Don't miss a thing by getting the day's biggest stories sent direct to your inbox On a chilly Wednesday afternoon, the wind doesn't seem to have dulled punters' enthusiasm to be seen at some of the most glamorous eateries in the region, as high performance sports cars race past.
Along Ashley Road through the centre of Hale Village, restaurant and bar tables spill out onto the pavement and they're packed with young, beautiful people in designer coats and sunglasses enjoying their lunch hour.
The village has been slowly coming back to life since lockdown restrictions began to ease and there's a buzz about the place, with people seeming genuinely happy to see each other as they go about their day.
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