Lockdown easing

Will you continue to wear a face mask, even though they're not required by law?

July 19: Many businesses continue with safety precautions as legal restrictions lift

Herts residents are advised to remain cautious when restrictions end on July 19

Herts residents are advised to remain cautious when restrictions end on July 19

Lockdown easing

Freedom Day: 'Virus won't end when rules change' warns public health chief

Prime Minister Boris Johnson during a media briefing in Downing Street, London, on coronavirus (Covid-19). Picture date: Monday July 12, 2021.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson during a media briefing in Downing Street, London, on coronavirus (Covid-19). Picture date: Monday July 12, 2021.

In-depth: Boris Johnson's Covid 'freedom day' speech

Mr Javid said it was the

Mr Javid said it was the

'If not now, when?' - Health Secretary confirms July 19 unlocking

Prime Minister Boris Johnson during a COVID-19 media briefing in Downing Street, London.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson during a COVID-19 media briefing in Downing Street, London.

Freedom Day 2021: What coronavirus lockdown rules are due to change on July 19?

'Learn to live with Covid' - PM to reveal major easing of lockdown rules

Social distancing may no longer be required from July 19 as part of plans to end England's lockdown restrictions.

Social distancing may no longer be required from July 19 as part of plans to end England's lockdown restrictions.

Social distancing may end on July 19, reports suggest

The main stage at Standon Calling will welcome back live music this July.

The main stage at Standon Calling will welcome back live music this July.

Lockdown easing

Standon Calling 2021 will go ahead this July, festival organisers confirm

Howard Salinger as Brian, Alex Ryde as Mr McCafferty, and Tammy Wall as Donna in the Barn Theatre's production of Class.

Howard Salinger as Brian, Alex Ryde as Mr McCafferty, and Tammy Wall as Donna in the Barn Theatre's production of Class.

Lockdown easing

The Barn doors are wide open again as live performances return to historic Welwyn Garden City theatre

H-Town Almost Unlocked kicks off at 10am on Saturday, June 26

H-Town Almost Unlocked kicks off at 10am on Saturday, June 26

Lockdown easing

H-Town Almost Unlocked to celebrate 'eclectic mix' of Hitchin retailers

Seasick Steve will be appearing at this summer's Folk by the Oak festival in Hatfield Park.

Seasick Steve will be appearing at this summer's Folk by the Oak festival in Hatfield Park.

Folk by the Oak

Hatfield's Folk by the Oak festival still going ahead this summer

Visitors enjoy the Letchworth Food and Drink Festival in 2019

Visitors enjoy the Letchworth Food and Drink Festival in 2019

Business Improvement District

Freedom Day: Events to go ahead but hospitality will be affected, says BID manager

Todd in the Hole Festival has been cancelled this year and dates have been announced for July 2022.

Todd in the Hole Festival has been cancelled this year and dates have been announced for July 2022.

Lockdown easing

Lockdown roadmap delay forces cancellation of Todd in the Hole 2021 festival

Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced the delay to lockdown easing on June 21

Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced the delay to lockdown easing on June 21

Lockdown easing

Freedom Day: More than half of Herts residents welcome delay to lockdown easing

There are measures in place throughout Stevenage Town Centre to help you stay safe as lockdown restrictions ease.

There are measures in place throughout Stevenage Town Centre to help you stay safe as lockdown restrictions ease.

9 ways to stay safe while enjoying Stevenage town centre

The Standon Calling festival main stage. The festival is set to return this July.

The Standon Calling festival main stage. The festival is set to return this July.

Lockdown easing

Standon Calling organisers 'continue to plan' for 2021 festival despite roadmap delay

Prime Minister Boris Johnson during a previous coronavirus briefing in Downing Street, London. He is due to announce on Monday, June 14 whether June 21st lockdown easing is going to be delayed.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson during a previous coronavirus briefing in Downing Street, London. He is due to announce on Monday, June 14 whether June 21st lockdown easing is going to be delayed.

June 21: Will lifting of coronavirus restrictions be delayed until July?

Do you think lockdown restrictions should ease on June 21?

Do you think lockdown restrictions should ease on June 21?

Lockdown easing

Do you think 'Freedom Day' should go ahead on June 21?

The Classic Ibiza 2019 stage at Hatfield House. The dance music meets classical concert is due to return to Hatfield this August.

The Classic Ibiza 2019 stage at Hatfield House. The dance music meets classical concert is due to return to Hatfield this August.

