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Fri, 29 Oct 2021 05:56:41 GMT
NI Protocol: DUP leader denies backtracking on Stormont threat
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson says the UK government has taken "decisive action" over the protocol.

Fri, 29 Oct 2021 08:28:42 GMT
Danske Bank profit shows 'improving' outlook for economy
The bank's profit in Northern Ireland is up £39m compared to the same period last year.

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 22:27:16 GMT
Stephen Barriskill: Man, 53, charged with Portadown murder
The 63-year-old's body was found in a house in Whitesides Hill in Portadown on Wednesday.

Fri, 29 Oct 2021 05:42:40 GMT
Casement Park: West Belfast residents take legal action
A west Belfast group is trying to overturn planning permission for the 34,500-capacity GAA stadium.

Fri, 29 Oct 2021 08:35:05 GMT
Motorcyclist dies after two-vehicle collision in Dunseverick
The crash happened in the Whitepark Road area just after 16:30 BST on Thursday, police say.

Fri, 29 Oct 2021 06:18:06 GMT
Climate change: Green Party leader Clare Bailey offers to adapt bill
There are two climate bills currently progressing at Stormont with different emissions targets.

Fri, 29 Oct 2021 06:56:23 GMT
Covid-19: Lateral flow tests for fully vaccinated travellers
The Department of Health says the lateral flow tests must be from private providers, not the NHS.

Fri, 29 Oct 2021 07:45:31 GMT
Kelly Gallagher: Winter Paralympic gold medallist announces skiing retirement
Northern Irish skier Kelly Gallagher, Britain's first Winter Paralympics gold medallist, announces her retirement.

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 20:15:58 GMT
Covid: All countries to be removed from UK's travel red list
The system will remain in place and locations could be reinstated on the list if cases rise again.

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 15:11:23 GMT
Budget 2021: UK alcohol tax reforms might not apply in NI
Due to the Northern Ireland Protocol, European Union rules on alcohol duty continue to apply.

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 16:40:56 GMT
Covid-19: Nine more deaths and 1,122 new coronavirus cases
The total number of coronavirus-linked deaths recorded by the Department of Health is 2,684.

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 13:04:06 GMT
Ballymena: Ten cars destroyed in dealership arson attack
Police and firefighters were called to the premises just outside Ballymena on Wednesday night.

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 14:54:09 GMT
PSNI officer 'abused position' over car crash, ombudsman finds
The PSNI officer showed his warrant card while confronting a driver about a collision, a report finds.

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 09:38:58 GMT
Covid-19: No lockdown expected this winter, says Murphy
The Stormont finance minister says the executive is right to be "cautious" in easing restrictions.

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.

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 15:26:44 GMT
Stuart Dallas: Leeds and NI player on suffering bereavement when hit by Covid
Leeds and Northern Ireland player Stuart Dallas says a close friend's death and contracting Covid at the same time "impacted on me a lot".

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

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 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 15:23:30 GMT
'I want to be a protector, an eco girl'
When Olivia Devaney asked the PM a question, his answer became headline news.

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.

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 12:06:58 GMT
Loganair announce new Londonderry-to-Edinburgh route
The service will begin in May 2022 with three flights a week, adding more during peak summer months.

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.

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 19:35:06 GMT
Micheál Martin denies Irish hospitality industry 'treated like dirt'
New guidelines state that customers must socially distance in nightclub queues in the Republic of Ireland.

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 10:14:25 GMT
Brother Colm: 'Unbelievable' to get Irish award for coaching in Kenya
Brother Colm O'Connell says being recognised by the Irish government for his work coaching Kenyan runners is a "tremendous honour".

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.



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