Diners and pub-goers enjoyed their first day after lockdown in the North-East and North Yorkshire Pictures: NEWSQUEST SMILES beaming on their faces and hands poised to order their pint through an app, people across the region flocked to outdoor venues on Monday. The first day of new rules which meant pubs, restaurants and cafes could serve food and drink outdoors, came into force across England at midnight. Across the region, venues had already been preparing with some transforming unused space into beer gardens and established beer gardens putting up marquees. But after more than three months of lockdown restrictions, they were once again ready as they prepared to welcome customers back.