Lockdown easing

Classic Ibiza organisers issue ticket warning ahead of this summer's Hatfield concert

The Henlow Family Tribute Festival will not take place this year

The Henlow Family Tribute Festival will not take place this year

Henlow Family Tribute Festival cancelled

Prime Minister Boris Johnson gives a thumbs up after receiving his second jab of the AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine, at the Francis Crick Institute in London, on Thursday June 3, 2021. Now the country hopes the PM will give the go ahead for Step 4 of

Prime Minister Boris Johnson gives a thumbs up after receiving his second jab of the AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine, at the Francis Crick Institute in London, on Thursday June 3, 2021. Now the country hopes the PM will give the go ahead for Step 4 of

June 21: Will lifting of coronavirus lockdown restrictions still go ahead?

Violinist Chloë Hanslip will perform at the Herts Festival of Music.

Violinist Chloë Hanslip will perform at the Herts Festival of Music.

Lockdown easing

Herts Festival of Music brings back 'live' music - starting this weekend!

Fireworks at Folk by the Oak 2019 at Hatfield House.

Fireworks at Folk by the Oak 2019 at Hatfield House.

Folk by the Oak

Tickets for Hatfield music festival Folk by the Oak currently sold out

Strictly Come Dancing favourites Giovanni Pernice and Anton Du Beke will bring their Him & Me! tour to Stevenage in July.

Strictly Come Dancing favourites Giovanni Pernice and Anton Du Beke will bring their Him & Me! tour to Stevenage in July.

Lockdown easing

Strictly Come Dancing favourites Anton Du Beke and Giovanni Pernice set for star-studded Stevenage show

Tom Kerridge at Pub in the Park.

Tom Kerridge at Pub in the Park.

Lockdown easing

Nominate key workers for free tickets to Pub in the Park festival in St Albans

The Three Inch Fools are coming to Knebworth House for a performance of Romeo & Juliet.

The Three Inch Fools are coming to Knebworth House for a performance of Romeo & Juliet.

Knebworth House

Star-crossed lovers Romeo and Juliet coming to garden theatre performance at Knebworth

Carolyn Palmer of Molly's Tea Room on Bancroft, Hitchin

Carolyn Palmer of Molly's Tea Room on Bancroft, Hitchin

Lockdown easing

'I knew there was support for me out there' - tea room owner on lockdown struggles

Installation view of Fiona Curran's Jump Cut, Still Life exhibition at the Broadway Gallery in Letchworth.

Installation view of Fiona Curran's Jump Cut, Still Life exhibition at the Broadway Gallery in Letchworth.

Lockdown easing

Sell-out success for Broadway Gallery's reopening weekend in Letchworth

David's Bookshop in Letchworth will be hosting an online author event with Kathleen Whyman on May 27.

David's Bookshop in Letchworth will be hosting an online author event with Kathleen Whyman on May 27.

Lockdown easing

David's Bookshop set to host virtual author event

Vutie Beets vegan eatery at the Letchworth Food and Drink Festival 2019

Vutie Beets vegan eatery at the Letchworth Food and Drink Festival 2019

Lockdown easing

Save the date! Events planned for town centre as lockdown eases

Smiles all round as children return to soft play in Stevenage

Smiles all round as children return to soft play in Stevenage

Lockdown easing

360 Play reopens to welcome families for some safe smiles

A Schoolyard Sale at the British Schools Museum in Hitchin.

A Schoolyard Sale at the British Schools Museum in Hitchin.

Lockdown easing

Hitchin's British Schools Museum fully reopening and set to host craft fair

The fireworks finale at the Battle Proms concert in Hatfield.

The fireworks finale at the Battle Proms concert in Hatfield.

Lockdown easing

A night at the Proms: How popular Battle Proms concert will be staged in Hatfield this summer

Neighbourhood Bakes' Amy and Helena outside their new shop at 12 Bucklersbury, Hitchin

Neighbourhood Bakes' Amy and Helena outside their new shop at 12 Bucklersbury, Hitchin

Lockdown easing

Hitchin welcomes tasty new business to town centre

A CGI image of how Sun Bear Heights will look at Paradise Wildlife Park. The new habitat will be home to a couple of sun bears.

A CGI image of how Sun Bear Heights will look at Paradise Wildlife Park. The new habitat will be home to a couple of sun bears.

Hitting the heights! Sneak peek at new Sun Bear Heights attraction coming to Paradise Wildlife Park

Kaden Lambert, 19, opened Agent Brains Escape Rooms in Letchworth on May 17 - North Herts' first escape room

Kaden Lambert, 19, opened Agent Brains Escape Rooms in Letchworth on May 17 - North Herts' first escape room

Lockdown easing

May 17: North Herts' first escape room opens

Knebworth House from the air.

Knebworth House from the air.

