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Mon, 10 Jan 2022 09:31:48 GMT
NI Protocol: DUP pauses collapse threat ahead of protocol talks
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson is due to meet UK Brexit negotiator Liz Truss and separately she will talk to Sinn Féin.

Mon, 10 Jan 2022 08:54:01 GMT
Covid-19: MLAs recalled to debate school pressures
A motion calls for action on staffing and better air filtration amid a rise in Covid-19 cases.

Mon, 10 Jan 2022 06:39:40 GMT
Northern Ireland's private sector growth stalled by Omicron
Survey suggests while retail and manufacturing grew, hospitality and construction had reduced activity.

Sun, 09 Jan 2022 15:35:54 GMT
Dublin: Man found shot dead in front garden in Dublin
Irish police say the man, who was in his 40s, had been shot multiple times.

Sun, 09 Jan 2022 06:19:21 GMT
Boy 'suffered physically' waiting for school support
A family wins appeal against Education Authority to get support for their son with special needs.

Sun, 09 Jan 2022 07:59:36 GMT
What are the Covid testing and isolation rules?
There have been changes to the rules about Covid testing in Northern Ireland recently.

Sun, 09 Jan 2022 06:36:11 GMT
Belfast Barge: The quirky arts venue moored on the River Lagan
The Belfast Barge has been converted and relaunched as a museum, gallery and events space.

Sat, 08 Jan 2022 17:34:14 GMT
Diane Dodds: Gardaí contacted over tweet targeting the DUP MLA
The Police Service of Northern Ireland believe person responsible is based in the Irish Republic.

Sat, 08 Jan 2022 17:37:16 GMT
Omagh: Man charged after £60k suspected cannabis factory find
The 32-year-old man will appear before Enniskillen Magistrates' Court on Monday.

Sat, 08 Jan 2022 22:52:41 GMT
Munster 18-13 Ulster: Visitors deserved to lose at Thomond Park - Dan McFarland
Ulster head coach Dan McFarland says his side can have no excuses after deservedly losing to Munster despite Simon Zebo's early red card.

Sun, 09 Jan 2022 15:26:20 GMT
Dr McKenna Cup: Monaghan secure dominant 0-16 to 0-11 win over Fermanagh
Monaghan secure a 0-16 to 0-11 win over Fermanagh in the Dr McKenna Cup which could be enough to earn a place in the semi-finals.

Sun, 09 Jan 2022 14:30:09 GMT
Covid-19: Two more Covid-related deaths and 3,760 cases
The total number of deaths linked to the virus reported by the Department of Health is 3,009.

Sat, 08 Jan 2022 08:04:08 GMT
Covid-19: Omicron spread not matched by hospital admissions
Coronavirus cases reach unprecedented levels but hospital numbers and deaths have slower growth.

Sat, 08 Jan 2022 06:45:35 GMT
Staffing critical as schools struggle to find substitute teachers
Teachers say the system for booking sub teachers needs to be improved and the situation is "critical".

Fri, 07 Jan 2022 09:43:44 GMT
Covid-19: Face covering exemptions 'should be very rare'
Dr Tom Black was speaking after the executive halted a plan to tighten controls around face coverings.

Fri, 07 Jan 2022 09:00:22 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.

Fri, 07 Jan 2022 06:33:17 GMT
Covid-19: Pre-departure test dropped for double jabbed arrivals
Passengers will still have to take a test on or before day two of their arrival in Northern Ireland.

Thu, 06 Jan 2022 17:27:13 GMT
Covid-19: Further NI Covid restrictions 'not necessary'
However Michelle O'Neill denies Paul Givan comments that a plan to strengthen face covering rules has been completely axed.

Thu, 06 Jan 2022 16:09:21 GMT
Health service hit by Covid-19 absences
More than 10% of the pandemic’s positive cases in Northern Ireland have been recorded in the past week.

Sat, 08 Jan 2022 07:11:28 GMT
Snow babies and 10ft drifts - memories of the big snow of 1982
BBC News NI readers remember the drama, fun and mayhem caused by the "big snow" of January 1982.

Mon, 10 Jan 2022 07:27:14 GMT
Latest Northern Ireland weather forecast
The weather forecast in Northern Ireland.

Fri, 07 Jan 2022 07:25:30 GMT
Royal Mail gets 'life story address' letter to Cushendall care worker
An envelope with a 57-word mini-biography rather than a street address finds the right person.

Fri, 07 Jan 2022 06:38:48 GMT
NI 100: Anglo-Irish Treaty vote 'pivotal' in Ireland's history
The Anglo-Irish Treaty passed in the Dublin parliament by just four votes on 7 January 1922.

Wed, 05 Jan 2022 16:49:46 GMT
In pictures: January snow comes to Northern Ireland
Snowballs, sledding and wintry walks as people enjoy the first snowfall of 2022.

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.

Fri, 07 Jan 2022 18:03:59 GMT
Letter with 'life story address' arrives safely in Cushendall
The letter to Feargal Lynn had his biography in place of his address but still made it to him.

Thu, 06 Jan 2022 16:08:38 GMT
Covid cases to peak within 10 days, says Michelle O'Neill
The deputy first minister says there will continue to be pressures on the health service.

Wed, 05 Jan 2022 19:00:06 GMT
Covid 19: Ambulance service chief speaks of pressures on services
The NI Ambulance Service says about a quarter of its staff are unable to work because they were having to self-isolate.

Tue, 04 Jan 2022 15:33:49 GMT
Diane Dodds condemns 'callous' dead son tweet
Diane Dodds reacts to online abuse targeted at her dead son posted at the weekend.

Thu, 06 Jan 2022 15:47:24 GMT
Londonderry-based online training company buys US firm
Learning Pool has paid an undisclosed sum for True Office Learning in New York.

Tue, 04 Jan 2022 23:02:45 GMT
Dungiven: Man wounded in County Londonderry shooting
Police say several shots were fired through the front door of a home in the Finvola Park area.

Tue, 04 Jan 2022 17:33:25 GMT
Londonderry: Council acquires land for new cityside cemetery
There are concerns over a lack of burial space in the city with plots running out.

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.

Fri, 07 Jan 2022 06:35:10 GMT
Covid-19: Irish government to pay 'basic income' to 2,000 artists
About 2,000 artists, actors, musicians and performers will be paid to pursue their creative work.

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 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.

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.



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