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Thu, 21 Jan 2021 09:27:58 GMT
Covid-19: Unison 'not opposed' to military help
Unison clarifies position on military personnel helping at hospitals after drawing criticism.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 06:34:29 GMT
Covid-19: NI lockdown measures to be reviewed by ministers
Restrictions are unlikely to be eased by the executive, due to pressures on the health service.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 06:45:34 GMT
Stormont: BT 'ran rings around NI civil servants' over contracts
Stormont finance officials displayed "a culture of indifference" over public money, a report says.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 06:51:38 GMT
Casement Park: UUP calls on GAA to boost stadium funding
There is no agreement yet on a payment plan for the stadium, which requires an extra £32.5m.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 06:38:57 GMT
P7 parents 'worried sick' over post-primary transfer process
A primary school principal says standardised tests could be provided in February, if permitted.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 07:04:09 GMT
Covid-19: Back office healthcare staff are on priority vaccine list
There has been confusion over the eligibility of workers in non-patient facing roles.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 06:55:27 GMT
Wind turbines: Renewables body counters 'excessive subsidies' report
Wind turbines are not as lucrative as the NI Audit Office reported, says the renewables industry.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 01:02:02 GMT
Troubles victims: Thousands of relatives call for action
Some 3,500 people sign an open letter, published in three newspapers.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 07:01:12 GMT
Covid-19: More Northern Ireland special schools limit pupil attendance
Oakwood and Glenveagh Special Schools in Belfast say they are moving to "blended learning" temporarily.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 06:57:39 GMT
Covid-19: NI Assembly to go virtual from next month
Some politicians have been calling for remote proceedings to be allowed due to the pandemic.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 00:55:30 GMT
Food supply problems in NI clearly a Brexit issue - Coveney
NI Secretary Brandon Lewis said empty shelves in Northern Ireland were down to Covid-19.

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 17:34:45 GMT
Organic food shipping system is a 'nightmare' post-Brexit
One of the UK's biggest health food firms has sent no organic products to Ireland since Christmas.

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 12:13:36 GMT
Coronavirus Catch-up: What questions do you have?
BBC News NI will answer your questions on Thursday's Coronavirus Catch-up.

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 17:04:29 GMT
Covid: Can you catch the virus outside?
The risks of catching Covid indoors are well-known, but what are the chances of being infected outdoors?

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 22:20:32 GMT
Covid-19: Military to assist NI medical staff
The health minister asks the Ministry of Defence to help out, primarily at a number of hospitals.

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 11:06:34 GMT
Coronavirus: Sir Van Morrison to start start legal action over live music ban
The 75-year-old singer will mount a legal challenge against the Covid-19 ban on live music in NI.

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 18:18:09 GMT
Covid-19: No vaccine postcode lottery in NI, say doctors
All practices will have their own rollout plan but they have to meet official targets, says GP committee.

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 12:54:03 GMT
One in 13 in NI have Covid-19 antibodies
Some 10% of the UK population is showing signs of recent infection, a doubling since October, says ONS.

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 10:24:08 GMT
Covid: Can my boss force me to go to work?
As England and Scotland enter new coronavirus lockdowns, what are the rules about going to work?

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 19:46:04 GMT
Covid-19: 'Toughest week yet' of pandemic for NI hospitals
The number of people needing intensive care is expected to continue rising for at least two weeks.

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 15:58:49 GMT
What is Northern Ireland's vaccine plan?
Elderly and more vulnerable people who are most at risk from the disease are being given priority.

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 06:08:14 GMT
Covid-19 having 'devastating effect' on children
A letter from 50 health professionals calls for the establishment of a UK-wide commission.

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 17:43:01 GMT
Covid-19: Nisra records highest ever weekly deaths
Statistics agency Nisra says 145 deaths were registered last week, bringing its pandemic total to 1,976.

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 11:45:00 GMT
Covid-19: Eight times as many pupils in school this lockdown
The increase is partly down to special schools remaining open for all pupils, unlike in 2020.

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 10:52:00 GMT
Covid-19 restrictions: Your questions answered
BBC News NI's Jayne McCormack answers readers' questions about how the new restrictions will affect you.

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 13:11:16 GMT
Irish violinist Patricia Treacy to play for Joe Biden and family
Patricia Treacy will perform for the Biden family at a church service before the inauguration.

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 07:16:45 GMT
Brexit: The DUP's bruising battle for control
How the relationship between the Democratic Unionist Party and Conservatives has changed.

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 16:31:26 GMT
Latest Northern Ireland weather forecast
The weather forecast in Northern Ireland.

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 10:19:38 GMT
NI 100: How the threat of Home Rule led to a divide in unionism in Ireland
This week's podcast looks at how the fear of Home Rule led to a split in unionism.

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 12:16:36 GMT
Fresh calls for NI mother and baby homes inquiry
Amnesty International says the issue of forced adoptions also needs close scrutiny.

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 15:24:23 GMT
Tuam: 'I need to know what happened to my brothers'
Anna Corrigan's family story was central to bringing the Tuam babies scandal to worldwide attention.

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 17:21:42 GMT
Coronavirus: ‘It makes or breaks you’
It takes many different people to run a hospital and BBC News NI speaks to some of the support staff.

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 14:00:20 GMT
Edwin Poots 'emotional' after cancer diagnosis
Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots admits he was "emotional" in hospital, after a cancer diagnosis.

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 20:23:31 GMT
Coronavirus: 'We're administering vaccines seven days a week'
Health workers can book an appointment at seven vaccination centres in operation across NI.

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 16:01:07 GMT
NI Brexit: 'Food supply issues not down to protocol'
The issues with food supplies to NI supermarkets are not related to Brexit, according to Brandon Lewis.

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 17:27:09 GMT
Coronavirus: Western Trust postpones urgent cancer surgeries
The decision to postpone red-flag operations will be "closely monitored and reviewed regularly".

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 15:07:31 GMT
Kathleen Thompson: Ex-soldier seeks access to inquest evidence
The ex-soldier is potentially implicated in the killing of Kathleen Thompson in 1971.

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 06:21:31 GMT
AQE says bishop's statement 'highly defamatory'
AQE has called a statement about them made by the Bishop of Derry "highly defamatory".

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 12:56:41 GMT
Londonderry security alert declared an 'elaborate hoax'
The incident may be linked to an earlier hijacking in the city, say police.

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 22:46:03 GMT
Biden inauguration: Irish cousins celebrate with champagne and cake
Joe Biden's heritage can be traced back to County Mayo and County Louth in the Republic of Ireland.

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 11:39:09 GMT
Covid-19: St Patrick's Day Dublin parade cancelled for second year
Organisers say the festival week will instead be marked by virtual events for the second year in row.

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 19:03:00 GMT
Starbucks customer compensated over 'slanty' eyes drawing on cup
A Dublin branch of the chain is to pay €12,000 to Suchavadee Foley after an employee drew on her cup.

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 15:30:02 GMT
Covid-19: Apology after Dublin hospital gives staff relatives leftover vaccines
The Dublin hospital "deeply regrets" it but they would have been "discarded" had they not been used.

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 23:34:27 GMT
Gardaí seize more than €1m in cash after searches
Gardaí (Irish police) say the money was found during searches related to organised crime.

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 19:05:59 GMT
Mother-and-baby homes: Archbishop 'disappointed' if churches 'scapegoated'
Ireland's Catholic leader says he accepts it needs to "do reparation" over mother-and-baby homes.



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