Knebworth House

Knebworth's historic 'treasure house of stories' set to reopen to visitors

Prime Minister Boris Johnson warned the Indian variant of coronavirus may make the roadmap 'difficult' ahead of Step 4 on June 21.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson warned the Indian variant of coronavirus may make the roadmap 'difficult' ahead of Step 4 on June 21.

What can and can't open when COVID-19 lockdown restrictions ease on May 17?

What will the weather be like across Herts as lockdown eases on Monday, May 17?

What will the weather be like across Herts as lockdown eases on Monday, May 17?

Lockdown easing

What will the weather be like when lockdown lifts?

North Herts Museum will finally reopen its doors on Tuesday, May 18, with museum staff working tirelessly throughout lockdown preparing for exhibitions

North Herts Museum will finally reopen its doors on Tuesday, May 18, with museum staff working tirelessly throughout lockdown preparing for exhibitions

Lockdown easing

North Herts Museum announces reopening date

Hollywood Bowl Stevenage will reopen on May 17

Hollywood Bowl Stevenage will reopen on May 17

Lockdown easing

May 17: Newly refurbed Hollywood Bowl to reopen on Monday

Mama Baby Play, located on Sun Street in Hitchin, will reopen its doors once more on May 17 as lockdown restrictions ease

Mama Baby Play, located on Sun Street in Hitchin, will reopen its doors once more on May 17 as lockdown restrictions ease

Lockdown easing

Play area 'can't wait' to welcome back families as lockdown eases

Letchworth's Broadway Cinema is raring to welcome back movie-lovers on May 17

Letchworth's Broadway Cinema is raring to welcome back movie-lovers on May 17

Lockdown easing

Broadway Cinema ready to welcome back movie lovers

Shoppers may be allowed to ditch the masks from next month. Pictured are shopping in Norwich wearing masks

Shoppers may be allowed to ditch the masks from next month. Pictured are shopping in Norwich wearing masks

Masks scrapped 'as early as next month' and over 35s jabs 'soon'

Gifford Dance Academy in Stotfold has been awarded a Team Sport Award from a local power company to provide them with new mats as they return after lockdown

Gifford Dance Academy in Stotfold has been awarded a Team Sport Award from a local power company to provide them with new mats as they return after lockdown

Lockdown easing

May 17 reopening: Dance academy awarded £250 fund as post-lockdown classes start

Musicians ensured the Baldock Fleadh took place again this year.

Musicians ensured the Baldock Fleadh took place again this year.

Lockdown easing

'A well-kept secret' - Baldock Fleadh held on a 'need-to-know' basis

Twizzle and Twirl are the mascots of 360 Play at Stevenage Leisure Park

Twizzle and Twirl are the mascots of 360 Play at Stevenage Leisure Park

Lockdown easing

May 17 reopening: 360 Play offering free tickets to families hit hard in lockdown

The new activity centre is aimed at boosting residents' wellbeing

The new activity centre is aimed at boosting residents' wellbeing

Emotional family reunions prompt care home to act

Prime Minister Boris Johnson during a media briefing in Downing Street, London, on COVID-19. Step 3 of the government's roadmap out of lockdown is due no earlier than Monday, May 17.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson during a media briefing in Downing Street, London, on COVID-19. Step 3 of the government's roadmap out of lockdown is due no earlier than Monday, May 17.

What can open when COVID lockdown rules ease on Monday, May 17?

Free parking is available in Letchworth town centre, including at the Wynd

Free parking is available in Letchworth town centre, including at the Wynd

Lockdown easing

Free parking in Letchworth town centre to welcome back shoppers

Cloud Nine's owner Kerry Haynes, pictured with Hitchin town centre manager Tom Hardy on their opening day (April 12)

Cloud Nine's owner Kerry Haynes, pictured with Hitchin town centre manager Tom Hardy on their opening day (April 12)

Lockdown easing

Baby boutique born in lockdown welcomes first customers

A Spitfire (front) and a Hurricane (back) fly in tandem.

A Spitfire (front) and a Hurricane (back) fly in tandem.

IWM Duxford set to reopen fully and new flying days announced

Glo & Blo had only been established for eight months before the pandemic hit in March 2020. Pictured: owner Beth Hurley (left) and salon manager Siobhan Coyle (right)

Glo & Blo had only been established for eight months before the pandemic hit in March 2020. Pictured: owner Beth Hurley (left) and salon manager Siobhan Coyle (right)

Lockdown easing

Rave reviews come flying in as glam bar welcomes back first clients after months of lockdown

Amoré Salon's director and massage therapist Laurence René is offering free massages for NHS staff in April and May

Amoré Salon's director and massage therapist Laurence René is offering free massages for NHS staff in April and May

Lockdown easing

NHS staff offered free massages as thank you for pandemic efforts