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Fri, 12 Nov 2021 07:29:07 GMT
Carer shortage: Pay rise for staff 'could have significant impact'
The Western Health and Social Care Trust asks officials to consider paying home care staff more.

Fri, 12 Nov 2021 09:05:03 GMT
Brexit: Frost to meet Šefčovič to discuss NI Protocol progress
The pair will assess if any progress on the issue has been made, but expectations are low.

Fri, 12 Nov 2021 06:21:32 GMT
Belfast pancreatic cancer survivor's message of hope
A Belfast man marking 10 years since his diagnosis urges people to be aware of symptoms.

Fri, 12 Nov 2021 06:18:28 GMT
Covid-19: Majority of NI schools yet to request CO2 monitors
The devices can be used to identify where more ventilation is needed to combat the spread of Covid.

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 20:15:34 GMT
Dr Michael Watt: Neurologist 'unable to understand allegations'
Concerns over the neurologist's work prompted Northern Ireland's biggest ever patient recall.

Fri, 12 Nov 2021 07:21:16 GMT
Green energy: How powering Northern Ireland has changed
A new energy strategy is expected soon but how NI is powered has already changed enormously.

Fri, 12 Nov 2021 09:29:11 GMT
Care home visitors in Ireland will need to show Covid status
Proof of Covid-19 immunity will be needed at nursing homes in the Republic of Ireland, under new rules.

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 14:50:06 GMT
Firmus Energy gas prices rise by further 38% in NI towns
The company says rising global prices "forced" its hand to put prices up for a third time in 2021.

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 15:19:51 GMT
How can I cut down on my energy bills?
With wholesale energy prices at an all-time high, small changes can benefit your pocket.

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 18:41:05 GMT
Rape: Hundreds of cases in Northern Ireland fail evidence test
Rape victims and survivors are being let down by "a failing system", an MLA tells Stormont.

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 16:21:15 GMT
Lu Na McKinney: Minimum term to be set for wife murderer
A jury took less than two hours to find Stephen McKinney guilty of murdering his wife in April 2017.

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 17:23:55 GMT
Armistice Day: Events held across Ireland
Acts of remembrance were held on both sides of the Irish border to mark Armistice Day.

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 06:34:48 GMT
NI education: No religious mix in 'nearly a third of schools'
The figures are revealed as Stormont debates proposals for new integrated education laws.

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 14:31:50 GMT
Covid-19: Six more deaths and 1,462 new coronavirus cases
The total number of coronavirus-linked deaths recorded by the Department of Health is 2,782.

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 10:43:04 GMT
Covid-19: Belfast Trust estimates 20% of staff are not vaccinated
The Belfast Trust's medical director says he believes all health staff should have Covid-19 jabs.

Tue, 09 Nov 2021 18:13:20 GMT
What do we know about Randox and Covid contracts?
Sir Keir Starmer calls for an investigation into Randox and government contracts.

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 06:24:41 GMT
Covid-19: Gordon Lyons launches £4m recovery fund for businesses
Firms in Northern Ireland can apply for up to £5,000 to develop and implement innovative projects.

Tue, 09 Nov 2021 06:20:06 GMT
Covid-19: Majority in NI 'want to keep working from home'
Only 3% of home workers want to return to their office full-time, survey results show.

Sun, 07 Nov 2021 23:12:23 GMT
Sir Van Morrison: NI health minister sues singer over Covid restrictions chant
The singer previously called Robin Swann "very dangerous" over his handling of Covid-19 restrictions.

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 11:50:33 GMT
Cost of living increases: 'It's hard on your pocket and your heart'
With gas prices continuing to soar, BBC News NI speaks to people in Derry about the pressure of bills.

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 09:17:27 GMT
Why are energy bills in Northern Ireland going up?
Bigger bills are on the way as all of NI's energy providers have increased their prices in 2021.

Fri, 12 Nov 2021 06:39:28 GMT
Latest Northern Ireland weather forecast
The weather forecast in Northern Ireland.

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 15:19:31 GMT
Belfast Zoo hails arrival of baby gorilla
The western lowland gorilla does not have a name yet after being born last month.

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 10:04:08 GMT
TikTok school videos 'causing real distress'
Schools across Northern Ireland are targeted by fake accounts in which pupils rate their teachers.

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 15:21:52 GMT
Rising cost of living: 'It's going to be tough in the cold weather'
Rising cost of living is "overwhelming" for some families in Northern Ireland.

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 15:59:57 GMT
NI civil rights leader Austin Currie dies
One of the founding members of the SDLP, he was elected to parliament on both sides of the Irish border.

Tue, 09 Nov 2021 18:37:43 GMT
Translink bus drivers will not work 'under threat'
Michael Dornan of the Unite union says buses will not service any area where safety is at risk.

Mon, 08 Nov 2021 14:26:27 GMT
Hormone replacement therapy: NI shortage 'distressing' for women
Health authorities say some HRT medicines, used to treat menopause symptoms, are in short supply.

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 17:17:51 GMT
Edward Meenan killing: Accused admits withholding information
Sinead White admits withholding information about an assault linked to the killing of Edward Meenan.

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 10:13:05 GMT
AquaQ Analytics: Software firm creates 40 jobs in Derry
AquaQ Analytics is recruiting engineers and developers for its software engineering division.

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 22:25:06 GMT
Carer shortage leaves Greysteel woman 'stuck in hospital'
Brenda Devine, from Greysteel, has not been able to go home for months due to a shortage of carers.

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 19:13:09 GMT
Edward Meenan murder trial told of 'sustained, brutal and savage attack'
Edward Meenan suffered more than 40 stab wounds, Londonderry Crown Court hears.

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 14:50:54 GMT
Met Éireann signs up for weather forecasting supercomputer
Built by Hewlett Packard Enterprise, it aims to improve short-term weather forecasting.

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 13:42:15 GMT
Plans for sex offenders in Ireland to face tougher laws
Irish Justice Minister Helen McEntee publishes legislation that will allow for electronic tagging.

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 09:33:37 GMT
M&S to 'step up' local sourcing of food products in Ireland
Marks & Spencer has faced post-Brexit difficulties in supplying food to its Irish stores.

Tue, 09 Nov 2021 17:07:53 GMT
Brexit: Ireland making contingency plans for UK move on Article 16
Leo Varadkar says if the safeguard was triggered, the EU would have to introduce "rebalancing measures".

Sun, 07 Nov 2021 07:23:31 GMT
Frances Kyle and Averil Deverell: The Irish women who raised the bar
A century ago, two women shattered a glass ceiling in the days before anyone knew what that meant.



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