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Tue, 10 Aug 2021 08:50:10 GMT
A-level results: Record rate of top grades for NI students
More than half of A-level entries in Northern Ireland have been awarded the top A* and A grades.

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 08:44:14 GMT
Covid-19: 80% of younger patients not vaccinated, says chief scientist
People should seek correct information on vaccination, says the chief scientific adviser.

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 08:27:23 GMT
Dungannon: Pair charged over death of Ali Jayden Doyle
Ali Jayden Doyle died in hospital on Friday after an ambulance was called to a house in Dungannon.

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 08:41:16 GMT
Rio Ferdinand: Speak up on mental health, urges ex-Man Utd captain
The ex-Man United captain is in Belfast for the Chelsea and Villarreal Uefa Super Cup game.

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 06:51:04 GMT
Q&A: A-level results day in Northern Ireland
The lowdown on A-levels in Northern Ireland as pupils receive their results on Tuesday.

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 05:24:11 GMT
Criticism over delay in appointing new victims' commissioner
The UUP says a new commissioner is needed to help oppose Westminster's legacy proposals.

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 20:17:44 GMT
Anger at overflowing Covid test drop boxes
Provider Randox says it is increasing collections but the tests for UK arrivals are branded "pointless".

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 22:01:45 GMT
Tyrone could withdraw from All-Ireland semi-final
Tyrone GAA chairman Michael Kerr says the Covid-hit county side may be forced to withdraw from the All-Ireland SFC semi-final against Kerry.

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 19:39:53 GMT
Glenshane Pass: Man dies after car and lorry crash
The 30-year-old car driver from County Londonderry died at the scene.

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 21:19:48 GMT
Slieve Donard: Mourne Mountains fire recovery fund awarded £322k
Large parts of the mountains were devastated by fire in April, with damage caused to plants and habitats.

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 20:49:38 GMT
Climate change: UN report is a 'frightening wake-up call'
Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon says the NI Executive must progress climate change laws.

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 18:46:45 GMT
Euro Auctions sold to Ritchie Bros for £775m
The Dromore company, set up in 1998, has grown to have more than 200 staff across 14 countries.

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 16:21:08 GMT
Covid-19: Vaccination 'dramatically' reduces hospital cases
NI's chief scientific officer made the comments as one hospital trust cancelled outpatient clinics.

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 17:26:09 GMT
Covid-19: Eight more deaths and 1,031 new coronavirus cases
The total number of deaths linked to Covid-19 in NI since the start of the pandemic is 2,228.

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 06:46:12 GMT
Covid-19: NI has the highest infection rate in the UK
Hospitalisations and deaths increase, but the data shows the vaccine is doing its job.

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 14:18:35 GMT
Q&A: What are Northern Ireland's Covid travel rules?
With guidance on travel changing regularly, BBC News NI's Jayne McCormack explains the latest rules.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 22:27:09 GMT
All 16 and 17-year-olds in NI to be offered Covid jab
There are also changes to NI's travel list, with fully-vaccinated arrivals from France no longer required to quarantine.

Sun, 01 Aug 2021 05:34:25 GMT
Covid-19: Are NI's young people resisting the vaccine?
Why do vaccination numbers among the under-30s in Northern Ireland remain relatively low?

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 07:27:21 GMT
Saliva tubes, emotion and NI's Olympics 'what ifs'
BBC Sport NI's Nigel Ringland describes his experience of covering the Tokyo Olympics and looks back on how Northern Ireland's competitors performed.

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 05:42:59 GMT
Latest Northern Ireland weather forecast
The weather forecast in Northern Ireland.

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 11:41:14 GMT
What is climate change? A really simple guide
BBC News looks at what we know and don't know about the Earth's changing climate.

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 05:34:39 GMT
NI internment: What's its legacy 50 years on?
Rather than reduce disorder, violence increased after detention without trial began in 1971.

Sun, 08 Aug 2021 05:54:15 GMT
Irish language: 'We need to ensure the Gaeltacht survives'
There are fears Covid-19 could seriously damage traditional summer Irish language courses.

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 06:33:28 GMT
Anorexia: Planning for a wedding with an eating disorder
Leah Brown says she was "bombarded" with online weight-loss ideas when planning her big day.

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 18:50:13 GMT
Friends of the Earth NI reacts to UN climate change report
A major UN report on climate change is "very alarming", Friends of the Earth Northern Ireland says.

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 11:02:36 GMT
Troubles' legacy: Victim's family feel betrayed by government plans
The sister of the first UDR soldier murdered in The Troubles feels betrayed by legacy proposals.

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 23:03:58 GMT
Climate Basics: Your carbon footprint explained
BBC Reality Check's Chris Morris explains how changing three aspects of how you live can make the biggest dent to your carbon footprint.

Sun, 08 Aug 2021 19:50:27 GMT
Torrential rain causes flooding across NI
Northern Ireland Flooding: Residents clean up after torrential rain

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 06:46:59 GMT
North coast murals spring up 'to encourage footfall'
The mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens says the new installations are "a fantastic talking point".

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 16:09:26 GMT
Londonderry man is jailed after refusing hotel quarantine
Court hears man did not quarantine after returning from Turkey because he could not afford the cost.

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 20:41:32 GMT
Derry City: Lafferty double and McGonigle strike give Candystripes 3-0 win over Drogheda United
A double from Daniel Lafferty and Jamie McGonigle's first goal for the club give Derry City a convincing 3-0 win over Drogheda United.

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 12:12:08 GMT
A5 road project exceeds £80m with work yet to start
The dual carriageway will connect Londonderry to the border at Aughnacloy and beyond to Dublin.

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 14:52:29 GMT
Covid-19: Vaccines for Irish 12 to 15-year-olds start this weekend
Health chiefs expect a strong uptake when registrations for the age group open on Thursday.

Sun, 08 Aug 2021 10:07:13 GMT
Irish Boxer Harrington wins Olympic gold
Irish boxer Kellie Harrington wins an Olympic gold medal after defeating Brazil's Beatriz Ferreira in the women's lightweight final.

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 13:49:48 GMT
Rosslare Port: Heroin worth more than €12m seized
Revenue says investigations are ongoing following the seizure of the drugs.

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 11:41:09 GMT
Coronavirus: Ireland allows up to 200 to gather at outdoor events
Customers will also be able to book multiple tables in outdoor hospitality venues.

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 06:49:56 GMT
Teenage girl killed in County Meath crash
The 17-year-old died at the scene of the crash in Drumree on Thursday, while two men were injured.



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