LIFE IN LOCKDOWN: The shackles are off as Portstewart's holiday season finally begins Hospitality and retail made a welcome return along the coastal town's promenade last week. Reporter: '); '); Thronged pavements. Excited chatter. Flashy convertibles parked along the promenade. The day carries an intangible sense of importance. There are open doors all the way down the street, grateful business owners excitedly greeting customers. Ceramic cups sit on tables outside coffee shops. Blue sky is reflected on the waves lapping against the rocks on the seafront, sending spray around the flocks o...