North’s lockdown exit plan to prioritise education and economyAllowing people ‘freedom’ to see loved ones also on agenda, Arlene Foster saysThu Feb 25 2021 - 19:41
Foster accuses European Commission of being tone deaf on impact of NI protocolNorthern Ireland First Minister says meeting over NI protocol was ‘hugely disappointing’Wed Feb 24 2021 - 22:54
Covid-19: A further 56 deaths and 574 new cases recorded by Nphet this eveningTwo more deaths in Northern Ireland where half a million vaccine doses have been administeredWed Feb 24 2021 - 15:24
Cocaine worth estimated €1.86m seized at Belfast portDrugs seizure is ‘one of the biggest’ to be made by authorities in North in recent yearsWed Feb 24 2021 - 12:24
First cases of South African Covid-19 variant detected in Northern IrelandFive more deaths from coronavirus confirmed as DUP seeks to revisit schools planTue Feb 23 2021 - 18:49
‘Overall happiness’ as Covid vaccines arrive on Arranmore Island‘What more could you want from a day? Even the sun is blazing,’ says 87-year-old islanderMon Feb 22 2021 - 18:08
Covid-19: Four deaths in the North and 187 more infectionsDeath toll in Northern Ireland now stands at 2,036, according to Department of HealthMon Feb 22 2021 - 14:44
The Northern Ireland protocol: ‘All shades of unionist are really angry’Community leaders on frustration at article 16 and fears of violence returningSat Feb 20 2021 - 01:00
No evidence Sinn Féin pressured council over Bobby Storey funeral, inquiry findsFailure by Belfast council to offer same facilities to earlier cremations ‘a serious error’Thu Feb 18 2021 - 17:50
Covid-19: Lockdown in the North extended to April 1stPrimary school pupils in early years due to return to classes on March 8thThu Feb 18 2021 - 14:59
Foster appears to rule out ‘Swiss-style’ set-up for trade with Great BritainSwitzerland adheres to EU rules on animal and plant health to trade with blocWed Feb 17 2021 - 22:18
Covid-19: Pandemic death toll passes 4,000 as 57 further deaths reported by NphetA further 650 new cases of the virus have also been reportedWed Feb 17 2021 - 18:14
Clonmany parishioners receive their ashes in takeaway styleBlessed ashes are packed into plastic sauce pots and left at churches for collectionWed Feb 17 2021 - 02:05
Covid-19: Over 400,000 people in North have at least one vaccine doseDepartment confirms additional 341 Covid-19 cases as Swann hails vaccine progressTue Feb 16 2021 - 18:14
Coronavirus: Northern Ireland death toll reaches 2,000Department reports 234 confirmed cases as incidence continues to fall under lockdownMon Feb 15 2021 - 15:30
Former loyalist paramilitaries call for ‘rational’ talks on Northern Ireland protocolReach UK group backs DUP plan to ‘free’ Northern Ireland from protocolSat Feb 13 2021 - 01:00
Crossing the Border is a way of life that shows little sign of changingNorthern residents who cross Border without reasonable excuse could face €100 fineSat Feb 13 2021 - 01:00
Investigation to be held into withdrawal of NI ports border control staffPolice Service of Northern Ireland has said there was no evidence of credible threatsThu Feb 11 2021 - 15:30
NI unions left with unanswered questions on withdrawal of port staff‘I think we’re all wanting to get to the bottom of this,’ says official with port workers unionWed Feb 10 2021 - 21:25
DUP politicians swerve cross-Border meeting over North protocol‘If you’re unprepared to be part of the solution then you stand accused of being part of the problem’Wed Feb 10 2021 - 19:20
Police investigating menacing Adams banner at Belfast City HallFormer Sinn Féin chief rails over ‘offensive’ standard mounted on city council propertyWed Feb 10 2021 - 18:26
Covid-19: Four more deaths in NI and 336 infectionsFatalities in Northern Ireland as a consequence of coronavirus now stands at 1,957Wed Feb 10 2021 - 14:51
Some Covid-19 restrictions in Northern Ireland ‘likely to remain’ for next yearNorth records 275 more confirmed Covid-19 cases with 579 in hospitalsWed Feb 10 2021 - 10:35
Brexit checks to resume at NI ports following threatsChecks were suspended in Larne and Belfast from February 1st due to safety concernsTue Feb 09 2021 - 20:05
Legal duty of Northern Executive to fund scheme for Troubles victims – courtScheme of annual payments for people with physical or mental injury delayed since MayTue Feb 09 2021 - 14:39
