Lockdown lifting: Fife set for major re-opening of businesses today

It means our High Streets will return as close to normality as they have been since the pandemic hit in March 2020 - and businesses are able to operate once more.

Some restrictions remain in place, but the move from Level 4 to Level 3 is a major milestone in the road map to recovery.

Key steps include up to six people from two households can socialise indoors in a public place, such as a cafe or restaurant.

Hospitality venues, including pubs, restaurants and cafes, can open until 8:00pm indoors, without alcohol, and outdoors where alcohol can be consumed.

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All shops, stores and close contact services can open.

Gyms and swimming pools can open for individual exercise.

Tourist accommodation can reopen with restrictions in place. Self-catering accommodation will be restricted in line with rules on indoor gatherings.

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