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Tue, 06 Jul 2021 07:53:39 GMT
Andrew Rawding: Minister quits 'homophobic' Church of Ireland
The Reverend Andrew Rawding says there is "aggressive opposition" to LGBT equality in the church.

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 08:05:27 GMT
DUP: Sir Jeffrey Donaldson to make changes to Stormont team
The DUP leader is reviewing senior positions within the party, including ministerial posts.

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 08:15:09 GMT
Chatty bench: The bright seats bringing people together
Brightly coloured "chatty" benches are helping to tackle loneliness and isolation in County Antrim.

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 21:51:16 GMT
North Belfast: 100 tonnes of paper on fire at recycling plant
Forty-one firefighters and six appliances attended the blaze on the Limestone Road in north Belfast.

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 15:40:53 GMT
O'Doherty's coffin makers fire 'caused by lightning'
The blaze broke out at O'Doherty & Sons in Strabane on Sunday as storms hit the north west.

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 15:58:14 GMT
Covid-19: 'No reason not to get Covid vaccine' - chief medical officer
NI's chief medical officer says Northern Ireland is experiencing a fourth wave of Covid-19.

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 16:09:54 GMT
My 'lovely' calves: Irish 10-year-old swaps cash prize for herd
Have you herd about the 10-year-old who's creating his own field of dreams after winning €1,000?

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 08:32:01 GMT
Euro 2022: Fixtures, injuries and attacking options - Five questions for NI ahead of next summer
It is going to be a busy year for Northern Ireland ahead of Euro 2022 and here are five talking points ahead of a massive year for Kenny Shiels' side.

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 15:37:27 GMT
Covid-19: 4,500 applications made for emergency vaccine passports
More than 4,500 apply for short-term vaccine passports, available to people travelling before 20 July.

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 17:04:22 GMT
'Constructive' first meeting for DUP and Sinn Féin leaders
Mary Lou McDonald and Sir Jeffrey Donaldson meet for the first time since he became DUP leader.

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 16:50:47 GMT
Covid-19: NI records 420 new cases and no deaths
The latest figures show 32 people are in hospital with the virus and four are in ICU.

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 19:03:00 GMT
Historical Institutional Abuse: Compensation process to be reviewed
In April, Stormont heard it could take 10 years to process about 5,000 compensation applications.

Sun, 04 Jul 2021 06:11:38 GMT
Covid-19: Europe's view on vaccine certificates
As Ireland considers vaccine certificates, how is the scheme working in other EU countries?

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 20:50:00 GMT
Covid 19: NI holidaymakers can apply for proof of vaccine
The short-term arrangement is only open to NI holidaymakers travelling on or before 19 July.

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 17:08:03 GMT
Covid-19: Young urged to get jabbed as cases spike
The Department of Health recorded 375 new cases of the virus in the past 24 hours.

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 17:32:29 GMT
Covid-19: NI firms take up testing as staff return post-lockdown
The Department for Health is encouraging employers to take part in its workforce testing programme.

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 19:07:29 GMT
Covid-19: Ministers back live music resuming on 5 July
Restrictions will be placed on the sound level of music performed indoors, as other Covid rules are eased.

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 19:05:17 GMT
Coronavirus: Emergency plan to verify vaccinated NI holidaymakers
The fix is for the double-vaccinated hoping to travel before an official vaccine passport is in place.

Sun, 04 Jul 2021 06:11:22 GMT
HMS Belfast (mark II): What's in a name?
The new warship follows its namesake, a historic vessel which played a key role in World War Two.

Sat, 03 Jul 2021 06:14:42 GMT
Menopause: Speaking up to end the stigma
High-profile women are sharing their own experiences but how easy is it to admit you are struggling?

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 06:09:01 GMT
Latest Northern Ireland weather forecast
The weather forecast in Northern Ireland.

Sat, 03 Jul 2021 07:29:38 GMT
How the new alcohol laws will affect pubs and punters
Longer pub opening hours, pints in cinemas and more - we look at how NI's licensing laws are changing.

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 12:08:01 GMT
Why did prosecutors drop cases against ex-paratroopers?
The acquittal of two ex-paratroopers on trial for the killing of an IRA man prompted a review.

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 12:38:16 GMT
Troubles death cases 'politically toxic' 23 years on from the Good Friday Agreement
Twenty-three years on from the Good Friday Agreement, how to deal with the past is still unresolved.

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 16:26:24 GMT
My 'lovely' calves: Irish 10-year-old swaps cash prize for herd
Irish 10-year-old William Woods has been cow-unting his blessings after buying calves with the winnings from a prize draw.

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 12:33:40 GMT
Strabane fire destroys coffin-making business
The blaze broke out at O'Doherty's on Railway Street on Sunday as storms hit the north west.

Sat, 03 Jul 2021 06:19:33 GMT
Belfast murals: Dan Kitchener street graffiti inspired by Japanese art
A renowned street artist explains the Japanese-inspired mural he's created in Belfast.

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 15:53:09 GMT
Troubles prosecutions: 'No winners' after ex-soldiers' cases dropped
Ex-minister for veterans Johnny Mercer says there are "no winners" after the decision to drop the cases.

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 11:34:53 GMT
Ryan McCready: Ex-DUP councillor joins Ulster Unionists
The Derry City and Strabane councillor quit the DUP in June over its treatment of Arlene Foster.

Sat, 03 Jul 2021 16:45:17 GMT
Hundreds gather to support Bloody Sunday and Hegarty families
Families and friends of those killed on Bloody Sunday are among those who gathered in Derry.

Sat, 03 Jul 2021 10:11:19 GMT
Covid-19: Republic's case rates highest near Derry border
At nearly six times the national average, Buncrana has the Republic's highest infection rate.

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 17:33:38 GMT
Prosecutors drop Troubles cases against ex-soldiers
Two Army veterans had faced murder charges over deaths in Londonderry in 1972, including on Bloody Sunday.

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 18:19:38 GMT
Kevin Lunney trial: CCTV privacy issues raised by defence
Defence lawyers complain their objection to CCTV evidence was mischaracterised by the prosecution.

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 17:02:46 GMT
Covid-19: Ireland to buy one million vaccine doses
The Irish government announces it is to purchase one million Covid-19 vaccine doses from Romania.

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 18:41:50 GMT
Covid-19: Irish indoor hospitality delay 'the right decision'
Taoiseach (Irish PM) Micheál Martin says the government received stark Covid-19 warnings.

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 16:05:44 GMT
Covid-19: Republic of Ireland to use indoor hospitality vaccine pass
The Irish government is to delay the return of some indoor activities scheduled for 5 July.

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 13:29:51 GMT
Narrow Water Bridge: Project receives €3m from Irish government
The Irish government money will progress the cross-border link between Warrenpoint and Omeath.

Sun, 27 Jun 2021 16:51:29 GMT
Covid-19: Irish Cabinet to meet earlier than expected over restrictions
The taoiseach says the cabinet will meet in the coming days to discuss planned easing on 5 July.



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