Loyalists and the Irish Sea border: ‘From what I’ve seen it’s all hyped up’Locals in Derry’s loyalist areas fear being cut off from the UK, but Covid-19 is a bigger worryFri Mar 05 2021 - 01:00
Covid-19: Three further deaths in Northern IrelandAdditional 163 infections registered as death toll from virus climbs to 2,066 in the NorthThu Mar 04 2021 - 22:37
Biden ‘unequivocal’ about Belfast Agreement support as Dublin and London row over NI protocolCoveney says UK ‘cannot be trusted’ after decision to extend grace period for checks on goods entering North from BritainThu Mar 04 2021 - 21:47
Foster accuses Coveney of ignoring ‘deep’ unionist concerns‘He’s ignoring them, thinking they’ll just go away. We will not go away,’ says DUP leaderThu Mar 04 2021 - 20:48
Brexit: EU threatens legal action in Northern Ireland protocol rowBritain says it will extend grace period on North goods checks until OctoberThu Mar 04 2021 - 01:00
Brexit had ‘no impact’ on cross-Border policing co-operation, UK minister saysRobin Walker said due to trade deal with EU it was a case of ‘so far so good, and that’s to be welcomed’Wed Mar 03 2021 - 20:30
Government brands UK move to delay checks on goods entering North from Britain ‘deeply unhelpful’Northern Secretary confirms move despite checks being required by Northern Ireland protocol after BrexitWed Mar 03 2021 - 19:55
North vaccination plans to be scaled up as slots being offered to over 60sSupplies of Oxford/AstraZeneca doses ‘scheduled to increase very significantly’ in the coming weeksWed Mar 03 2021 - 18:14
Eamonn McCann to step down as Derry councillor on health groundsVeteran rights campaigner announces decision after diagnosis with the neurological conditionMon Mar 01 2021 - 22:20
Covid-19: Northern Ireland’s blueprint for exiting lockdown expected on TuesdayTwo more deaths and 138 further cases reported in NorthMon Mar 01 2021 - 20:35
NI Minister says halting work on border control posts was ‘entirely proportionate’Sinn Féin, SDLP and Alliance Party questioned if Gordon Lyons has legal authority to make moveMon Mar 01 2021 - 19:13
Sinn Féin says proposed electoral register update ‘a mass purge of voters’Register is 'cleansed' in canvass year, meaning all who wish to vote mus re-registerMon Mar 01 2021 - 05:30
The Books Quiz: What do Charlotte and Lucy require during a trip to Italy?Satisfy your lockdown wanderlust with 10 questions about travel in literatureSun Feb 28 2021 - 06:00
DUP minister orders halt to construction of inspection facilities for post-Brexit checksGordon Lyons ordered end to charges levied at ports on traders bringing goods into NorthFri Feb 26 2021 - 18:57
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
