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Tue, 20 Apr 2021 06:37:40 GMT
Brexit: Boris Johnson promises to end GB-NI trade barriers
The prime minister says he will take steps to end “ludicrous barriers” to trade between NI and GB.

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 05:43:09 GMT
Gay conversion ban to be debated by Stormont politicians
It will be the first time the assembly has formally debated calls to ban the controversial practice.

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 07:15:58 GMT
NI riots: Carl Frampton says united voice needed to ease tension
Ex-boxer Carl Frampton says he feels angry and frustrated after violence at Belfast interfaces.

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 05:49:55 GMT
Teacher fair employment law exemption needs addressed, says Foster
The recruitment of teachers is exempt from legislation outlawing religious discrimination in NI.

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 05:59:15 GMT
Female role models 'vital' for girls in sport, Stormont research shows
NI has the UK's lowest proportion of children taking recommended physical activity, research shows.

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 06:58:30 GMT
Jobs: Employment drop-off in NI after slight recovery
An estimated 744,100 employees were on payrolls in March, down by 200 after rising over winter.

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 15:59:30 GMT
DUP politician suspended for 'ill-judged' Prince Philip comment
Alderman Bill Keery has apologised for a remark he made in his tribute to the Duke of Edinburgh.

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 06:03:01 GMT
Executive launches Irish and Ulster-Scots translation 'hub'
The translation service, promised in the New Decade New Approach agreement, has begun operation.

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 16:35:13 GMT
Covid-19 vaccine bookings open in NI for 35-39 age group
Vaccines for a limited number of people aged between 35 and 39 are being made available from Monday.

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 16:20:04 GMT
Newry community 'in shock' after Syrian family attack
The attack, which is being treated as a hate crime, happened in Newry on Sunday.

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 14:00:09 GMT
Biden tax changes could be 'significant' for Ireland
The Biden administration's tax plan could undermine Ireland's ability to attract investment.

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 16:12:16 GMT
Belfast to get new 250-acre woodland near Cavehill
The Woodland Trust spent £600,000 to acquire the site which it plans to open to the public.

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 09:23:04 GMT
Covid-19: High street voucher scheme in NI making 'good progress'
Individuals could receive between £75 and £100 to spend on high streets in towns and cities in NI.

Sun, 18 Apr 2021 14:01:04 GMT
Rev John Anderson dies with Covid-19 aged 46
Rev John Anderson died on Saturday after being taken into intensive care.

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 22:15:59 GMT
Coronavirus: NI Covid hotel quarantine comes into effect
Passengers arriving into NI from 'red list' countries will pay £1,750 for 10 days managed isolation.

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 20:07:16 GMT
NI Covid-19 restrictions: Your questions answered
BBC News NI's Jayne McCormack answers readers' questions about the latest steps to lift lockdown.

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 11:11:22 GMT
Q&A: What are NI's Covid rules on weddings?
All you need to know about what's allowed at ceremonies and receptions in Northern Ireland.

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 06:11:16 GMT
I won't miss boxing buzz, says retired Frampton
Two-weight world champion Carl Frampton says he is "happy sitting around doing nothing" a fortnight after retiring from the sport.

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 00:03:41 GMT
Northern Ireland: Did anyone warn about Brexit border checks?
Border checks have caused tension in Northern Ireland but were there warnings in the Brexit campaign?

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 14:06:26 GMT
Latest Northern Ireland weather forecast
The weather forecast in Northern Ireland.

Sun, 18 Apr 2021 09:10:43 GMT
Derry City's rebirth in League of Ireland recalled
The euphoria which greeted Derry City's return to senior football in the League of Ireland in the 1980s is the subject of a BBC documentary.

Sun, 18 Apr 2021 05:23:17 GMT
NI 100: Spotlight on Northern Ireland's contested centenary
BBC Spotlight looks at Northern Ireland's tragic past and uncertain future 100 years after its birth.

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 17:59:49 GMT
Belfast interface communities 'in angst' after violence
Shadow secretary of state for NI says there is a "deep unease" in communities affected by rioting.

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 05:22:46 GMT
Brexit: Boris Johnson pledges to end 'ludicrous trade barriers'
The prime minister speaks to BBC Spotlight as part of a special programme on the NI centenary.

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 06:07:23 GMT
Carl Frampton: Boxer tells BBC Sport NI about what lies ahead after retiring
Former two-weight world champion Carl Frampton tells BBC Sport NI about his plans after retiring from boxing

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 05:24:55 GMT
Brexit: NI Protocol not a danger to UK, says Micheál Martin
Taoiseach Micheál Martin says it is overdramatic to say the NI Protocol is damaging the UK.

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 16:10:13 GMT
Belfast set for 250-acre woodland development
The new woodland is part of an attempt to re-forest Northern Ireland

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 09:48:43 GMT
Randox: Healthcare group apologises to staff for 'speak English' memo
Firm says memo to staff in an Irish speaking area telling them to speak English at work was an error.

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 14:26:54 GMT
Londonderry: Police officers call for Taser roll-out after shooting
One man was shot and an officer sustained a knife wound during the incident on Saturday, police say.

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 11:20:26 GMT
Joe McCann: Ex-soldiers to stay anonymous during murder trial
Two former paratroopers are accused of murdering Official IRA man Joe McCann in Belfast in 1972.

Sun, 18 Apr 2021 17:03:06 GMT
Man shot in chest by police in Londonderry
A officer also sustained knife wounds to his arm and head during the incident, police say.

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 12:29:51 GMT
Brexit: Dublin Port trade down 15% compared to last year
Trade in goods between Ireland and GB is now more difficult due to Brexit-induced checks.

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 20:28:36 GMT
Covid-19: Irish Catholic Church leader meets government over Mass ban
Archbishop Eamon Martin has called for "regular conversation" with the state over Covid-19 rules.

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 11:51:43 GMT
Dublin: Man in court accused of partner's murder in Dublin
Gavin Murphy, 29, is accused of attacking Jennifer Poole at her home in Finglas on Saturday afternoon.

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 09:45:55 GMT
Adrian Donohoe: Man held over killing of Irish policeman
Garda Adrian Donohoe was one of two detectives on late-night escort duty at the rural credit union.

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 12:41:21 GMT
Cross-border trade in Ireland 'has increased dramatically' in 2021
Ireland's Central Statistics Office suggests cross-border trade has increased dramatically in 2021.



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