Non-essential shops have reopened alongside hospitality businesses, gyms and hairdressers, in the most significant return to freedom this year.
These pictures show the large number of people who braved the freezing conditions to get back to the high street.
5.
DM21040193a.jpg. Worthing shops reopen after covid lockdown eases. Photo by Derek Martin Photography. SUS-211204-203804008 Photo: Hilsea Portsmouth
6.
DM21040194a.jpg. Worthing shops reopen after covid lockdown eases. Photo by Derek Martin Photography. SUS-211204-203814008 Photo: Hilsea Portsmouth
7.
DM21040195a.jpg. Worthing shops reopen after covid lockdown eases. Bob and Sue Abbott. Photo by Derek Martin Photography. SUS-211204-203824008 Photo: Hilsea Portsmouth
8.
DM21040198a.jpg. Worthing shops reopen after covid lockdown eases. Jenny and Doug Braidwood. Photo by Derek Martin Photography. SUS-211204-203834008 Photo: Hilsea Portsmouth