It’s meant people can once again gather indoors within limits, and eat and drink inside at restaurants and pubs.
While doubts have been raised over a planned total end of restrictions due in June, many have been seizing the day and welcoming a taste of normality.
1. Time for walkies
Billy and Anne Bowen with dogs Roxy and Benji. Photo: Stu Norton
2. All smiles
Malcolm and Joan at Sandhaven Beach. Photo: Stu Norton
3. Seaside fun
Raine Ling. Photo: Stu Norton
4. Out and about at Sandhaven Beach. Kerrel Watanaby with Freida the dog.
Kerrel Watanaby with Freida. Photo: Stu Norton