Summer weather helps Cromer 'bounce back' from lockdownpublished at 18:10 British Summer Time 12 August 2020
Orla Moore
BBC News
Steve Blatch, chief executive of North Norfolk District Council, said "the majority of [Cromer] town centre is back in business, doing very strong trade".
He said everything shut down as lockdown began at the end of March.

"Non-essential businesses couldn't reopen until the middle of June, and accommodation and eateries couldn't until July," he said.
"Businesses are bouncing back and visitor numbers are up. Social distancing measures are in place - and we've moved on-street parking in our narrow streets to allow for queues.
"Whether it's bad weather or Covid - a seasonal loss of trade is something we can never get back. But the summer weather has been so good - we've been lucky."

But there has been one casualty: live entertainment at the Pier Theatre, with both the Summer Special and the Christmas Show cancelled this year.
"The older generation here have been more cautious about returning to a new normal but I'm confident we'll be back to full strength by next summer," Mr Blatch said.
"The increased footfall has given businesses here a confidence boost after an unsettling period.
"Visitors can be assured of a very warm welcome. Give us a try."