In pictures: Queues and social distancing as NI's high street reopens

Shops, pubs, cafes and gyms throughout Northern Ireland have been reopening their doors to customers after a four-month Covid-19 lockdown.

Hospitality businesses are only allowed to operate outdoors, with table service and limited numbers at each table.

News imageDozens of shoppers lining up to get into Primark in Belfast
Northern Ireland's high streets burst into life on Friday morning as restrictions were lifted after the winter lockdown ran into spring
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Large queues formed in Londonderry as hundreds of shoppers returned to the aisles
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And hundreds of people queued in Belfast city centre from early in the morning
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Some of the first shoppers to fill their shopping bags at Belfast's Primark store were happy with their purchases
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And there were many more queuing behind them, ready to spend
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Many people took the opportunity to enjoy a drink in the sunshine
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Some light refreshment was sampled at tables in the outdoors
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Belfast Zoo also opened its gates to animal lovers on Friday
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Visitors received a warm welcome from the Zoo's residents