Retail, pubs and restaurants ready to open today amid further easing of restrictions in the North

Retail will reopen as part of the latest easing of restrictions (Brian Lawless/PA)

Retailers, publicans and restaurateurs in Northern Ireland are gearing up to reopen their doors on Friday in a further relaxation of Covid-19 restrictions.

Under Stormont’s phased reopening plan, outdoor hospitality and all non-essential retail are due to resume later today after four months of closure.