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Fri, 04 Feb 2022 09:23:04 GMT
Executive return 'difficult' if Protocol remains
DUP leader says it will be "difficult" to form an executive after an election if Protocol issues remain.

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 23:29:16 GMT
Stormont in crisis - what happens now?
The first and deputy first minister can't operate in isolation; when one goes so does the other.

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 23:38:11 GMT
Victims' commissioner: Ian Jeffers to take up post
The new commissioner, Ian Jeffers, will take up the post later in the year for a four-year term.

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 09:02:31 GMT
Six Nations: Wales-Ireland kit clash frustrates colour-blind fans
The decision to wear traditional red and green jerseys will cause problems for colour-blind people.

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 17:21:22 GMT
Police officers suspended amid sexual misconduct claims
The PSNI is investigating 25 incidents, some of which involved officers on duty.

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 17:17:58 GMT
Olympics: 'Great concern' as boxing, Ireland's most successful sport, is dropped for 2028
Sport Northern Ireland says Thursday's announcement that boxing will not form part of the 2028 Olympic programme in Los Angeles is a "body blow".

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 01:56:34 GMT
Game of Thrones studio opens door to Westeros, in Northern Ireland
A major new attraction launches at one of the hit TV show's filming locations in Northern Ireland.

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 16:55:39 GMT
Sir David Sterling urges politicians to challenge comments about nationalists
Politicians must oppose comments about nationalists in civil service, says Sir David Sterling.

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 13:24:55 GMT
NI Protocol: Irish Sea border ongoing despite order, says Downing St
Downing Street says checks remain despite DUP minister Edwin Poots' directive for them to stop.

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 14:05:43 GMT
Omicron BA.2: Sub-variant may be behind latest Covid surge
The sub-variant, BA.2, may be pushing case numbers higher but is not thought to be any more severe.

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 16:45:10 GMT
Profile: Paul Givan's political career
BBC News NI looks at outgoing first minister's 231 days in office.

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 14:28:58 GMT
Covid-19: Three Covid-related deaths and 354 hospital cases
The total number of deaths linked to the virus reported by the Department of Health is 3,123.

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 00:10:26 GMT
Seamus Maguire: New 'Disappeared' case opened into murder
Seamus Maguire vanished from his home near Lurgan in the early 70s when he was 26 years old.

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 23:20:29 GMT
Givan announces resignation after 231 days
The move is part of the Democratic Unionist Party's protest against the Northern Ireland Protocol.

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 21:12:50 GMT
In quotes: Reactions to resignation
Public bodies across Northern Ireland have their say on Paul Givan's resignation as first minister.

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 23:16:24 GMT
Irish Sea Border Checks: How did we get here?
BBC News NI looks at events leading up to a DUP minister ordering a halt to some checks at NI ports.

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 23:12:50 GMT
Q&A: Irish Sea border checks
BBC News NI looks at the key questions as the DUP makes moves against the NI Protocol.

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 17:17:37 GMT
Brexit: What's the Northern Ireland Protocol?
The Northern Ireland Protocol is at the centre of a dispute between the UK and the EU.

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 06:51:21 GMT
Brexit: Irish Sea border issues foreseen when deal was done
The NI Protocol problems, which have been in sharp focus this week, were predicted by civil servants.

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 09:02:36 GMT
Brexit: What is Article 16 of the Northern Ireland protocol?
BBC News NI's John Campbell explains the safeguarding elements of the Brexit deal affecting Northern Ireland.

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 08:53:07 GMT
Covid-19: How are isolation rules affecting schoolchildren?
BBC News NI speaks to a parent and a principal doing their best to cope with Covid-19 cases.

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 14:58:09 GMT
Covid-19: Five Covid-related deaths and 357 hospital cases
The total number of deaths linked to the virus reported by the Department of Health is 3,120.

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 11:28:46 GMT
Covid-19: Holidaymakers can add booster to NI vaccine app
The EU now requires that certificates show a vaccine dose was received in the previous 270 days.

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 14:20:44 GMT
Covid-19: Number of pupils in schools drops as Omicron spreads
One in five pupils were not in school last week - the lowest attendance level of the academic year.

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 06:24:02 GMT
Latest Northern Ireland weather forecast
The weather forecast in Northern Ireland.

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 00:02:49 GMT
Ulysses: 100 years of a literary masterpiece
The world marks the centenary of James Joyce's Ulysses, but the novel wasn't always celebrated.

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 06:46:42 GMT
Spring: How do you know when it has sprung?
There are many ways to mark the start of spring around the world - from the lunar to the ecological.

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 14:52:32 GMT
Winter Olympics: Meet Ireland's six athletes ready to compete in Beijing
Meet the six athletes representing Ireland across five sports at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing.

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 22:03:43 GMT
Presbyterian Church selects John Kirkpatrick as moderator
Mr Kirkpatrick, minister of Portrush Presbyterian Church, will be installed in June.

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 17:11:40 GMT
Being first minister the 'privilege of my life'
Paul Givan begins his resignation speech saying being first minister has been the "privilege of my life'.

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 17:15:36 GMT
Sinn Fein: 'Stormont 'cannot limp on forever'
Michelle O'Neill said she has moved to make progress on issues while the DUP engaged in "stunt politics".

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 21:28:22 GMT
DUP: Abuse survivors yet to receive apology
The apology was expected to be made by Northern Ireland's first and deputy first ministers on 11 March.

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 23:23:29 GMT
I don't know if Sir Jeffrey voted for me, says Edwin Poots
Edwin Poots says his party leader encouraged him to run in South Down.

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 18:16:38 GMT
Edward Meenan 'stabbed more than 50 times'
The 52-year-old died after suffering multiple injuries including stab wounds in November 2018.

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 15:10:24 GMT
Foyleside Shopping Centre reopens after security alert
Shoppers and employees were evacuated form the centre during the alert on Tuesday.

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 13:15:37 GMT
Londonderry broadcaster Anita Robinson has died aged 76
Ms Robinson was regular contributor to BBC Northern Ireland, BBC Radio Foyle and the Irish News.

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 18:30:12 GMT
Edward Meenan murder trial: Accused 'lied to save their skin'
Edward Meenan died after suffering multiple injuries including stab wounds in November 2018.

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 16:53:11 GMT
Lisa Smith 'led astray' by Islamic State, court hears
The former Irish Defence Forces soldier is accused of being a member of the terrorist group.

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 17:52:32 GMT
No plans 'to stand down' public health panel
A panel of experts will still be needed as the country emerges from the pandemic, Ireland's chief medical officer says

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 16:51:06 GMT
Ed Sheeran: Concerts see Cork GAA matches moved out of Páirc Uí Chaoimh
Matches involving the Cork senior football and hurling teams are to be moved out of Páirc Uí Chaoimh, due to its proximity to Ed Sheeran concerts at the stadium.

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 16:59:58 GMT
Man jailed after 'Wild West rampage' in County Donegal
Stephen Dowling fired shots from a high-powered hunting rifle in Glenties in February 2020.

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 19:28:39 GMT
Covid-19: Irish department gathering 'should not have happened'
Ireland's foreign minister says a celebratory event which breached Covid regulations was "careless".



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