For the first time in 2021, indoor dining and drinking, cinemas, bingo halls, sport training facilities and tourist accommodation and attractions are all reopening in the north today.
Restrictions on visiting family and friends have also been relaxed along with some travel restrictions and rules around weddings and receptions.
The NI Executive said that thanks to the efforts of the public and the continued success of the vaccination roll out it was in a position to go ahead with the of relaxations.

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There will be no restrictions on the top table at weddings and civil partnerships. Other tables maximum of 10 and children under 12 excluded from table numbers.


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Chef Henk Swiegers pictured with customers Cathy Mullan and Mary Ellen Bell in the Cottage Café in the Craft Village last summer as restriction were eased. Again it will be table service only from Monday. DER2027GS – 007

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July 2020: Group pictured dining in Bishop's Gate Hotel as restrictions were eased last summer. Six people from different households will be able to sit together to dine or have a drink at cafes, restaurants and pubs from Monday.