Golfers hit the fairways at midnight and swimmers completed lengths before dawn as thousands embraced the latest easing of lockdown restrictions. People across England were taking advantage of “Happy Monday” this morning as outdoor gatherings and sports resumed and forecasters predicted a three-day heatwave. SponsoredGroups of up to six, or two households, can socialise in parks and gardens once more, and outdoor sports facilities can reopen after the stay-at-home order ended today. “As the vaccines are rolled out, it’s vital that we don’t overdo it and risk all the progress we’ve made,” he wrote on social media. Action has returned to football and cricket pitches, tennis and basketball

Source: The Times March 29, 2021 11:03 UTC