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Tue, 07 Dec 2021 09:51:22 GMT
Storm Barra brings strong winds, heavy rain and snow to NI
A yellow wind and rain warning is in effect, while parts of Ireland face its highest alert level.

Tue, 07 Dec 2021 00:04:57 GMT
NI Troubles legacy plan 'cuts off pathways to justice', says Mercer
Troubles-related prosecution plans are "cutting off pathways to justice", says Johnny Mercer.

Tue, 07 Dec 2021 07:15:09 GMT
Covid-19: Negative test needed for international NI arrivals
Travellers arriving in Northern Ireland from abroad must now take a pre-departure Covid test.

Tue, 07 Dec 2021 06:54:20 GMT
Cross-border trade: Scope to expand services market says ESRI
A leading think thank says there is "considerable scope" to expand cross-border trade in services.

Tue, 07 Dec 2021 07:18:34 GMT
Vandals damage Christmas tree and decorations in Derry
The council says incidents have been reported of "damage to baubles and people climbing the trees".

Mon, 06 Dec 2021 18:07:17 GMT
Covid-19: No plans to close schools or for remote learning
Classroom-based teaching remains the best option, says Education Minister Michelle McIlveen.

Mon, 06 Dec 2021 20:53:20 GMT
Covid-19: Hospitality staff threatened over proof of Covid status
Staff have reportedly been abused for enforcing NI's coronavirus certification scheme.

Mon, 06 Dec 2021 19:23:30 GMT
Muckamore: Belfast Trust given three years to rehome resident
Timothy Jones' mother has won a judicial review over his living arrangements at Muckamore Abbey.

Mon, 06 Dec 2021 23:07:43 GMT
Hunting bill: NI politicians reject hunting with dogs ban
Northern Ireland is the only part of the UK where hunting wild animals with dogs is permitted.

Mon, 06 Dec 2021 22:41:57 GMT
Mid and East Antrim Council: Watchdog cannot investigate self-referral
Mid and East Antrim Council's self-referral does not come under the ombudsman's remit, says NIPSO.

Mon, 06 Dec 2021 18:21:08 GMT
Covid-19: One more death and 1,635 new coronavirus cases in NI
The total number of deaths with coronavirus recorded by the Department of Health is now 2,902.

Mon, 06 Dec 2021 14:50:05 GMT
Three men stabbed in County Fermanagh assault
Two 18-year-old men and one 20-year old man are taken to hospital for treatment.

Mon, 06 Dec 2021 09:04:49 GMT
Northern Ireland faces 'significant' Avian flu threat
Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots says recent outbreaks could grow due to winter migration.

Mon, 06 Dec 2021 16:18:41 GMT
Covid-19: NI car sales fall after strong demand post-lockdown
Ulster Bank economist Richard Ramsey says 2021 will go down as the second worst year for car sales.

Mon, 06 Dec 2021 14:17:40 GMT
Stormont to pilot live signing at Question Time
British and Irish Sign Language will be used during first and deputy first minister's Question Time.

Mon, 06 Dec 2021 06:36:33 GMT
NI 100: Pupils offered free picture book to mark centenary year
Our Wee Place will be given to every Primary One pupil in NI to mark the centenary year.

Mon, 06 Dec 2021 12:29:03 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.

Sat, 04 Dec 2021 08:30:12 GMT
Covid-19: Infections remain high in NI but fewer inpatients
Northern Ireland still has the highest infection rate for coronavirus in the UK.

Sat, 04 Dec 2021 06:28:15 GMT
Covid-19: Your coronavirus questions answered
From vaccine certificates to booster jabs and travel, BBC News NI answers your Covid-19 queries.

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 18:04:02 GMT
Covid passports: How to get one, how to use one and can it be faked?
People in Northern Ireland will have to provide proof of their Covid-19 status to access certain venues.

Sun, 05 Dec 2021 06:19:16 GMT
Covid-19: NI churches prepare for second pandemic Christmas
Northern Ireland's major churches outline their plans for safe worship during the Christmas period.

Fri, 03 Dec 2021 19:07:15 GMT
Covid-19: No plans for more restrictions in NI before Christmas, says O'Neill
Existing restrictions to curb the spread of the virus are enough, says Michelle O'Neill.

