Customers have been heading to the Castle Dene Shopping Centre to collect necessities and access bank branches and more, but the cafes and other stores remain closed as the Government tries to limit people’s movements to try and prevent the spread of coronavirus.
We visited the East Durham town earlier today to take a look at how quiet is now is under the lockdown.
9. Keeping a distance
People queue up ready to take their turn to visit Wilko and the ATMs as they keep to the 2-metre social distance rule. Photo: Frank Reid
10. Closed - for now
Hairdressers, cafes and more have been told to close under the restrictions, but people will be keen to get back to using them once the rules are relaxed. Photo: Frank Reid
11. Leisure centre closed down
The town's leisure centre, which is also home to its library, has been closed under the restrictions. Photo: Frank Reid
12. Empty street
A quiet street scene in Peterlee. Photo: JPIMedia