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Rain and drizzle on the menu as pubs and restaurants reopen following lockdown

Rain and drizzle on the menu as pubs and restaurants reopen following lockdown

Some hospitality venues are set to reopen after almost four months of being shut during the Covid-19 lockdown.

NI’s first drive-in country music concert a hit

NI’s first drive-in country music concert a hit

The socially distanced gathering at Ballymena Showgrounds in Co Antrim drew around 400 vehicles.

Government confirms countries exempt from quarantine

Government confirms countries exempt from quarantine

China, Portugal, Thailand, and the US are among the notable absentees.

List of quarantine-free travel countries criticised

List of quarantine-free travel countries criticised

The Department for Transport published a list of 73 countries and territories, which features destinations such as Spain, France, Italy and Australia.

Government publishes new local lockdown rules for Leicester

Government publishes new local lockdown rules for Leicester

The new regulations come into force on Saturday.

Harry and Meghan formally wind up their UK foundation

Harry and Meghan formally wind up their UK foundation

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have thanked trustees for supporting their charitable venture in the UK.

No uptick in coronavirus cases yet despite raves and protests, says Vallance

No uptick in coronavirus cases yet despite raves and protests, says Vallance

Last week Bournemouth declared a major incident when its beach was crowded as thousands of people descended on the town.

What do the new lockdown rules say?

What do the new lockdown rules say?

The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (No. 2) (England) Regulations 2020 were published on Friday.

Public warned of danger of pubs in coronavirus battle ahead of opening

Public warned of danger of pubs in coronavirus battle ahead of opening

Boris Johnson urged the public to ‘enjoy summer safely’.

UK’s largest pub ready for reopening as lockdown eases

UK’s largest pub ready for reopening as lockdown eases

The huge seaside watering hole is housed in a Grade II listed Victorian building in Ramsgate, Kent.

Disabled people could become ‘even more isolated’ as lockdown eases

Disabled people could become ‘even more isolated’ as lockdown eases

Many of the social-distancing measures introduced are leaving people with disabilities feeling anxious – and potentially choosing to stay home.

Quarantine-free travel countries confirmed

Quarantine-free travel countries confirmed

The Government announced locations where English tourists can visit without self-isolating on their return.

Arlene Foster: Michelle O’Neill funeral apology ‘falls short’

Arlene Foster: Michelle O’Neill funeral apology ‘falls short’

Trust between the powersharing partners has been damaged by the controversy over large crowds at Bobby Storey’s funeral, the DUP leader said.

William savours pint of cider ahead of pubs and restaurants reopening

William savours pint of cider ahead of pubs and restaurants reopening

The Duke of Cambridge visited the Rose & Crown in the Norfolk village of Snettisham.

Police ‘praying for rain’ on Saturday when pubs reopen

Police ‘praying for rain’ on Saturday when pubs reopen

Police and Crime Commissioner David Jamieson said choosing a Saturday was ‘very bad’ timing.

Nicola Sturgeon: UK Government’s decision-making on air bridges shambolic

Nicola Sturgeon: UK Government’s decision-making on air bridges shambolic

She said she will need to study the list of countries exempt from quarantine in England before deciding whether to align with the policy.

Pubs cancel post-midnight reopening events after Government amends regulations

Pubs cancel post-midnight reopening events after Government amends regulations

Police Federation chairman John Apter said the Government’s ‘lastminute.com approach’ was ‘very unhelpful’ to policing.

UK’s first purpose-built socially distanced restaurant to open on Saturday

UK’s first purpose-built socially distanced restaurant to open on Saturday

Food is served through a hatch to the private dining rooms at the St Moritz Hotel & Spa near Rock in Cornwall.

Only a fraction of pubs in North East cities will be pulling pints on Saturday

Only a fraction of pubs in North East cities will be pulling pints on Saturday

Official figures from Newcastle and Sunderland show most licensees are waiting to reopen.

Relief for hospitality sector as hotels and cafes reopen after lockdown

Relief for hospitality sector as hotels and cafes reopen after lockdown

The Morning Star bar in Belfast saw a group of regulars waiting at the doors to return after three months.

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