Phased easing of restrictions in North begins today

The phased easing of restrictions in Northern Ireland begins at midday today.

The requirement for table service in hospitality will be removed, and the cap of six per table will be scrapped.

Any number of households can meet indoors, and nightclubs can reopen next Wednesday.

Donegal man Declan Jordan runs Rosie Joe’s bar and nightclub in Derry – he’s benefited from pubs closing early in the Republic.