"It is a good start, but it is only the beginning" - retail experts in Leeds confident after first week of re-opening

The first day of shopping on Monday, following a three month coronavirus closure, saw tills ringing as customers queued for hours to shop at some of the city's high street favourites.

And while footfall is currently just 30 per cent of what is usually would be for this time of year, there is a confidence that if it continues like this - businesses and the city's economy can start to get back on track.