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Fri, 03 Dec 2021 07:24:50 GMT
David Tweed: Stepdaughter rejects TUV leader's apology
Amanda Brown, who was abused by David Tweed from the age of eight, says an apology "won't cut it".

Fri, 03 Dec 2021 06:25:25 GMT
Naloxone PSNI pilot scheme saves three lives in early months
A number of Belfast officers are carrying the drug Naloxone, which reverses some types of overdoses.

Fri, 03 Dec 2021 06:51:48 GMT
NI 100: Year '21 presenters reflect on podcast's look at NI's creation
The Year '21 presenters reflect on its year-long weekly look at Northern Ireland's creation.

Fri, 03 Dec 2021 07:49:48 GMT
Respite centre for disabled children to temporarily shut
Rosebud Cottages in Londonderry is closing to deal with "current challenges", the Western Trust says.

Fri, 03 Dec 2021 08:58:28 GMT
Covid-19: Requirement for negative test to enter Republic of Ireland delayed
From Monday, travellers will need to show results from a PCR test or a lateral flow test.

Fri, 03 Dec 2021 06:32:07 GMT
Brexit: UK and EU chief negotiators to meet for NI talks
Issues under discussion will include how to guarantee the supply of medicines from GB to NI.

Fri, 03 Dec 2021 06:40:09 GMT
Covid-19: Artists affected by pandemic restrictions to get up to £2k
About £2.7m is being paid out as part of the Creative Individuals Recovery Programme (CIRP).

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 19:23:07 GMT
Anne Donaghy: Suspended Mid and East Antrim chief takes legal action
Anne Donaghy denies what she calls “unsubstantiated allegations” and sues on disability grounds.

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 17:52:40 GMT
Aughnacloy: 27,000 ducks to be culled over suspected bird flu
The suspected case in County Tyrone flock is as a "very worrying development", says a senior vet.

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 15:12:07 GMT
Covid-19: DUP leader rebukes Sammy Wilson over ping-dong tweet
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson says Covid is no joking matter in response to Sammy Wilson's tweet.

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 14:11:23 GMT
Broughshane: Man stabbed with heated knife then dumped in field
Two men appear in court in Ballymena charged with attempted murder over the attack in October.

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 16:00:20 GMT
Covid-19 passport helpline flooded with calls
The Department of Health says about 50,000 people have applied to the scheme since Monday.

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 20:38:31 GMT
Covid-19: Two more deaths and 2,272 new coronavirus cases in NI
The total number of coronavirus-linked deaths recorded by the Department of Health is 2,881.

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 10:07:28 GMT
Schools: Parents 'should prepare' for disruption before Christmas
The National Association of Head Teachers NI says there are not enough sub teachers in the system.

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 18:04:02 GMT
Covid passports: How to get one, how to use one and can it be faked?
People in Northern Ireland will have to provide proof of their Covid-19 status to access certain venues.

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 13:33:21 GMT
Is Omicron more harmful than other Covid variants? And other questions
Covid rules have been strengthened in response to concern over the newly-identified Omicron variant.

Mon, 29 Nov 2021 18:09:22 GMT
Covid-19: NI passport scheme 'divisive and rushed'
First Minister Paul Givan reiterates his party's opposition to the scheme calling it shambolic.

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 17:46:41 GMT
Rare John and Yoko vinyls gifted to charities and record shops
John Lennon's widow and son give away 50 limited edition discs of Happy Xmas (War Is Over).

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 20:18:23 GMT
Belfast artists' protest pub wins Turner Prize
Array Collective took this year's award for tackling taboo topics in Northern Ireland.

Fri, 03 Dec 2021 07:14:26 GMT
Latest Northern Ireland weather forecast
The weather forecast in Northern Ireland.

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 17:08:21 GMT
Flags report: Stormont publishes £800k report without action plan
A long-awaited report is made public but its proposals are unlikely to be implemented any time soon.

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 15:36:00 GMT
Northern Ireland has warmest but dullest autumn on record
It has also been the dullest autumn in 75 years, according to figures from the Met Office.

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 17:17:23 GMT
Peter Kyle: Who is new shadow Northern Ireland secretary?
The Labour Party's new NI spokesperson is described as a "very hotly-rated" figure at Westminster.

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 21:09:02 GMT
'We'll celebrate Turner Prize win with a few pints'
Belfast-based activist group the Array Collective are the winners of the prestigious Turner Prize 2021.

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 15:51:35 GMT
Queen's and Ulster University staff begin strike action
Some staff at Queen's and Ulster universities are beginning three days of strike action.

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 19:05:36 GMT
Nine-year-old becomes mayor for the day
Ezinne Nwosu became lord mayor of Belfast for the day and says wearing the chain is the exciting part.

Mon, 29 Nov 2021 19:17:30 GMT
Covid-19: 'We can't afford to take the risk' - businesses react to new legislation
Businesses have said there is a lack of clarity around how they should enforce the Covid-19 certification scheme.

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 10:45:20 GMT
City of Derry Airport may be at 'severe financial risk'
The council says other projects could be affected if they don't get help with airport funding.

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 10:41:34 GMT
Tillie and Henderson site apartments in Derry get go ahead
The former shirt factory site in Londonderry's cityside has been lying derelict for many years.

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 22:06:59 GMT
Thomas Friel death 'not due to rubber bullet fired by Army'
A coroner finds Thomas Friel's death was probably the result of head injuries caused by a missile.

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 14:16:13 GMT
Jury formally discharged in Edward Meenan murder trial
The body of Edward Meenan, 52, was found in Creggan Street in Londonderry in November 2018.

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 19:52:35 GMT
Royal Dublin Golf Club: All-male membership votes for gender equality
The Royal Dublin Golf Club has not had any female members since it opened in 1885.

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 12:46:22 GMT
Bank of Ireland fined for breaching IT regulations
It was fined €24.5m (£20.8m) for failing to have the proper framework in place for a big IT disruption.

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 13:13:55 GMT
Omicron Covid-19 variant confirmed in Ireland
Irish health authorities say it is linked to travel from southern Africa.

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 10:31:26 GMT
Covid-19: Children aged nine must wear masks in Irish schools
Children in third class and up will be required to wear face masks at school from Wednesday.

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 12:10:28 GMT
Abuse leading referees to quit football, says FAI
The Football Association of Ireland says verbal abuse and worse is causing two-thirds of its referees to quit within two years.



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