Islanders react as most Covid-19 restrictions are lifted in Jersey

ITV Channel TV has been speaking to businesses and residents adapting to a return to normality in Jersey.

The majority of Jersey's remaining coronavirus restrictions have been lifted which means, as of 26 August, limits on gatherings in homes and gardens no longer apply, islanders can stand at the bar to order drinks and nightclubs are allowed to reopen.

Meanwhile, masks are not required by law, except on public transport and at the ports.

The changes have been welcomed by business which have struggled to balance the books since the island entered its first lockdown in March 2020.

Lawrence Huggler, Managing Director of The Club Hotel & Spa, says mandatory mask-wearing has been "really tough" on his team.

Meanwhile, Connor Burgher, St Helier Town Centre and Events Manager, is looking forward to seeing more tourists choosing to stay in Jersey.

The move to Stage 7 has been delayed three times following concerns about the highly-contagious 'Delta' strain of Covid-19.

Director of Public Health, Professor Peter Bradley, insists now is the right time to ease restrictions "having considered all the scientific evidence" and says he is feeling "optimistic about the next couple of months".

Nigel Godfrey, Operations Director for Randalls, says the last 18 months have been "fairly horrendous".