michelle teale hasn't seen her mum for 22 weeks. yeah, we got it! we made it! oh, sorry. sorry.. it's just lifted a weight off my shoulders. i feel more positive. it's helping me deal with my cancer. i just feel brighter. i'm not right sure whether shielding is over, because in a holiday town like we are, we get too many visitors to feel safe. and i don't feel safe. in some parts of northern england, like here in bradford, clinically vulnerable people are being advised to continue shielding. new lockdown measures started here yesterday in response to a rise in covid cases, disrupting eid celebrations. matt lives in bradford and has cystic fibrosis. he's been looking forward to going to a cafe today, but he feels it's right to put that plan on hold. the infection rate in our specific area is climbing, and it is a little bit high. and it's making us very worried about our safety and any potential catching of any virus. although shielding is ending for some, unlocking of other restrictions planned for today has been paused. casinos, skating rinks, bowling alleys will remain closed

michelle teale is looking forward to seeing her mother for the first time in months.i just... i need to hug her. she has been nowhere, she has been shielding. we're both safe. employers also have more discretion from today to ask people back to work. some charities are warning that it could mean that vulnerable people are put in a difficult position. although shielding is ending for some, unlocking of other restrictions planned for today has been paused. cases in england are increasing for the first time since may. official data suggests there are now around 4200 new infections a day, compared with more than 3000 a week ago. casinos, skating rinks and bowling alleys will remain closed until at least august 15. indoor performances remain banned. while fans hoping to take part in pilots at sports events, like here at the oval last weekend, will also be disappointed. and wedding receptions will stay small affairs. there won't be up to 30 guests for now at least. living with restrictions is likely to be part of our daily lives for a good deal longer. the focus will be on