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Sat, 11 Dec 2021 09:53:08 GMT
Aaron Webb: Boy dies after being hit by van in Glenavy
Aaron Webb was taken to hospital after the collision in County Antrim but died a short time later.

Sat, 11 Dec 2021 07:27:00 GMT
Covid-19: NI's booster uptake rises but infection rate high
With Omicron on the increase and the possibility of new restrictions, what do the statistics tell us?

Sat, 11 Dec 2021 07:56:33 GMT
The refugee students making Northern Ireland home
A special class is being run in west Belfast for the pupils, many who arrived alone.

Sat, 11 Dec 2021 07:37:16 GMT
Belfast: Former Royal Avenue Tesco transformed into arts space
Belfast City Council will temporarily use the listed building to host music gigs and workshops.

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 17:44:02 GMT
Budget: Stormont budget proposes health funding boost
DUP votes against proposal to issue draft plan for consultation next week, but move passes.

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 20:36:53 GMT
Brexit: Progress made on Northern Ireland Protocol medicines issue
UK's Brexit minister says he will meet his EU counterpart twice next week following talks on Friday.

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 18:08:57 GMT
Covid-19: Social distancing may need to come back in January - CMO
Sir Michael McBride says social distancing may need to be enforced again to tackle Omicron.

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 15:36:00 GMT
Annalong: Man sentenced to 24 years after sexual assault of baby
A 12-day-old baby was taken to hospital with life threatening injuries after the assault in 2018.

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 17:31:54 GMT
Priory Integrated College reverses Christmas remote learning decision
Priory Integrated College had told parents only year 12 and 14 pupils should come in until term ended.

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 20:24:36 GMT
Tyrone's McGeary named GAA Footballer of the Year
Tyrone's Kieran McGeary is named the GAA/GPA Footballer of the Year for 2021 after playing a leading role in his side's All-Ireland success.

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 07:09:43 GMT
Presbyterian minister faces sanctions over gay couple support
A Presbyterian minister and church council face sanctions for "endorsing a homosexual relationship".

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 06:33:12 GMT
Covid-19: PSNI will deal with rules abuse, justice minister says
Justice Minister Naomi Long says police will deal with anyone abusing staff over Covid restrictions.

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 18:15:16 GMT
Covid-19: Two more deaths and 1,806 new cases in NI
The total number of deaths with coronavirus recorded by the Department of Health is now 2,918.

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 10:42:52 GMT
Covid-19: Nisra records fall in Covid-related deaths
The agency's Covid deaths total, based on mentions of the virus on death certificates, is 3,898.

Thu, 09 Dec 2021 11:51:52 GMT
Covid-19: Dementia and Alzheimer's most common pre-existing conditions linked to deaths
Over a quarter of those who died in NI since the pandemic began had dementia or Alzheimer's.

Thu, 09 Dec 2021 09:22:31 GMT
Spend Local: Deadline to spend £100 High Street voucher extended
Economy Minister Gordon Lyons extends the deadline to spend cards until midnight on 19 December.

Thu, 09 Dec 2021 12:02:52 GMT
Covid-19: Call for public inquiry into handling of pandemic in NI
The Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission (NIHRC) makes the recommendation in its annual report.

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 23:22:40 GMT
Northern Ireland hospice care stories from families who needed help
In the past year almost 11,000 adults and 300 children have been cared for by NI's main hospices.

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 10:58:47 GMT
Latest Northern Ireland weather forecast
The weather forecast in Northern Ireland.

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 13:46:16 GMT
Northern Ireland records new high for alcohol-related deaths
However, unlike England and Scotland, NI did not see a significant rise in such deaths in 2020.

Tue, 07 Dec 2021 17:15:40 GMT
Storm Barra in pictures: Strong winds and heavy rain hit Northern Ireland
Look at some of the striking photos taken as strong wind and rain brought big waves and disruption.

Tue, 07 Dec 2021 16:20:30 GMT
Covid-19: Younger patients receiving end-of-life care at NI hospices
Hospices are admitting patients who are younger, and sicker, as Covid-19 pressures continue.

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 10:25:24 GMT
Covid-19: 'Please respect me and wear your face covering' - CMO
Sir Michael McBride says it frustrates him when he sees people not wearing a face covering.

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 23:22:21 GMT
Northern Ireland hospices: 'The simple things really matter'
The four main hospices in Northern Ireland have cared for almost 11,000 adults in the past year.

Thu, 09 Dec 2021 20:02:17 GMT
School uniform costs assessed by NI families
Northern Ireland families are reflecting on the cost of school uniforms, as the Department of Education begins a review of the grant.

Thu, 09 Dec 2021 14:06:30 GMT
Omicron: Covid-19 variant will be a 'challenge in the new year'
First Minister Paul Givan says civil servants are scenario-planning ahead of an expected rise in cases.

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 18:12:58 GMT
County Donegal: Motorcyclist dies after Killygordon crash
The victim died after a collision with a car on the Railway Road in Killygordon on Friday afternoon.

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 10:01:43 GMT
Aidan O'Kane new Londonderry Chamber of Commerce president
Aidan O'Kane, director at Northern Ireland's largest IT company, becomes the chamber's 79th president.

Thu, 09 Dec 2021 14:01:36 GMT
Police seize items in Derry as part of dissident republican enquiries
The searches are part of an ongoing investigation into dissident republican activity.

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 17:02:13 GMT
Aaron Harkin: Strabane van crash victim identified
The 25-year-old man died after a collision involving a van and a lorry on Tuesday.

Thu, 09 Dec 2021 17:04:32 GMT
Brexit: Non-Irish EU citizens could face Irish border travel checks
Non-Irish EU citizens living in the Republic would need clearance under the proposed UK bill.

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 17:16:38 GMT
'The person who opened doors for women'
Katie Taylor says her passion for boxing is as strong as ever but she does not want her legacy to be that of the greatest female fighter ever.

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 11:46:15 GMT
Covid-19: Children aged five to 11 to be offered vaccine in Ireland
The recommendation from Ireland's vaccination body means 480,000 children will be offered a vaccine.

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 17:38:23 GMT
Storm Barra: Thousands still without power in Ireland
Thousands of home are still without power and strong gusts hit coastal areas throughout the day.



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