Thanks for joining us to find out how the East of England is reacting to the coronavirus pandemic and lockdown.

Live updates have now finished for the day.

Join us again on Tuesday when a live page will resume at 08:00.

Find it via your BBC News county index.

Have a good bank holiday weekend.

After complaints that visitors to the seaside across many parts of the country were not observing social distancing rules, Visit Norfolk is one of many coastal tourist organisations asking people to do the opposite of its remit.

Dr Meenal Viz, who is pregnant, and her husband Dr Nishant Joshi claim the government advice is unclear.

Staff working at a tip have been "verbally abused" according to a council.

In a tweet, Luton Borough Council said it was "disappointing as they're doing a difficult job at a difficult time - trying to keep everyone using the tip safe and well".

People taking advantage of the relaxation of "stay at home" Covid-19 rules by visiting a popular adventure park have been warned to stay clear of its enticing waters.

The Little and Great Whitlingham Broads, external near Norwich are deep and still very cold at this time of year, so are not safe for swimming however warm the weather.

Patrick Byrne
BBC News

Hertfordshire County Council has issued reminders about government advice on face coverings for indoors or in confined spaces where social distancing may not always be possible.

Covering the mouth, nose and lower face will not necessarily protect people from Covid-19, the guidance says.

But if someone has the virus without no symptoms, then a covering such as a scarf, bandana or similar, can help protect others.

Image source, Herts CC

Professor Jim McManus, director of public health at the county council, external, said: "Face coverings do not replace social distancing, good hand washing and hygiene (coughing and sneezing into a tissue, disposing of tissues immediately and washing hands), as these are the most important and effective measures that we can all adopt.

"Wearing a face covering is not an alternative to any of these precautions.

"We are urging people not to buy the surgical face masks or respirators worn by front-line workers in health and care settings because these are prioritised for those who are working in environments where the risk is greatest."

Image source, Bucks Council

Another batch of household waste recycling centres is due to reopen.

Buckinghamshire Council's four sites that remain closed in Chesham, Aylesbury, Langley and Burnham are due to open their gates again next Friday, but with strict rules.

Some of the sites are closed on Wednesdays and Thursdays, check here for details, external.

Unlike some councils, such as Suffolk County Council, there is no advance booking available.

There will be traffic management in place to ensure residents can access the site safely with minimum disruption to surrounding roads.

Before visiting, Bucks Council says please consider the following:

• Is your trip essential? Only visit if you cannot store your waste or use another disposal method
• Bring proof of address. Only Buckinghamshire residents will be allowed to use the sites
• Check waiting times online and do not arrive before the sites open
• Social distancing measures apply, so no assistance for unloading can be provided
• Do not bring a trailer, the permit system is still in place, but trailers will not be accepted at sites
• Only allow one person out of the vehicle while on site

Katy Lewis
BBC News Online

If, like me, Waddesdon Manor, external stately home is one of your favourite places to visit and you're watching with interest to find out when you can, it has been revealed that the house, grounds and car park are still closed while it carefully plans "the safest route to a gradual, phased and considered reopening" of its outdoor spaces.

The estate, near Aylesbury in Buckinghamshire, has also revealed that things may seem a bit unusual when it does open again.

"When this is the case, your visit to Waddesdon will be slightly different from usual to ensure we operate safely and responsibly," a statement said.

"In order to maintain social distancing when we reopen, we plan to introduce a pre-booking system for our grounds and parking."

• The Northamptonshire Telegraph, external reports that the mum of two international sportsmen is doing her bit for coronavirus
• The Northampton Chronicle and Echo, external reports that bicycles are the new toilet rolls in Northamptonshire
• It also reports, external that Northampton Museum needs people to collect lockdown memories for digital exhibition

With so many people now wearing face coverings Suffolk County Council, external became aware that nervous children may become alarmed or find the sight scary.

The council has put together a short video explaining that there are people behind the masks, to reassure youngsters.

Katy Lewis
BBC News Online

A Peterborough carpenter who won £1m on the lottery has been making wooden boxes filled with plants to thank key workers.

Daniel Peart - who won the money in 2018 - is giving the herbs, leaves and flowers to the Alderman Jacobs Primary School in Whittlesey and to Thorpe Wood Police Station in the city.

Local Democracy Reporting Service

Northamptonshire’s local education authority has backed the government’s plan for schools to reopen to some pupils and has asked schools to assess "what is feasible".

Image source, Thinkstock

The county council said it will support schools to bring pupils back after the government's request to get reception, Year 1 and Year 6 children back into classrooms after half-term.

Councillor Fiona Baker, who is responsible for children's services, said: "This needs to be done in such a way that we minimise the risks to pupils, staff and parents as much as possible.

"To decide what is feasible, we are asking schools to carry out an initial comprehensive risk assessment so that leaders can evaluate potential solutions on how they can safely and effectively accommodate eligible pupils.

