Northern Ireland Minister hopeful of live music return

Live music could resume across Northern Ireland from June 21, Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has said.

Speaking to BBC Evening Extra, the Stormont minister fingered June 21 as the "indicative date" but said it must be considered against the current vaccination rate and Covid case numbers for the country. 

Hargey suggested the 500-person cap on outdoor events could be lifted at the same time, although there will continue to be a "level of social distancing indoors".

What can be expected during the next stage of easing lockdown restrictions in Northern Ireland will be announced next week.