Birds Bakery has appealed to customers to wear a mask when visiting its shops.

Birds is well-established in Market Street in Ashby and was among the first outlets to re-open in the town following the initial period of lockdown Birds set to re-open.

Now they want shoppers to ensure they are taking safety measures when they come in.

In a Facebook post, Birds Bakery said: "Following the Government guidelines, we kindly ask that you wear a mask where possible when visiting a Birds Bakery.

"We are proud to be one of the few stores that have continued to serve our customers throughout the last few months and we hope to return to business as usual, as soon as it is safe to do so.

"In the meantime, we must do everything we can to keep our staff and customers safe.

"Thank you for your patience and continued support."

Wearing a face covering in shops and supermarkets in England is to become mandatory from July 24.

Those who fail to comply with the new rules will face a fine of up to £100, the Government has announced.

Health Secretary Matt Hancock said it would "give people more confidence to shop safely and enhance protections for those who work in shops".

The move will bring England into line with Scotland and other major European nations like Spain, Italy and Germany.

Since mid-May, members of the public have been advised to wear coverings in enclosed public spaces, where they may encounter people they would not usually meet.

Mask-wearing has been compulsory on public transport in England and at NHS facilities across the UK since 15 June.

Children under 11 and those with certain disabilities will be exempt.