Non-essential retail as well as salons and barbers opened for the first time since December in the latest stage of lockdown easing.
Pubs and restaurants can serve customers outdoors.
The News had photographers out in Portsmouth, Southsea and Havant.
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1. Lockdown easing
Chris Cowell, Jeff Dennis and Dave Rowland enjoying a drink at The Lord Palmerston, Palmerston road, Southsea on 12 April 2021. Picture: Habibur Rahman Photo: Habibur Rahman
2. Lockdown easing
Oscar 8 months, Bob Allen, Tom Walker and Tracey Goddard enjoying a meal outside Costa, Commercial Road, Portsmouth on 12 April 2021. Picture: Habibur Rahman Photo: Habibur Rahman
3. Lockdown easing
Lorraine Magnusson and Pauline Wadey queuing to shop at Primark, Commercial Road, Portsmouth on 12 April 2021. Picture: Habibur Rahman Photo: Habibur Rahman
4. Lockdown easing
Claire Young and Daisy Campbell, 10, queuing to shop at Primark, Commercial Road, Portsmouth on 12 April 2021. Picture: Habibur Rahman Photo: Habibur Rahman