Hemel Hempstead and Luton shoppers queue as retail reopens

Shoppers could be seen queuing outside stores in Hemel Hempstead and Luton as retail reopened as part of the government's roadmap out of lockdown.

In Hemel Hempstead in Hertfordshire, a Debenhams store temporarily reopened to sell off stock in its closing down sale

The 242-year-old Debenhams chain fell into administration in November

The long queues did not deter those who had made a trip to the town centre on the first day of reopening

People could also be seen queuing outside Primark in the town

But it wasn't just High Street chains - charity shops were also popular with buyers

Many people could be seen in Luton town centre as shops reopened

Primark was also a popular choice for shoppers in the Bedfordshire town