Leeds shoppers flock to B&Q after it reopens to stock up on DIY essentials

It seems we are a city of DIY lovers as hundreds of people across Leeds flocked to B&Q after it reopened.

The company had closed all its stores when UK lockdown measures were introduced but began opening to public again on Wednesday, April 22.

1. B&Q reopens in Leeds

DIY lovers in Leeds keep 2 metres apart when queuing to get into B&Q in Killingbeck. | jpimedia Photo: James Hardisty

The retailer has reopened 155 stores, including shops across Yorkshire. | jpimedia Photo: James Hardisty

Shoppers were cautious and wore face masks and kept their distances. | jpimedia Photo: James Hardisty

The retailer clearly put up yellow and black tape to clearly mark out social distancing measures. | jpimedia Photo: B&Q reopens in Leeds

The company has implemented coronavirus safety measures inside the stores. | jpimedia Photo: James Hardisty

Staff strictly limited the number of customers in store at any one time. | jpimedia Photo: James Hardisty