DUP MP refuses to apologise for ‘BLM’ comments on Songs of Praise episodeGregory Campbell is accused of engaging in ‘race-baiting’ in Facebook post on BBC showMon Feb 08 2021 - 18:29
Chief medical officer defends use of AstraZeneca vaccine in NorthPublic should retain confidence in jab as it is effective for dominant strains, says McBrideMon Feb 08 2021 - 15:02
Care home residents left out of initial round to receive Covid-19 vaccineHSE’s change follows campaign by relatives of ‘forgotten’ residents at Co Donegal facilityFri Feb 05 2021 - 15:53
Poots ordered port staff withdrawal as unconvinced PSNI understood risk - officialNorth’s Chief Constable says it is ‘time for wise words and calm heads’Thu Feb 04 2021 - 20:03
Coronavirus: 10 more deaths, 412 new cases reported in NorthStudents in NI to receive one-off £500 payment in recognition of disruption caused by pandemicThu Feb 04 2021 - 16:10
Calls to scrap North protocol ‘unrealistic’, Coveney saysArlene Foster calls for ‘tangible actions’ from Boris Johnson to protect integrity of UKThu Feb 04 2021 - 12:23
Background: Huge gulf in perception over NI protocolTo ease concerns about the impact of the protocol, practical solutions must be foundThu Feb 04 2021 - 03:35
Minor changes to North protocol may be agreed to defuse tensionsTaoiseach to meet North’s leaders but says protocol needs ‘common-sense modifications’Thu Feb 04 2021 - 02:06
EU-UK negotiators to resume talks on Northern Ireland protocolBoris Johnson earlier threatened to invoke Article 16 unless his demands were metWed Feb 03 2021 - 21:29
DUP’s plan is to get rid of Northern protocol – and reassert its authorityWith the party polling badly, Arlene Foster needs to show unionists she’s not weakenedWed Feb 03 2021 - 20:58
Coronavirus: 11 further deaths and 504 new cases recorded in North‘Interim solution’ agreed between authorities in North, Republic on international arrivalsWed Feb 03 2021 - 14:42
Johnson calls for ‘urgent action’ from EU to resolve NI protocol problemsEU and UK to hold talks with Foster and O’Neill over security at North’s portsWed Feb 03 2021 - 00:50
DUP warns it will halt cross-Border activity linked to NI protocolParty plans to start petition to trigger article 16 to secure ‘unfettered’ trade with BritainTue Feb 02 2021 - 21:18
Tempers fray in Northern Ireland over thorny Brexit protocolWhat is happening with Northern Ireland’s ports and how is this linked to Brexit?Tue Feb 02 2021 - 20:02
‘No evidence’ of paramilitaries behind port threats, says PSNIEuropean Commission tells its Northern Irish port staff told not to attend work over safety fearsTue Feb 02 2021 - 17:17
North’s Department of Health records 17 more deaths from Covid-19GCSE and A-level students in Northern Ireland will receive calculated grades from their schoolsTue Feb 02 2021 - 14:22
Some Belfast, Larne port staff withdrawn over safety amid Northern Ireland protocol tensionsAgriculture department suspends animal based fod checks after graffiti calls council staff ‘targets’Mon Feb 01 2021 - 22:55
New care home residents in North should be tested for Covid-19, says reportStaff in Northern Ireland’s special schools to be prioritised for the Covid-19 vaccineMon Feb 01 2021 - 22:33
Vaccine shipment could have been disrupted by Article 16 – NI MinisterEfforts of department officials ensured doses arrived in North on Friday night, says SwannMon Feb 01 2021 - 20:01
Covid-19: GP welcomes new powers limiting cross-Border travelGardaí can now fine people from North travelling into Republic in breach of rulesMon Feb 01 2021 - 19:53
Donegal seed potato farmer sees Brexit grow businessCharlie Doherty has already sold out of this year’s stock and plans to expandMon Feb 01 2021 - 03:00
Covid-19: Families express fears for Donegal care home residents waiting for vaccines‘They’re playing Russian roulette with these lives,’ says son of Donegal facility residentSat Jan 30 2021 - 02:40
All healthcare workers in North to receive £500 ‘special recognition payment’Further 16 deaths and 527 new cases of Covid-19 reported on WednesdayWed Jan 27 2021 - 18:29
Hundreds of babies from church-run homes in NI were moved across BorderResearch shows some babies were adopted in Republic or moved to homes or institutionsTue Jan 26 2021 - 23:34
Independent inquiry to examine North’s mother and baby homesFoster acknowledges pain caused to thousands as survivors seek public inquiryTue Jan 26 2021 - 23:30
