With the lockdown changes coinciding with a mini-heatwave parks were filled with drinkers celebrating 'Freedom Day'. (Image: Ashley Kirk)As more people join them cheers can be heard while others filmed the scene in disbelief. (Image: Ashley Kirk) (Image: Ashley Kirk)One witness described the atmosphere as “like a festival” as people enjoyed their first taste of freedom in months as part of the Government's roadmap out of the lockdown. (Image: AFP via Getty Images) (Image: AFP via Getty Images)Football and cricket pitches, tennis and basketball courts, outdoor swimming pools, golf courses and sailing clubs can now reopen and organised team sports can take place outdoors. On Monday the UK recorded 4,654 new cases compared to France which is currently experiencing 36,000 cases a day, there are 22,000 a day in Italy and 16,000 a day in Germany.

Source: Daily Mirror March 30, 2021 10:33 UTC