B&Q reopens in Leeds
Shoppers were cautious and wore face masks and kept their distances. | jpimediaPhoto: James Hardisty
![The retailer clearly put up yellow and black tape to clearly mark out social distancing measures.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/QVNIMTE0NzEzOTQ3.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
4. B&Q reopens in Leeds
The retailer clearly put up yellow and black tape to clearly mark out social distancing measures. | jpimediaPhoto: B&Q reopens in Leeds
![The company has implemented coronavirus safety measures inside the stores.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/QVNIMTE0NzEzOTQ4.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
5. B&Q reopens in Leeds
The company has implemented coronavirus safety measures inside the stores. | jpimediaPhoto: James Hardisty
![Staff strictly limited the number of customers in store at any one time.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/QVNIMTE0NzEzOTQ5.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
6. B&Q reopens in Leeds
Staff strictly limited the number of customers in store at any one time. | jpimediaPhoto: James Hardisty