The government’s roadmap has allowed non-essential shops, barbers, beauty salons, gyms and pubs to reopen.
There was a celebratory mood around the town with lots of shoppers on the streets looking to make the most of their newfound freedom - while still following covid safety guidelines.
On the top of many people’s list was a haircut, with queues stretching back down the street outside some in the town.
Here were show some images of how it went.
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Jimmy Bakers. Grace Sheppard cutting Johann Sponneck's hair EMN-211204-175527001 Photo: Midlands
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Queues at one of the barbers in Sleaford on Monday morning. EMN-211204-175516001 Photo: Midlands
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Little Hair Boutique. L-R Becky Arumugam and Daniella Brown EMN-211204-175505001 Photo: Midlands
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Little Hair Boutique. Becky Arumugam EMN-211204-175622001 Photo: Midlands