"We can expect.. there will not be one county-wide model for the initial phased re-opening of schools.

"However, Northamptonshire County Council, external will support schools to work towards gradually increasing pupil numbers at a pace their individual circumstances allow."

Local Democracy Reporting Service

For those who want to get out and about this weekend without discomfort public toilets have been reopened in some Ipswich open areas following the coronavirus lockdown, the borough council , externalsaid.

The riverside skatepark has also been reopened with new signs displaying social distancing reminders.

Five of the council’s public toilets, at Major's Corner (pictured), Christchurch Park, Holywells Park, Lawn Cemetery and Millennium Cemetery will be open between 10:00 and 16:00 initially.

Disabled toilets will be open on a strict "one person in, one person out" basis. The council confirmed there would be sanitising for cubicles after each use.

A council spokesman said: "These are considered to be those which are used more frequently, where there are hand-washing basins, where we believe at this point in time there is a demand and where can supply resource to regularly sanitise them."

Katy Lewis
BBC News Online

Watford-based pub chain JD Wetherspoon said it was investing £11m in measures including glass screens, entry and exit signs and hand sanitisers to help social distancing at its pubs once they reopen.

Image source, Google

The company said each of its 875 locations would have an average of 10 hand sanitisers and one full-time member of staff devoted to regularly cleaning surfaces and touch points.

It will provide gloves, masks and protective eyewear to employees if they choose to use it, along with glass screens in some areas.

Staff will hand over all drinks holding the base of the glass and customers will be encouraged to pay by app or contactless, but pubs would still accept cash payments, it said.

BBC Look East

Muslims in the region are preparing for a very different Eid this weekend.

Eid ul-Fitr, the festival of the breaking of the fast, marks the end of Ramadan and is a time when mosques hold special services and worshipers spend time with friends and family.

This year, volunteers from Luton's Discover Islam Centre, external, will be out making food deliveries.

"It's getting out there, being able to help others, it's the spirit of Ramadan, being able to share goodwill and hope," volunteer Sujel Miah said.

Working with partners including Age Concern and the Luton Food Bank, the centre has already distributed more than £100,000 worth of food and educational supplies to vulnerable people.

Sufian Sadiq, centre chairman, said: "One of the key things for us is ensuring nobody in this town goes hungry."

• The Bucks Herald, external reports that hour long queues at waste sites prompts council to act
• Muslim youngsters make donations to a food bank, the MK Citizen, external says.
• Luton Today, external reports that a photographer has been documenting Lockdown life
• St Albans residents fasted for a day in unison with their Muslim neighbours on Wednesday, the Herts Advertiser, external reports

Public toilets at country parks across Northamptonshire will reopen from tomorrow.

The county council said people need to carry on social distancing while using them.

They also reminded people not to visit the parks with others from outside your household.

Meanwhile, the county council and Anglian Water are asking people not to travel to Pitsford Water, near Brixworth.

The council said there had been a "significant increase" in the number of people visiting the park following the changes to the national lockdown restrictions last weekend.

Anglian Water was working on plans to reopen Pitsford Water, external soon, once safety and social distancing measures were in place.

Image source, Northants County Council

Katy Lewis
BBC News Online

Individual schools in Luton will decide how and when to accept more pupils back, the local education authority said.

Image source, Getty Images

Luton Borough Council said its schools had been working "exceptionally hard" to follow the government’s request to open for more children in nursery, reception, Year 1 and Year 6 from 1 June and, while it recognised parents concerns, it did not feel it could stop all of them from taking more pupils back.

"We do not believe that advising all local authority schools not to open for more children on the 1 June would be the best approach," a statement said.

"Keeping children and staff safe is the number one priority, therefore individual schools will decide how and when to accept increasing numbers of pupils."

It said it was working with head teachers and risk assessments were being conducted and reviewed.

Councillor Aslam Khan, who is responsible for education, said: "Based on current assessments it is extremely unlikely that any Luton primary school will be welcoming all pupils back before the summer holidays."

• A Walton-on-the-Naze primary school has decided to close down following confirmed cases of Covid-19 in two children from the same family, the East Anglian Daily Times, external reports
• Southend Council has confirmed if a school’s risk assessment suggests it is not safe to open during the pandemic on grounds of health and safety, the council will support it, the Southend Echo, external reports
• The Clacton and Frinton Gazette, external reports that day trippers "flocking" to the coast will find attractions closed this bank holiday weekend

Katy Lewis
BBC News Online

As the sun shines this weekend, many local authorities are urging people to stay safe and consider others if they visit the town’s parks and open spaces.

Marshals will be on duty at Cassiobury Park in Watford to help with traffic and parking should it get extra busy and facilities such as the paddling pools, toilets and cafes will remain closed.

Residents are also urged to dispose of their rubbish responsibly, in light of recent incidents of littering in the park.

Image source, Watford Council