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Tue, 04 Jan 2022 06:14:04 GMT
Glenn Quinn murder: Family believe threats are hindering quest for justice
A fresh appeal is made for information about the murder of Glenn Quinn in Carrickfergus in January 2020.

Mon, 03 Jan 2022 17:15:36 GMT
Downpatrick: Murder inquiry after man dies in stabbing attack
A 28-year-old man has died following an incident in Church Street on Monday morning.

Tue, 04 Jan 2022 09:05:52 GMT
Republic of Ireland's plan for alcohol minimum pricing comes into effect
The measure aims to change dangerous patterns of alcohol behaviour and deter binge drinking.

Mon, 03 Jan 2022 16:00:25 GMT
Covid-19: At least 120 outbreaks in care homes in Northern Ireland
As cases rise, the Western Trust suspends visiting at its care homes, as well as hospital visits.

Mon, 03 Jan 2022 12:08:49 GMT
More than 500 children in NI waiting for urgent dental work
There is a waiting list of 53 weeks for urgent extractions in the Southern Trust, figures show.

Mon, 03 Jan 2022 13:38:54 GMT
Newtownards: Man in his 20s attacked by group of men with poles
A group of up to four men carried out the attack near Glenbrook Road on Sunday night, police say.

Mon, 03 Jan 2022 17:50:41 GMT
Covid-19: Schools may face 'significant disruption' in new term
A teaching union calls for urgent action from the Stormont Executive amid a surge in Covid-19 cases.

Mon, 03 Jan 2022 20:58:00 GMT
Donegal: Man drowns after incident near island
It is understood the man had been swimming at Leadbh Gharbh beach when he got into difficulties.

Tue, 04 Jan 2022 08:59:16 GMT
Ireland cricket: Heinrich Malan to become senior men's head coach
Heinrich Malan will succeed compatriot Graham Ford as Ireland men's head coach having agreed to an initial three-year deal.

Mon, 03 Jan 2022 17:08:50 GMT
Ulster coach 'more confident than last week'
Ulster coach Dan McFarland is hopeful of Saturday's game at Munster going ahead after the northern province's festive schedule was hit by Covid-enforced postponements.

Mon, 03 Jan 2022 20:41:00 GMT
Sligo beat Leitrim in historic indoor inter-county game at Connacht GAA Air Dome
Sligo beat Leitrim 1-21 to 1-117 at the Connacht Air Dome in the first ever indoor inter-county game.

Mon, 03 Jan 2022 06:36:28 GMT
NI 100: Orange Order 'disappointed' at centenary events
The government failed "to properly celebrate", says the order's grand secretary, Rev Mervyn Gibson.

Mon, 03 Jan 2022 06:39:23 GMT
Northern Ireland lamb returns to US market after rule change
"Sheep farmers will be pleased" about the move, according to the Ulster Farmers Union.

Sun, 02 Jan 2022 06:16:54 GMT
Covid-19: Omicron variant spreading at exceptional pace in NI
Northern Ireland's infection rate is 1,619.8 per 100,00 people, according to the latest figures.

Sat, 01 Jan 2022 07:09:37 GMT
NI charities face 'deluge' of unwanted lockdown dogs
Dogs bought during lockdown and puppy farm litters are "overwhelming" animal shelters.

Fri, 31 Dec 2021 08:37:19 GMT
Covid-19: Shorter self-isolation rules take effect in NI
People who catch Covid can now end quarantine after seven days if they test negative twice.

Wed, 29 Dec 2021 18:53:13 GMT
Covid-19: Changes to NI testing system due to record PCR demand
Fully-vaccinated close contacts are advised to take daily lateral flow tests following virus exposure.

Wed, 29 Dec 2021 18:31:32 GMT
NI Covid-19 restrictions: What are the rules?
BBC News NI sets out the latest steps ministers are taking to deal with a spike in Covid-19 cases.

