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Sat, 10 Apr 2021 08:35:33 GMT
Prince Philip: Gun salutes planned across UK after Duke of Edinburgh dies aged 99
The Duke of Edinburgh, Queen Elizabeth II's husband of 73 years, died on Friday at the age of 99.

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 05:57:14 GMT
Prince Philip: Books of condolence opened in NI
People are being invited to pay an online tribute to Prince Philip, who died on Friday at the age of 99.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 13:04:21 GMT
Prince Philip's 73-year association with Northern Ireland
Between 1949 and 2017, the Duke of Edinburgh visited the island of Ireland nearly 60 times.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 20:00:38 GMT
Prince Philip: 'Even at 96, young people thought he was cool'
People from across Northern Ireland share their memories of the Duke of Edinburgh.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 16:41:02 GMT
Prince Philip: Northern Ireland pays tribute
Tributes are paid to the Duke of Edinburgh following his death at the age of 99.

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 06:38:44 GMT
Belfast riots: Police injured during another night of NI violence
Police appeal for calm after more attacks on officers, this time in north Belfast.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 13:25:31 GMT
Prince Philip: Highlights of the duke's many visits to Northern Ireland
From a Belfast shipyard to Hillsborough Castle, a look at the Duke of Edinburgh's visits to NI.

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 07:21:40 GMT
Carrickfergus: Firefighters attend 'large incident'
Residents are being advised to keep their windows closed in the Meadowbank Road area.

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 06:23:49 GMT
Grand National 2021: NI silversmith designs winner's trophy
Cara Murphy from Hillsborough was commissioned to design the prize for this year's race at Aintree.

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 07:17:32 GMT
‘My whole life turned upside down’
A livestream "TV" programme has helped adults with learning disabilities stay connected during lockdown.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 18:53:24 GMT
North Belfast: Homes evacuated after suspicious object found
Alliance Avenue is closed in both directions and police have advised motorists to avoid the area.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 18:24:39 GMT
Covid-19: Two more deaths linked to coronavirus in NI
Another 113 people have tested positive for the virus, with 10 patients in intensive care.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 16:50:22 GMT
Covid-19 vaccine booking opens to 40-44 age group
About 14,000 people in that age group booked an appointment within the first two hours.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 10:46:11 GMT
Coronavirus: NI economy shrank again at end of 2020
The period featured both lockdown measures and a short relaxation of restrictions before Christmas.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 18:37:22 GMT
Covid: NI adults under 30 to be offered Oxford-AZ alternative
The announcement applies to adults in Northern Ireland without underlying medical conditions.

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 05:38:44 GMT
Coronavirus: NI Covid numbers inch towards end of a surge
Infection and death rates stay static but hospital figures are down and vaccine numbers keep rising.

Fri, 02 Apr 2021 16:30:06 GMT
Covid-19: Robin Swann appeals for people to stay safe this Easter
Health minister's warning comes as it emerges that NI's Nightingale Hospital will close within days.

Fri, 02 Apr 2021 14:07:51 GMT
Covid-19: Slight rise in deaths after eight-week decline
There were 19 deaths registered with coronavirus, after the number had fallen for eight weeks.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 17:35:39 GMT
NI Covid-19 restrictions: Your questions answered
BBC News NI's Jayne McCormack answers readers' questions about the latest steps to ease lockdown.

Fri, 02 Apr 2021 10:55:55 GMT
Covid-19: No singing inside NI schools after Easter break
Pupils will be allowed to sing outside alone or in choirs as long as they are socially distanced.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 05:53:38 GMT
House sparrow is most commonly sighted bird in Northern Ireland
About 18,500 people took part in the RSPB's Big Garden Birdwatch survey in Northern Ireland.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 11:15:29 GMT
Prince Philip: An extraordinary man who led an extraordinary life
The Duke of Edinburgh's life was filled with contradictions but will be remembered most for his unstinting support of the Queen.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 11:01:30 GMT
NI riots: What is behind the violence in Northern Ireland?
Brexit, paramilitaries and the fallout from an IRA man's funeral lie behind rising loyalist tension.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 15:59:41 GMT
Crate escape: Search for Irishmen who airmailed Brian Robson home
Were you in Australia in 1965? Did you help a homesick Welsh friend send himself home in a crate?

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 23:09:23 GMT
Long lost pen pals reunited after 70 years
Jim Johnston from Belfast tracked down his American pen pal seven decades after losing touch.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 06:13:22 GMT
Latest Northern Ireland weather forecast
The weather forecast in Northern Ireland.

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 05:59:57 GMT
Mapping Belfast's forgotten alleyways and entries
An interactive alley map has been published after six months spent walking the city's alleyways.

Sun, 04 Apr 2021 05:45:55 GMT
Annilese Miskimmon: National Opera leading lady 'proud' of NI roots
A County Down woman took on a top job at the English National Opera during the pandemic.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 21:10:18 GMT
Prince Philip: Tributes paid by NI politicans and public figures
Politicians and public figures from Northern Ireland pay tribute to the Duke of Edinburgh.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 18:47:21 GMT
Looking back at the Duke of Edinburgh's links to Northern Ireland
BBC News NI's Gareth Gordon looks back at the Duke of Edinburgh's association with Northern Ireland.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 14:55:13 GMT
Prince Philip: Arlene Foster says the Duke was 'widely respected' in Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland's First Minister Arlene Foster has paid tribute to Prince Philip.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 18:18:55 GMT
Prince Phillip: Michelle O'Neill offers condolences to Royal Family
Deputy First Minister Michelle O'Neill says she knows the Royal Family will be "hurting".

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 13:59:02 GMT
Londonderry: Police chief condemns rioters after fresh trouble
Community leaders call for calm after 12 officers are injured in seven nights of violence.

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 23:13:25 GMT
Londonderry: Children as young as 12 involved in disorder
PSNI district commander Darrin Jones appeals for calm and says the violence "is achieving nothing".

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 16:38:46 GMT
Twelve officers injured in Londonderry disorder
A care home also came under attack, which police say caused "untold fear and distress" to residents.

Fri, 02 Apr 2021 12:55:08 GMT
Londonderry: Police and fire crews attacked during disorder
Politicians and police appeal for calm after a fourth consecutive night of unrest in the Waterside.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 21:38:00 GMT
Covid-19: Ireland adds 16 countries to hotel quarantine list
Travellers from the US, Canada and France are among those who will be required to stay in hotels.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 14:02:43 GMT
Review into all-island rail network launched
The review will look at improving the rail network between cities across the island of Ireland.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 15:12:01 GMT
Akram Hussein: Community mourns 'world’s best shopkeeper'
Customers are paying tribute to Akram Hussein who died after chasing a robber from the store.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 11:35:27 GMT
Coronavirus: Irish teachers could strike over vaccine priority
Three Irish teaching unions back a motion calling for the profession to be re-prioritised

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 13:52:58 GMT
Violet Gibson: Company agrees to honour Irish woman who shot Mussolini
A UK company that owns the childhood home of Violet Gibson in Dublin agrees to a commemoration plaque.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 16:30:58 GMT
County Louth: Two dead after three-vehicle crash
A third person is also seriously injured following the collision on Tuesday morning.



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