NI weddings allowed to happen again within next few days

The Northern Ireland Executive has approved the return of weddings.
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The announcement, made by First Minister, Arlene Foster on Twitter on Monday, is but the latest relaxation of the COVID-19 lockdown.

Weddings will be permitted to take place from Friday July 10 onward.

"Executive meeting just over.

"Good news for couples waiting to get married," tweeted the First Minister on Monday afternoon.

Numbers attending any marriage ceremony will be determined the by the venue on a risk assessed basis.