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Wed, 26 May 2021 06:00:11 GMT
Covid-19: Mum says special needs son has regressed in lockdown
Mum and carer Kathryn Taylor calls for services for adults with learning disabilities to resume.

Wed, 26 May 2021 08:28:33 GMT
Abortion in NI: Robin Swann proposal blocked from executive discussion
A legal challenge against a delay in commissioning abortion services is starting on Wednesday.

Wed, 26 May 2021 05:38:40 GMT
Killinchy Primary School: Parents 'concerns' with school governors
A group of parents have written to MLAs in a dispute over relationship and sex education lessons.

Wed, 26 May 2021 06:30:04 GMT
Hospitality: Staff shortages as sector reopens in Northern Ireland
Covid-19 and industry uncertainty exacerbates staffing difficulties in hospitality sector.

Wed, 26 May 2021 08:54:17 GMT
M&S: Brexit and Irish sea border cost retailer about £30m
Marks & Spencer says it is working on measures to reduce costs to its island of Ireland business.

Wed, 26 May 2021 07:11:03 GMT
Missing north Belfast boys found 'safe and well' in County Tipperary
Police say Patrick Hovarth, 5, and Fabricio, 8, who were missing since 14 May, are "safe and well".

Tue, 25 May 2021 15:40:26 GMT
Telephone fraud: More than 300 targeted in bogus police officer scam
Police are warning older people to be vigilant after victims lost tens of thousands in cash and jewellery.

Tue, 25 May 2021 17:29:54 GMT
NI Protocol: Brussels 'must use common sense', says UK
London says it is disappointing that the European Commission is not recognising the protocol's effects.

Tue, 25 May 2021 08:34:03 GMT
NI surgical services must not be 'stood down again'
A 10-step Royal College of Surgeons report calls for investment, surgery plans and Covid-light sites.

Tue, 25 May 2021 22:04:41 GMT
Blanchardstown: Two gardaí shot during Dublin incident
A man has been taken into custody, with the officers' injuries described as "non life-threatening".

Tue, 25 May 2021 18:05:42 GMT
Climate change: Edwin Poots aims to bring second bill to assembly
The agriculture minister says drafting is "well advanced" and he hopes to circulate the bill soon.

Tue, 25 May 2021 22:15:37 GMT
Ballymena: Graves damaged in 'act of desecration' at Crebilly cemetery
The attack in Ballymena has been described as "absolutely despicable" by the police.

Tue, 25 May 2021 10:57:08 GMT
PSNI investigating dozens of unlawful parades over NI Protocol
Most relate to "Protestant Unionist Loyalist community action" against the Irish Sea border, say police.

Tue, 25 May 2021 16:16:21 GMT
DUP: Nichola Mallon seeking legal advice over north-south boycott
Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon says she has spoken to NI's attorney general about the issue.

Mon, 24 May 2021 19:02:43 GMT
Covid-19: NI celebrates latest steps out of lockdown
People can now enjoy a drink or bite to eat inside pubs and cafes, but Arlene Foster is calling for sensible celebrations.

Tue, 25 May 2021 15:42:32 GMT
Q&A: What are Northern Ireland's Covid travel rules?
As the coronavirus lockdown is lifted, BBC News NI's Jayne McCormack explains the rules on travel.

Tue, 25 May 2021 17:09:41 GMT
Covid-19: NI records 75 cases and no further deaths
There are 29 people being treated for the virus in hospital, two of whom are in intensive care.

Mon, 24 May 2021 07:48:07 GMT
NI Covid-19 restrictions: Your questions answered
BBC News NI's Jayne McCormack answers readers' questions about the latest steps to ease lockdown.

Mon, 24 May 2021 06:44:26 GMT
Covid-19: Individual singing lessons resume for NI pupils
One-to-one lessons are allowed but school choirs are not yet permitted to sing together indoors.

Mon, 24 May 2021 05:29:46 GMT
Covid-19: Scientists urge final push for NI reopening
The Independent Scientific Advocacy Group recommends ways to ensure lockdown easing is sustainable.