Fri, 03 Dec 2021 11:07:49 GMT
Covid-19: Nisra records 65 further Covid-19-linked deaths
The statistics agency says its total number of deaths from the virus is 3,869.

Mon, 06 Dec 2021 06:17:04 GMT
NI 100: Signing of Anglo-Irish Treaty marked 100 years on
The treaty created an independent Irish Free State but led to the Irish Civil War.

Mon, 06 Dec 2021 06:48:43 GMT
NI 100: What was the Anglo-Irish Treaty?
One hundred years ago British and Irish delegates gathered in 10 Downing Street to sign it.

Mon, 06 Dec 2021 07:47:24 GMT
NI100: How did the papers report the Anglo-Irish Treaty?
Northern unionist papers were outraged while many nationalist papers took a hopeful tone.

Sun, 05 Dec 2021 06:29:15 GMT
NI 100: The London talks that led to an Irish peace deal
Intensive talks between negotiators ended in the historic Anglo-Irish Treaty 100 years ago.

Tue, 07 Dec 2021 06:48:34 GMT
Latest Northern Ireland weather forecast
The weather forecast in Northern Ireland.

Sat, 04 Dec 2021 06:29:46 GMT
Premature babies: 'He's my wee miracle man'
Sara Mac Hugh's son, Michael, faced serious health risks after being born prematurely at 25 weeks.

Fri, 03 Dec 2021 14:20:39 GMT
Naloxone PSNI pilot scheme saves three lives in early months
The PSNI says issuing some patrol officers with medicine that reverses certain types of drugs overdose has already saved three lives in the early months of a pilot initiative.

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 21:09:02 GMT
'We'll celebrate Turner Prize win with a few pints'
Belfast-based activist group the Array Collective are the winners of the prestigious Turner Prize 2021.

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 15:51:35 GMT
Queen's and Ulster University staff begin strike action
Some staff at Queen's and Ulster universities are beginning three days of strike action.

Sat, 04 Dec 2021 14:31:33 GMT
Apprentice Boys of Derry parade takes place
Several thousand Apprentice Boys have taken part in the annual Lundy parade in Londonderry.

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 10:45:20 GMT
City of Derry Airport may be at 'severe financial risk'
The council says other projects could be affected if they don't get help with airport funding.

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 10:41:34 GMT
Tillie and Henderson site apartments in Derry get go ahead
The former shirt factory site in Londonderry's cityside has been lying derelict for many years.

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 22:06:59 GMT
Thomas Friel death 'not due to rubber bullet fired by Army'
A coroner finds Thomas Friel's death was probably the result of head injuries caused by a missile.

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 14:16:13 GMT
Jury formally discharged in Edward Meenan murder trial
The body of Edward Meenan, 52, was found in Creggan Street in Londonderry in November 2018.

Mon, 06 Dec 2021 13:23:29 GMT
Brexit: Ireland to receive €920m for Brexit impact
The country is the first to get money from the European Commission's Brexit Adjustment Reserve.

Mon, 06 Dec 2021 08:58:10 GMT
Covid-19: Irish primary school mask policy to be revised
Older primary school pupils were to be refused entry to schools if they were not wearing a mask.

Fri, 03 Dec 2021 19:33:32 GMT
Covid-19: Ireland closes nightclubs and tightens Covid rules
Taoiseach Micheál Martin announces a number of new restrictions in a televised address.

Fri, 03 Dec 2021 17:41:43 GMT
Kieran Creaven: Former RTÉ producer jailed for child sex abuse
It is the second time Kieran Creaven has been jailed after he was exposed by "paedophile hunters".

Fri, 03 Dec 2021 21:59:52 GMT
Leinster overpower Connacht in seven-tries victory
Leinster regroup from the defeat by Ulster as their returning internationals help them see off Connacht 47-19 in the United Rugby Championship.

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 19:52:35 GMT
Royal Dublin Golf Club: All-male membership votes for gender equality
The Royal Dublin Golf Club has not had any female members since it opened in 1885.

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 12:46:22 GMT
Bank of Ireland fined for breaching IT regulations
It was fined €24.5m (£20.8m) for failing to have the proper framework in place for a big IT disruption.



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