HUNDREDS of businesses have reopened for the first time this year as the country takes another step towards life after Covid. Hairdressers, pubs and gyms have reopened, and non-essential retailers are allowed to welcome customers through their doors once again. Shoppers and business owners alike were thrilled to have the chance do all the things they have missed out on over the past few months. Linda Johnson, owner of Beretun Designs in Bond Street Linda Johnson, owner of the independent boutique Beretun Designs in Bond Street, Brighton said she was “hopeful” that people would return to the high street and support small business.