PUB bosses are delighted that they will no longer have to follow Covid-19 guidelines after ‘Freedom Day’. From July 19, while in hospitality venues, customers will no longer have to follow rules such as mask wearing and social distancing. Gary Perkins, who owns the Vault and the Spitfire, the Taps and the Bank in Darwen, has said that, despite some people’s concerns about the complete removal of restrictions, there will never be a good time for it. He said: “Get it open – crack on. I don’t think there is ever going to be a good time. You will never be able to please everyone.”