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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9. Lockdown easing
Members of the public enjoy food and a drink at Brewhouse & Kitchen pub at Southsea. Picture: Finnbarr Webster/Getty Images Photo: Finnbarr Webster/Getty Images
10. Lockdown easing
Hayley Jennings, 20, from Fareham, was eager to get back to her martial arts training at Fierce Muay Thai. She said: 'I've been training with Paul for 2 years. It's exciting to get back to it, and to get back to a bit of normality.' Picture: Kimberley Barber Photo: Kimberley Barber
11. Lockdown easing
Pictured is: (l-r) Managers Mark Slingsby and wife Georgina Slingsby with team leader Kerrie Lowe, at The Parchment Makers in Park Road South, Havant. Picture: Sarah Standing (120421-6493) Photo: Sarah Standing
12. Lockdown easing
Julieanne Edwards (40) with her dad Stephen Edwards (59) both from Leigh Park, enjoy a catch up over a pint at The Parchment Makers in Park Road South, Havant. Picture: Sarah Standing (120421-6489) Photo: Sarah Standing