We sent our photographer DAN MARTINO into the town, to see how things have changed.
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Face coverings are again compulsory in England in shops and settings such as banks, post offices, hairdressers, and public transport, unless people are exempt.
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Pupils in year 7 and above, teachers and visitors should wear face coverings in communal areas in schools, colleges and universities in England.
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The reintroduction of compulsory face coverings brings England closer into line with Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
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Pupils in year 7 and above, teachers and visitors should wear face coverings in communal areas in schools, colleges and universities in England.
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The reintroduction of compulsory face coverings brings England closer into line with Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
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Previously, vaccinated travellers only had to take a Day 2 lateral flow test, and did not have to self-isolate unless they received a positive result.
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Anyone entering the UK from any destination abroad will have to take a PCR test within two days of arrival and self-isolate until they have a negative result.
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The UK’s travel red list was expanded over the weekend to include 10 African nations: Angola, Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe, forcing arrivals into hotel quarantine for 10 days.