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Mon, 01 Nov 2021 06:36:43 GMT
NI's Covid booster jab rollout considerably lower than rest of UK
It comes as the health service experienced another weekend of serious pressures.

Mon, 01 Nov 2021 05:04:25 GMT
Brexit: UK-EU row over Northern Ireland escalates
Brussels is "increasingly concerned" the UK is embarking on "a path of confrontation" following Brexit.

Mon, 01 Nov 2021 06:47:54 GMT
Brexit: Lord Frost considered resigning over backstop
Lord Frost was an advisor to Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson when a preliminary deal was agreed.

Mon, 01 Nov 2021 06:44:34 GMT
COP26: Givan and O'Neill 'committed to tackling climate crisis'
The first minster and deputy first minister say Stormont is committed to tackling climate issues.

Mon, 01 Nov 2021 06:52:31 GMT
Green energy: Heating NI homes without fossil fuels
Some homes in Lisnaskea are taking part in a pilot scheme trialling technology like heat pumps.

Mon, 01 Nov 2021 00:01:07 GMT
Derry and Strabane serves up spooky Halloween Festival
This year's celebrations, called Awakening the Walled City, saw an array of unforgettable frights.

Mon, 01 Nov 2021 06:39:31 GMT
Long Covid: Dedicated clinics launched for NI patients
The clinics will advise patients on how to manage the condition and refer them to other services.

Mon, 01 Nov 2021 08:50:17 GMT
Halloween: NI Fire Service reports significant fall in emergency calls
It says a total of 68 calls were made on Sunday night, 26% down on the 2020 figure.

Mon, 01 Nov 2021 00:01:50 GMT
Halloween marked in Northern Ireland as Derry festival returns
Big crowds sampled the atmosphere in Londonderry as the city's annual Halloween festival returned.

Sun, 31 Oct 2021 23:50:39 GMT
Covid-19: Nightclubs reopen in Northern Ireland as restrictions ease
Bars and clubs are expected to be busy on Halloween night with social distancing laws also scrapped.

Sun, 31 Oct 2021 15:23:06 GMT
Hillsborough: Knife held to woman's throat during burglary
Two men entered a property in Governors Gate and demanded cash on Saturday night.

Sun, 31 Oct 2021 19:05:19 GMT
Weather warning as NI coast battered by high winds
The Met Office has said travel disruption is likely as gusts of up to 60mph hit coastal areas.

Sun, 31 Oct 2021 15:11:37 GMT
Stricklands Glen: Runner stabbed in abdomen on Bangor trail
A man is taken to hospital after being struck on the head and stabbed on Saturday.

Sun, 31 Oct 2021 12:53:48 GMT
Newtownards: Man stabbed multiple times on Mill Street
A 22-year-old man is in police custody over the incident on Mill Street on Saturday night.

Sun, 31 Oct 2021 16:24:38 GMT
Covid-19: Six more deaths and 1,001 new coronavirus cases
The total number of coronavirus-linked deaths recorded by the Department of Health is 2,705.

Fri, 29 Oct 2021 06:56:23 GMT
Covid-19: Lateral flow tests for fully vaccinated travellers
The Department of Health says the lateral flow tests must be from private providers, not the NHS.

Fri, 29 Oct 2021 09:02:28 GMT
Covid-19: Nisra records 52 further deaths in NI
The number of Covid-19 linked deaths registered in Northern Ireland has risen again.

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 09:38:58 GMT
Covid-19: No lockdown expected this winter, says Murphy
The Stormont finance minister says the executive is right to be "cautious" in easing restrictions.

Mon, 25 Oct 2021 13:10:47 GMT
Spend Local: Final call for applications as voucher scheme closes
So far 500,000 high street cards have been sent out and midnight on Monday is the deadline to apply.

Mon, 25 Oct 2021 14:17:42 GMT
Covid-19: Military medics cannot be permanent fixture in NI, says Swann
Stormont must invest in its own health service in the future, says Health Minister Robin Swann.

