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Welcome, too, to Spring which officially started on Saturday – and to the relaxation of the pandemic restrictions that are starting to happen all over the UK. Different rules apply in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, but as the days get longer and warmer it should be possible to take trips outside our homes and enjoy them with friends and family for the first time in months. Let’s hope everyone is sensible so we don’t get another lockdown.

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