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Thu, 21 Oct 2021 08:02:14 GMT
Bed shortages and staff illness lead to operation delays
Operations at Belfast's Hospital for Sick Children are postponed due to bed space issues and staff illness.

Thu, 21 Oct 2021 07:47:35 GMT
NI 100: Boris Johnson visiting Northern Ireland for centenary service
The service in Armagh has been organised by the main Protestant and Catholic church leaders.

Thu, 21 Oct 2021 05:38:34 GMT
Covid-19: NI Executive 'keeping cautious watch' on cases
Ministers will meet on Thursday to assess the latest health data ahead of next week's planned reopening.

Thu, 21 Oct 2021 07:47:10 GMT
High Street voucher scheme verification emails 'are genuine'
Emails asking for verification of identity have been sent to some applicants for the £100 voucher.

Thu, 21 Oct 2021 06:20:11 GMT
PIP assessment: Capita apologises to council for errors
Capita officials were speaking to councillors, after problems accessing benefits were highlighted.

Thu, 21 Oct 2021 05:45:03 GMT
Solar system trail to appear across Northern Ireland
Science and art collide with a sculpted version of the solar system to appear in Northern Ireland.

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 17:14:13 GMT
Northern Ireland energy prices will soar, warns regulator
Northern Ireland households could see gas bills increase by another 50% in December warns regulator.

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 14:32:48 GMT
Shandon Park: Officer thought under car device was a 'wind-up'
The viable device was discovered under a car at Shandon Park Golf Club in east Belfast in June 2019.

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 13:14:15 GMT
Queen cancels Northern Ireland visit on medical advice
Buckingham Palace says she has "reluctantly accepted medical advice to rest for the next few days".

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 17:13:44 GMT
Ballymena: Police search Mid and East Antrim council offices
Police say the raid was part of an investigation into suspected offences of misconduct in public office.

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 17:59:18 GMT
NI Protocol: 'More work needed' on EU medicine proposals
Pharmaceutical industry representatives say the EU's proposals show progress but issues remain.

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 16:39:43 GMT
Covid-19: 'In all our hands to reduce infections', says Prof Ian Young
The warning comes after a consultant said he has never witnessed such hospital pressures in 20 years.

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 10:08:03 GMT
Covid-19: More visits allowed to Northern Ireland care homes
Up to four people from no more than two households can now visit care homes in Northern Ireland.

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 18:45:55 GMT
Covid-19: Six more Covid-related deaths and 1,423 cases
The total number of coronavirus-linked deaths in NI since the start of the pandemic is 2,635.

Tue, 19 Oct 2021 10:55:41 GMT
Covid-19: Face coverings compulsory in NI for autumn/ winter
The legal requirement is part of the executive's winter Covid contingency plans, outlined on Tuesday.

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 18:11:59 GMT
Lagan Valley: Hospital ED to adopt 'phone first' policy
Patients with non life-threatening illnesses will be asked to call before attending the Emergency Department.

Mon, 11 Oct 2021 05:47:44 GMT
NI stars to perform for Covid key workers
Sixty percent of the tickets will be given to key workers in healthcare, food retail and charities.

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 08:23:16 GMT
NI the 'gateway' for black-market puppy trade across GB
BBC NI's Spotlight programme highlights the thousands of dogs moved through NI every year.

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 06:42:24 GMT
Latest Northern Ireland weather forecast
The weather forecast in Northern Ireland.

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 06:48:15 GMT
Orionid meteor shower: NI sky-watchers set for 'extra special' display
Pieces of Halley's Comet, visible every 75 or 76 years, will be seen across Northern Ireland skies.

Tue, 19 Oct 2021 16:23:45 GMT
NI 100: Sir James Craig's walking stick sells for £10k
The blackthorn cane given to Sir James Craig went for double its estimate at an auction in Belfast.

Mon, 18 Oct 2021 15:51:33 GMT
NI 100: African-born church leader to give centenary sermon
The sermon at this week's centenary church service in Armagh will be delivered by the Rev Dr Sahr Yambasu.

Mon, 18 Oct 2021 06:44:49 GMT
Invasion of the ballooning money spiders
Thousands of small spiders have been spotted on cars and other surfaces due to a behaviour known as ballooning.

Mon, 18 Oct 2021 05:18:55 GMT
Menopause: NI employers could be on the 'wrong side of the law'
The Equality Commission says employers could end up "on the wrong side of the law".

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 20:06:34 GMT
Derry drink-spike warning: 'We shouldn't have to be scared'
BBC News NI spoke to women in Londonderry after the police appealed for information over reports of drink-spiking.

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 14:49:52 GMT
Gas prices: Regulator warns of 'significant' price increase
Northern Ireland households could see gas bills increase by another 50% in December warns regulator.

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 10:02:21 GMT
Antrim: Rathenraw industrial estate fire brought under control
The Fire Service say the blaze is now over, but 38 firefighters and six appliances were in attendance.

Tue, 19 Oct 2021 19:51:21 GMT
NI Health: Children 'suffering' on hospital waiting lists, says mum
Mandy O'Connor took her daughter to Turkey to have surgery, due to the length of hospital waiting lists.

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 17:56:17 GMT
Londonderry: Man, 37, charged in INLA drug investigation
He faces several counts over the supply of drugs and conspiracy to transfer criminal property.

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 20:07:33 GMT
Londonderry drink-spiking incidents prompt police appeal
A teenage girl was taken to hospital and there were claims on social media of drink spiking.

Mon, 18 Oct 2021 08:23:52 GMT
Lyra McKee: Culture of silence hampering murder investigation
The sister of the murdered journalist says people with information are reluctant to come forward.

Sat, 16 Oct 2021 10:30:15 GMT
Thomas Rainey charged with murder of wife Katrina Rainey
Thomas Rainey is charged with killing Katrina Rainey, who died after being found in a burning car.

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 16:42:56 GMT
Knockloughrim: Police given more time to question man over murder
A woman, in her 50s, died on Tuesday after a car fire in County Londonderry.

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 05:09:01 GMT
T20 World Cup: Shane Getkate - from cardiac arrest to playing for Ireland
At 19, Shane Getkate's heart stopped and he spent two days in a coma. Now he is a reserve for Ireland at the T20 World Cup.

Tue, 19 Oct 2021 15:04:46 GMT
Covid-19: Irish press pause on some Covid-19 reopening plans
Ministers retain use of Covid certificates for hospitality sector, but nightclubs can open.

Sun, 17 Oct 2021 21:20:41 GMT
Irish poet and author Brendan Kennelly dies
Mr Kennelly spent decades working as a professor of modern literature at Trinity College Dublin.

Fri, 15 Oct 2021 12:23:32 GMT
'Every kid playing GAA can kick it with both legs'
David Shanahan, the first Irishman to receive a full scholarship to play college football in America, reflects on his debut season as punter for Georgia Tech.

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 18:45:14 GMT
Sir Gerry Robinson: Businessman and broadcaster dies aged 72
Sir Gerry Robinson presented the series Can Gerry Robinson Fix The NHS? for the BBC in 2007.



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