Covid: Stay-at-home restrictions end in England

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Two households or groups of up to six people are now able to meet outside in England, with outdoor sport facilities reopening.

A golfer hits a ball on a golf course as the sun risesImage source, PA Media
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A golfer tees off at Allerton Manor Golf Club in Liverpool as the Sun rises on Monday

Organised outdoor sports and weddings attended by up to six people can also resume in the latest lockdown easing.

Boris Johnson has urged caution, saying cases are up in Europe and variants threaten the vaccine rollout.

Here are pictures of people enjoying their new freedoms.

A swimmer breaks the surface of the water as the swimImage source, AFP

Swimmers splashed around at the Hillingdon Lido in Uxbridge, London (above and below).

A lady poses in a lido pool with an inflatable flamingoImage source, PA Media
A man uses an outdoor shower whilst wearing a wet suitImage source, PA Media
A swimmer glides underwaterImage source, PA Media

Beccles Lido in Suffolk, sits right next to the River Waveney, opened at 0700, about 20 people were waiting in the queue. Slots have to be pre-booked. Only 30 allowed in the pool, rather than more than 100 usually.

Drone image of Beccles Lido in Suffolk

A drone camera snapped swimmers training in lanes at Hampton Lido in London.

A drone photo of people swimming in lanes at a LidoImage source, Reuters

People in Leeds started their day with an energetic exercise class in Springhead Park, Rothwell.

People exercise in a group class in a parkImage source, PA Media
People exercise in a group class in a parkImage source, PA Media

At Grantham Tennis Club, players were back on the courts.

A tennis player hits a ball on a courtImage source, PA Media
Tennis players play on courtImage source, PA Media

Children played rugby at Victoria Park Rugby League Football Club, Warrington.

Children play rugbyImage source, PA Media

Golfers putted among the daffodils at Vale Royal Abbey Golf Club in Cheshire.

A golfer putts a ballImage source, PA Media
A golfer hits a golfballImage source, PA Media

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