We captured the scene across the city's bars, gyms and hair salons as lockdown restrictions eased on Monday, April 12.
![Shoppers in Leeds city centre.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/QVNIMTIwMTE3ODc3.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
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Students enjoying a pint in Leeds city centre (photo: Daniel Sheridan).
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Queues form for The New Conservatory's extended outdoor space (photo: Daniel Sheridan).
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Ian De-Whytell, co-owner of Crash Records, said reopening felt like ‘catching up with old friends’. He said their morning had been brilliant, with everyone following rules and grabbing a physical record for the first time in months (photo: Daniel Sheridan).
![Trident Fitness in Morley, as non essential shops and services re-open following easing of Covid lockdown measures (photo: Bruce Rollinson).](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/QVNIMTIwMTE3ODgx.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
17. Gyms
Trident Fitness in Morley, as non essential shops and services re-open following easing of Covid lockdown measures (photo: Bruce Rollinson).