Sun, 31 Oct 2021 06:24:44 GMT
How have NI shopping centres dealt with Debenhams decline?
How are NI shopping centres dealing with the loss of Debenhams as an anchor tenant?

Mon, 01 Nov 2021 07:01:01 GMT
Latest Northern Ireland weather forecast
The weather forecast in Northern Ireland.

Sun, 31 Oct 2021 06:20:32 GMT
Covid-19: Indoor sports plead for facilities after lockdown
Many clubs have experienced falling membership subscriptions and increased costs during lockdown.

Sat, 30 Oct 2021 05:39:55 GMT
COP26: Where does NI stand on climate change?
Ahead of the COP26 conference, BBC News NI looks environmental challenges facing Northern Ireland.

Sat, 30 Oct 2021 07:00:23 GMT
Enniskillen: Children unearthing their town's forgotten streets
An archaeological dig in Enniskillen is unearthing parts of the "Backstreets" of Enniskillen.

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 15:26:44 GMT
Stuart Dallas: Leeds and NI player on suffering bereavement when hit by Covid
Leeds and Northern Ireland player Stuart Dallas says a close friend's death and contracting Covid at the same time "impacted on me a lot".

Sun, 31 Oct 2021 06:34:33 GMT
The rescue dogs from Northern Ireland on patrol with Met Police
Two puppies become Met Police dogs after their mother is rescued from a breeder in Northern Ireland.

Sun, 31 Oct 2021 10:36:09 GMT
Clocking up 100 Parkruns after cancer diagnosis
Etta Roberts, 74, joined the weekly 5km run round her local park to help her cancer recovery.

Sat, 30 Oct 2021 17:28:15 GMT
Sinn Féin conference: 'The people of Ireland are ready for change'
Mary Lou McDonald addresses the 2021 Sinn Féin Ard Fheis at the Helix in Dublin.

Sat, 30 Oct 2021 17:21:04 GMT
Mary Lou McDonald's Sinn Féin Ard Fheis speech
Sinn Féin president Mary Lou McDonald addressed delegates at the party's first Ard Fheis since 2019.

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 12:06:58 GMT
Loganair announce new Londonderry-to-Edinburgh route
The service will begin in May 2022 with three flights a week, adding more during peak summer months.

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 12:52:11 GMT
Londonderry jazz musician Gay McIntyre has died aged 88
The alto sax and clarinet player enthralled fans with a career spanning more than 70 years.

Tue, 26 Oct 2021 10:13:47 GMT
Derry and Strabane set for spooktacular Halloween festival
This year's celebration is called Awakening the Walled City and features events across the district.

Sun, 24 Oct 2021 22:54:45 GMT
Police investigate reports of shots in Londonderry
Shots were reportedly fired in the Sevenoaks area of the city on Sunday evening.

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 19:35:06 GMT
Micheál Martin denies Irish hospitality industry 'treated like dirt'
New guidelines state that customers must socially distance in nightclub queues in the Republic of Ireland.

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 10:14:25 GMT
Brother Colm: 'Unbelievable' to get Irish award for coaching in Kenya
Brother Colm O'Connell says being recognised by the Irish government for his work coaching Kenyan runners is a "tremendous honour".

Tue, 26 Oct 2021 12:06:10 GMT
Covid-19: Irish nightclub must be pre-booked an hour before entry
Nightclubs in the Republic of Ireland opened on Friday and now ticketing is a requirement of entry.

Tue, 26 Oct 2021 15:34:42 GMT
Kildare woodland search ends in missing women investigation
Gardaí (Irish police) say "nothing of evidential value" was found in Kildare woodland operation.

Tue, 26 Oct 2021 17:11:42 GMT
World Cup qualifiers: Republic of Ireland secure impressive away victory over Finland
The Republic of Ireland secure an early boost to their World Cup qualification hopes with an impressive 2-1 away victory over Finland in Helsinki.

Sat, 23 Oct 2021 18:28:15 GMT
Covid-19: Republic of Ireland 'facing difficult winter'
Irish Health Service Executive chief Paul Reid says there are no paediatric ICU beds in the Republic.



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