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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25. Lockdown easing
Members Southsea Morning WI having hot chocolate outside Sweet Cakes, Palmerston road, Southsea on 12 April 2021. Picture: Habibur Rahman Photo: Habibur Rahman
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Mike Yoeman waiting to get his haircut outside Bob the Barbershop, Albert Road, Portsmouth on 12 April 2021. Picture: Habibur Rahman Photo: Habibur Rahman