Has panic buying returned to Harrogate?

The toilet rolls aisle in Waitrose was empty at lunchtime today, sparking concerns that panic buying has returned to Harrogate.

A shopper sent this photo from the store to the Stray Ferret at about 1pm today. It is believed Waitrose stocked its shelves with toilet rolls this morning but they sold out in a couple of hours.

Reports on social media suggest some other supermarkets in the Harrogate district have also had a surge in demand for toilet rolls and other products, amid concerns the country could be heading for a second lockdown.

Empty shelves in supermarkets are leaving carers without vital food supplies

Flashback to March, when the Sainsbury’s store on Wetherby Road was affected by panic buying.

Yesterday the government announced new restrictions in response to rising covid infections.