PICTURES: 18 images of NI starting to ease out of lockdown with crowds returning to city centres

These were the scenes today in Northern Ireland as the lockdown measures were slackened.

By Gemma Murray

Published 8th Jun 2020, 15:04 BST

Updated 8th Jun 2020, 16:38 BST

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Press Eye - Belfast - Northern Ireland - 8th June 2020 - Diane McLucas, owner of the Barkingham Palace Dog Grooming shop in Lisburn, gives dog Jack a trim

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Press Eye - Belfast - Northern Ireland - 8th June 2020 - Diane McLucas, owner of the Barkingham Palace Dog Grooming shop in Lisburn, gives dog Jack a trim

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Press Eye - Belfast - Northern Ireland - 8th June 2020 - General view of shoppers Lisburn city centre. Large retailers, including car showrooms and shops in retail parks, can also reopen, and outdoor weddings with 10 people present can take place

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Press Eye - Belfast - Northern Ireland - 8th June 2020 - Robert White, a Lisburn city centre Ranger, employed by Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council, sanitises traffic lights and shop handles in Lisburn city centre. Large retailers, including car showrooms and shops in retail parks, can also reopen, and outdoor weddings with 10 people present can take place

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