Recap updates as lockdown was eased again in Portsmouth

Lockdown restrictions have been eased across the Portsmouth area today.

Pubs and restaurants have opened up for indoor customers.

Theatres, cinema and other indoor entertainment also reopened for the first time in 2021.

International travel is also being allowed, with countries on the green list including Portugal.

Staff Shagl Osman and manager Khaled Sleman excited to serve indoors in cafe Nut, North End, Portsmouth. Picture: Habibur Rahmanplaceholder image
Staff Shagl Osman and manager Khaled Sleman excited to serve indoors in cafe Nut, North End, Portsmouth. Picture: Habibur Rahman

The government has also said that you can once again hug your friends and family.

We will have reporters out around the Portsmouth area, at pubs, restaurants, the Dockyard and Southsea Common.

You can recap all the updates in our live blog below.

There will be video, pictures and reaction from throughout the day.

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