Stars mark lockdown restrictions lifting

Katie Price and Carl Woods board a flight to a ‘gorgeous break’ while Jason Manford hugs his nan as stars mark lockdown restrictions lifting


Britons are now free to mix inside pubs, restaurants, museums, theatres and cinemas as well as stay with friends for the first time since Christmas

And stars including Katie Price, Carl Woods and Jason Manford were all reveling in the changes as they swarmed social media to share details of their days. 

The happy couple took to Instagram to reveal they were headed on a ‘gorgeous break’ while Jason delightedly shared that he was able to cuddle his nan. 

Freedom day: Stars including Katie Price, Carl Woods and Jason Manford were all reveling in the lockdown changes as they swarmed social media to share details of their days

Katie and Carl were clearly keen to get away as she posted the selfie showing them both on what appeared to be a busy Ryanair flight.

They did not specify the location of their jaunt, yet she penned a caption reading: ‘Yesss finally Carl Woods a gorgeous break’.  

Jason shared a sweet snap showing him with his grandmother and mum Sharon and added a caption reading: ‘Nana Manford! Gave her the biggest cuddle today. This last year has been so hard on her, hoping to make up for lost time!’

He posted a tweet reading: ‘Here we are with my Mum & Sergio the cat!’ 

Sweet: Jason shared a sweet snap showing him with his grandmother and mum Sharon and added a caption reading: 'Nana Manford! Gave her the biggest cuddle today. This last year has been so hard on her, hoping to make up for lost time!'

Sweet: Jason shared a sweet snap showing him with his grandmother and mum Sharon and added a caption reading: ‘Nana Manford! Gave her the biggest cuddle today. This last year has been so hard on her, hoping to make up for lost time!’

Amid the excitement from many, a slew of Boris Johnson’s top scientists today warned against socialising indoors and the ‘high risk’ of hugging friends because of the rise in Indian variant cases. 

The Prime Minister urged families to adopt a ‘heavy dose of caution’ and a cabinet colleague encouraged revellers to avoid ‘excessive drinking’ with ministers at loggerheads over whether to extend lockdown beyond June 21.

There has been an eight per cent rise in infections in a week.

In a hint the easing of all restrictions next month is now under threat, Boris’ official spokesman confirmed that a review of the one-metre plus social distancing rule due to be released on May 31 may now be delayed.  

On Sunday evening, thousands of people queued across the UK to enjoy a drink with friends inside pubs and bars after midnight, while this morning around 20 flights took off for Portugal as holidays became legal again. 

People enjoyed a pint and a meal inside for the first time in almost six months. Theatres, cinemas, galleries, museums and other tourist attractions can also open their doors again.

These venues are expected to be even busier this week because heavy showers and gales are forecast for at least the next ten days, with some areas soaked with a month’s worth of rain in the past week.