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Thu, 28 Oct 2021 05:28:26 GMT
'Severe' time pressures could stop NI legislation, warns speaker
Assembly Speaker Alex Maskey tells MLAs at least 30 bills have yet to pass all legislative stages.

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 05:25:08 GMT
Brexit: VAT refund scheme plan to solve car import issue
The government says it intends to introduce a second-hand Motor Vehicle Export Refund Scheme.

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 06:30:50 GMT
Downpatrick: Man killed after being hit with car
The man was knocked down at the Downe Retail Park in Downpatrick on Wednesday night.

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 07:55:08 GMT
Newry: Home badly damaged in fireworks arson attack
One person was inside the house in Newry at the time and was taken to hospital as a precaution.

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 21:39:20 GMT
Portadown: Murder investigation launched after man's body found
A man is arrested following the discovery of a body at a property in Portadown, County Armagh.

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 21:07:53 GMT
Budget 2021: Murphy disputes chancellor's £1.6bn boost for NI
Finance Minister Conor Murphy says the budget allocation is nowhere near what is required.

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 13:16:25 GMT
Dublin woman admits stealing Mulberry bags worth thousands
The first two handbags, which were stolen from House of Fraser in Belfast, are valued at £1,890.

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 17:34:35 GMT
Golf ball diver dies in Templepatrick lake
The body of the man, who was in his 50s, was recovered from the lake on the Hilton hotel grounds.

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 16:27:12 GMT
NI Secretary says 'proper investigations' to be part of plan to end Troubles prosecutions
NI Secretary Brandon Lewis says a truth recovery body would be created to "get into investigations".

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 18:44:57 GMT
Brexit: UK 'downplayed' risk to NI peace process says ex-diplomat
A former British diplomat accuses the UK government of being "deliberately misleading".

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 15:40:12 GMT
Dr Michael Watt: Medical council will not challenge tribunal move
The GMC will not challenge allowing Dr Michael Watt to be voluntarily erased from medical register.

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 10:25:01 GMT
Alanbrooke Hall: Scientist tells of 'evil' apparition at QUB
A former student tells a BBC podcast of terrifying experiences he had at Queen's University in 1981.

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 14:10:10 GMT
Covid-19: Six more deaths and 1,291 new coronavirus cases
The total number of coronavirus-linked deaths recorded by the Department of Health is 2,675.

Mon, 25 Oct 2021 13:10:47 GMT
Spend Local: Final call for applications as voucher scheme closes
So far 500,000 high street cards have been sent out and midnight on Monday is the deadline to apply.

Mon, 25 Oct 2021 14:17:42 GMT
Covid-19: Military medics cannot be permanent fixture in NI, says Swann
Stormont must invest in its own health service in the future, says Health Minister Robin Swann.

Sat, 23 Oct 2021 16:07:35 GMT
Covid-19: Easing of hospitality rules could be reversed, says Swann
Robin Swann says he "will not be deterred" from recommending more restrictions if cases rise.

Sat, 23 Oct 2021 10:53:19 GMT
Covid-19 rules to ease in NI but what do the figures say?
Northern Ireland has had an elevated coronavirus infection rate for more than three months now.

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 17:33:12 GMT
NI facing most difficult winter ever, says health minister
The health minister's warning comes as other ministers raise concerns over opening of nightclubs.

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 12:00:08 GMT
Electric car for Belfast lord mayor for the first time
Councillors said a greener vehicle would show a commitment to tackling climate change.

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 06:45:58 GMT
Latest Northern Ireland weather forecast
The weather forecast in Northern Ireland.

Sun, 24 Oct 2021 06:15:19 GMT
The science behind the stunning autumn colours
Meteorological autumn runs from September to November and the turning of the leaves is its signature.

Sun, 24 Oct 2021 05:43:19 GMT
Why are there fewer teenager mothers in Northern Ireland?
The number of teenagers giving birth in NI fell below 500 for the first time in 2020.

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 13:10:30 GMT
Tory MP challenges Brandon Lewis on Troubles prosecutions
Mark Francois asks Brandon Lewis where his bill to ban Troubles-related prosecutions is.

Tue, 26 Oct 2021 16:01:46 GMT
Northern Ireland MPs debate bill to prevent Stormont collapse
MPs from the DUP, SDLP and Alliance Party have been speaking during a House of Commons debate on the Ministers, Elections and Petitions of Concern Bill.

Tue, 26 Oct 2021 12:34:53 GMT
Michelle O'Neill and Doug Beattie welcome new Stormont bill
Michelle O'Neill and Doug Beattie have welcomed a new bill designed to prevent the collapse of devolution.

Mon, 25 Oct 2021 14:16:40 GMT
Ulster Hospital doctor warns of Covid pressures in hospitals
A consultant in emergency medicine says patients may have to wait longer for hospital treatment.

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 12:52:11 GMT
Londonderry jazz musician Gay McIntyre has died aged 88
The alto sax and clarinet player enthralled fans with a career spanning more than 70 years.

Tue, 26 Oct 2021 10:13:47 GMT
Derry and Strabane set for spooktacular Halloween festival
This year's celebration is called Awakening the Walled City and features events across the district.

Sun, 24 Oct 2021 22:54:45 GMT
Police investigate reports of shots in Londonderry
Shots were reportedly fired in the Sevenoaks area of the city on Sunday evening.

Sun, 24 Oct 2021 15:30:11 GMT
Premier Division: Candystripes edged out by Drogheda
Derry City miss the chance to go third after a 1-0 defeat by Drogheda United in Sunday's Premier Division game at Head In The Game Park.

Tue, 26 Oct 2021 12:06:10 GMT
Covid-19: Irish nightclub must be pre-booked an hour before entry
Nightclubs in the Republic of Ireland opened on Friday and now ticketing is a requirement of entry.

Tue, 26 Oct 2021 15:34:42 GMT
Kildare woodland search ends in missing women investigation
Gardaí (Irish police) say "nothing of evidential value" was found in Kildare woodland operation.

Tue, 26 Oct 2021 17:11:42 GMT
World Cup qualifiers: Republic of Ireland secure impressive away victory over Finland
The Republic of Ireland secure an early boost to their World Cup qualification hopes with an impressive 2-1 away victory over Finland in Helsinki.

Sat, 23 Oct 2021 18:28:15 GMT
Covid-19: Republic of Ireland 'facing difficult winter'
Irish Health Service Executive chief Paul Reid says there are no paediatric ICU beds in the Republic.

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 19:06:58 GMT
Covid-19: Nightclubs reopen in Republic of Ireland as rules ease
Nightclubs in the Republic of Ireland can operate at full capacity for the first time since March 2020.



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