Northern Ireland moves further out of lockdown as restrictions ease

Good morning
This is a very positive day in the return to normality with a major move in the relaxation of Coronavirus restrictions. We will continue to keep you up to date with all the changes as they are announced.
You can read all the details on today's easing here.
In other news:
* Edwin Poots: Northern Ireland Protocol is ‘undeliverable’ says incoming DUP leader.
Incoming DUP leader Edwin Poots has claimed the NI Protocol is “undeliverable” and indicated he may order officials to halt border checks if the issue is not resolved.
* Ex-DUP MLA Brenda Hale will stay in party as ‘a critical friend’ after slamming removal of Arlene Foster.
Former DUP MLA Brenda Hale has ruled out leaving the party – despite openly condemning the manner in which outgoing leader Arlene Foster was ousted.
* Show of strength for 40th anniversary of hunger striker Patsy O’Hara condemned as ‘no justification for bringing firearms onto streets in blatant terrorist display’.
Questions need to be answered “quickly” by the PSNI after a show of strength by armed and masked men beside a mural of INLA hunger striker Patsy O’Hara.
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Have a good day
Michael Cousins
Deputy digital editor

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