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Mon, 07 Jun 2021 08:10:01 GMT
DUP councillors quit party over Edwin Poots' leadership
Glyn Hanna and Kathryn Owen claim women and moderates in the party are being left "voiceless".

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 08:08:27 GMT
Covid-19: Hundreds tested for Indian variant in Kilkeel
Mobile testing units are operating in the town after a small number of cases were detected.

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 05:40:53 GMT
Pubs, restaurants and gyms reopen in Republic of Ireland
Pubs in the Republic of Ireland are permitted to open as long as they serve in an outdoor area.

Sun, 06 Jun 2021 23:33:01 GMT
'Children here are free to be who they are'
More than half of the students at St Patrick's College in Dungannon are "newcomer pupils".

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 05:46:01 GMT
NI 100: Laying the foundations of the Northern Ireland Parliament
Northern Ireland's Parliament was founded in 1921, but it took eleven years to find a permanent home.

Sun, 06 Jun 2021 19:21:39 GMT
Brexit minister accuses EU of 'legal purism' over NI Protocol
Lord Frost made the comment ahead of a meeting to discuss the NI Protocol.

Sun, 06 Jun 2021 22:12:45 GMT
Holywood: Two hurt after car crashes into bus shelter
The crash happened in Redburn Square just after 15:30 BST on Sunday.

Sun, 06 Jun 2021 13:50:02 GMT
Tokyo Olympics: Irish boxers Michaela and Aidan Walsh secure Olympic places
Siblings Michaela and Aidan Walsh secured their places in Ireland's Olympic boxing squad with quarter-final wins at the European qualifiers.

Sun, 06 Jun 2021 22:58:54 GMT
Edwin Poots 'faces difficulties' over first minister job
NI Secretary Brandon Lewis made the comments ahead of the DUP leader announcing a ministerial line-up.

Sun, 06 Jun 2021 15:14:08 GMT
Trevor Ringland appointed NI special envoy to US
The appointment of the ex-rugby international has been criticised as "Tory interference" by Sinn Féin.

Sun, 06 Jun 2021 12:37:04 GMT
Covid-19: Royal Black Institution cancels Scarva sham fight for 2021
The Royal Black Institution says the Scarva event could not be held in accordance with guidance.

Sun, 06 Jun 2021 08:40:37 GMT
Dublin: Nineteen arrests after second night of trouble in Dublin
Gardaí arrest 19 people after police officers are attacked in Dublin for a second night running.

Sun, 06 Jun 2021 05:41:06 GMT
Covid-19: Kilkeel 'has no more than five' Delta variant cases
Extra precaution is being taken as the positive cases in the County Down town are not linked to travel.

Sun, 06 Jun 2021 15:24:53 GMT
Covid-19: No further deaths recorded in NI
The latest figures show 69 people have tested positive for the virus.

Sat, 05 Jun 2021 05:53:53 GMT
Covid-19: Numbers continue to improve as restrictions ease
Infections rates are falling across NI as are the number of people in hospital with the virus.

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 19:01:16 GMT
Covid-19: Live music return in Northern Ireland given indicative 21 June date
The communities minister says she would also like to lift the 500-person cap on outdoor gatherings.

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 19:56:04 GMT
Covid-19 vaccine: Second jab date changes could 'jeopardise' rollout
More than 2,500 have asked to change their appointment, says head of vaccine rollout.

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 18:27:09 GMT
Covid-19: NI ministers agree to remove Portugal from travel green list
Travellers to Portugal must self-isolate for 10 days on their return to NI from 04:00 BST on Tuesday.

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 16:38:07 GMT
UK approves Pfizer jab for 12 to 15-year-olds
The UK regulator says the vaccine is safe and effective and the benefits outweigh risks in this age group.

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 15:46:04 GMT
Q&A: What are Northern Ireland's Covid travel rules?
As the coronavirus lockdown is lifted, BBC News NI's Jayne McCormack explains the rules on travel.

Sun, 06 Jun 2021 06:05:43 GMT
NI 100: The huge challenges that faced NI's new government
A century ago the first NI government was formed and faced a fight for its very existence.

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 05:31:43 GMT
Latest Northern Ireland weather forecast
The weather forecast in Northern Ireland.

Sun, 06 Jun 2021 05:57:33 GMT
'Wilde swallows' celebrate author's Fermanagh links
Golden swallows have been erected throughout Enniskillen to celebrate the work of Oscar Wilde.

Sat, 05 Jun 2021 05:50:31 GMT
Covid-19: Mother counting days to Isle of Man reunion
Lyn Campbell should be on the Isle of Man to see her daughter, but getting there is a challenge.

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 16:55:43 GMT
McDonald's chicken nugget hero hailed for saving boy's life
Gabriel McKenna dislodged a chicken nugget from the boy's throat at a McDonald's in Newry.

Sat, 05 Jun 2021 09:14:14 GMT
'There's a naivety it'll not happen to you'
World Superbike champion Jonathan Rea says death and serious injury in motorcycle racing are subjects "he doesn't like dwelling on too much".

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 13:55:38 GMT
Bingo after lockdown is 'like a dream come true'
The "goldens girls" of a Belfast bingo hall say it is as much about friendship as it is about winning.

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 13:53:51 GMT
'I don't drink or smoke, bingo is my night out'
Covid restrictions have eased in Northern Ireland, so it's eyes down as bingo is back.

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 18:32:03 GMT
Edwin Poots says north-south relationships 'have never been as bad'
The new leader of the DUP claims relationships between the administrations in Belfast and Dublin are at an all-time low.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 17:17:07 GMT
BLM protestors: 'We just wanted our voices to be heard'
Fourteen people reported to the Public Prosecution Service after Black Lives Matter protests last year will not be prosecuted.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 11:12:30 GMT
Sea swimming: Keeping NI's waters clean and safe
The growing popularity of sea-swimming in Northern Ireland could lead to an increase in water-quality testing and more official bathing areas.

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 12:21:25 GMT
Covid-19: PSNI officers who missed shifts cleared of misconduct
An inquiry was held after dozens of officers did not report for duty during lockdown in April 2020.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 17:42:43 GMT
Lu Na McKinney: Murder trial hears marriage was over
The jury in the murder trial hears Mrs McKinney had made an application for legal separation.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 10:47:09 GMT
Mark Ashton: Council approves Portrush memorial for gay activist
The family and friends of Mark Ashton will be asked how best to remember him in Portrush.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 14:27:02 GMT
Almac creating up to 100 new jobs in Londonderry
The company develops its own drugs as well as making products and testing for global firms.

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 21:28:35 GMT
Innishannon: Woman critically ill after stabbing in Cork
A woman in her early 60s is in hospital after she was found injured at a property in Innishannon.

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 15:19:37 GMT
Lunney 'roared with pain' during abduction ordeal
The former Quinn executive tells court he was assaulted before being left on a County Cavan roadside.

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 17:52:03 GMT
Kenny buoyed by Republic response to beat Andorra
Republic of Ireland boss Stephen Kenny says he is pleased by how his players responded to a "kick in the teeth" in their friendly win over Andorra.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 09:23:22 GMT
Covid-19: Hospitality reopens in Republic of Ireland
The reopening of hotels is another important step for the country, says Ireland's tourism minister.

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 12:58:50 GMT
Coronavirus: Ireland reveals post-Covid recovery plan
It includes a phased ending to pandemic unemployment payments and property tax increases for some.



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