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Fri, 28 May 2021 08:11:42 GMT
Edwin Poots denies DUP is a divided party
Senior figures walk out before the new leader speaks, amid anger over the ousting of Arlene Foster.

Fri, 28 May 2021 08:08:50 GMT
'I saw what happened to my dad, it killed my father' - Ian Paisley
Ian Paisley says "leadership transfer hurts" and his father experienced the same process as Arlene Foster.

Fri, 28 May 2021 05:51:06 GMT
Waiting list crisis 'biggest test' for NI politicians
There are currently 335,000 people waiting to see a consultant for the first time in NI.

Fri, 28 May 2021 06:15:00 GMT
John Hume: Family gift peace awards to 'people of Derry'
The awards, including the Nobel Peace Prize, will go on display in the former SDLP leader's home city.

Fri, 28 May 2021 05:54:46 GMT
Oral exam dropped from language GCSEs and A-levels
Pupils are only to be tested on listening to, reading and writing the language they are studying

Thu, 27 May 2021 20:28:42 GMT
Doug Beattie endorsed as new Ulster Unionist Party leader
MLA and former Army captain Dough Beattie is ratified as the new Ulster Unionist Party leader.

Fri, 28 May 2021 08:04:20 GMT
Sinn Féin: Mary Lou McDonald defends Martina Anderson decision
The Sinn Féin president says Ms Anderson and the party understood "change in Foyle was needed".

Thu, 27 May 2021 19:28:13 GMT
Covid-19: Self-isolation guidance on CTA travel scrapped
Ministers remove the guidance to self-isolate if returning to NI from within the Common Travel Area.

Thu, 27 May 2021 20:23:48 GMT
Arlene Foster awarded £125k damages in Dr Christian Jessen libel case
A judge rules an unfounded tweet by Dr Christian Jessen about an alleged extra-marital affair was "outrageous".

Thu, 27 May 2021 16:52:07 GMT
Enniskillen: Man charged with terror offences denied bail
The man was arrested by police investigating activities linked to the Continuity IRA.

Thu, 27 May 2021 13:31:47 GMT
Vaccine booking opens for over-18s in Northern Ireland
There will be about 20,000 slots available to book weekly, says the Department of Health.

Thu, 27 May 2021 17:27:55 GMT
Terrence McCloud death: Firm fined £40K over fatal fall at building site
Builder Terrence McCloud died after falling through a gap where a stairwell was due to be built.

Thu, 27 May 2021 16:43:20 GMT
Abortion in NI: Brandon Lewis 'not sticking head in sand'
Counsel for the NI Secretary rejected any suggestion he does not care about women's rights.

Thu, 27 May 2021 18:15:20 GMT
Rainbow Cup: Ulster-Scarlets off because of Covid-19 cases
Saturday afternoon's Rainbow Cup game between Ulster and Scarlets in Belfast is called off due to positive Covid-19 cases in the Irish side's squad.

Thu, 27 May 2021 17:21:41 GMT
NI hospital waiting lists 'undermining' free health service
New figures showed more than 335,000 people are waiting for a first consultant-led appointment.

Thu, 27 May 2021 11:29:36 GMT
Northern Ireland gambling laws to be reformed
Changes include relaxed opening hours and a ban on children playing gaming machines.

Thu, 27 May 2021 09:33:23 GMT
Airbus plans increase in A220 jet production
The aircraft wings are made in Belfast and monthly production will increase to 14 within five years.

Thu, 27 May 2021 16:55:45 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.

Thu, 27 May 2021 15:16:57 GMT
Covid-19: NI records 84 cases and no further deaths
There are 27 people being treated for the virus in hospital, two of whom are in intensive care.

Thu, 27 May 2021 05:35:03 GMT
Covid-19: NI businesses to receive £70m in new payments
More than 13,000 businesses did not qualify for support during the most recent lockdown.

Wed, 26 May 2021 14:50:27 GMT
Hospitality: Staff shortages as sector reopens in Northern Ireland
Covid-19 and industry uncertainty exacerbates staffing difficulties in hospitality sector.

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.

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.

Thu, 27 May 2021 06:16:52 GMT
Education: Former sports stars back more integrated schooling
Andrew Trimble and Oisin McConville want changes to how young people in NI are educated.

Thu, 27 May 2021 05:24:35 GMT
Hospital waiting lists: Life on a list 'makes you feel forgotten'
With one in four people in NI on a waiting list, BBC News NI speaks to some of those needing surgery.

Fri, 28 May 2021 07:40:17 GMT
Latest Northern Ireland weather forecast
The weather forecast in Northern Ireland.

Wed, 26 May 2021 15:38:30 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.

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.

Thu, 27 May 2021 17:20:09 GMT
Kestrel camera offers candid look at Irish birds of prey
It is hoped an online live stream of a quarry nest will help with studying the birds and their chicks.

Thu, 27 May 2021 14:15:03 GMT
NI hospital waiting lists: 'They care less now'
A quarter of residents in Cullybackey are on hospital waiting lists - we catch up with three of them as their wait goes on.

Wed, 26 May 2021 14:49:21 GMT
Coronavirus: 'Lockdown made me rethink my job'
Some hospitality workers decide to take a new career path after lockdown.

Wed, 26 May 2021 15:18:49 GMT
Covid-19: Mother and sons felt 'abandoned' during lockdown
Kathryn Taylor says her son Levi, who has autism, "regressed" during Covid-19 lockdown.

Thu, 27 May 2021 21:03:24 GMT
Derry: Funding approved for 'Ireland's first rainbow crossing'
The project is believed to be the first of its kind on the island of Ireland, according to Derry's mayor.

Wed, 26 May 2021 15:51:23 GMT
Black Lives Matter: Ombudsman to investigate protest complaint
The Ombudsman will look at how the PSNI dealt with a BLM protest compared to Bobby Storey's funeral.

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.

Thu, 27 May 2021 14:34:14 GMT
Missing Dublin children 'may have entered NI', gardaí say
Four siblings aged between 12 and two went missing three weeks ago.

Thu, 27 May 2021 16:31:14 GMT
Donegal: 'Too early' to change crumbling homes repair scheme
The Irish government says it is engaging with campaigners over concerns about the redress scheme.

Thu, 27 May 2021 12:26:46 GMT
Couple donate €30m to Trinity College Dublin
Eric Kinsella, of the Jones Engineering group, made the donation with his wife Barbara.

Wed, 26 May 2021 17:31:27 GMT
Bessborough: Plan to build at mother and baby home site refused
Planners reject apartments proposal due to concern over the possibility of unmarked infant graves.

Wed, 26 May 2021 14:06:27 GMT
Blanchardstown: Attack on gardaí could have 'led to loss of life'
The Irish police chief says the Dublin shooting, in which two officers were injured, was volatile.

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.



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