Sat, 22 May 2021 05:41:09 GMT
Derry and District: Lockdown exit boost for 100 year-old league
The league that nurtured the likes of James McClean and John Crossan looks to the future.

Tue, 25 May 2021 11:29:08 GMT
Katesbridge: NI hamlet breaks another cold record
The tiny County Down hamlet is known for its freezing weather - but why does it get so cold?

Mon, 24 May 2021 20:57:58 GMT
In pictures: NI enjoys the return of indoor dining
Cafes, libraries and cultural attractions welcome customers back inside for the first time in months.

Wed, 26 May 2021 07:26:16 GMT
Latest Northern Ireland weather forecast
The weather forecast in Northern Ireland.

Mon, 24 May 2021 11:00:56 GMT
Mourne Park: The Woodland Trust buys ancient woodland
The woodland, which has been in private ownership for 500 years, will open to the public in 2022.

Mon, 24 May 2021 06:24:55 GMT
Hugs, pints and a library trip as restrictions ease
People tell BBC News NI what they are looking forward to as Covid-19 restrictions continue to ease.

Mon, 24 May 2021 07:10:59 GMT
NI 100: The election that allowed a two-year-old to vote
The goat that changed sides and other lesser-known facts about Northern Ireland’s first parliamentary election.

Mon, 24 May 2021 05:57:29 GMT
How Northern Ireland's first election shaped its future
It is exactly 100 years since voters went to the polls across the newly-created state.

Tue, 25 May 2021 18:58:02 GMT
Telephone fraud: Elderly targeted by bogus police officer calls
Police are warning older people to be vigilant after victims lost tens of thousands in cash and jewellery.

Tue, 25 May 2021 15:16:00 GMT
NI 100: What happened in NI's first vote after partition?
Just weeks after the partition of Ireland took legal effect in 1921, NI held is first election.

Tue, 25 May 2021 14:17:47 GMT
NI waiting lists: 'I feel I've been let down a wee bit'
Brian Revels says he funded his own hip surgery because of a four or five year hospital waiting list.

Sun, 23 May 2021 05:30:53 GMT
‘I have dementia, but I’m still here, I’m still me’
Chris Higgins was diagnosed with dementia in lockdown after his wife noticed a change in his behaviour.

Mon, 24 May 2021 15:46:44 GMT
DUP's Graham Warke chosen as Derry and Strabane mayor
The Democratic Unionist Party councillor will be formally appointed next month.

Mon, 24 May 2021 10:28:32 GMT
Londonderry: Delight at further easing of Covid-19 restrictions
Business owners in the city say they are excited and nervous to welcome people back indoors.

Sun, 23 May 2021 16:21:32 GMT
Ardfoyle: Shots fired in Derry a 'brazen show of strength'
It is understood shots were fired at an event marking 40 years since hunger striker Patsy O'Hara's death.

Sun, 23 May 2021 08:29:40 GMT
Donegal: Crumbling house homeowners want new support scheme
An Irish government scheme to repair the houses requires homeowners to contribute 10% of the costs.

Tue, 25 May 2021 17:50:30 GMT
Covid-19: Irish hospitality waits for reopening guidance
It had been thought Fáilte Ireland's guidelines would be published on Tuesday.

Sat, 22 May 2021 05:22:54 GMT
Cyber attack: When will the Irish health service get a resolution?
It is more than a week since Ireland's health service became the victim of a cyber attack.

Fri, 21 May 2021 18:26:18 GMT
Dublin child deaths: Deirdre Morley treatment investigation call backed
Ms Morley was found not guilty of murdering her three children by reason of insanity.

Fri, 21 May 2021 19:34:55 GMT
Irish cyber-attack: Hackers bail out Irish health service for free
The government says it did not pay for a decryption tool, as hackers threaten to publish stolen data.

Thu, 20 May 2021 14:48:23 GMT
Cyber-attack on Irish health service 'catastrophic'
The head of Ireland's health service says a hack of its IT systems has been "stomach churning".

Wed, 19 May 2021 12:58:39 GMT
Pfizer to begin vaccine production in Dublin
Taoiseach Micheál Martin said the move would create 75 jobs at a facility in west Dublin.



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