Sun, 02 Jan 2022 06:24:31 GMT
Troubles legacy cases set to dominate headlines again in 2022
The plan to end Troubles prosecutions has yet to be put in place, so what will 2022 bring?

Tue, 04 Jan 2022 06:33:41 GMT
Latest Northern Ireland weather forecast
The weather forecast in Northern Ireland.

Sun, 02 Jan 2022 06:28:35 GMT
Climate change: Will 2022 be the year NI gets legislation?
From gorse fires in the Mournes to Brexit, COP26 and avian flu, a look back over the agriculture news.

Sat, 01 Jan 2022 06:50:31 GMT
Brexit: A year of storms over the Northern Ireland Protocol
How Westminster and Brussels tussled over the Northern Ireland Protocol throughout 2021.

Sat, 01 Jan 2022 10:24:49 GMT
Ireland 1922: The new Irish state descends into civil war
A civil war broke out in the south, while Northern Ireland consolidated its existence.

Sat, 01 Jan 2022 10:36:03 GMT
Ireland 1922: The key figures in the new Irish Free State
At the start of 1922, Ireland was in a state of relative peace but civil war was on the horizon.

Sun, 02 Jan 2022 06:30:31 GMT
The last of the master damask weavers
Ulster was once at the centre of Ireland’s linen industry and some damask weavers are still practising.

Wed, 29 Dec 2021 06:43:01 GMT
Lough snorkeller rescues newlywed's ring
Mick Haddock had only been married a week when he lost his wedding ring while swimming in Lough Neagh.

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 18:59:00 GMT
Covid-19: Prudent to support hospitality amid restrictions, says Murphy
Finance Minister Conor Murphy says his department will deliver a support package of £40m for hospitality businesses.

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 06:14:25 GMT
Pensioner's mobility scooter spreads Christmas cheer
A 79-year-old has been driving his "Yule-ride" around Portstewart, County Londonderry.

Sun, 02 Jan 2022 17:42:32 GMT
County Tyrone crash: Nathan Corrigan's life was 'cut short', says priest
A priest at the funeral of Nathan Corrigan praises the resilience of the young men's families.

Sat, 01 Jan 2022 18:02:50 GMT
Dungiven: Man escapes after car crashes into river
The man was helped up an embankment by firefighters after his car entered the River Roe.

Fri, 31 Dec 2021 19:01:38 GMT
Londonderry: Man sustains fractured jaw after attack involving five men
Police say the incident happened in Ballymagowan Avenue in the city on Boxing night.

Wed, 29 Dec 2021 17:12:19 GMT
Family escape injury after tree falls on their van
The incident happened in Limavady, as strong winds are recorded across Northern Ireland.

Mon, 03 Jan 2022 12:48:01 GMT
Covid jab offered to five to 11-year-old children in Ireland
The Republic of Ireland opens its coronavirus vaccine portal to its youngest cohort yet.

Sun, 02 Jan 2022 20:46:45 GMT
Aoife Beary: Berkeley balcony collapse survivor dies, aged 27
The Irishwoman suffered serious injuries in the 2015 collapse that killed six students.

Sun, 02 Jan 2022 09:28:11 GMT
Kells: Names confirmed of three people killed in County Meath crash
Two women and a man, all in their 20s, died in the two-car collision near the town of Kells.

Thu, 30 Dec 2021 20:26:41 GMT
Covid-19: Avoid New Year's parties, urges Irish chief medic
Ireland's chief medical officer has expressed concern at the recent surge in Covid-19 cases.

Fri, 31 Dec 2021 08:21:29 GMT
Man dies following car crash in St Johnston, County Donegal
The man in his 20s died following a collision on the R236 road at St Johnston

Tue, 28 Dec 2021 06:35:02 GMT
Irish state papers: Officials voiced differing views on Donaldson
Secret Irish government papers reveal the NI political scene before the Good Friday Agreement.



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