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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)

Knockloughrim: Man, 59, charged with murder of woman in burning car
The 59-year-old is due in court on Saturday after a woman was found in a burning car on Tuesday.
NI Protocol: Court order sought to end DUP meetings boycott
The DUP is refusing to attend most north-south ministerial talks over the NI Protocol.
Call for NI department to oversee Mid and East Antrim Council
A trade union says members have lost confidence in Mid and East Antrim Borough Council.
Sir David Amess: NI political leaders pay tribute to MP
The Conservative MP has died after being stabbed at his constituency surgery in Essex.
Dennis Hutchings: Trial adjourned after ex-soldier takes ill
Mr Hutchings, 80, denies attempting to murder and cause grievous bodily harm to John Pat Cunningham.
GP services: Extra £5.5m in GP funding for 'challenging winter'
Funding will be used to improve repeat prescriptions systems and freeing up phone lines.
Glentoran beat Crusaders in final to seal treble
Glentoran add to their Premiership and Co Antrim Cup triumphs by defeating Crusaders Strikers 2-0 in the Challenge Cup final.
Paddy Moloney: The man who put Irish music on the map
We look back on the career of Chieftains founder Paddy Moloney, who died earlier this week.
Ulster 26-10 Lions: Will Addison's injury mars fourth straight bonus-point win
Ulster go top of the United Rugby Championship with a fourth win of the season but Will Addison is taken off on a stretcher.
Covid-19: Nisra records drop in virus-related deaths
Nisra says in the week up to 8 October, the virus was mentioned on the death certificates of 28 people.
Brexit: Lord Frost and ?ef?ovi? discuss NI Protocol in Brussels
Lord Frost has met his EU counterpart Maros ?ef?ovi? to discuss the new trade proposals.
Covid-19: Four more deaths and 1,349 new cases
The total number of coronavirus-linked deaths in NI since the start of the pandemic is 2,610.
Shoppers start to use new £100 contactless payment limit
But retailers say it could take months to update terminals so people can spend up to £100 without a Pin.
Lagan Valley: Hospital ED to adopt 'phone first' policy
Patients with non life-threatening illnesses will be asked to call before attending the Emergency Department.
NI stars to perform for Covid key workers
Sixty percent of the tickets will be given to key workers in healthcare, food retail and charities.
Covid:19: Mum-to-be's anger at nightclubs opening as maternity restricted
A mum-to-be speaks out at nightclub reopening, while birth partner's hospital visits are restricted.
How can I get NI £100 high street voucher card?
BBC News NI explains the application process for the High Street Spend Local Scheme.
What are Northern Ireland's Covid-19 rules now?
How do restrictions here compare to other parts of the UK and the Republic of Ireland?
Coronavirus: Nightclubs to reopen as social distancing scrapped
The legal requirement for social distancing in hospitality will be lifted from 31 October.
NI prisons: Sniffer dogs tackle drug smuggling
The dogs are used to check visitors, prisoners returning after temporary release, cells and parcels.
Latest Northern Ireland weather forecast
The weather forecast in Northern Ireland.
West Belfast: NI's First Irish school marks half-century
Bunscoil Phobal Feirste began its life in a single classroom with just a handful of pupils.
Brexit: Northern Ireland firms give their verdict on the protocol
Northern Ireland firms doing business in Britain give their verdict on current Brexit trading rules.
NI prisons: Meet the dogs sniffing out smugglers
A team of more than 40 sniffer dogs are playing a vital role at Northern Ireland's prisons.
PM told me he planned to 'tear up' NI Protocol
The Democratic Unionist Party MP Ian Paisley has claimed Prime Minister Boris Johnson told him he intended to change the Northern Ireland Protocol shortly after agreeing the deal.
Northern Ireland's first Irish language school's 50th birthday
The first Irish-medium school in Northern Ireland has held a tree-planting ceremony to mark 50 years since it first opened.
River Lagan: 'I'm proud to have come up the Lagan in a bubble'
Actor Shaun Blaney takes to the River Lagan in an inflatable bubble to keep a promise.
Knockloughrim: Police given more time to question man over murder
A woman, in her 50s, died on Tuesday after a car fire in County Londonderry.
Ryanair announces Londonderry to Manchester flights
The airline will operate three weekly flights from City of Derry to Manchester starting in the winter.
Lyra McKee arrests highlight radicalisation, police warn
A number of young people are facing charges in connection with New IRA violence.
Cara Hunter, SDLP, on 'life-altering' brain tumour diagnosis
The 25-year-old says that while her condition "is not life-threatening, it is life-altering".
'Every kid playing GAA can kick it with both legs'
David Shanahan, the first Irishman to receive a full scholarship to play college football in America, reflects on his debut season as punter for Georgia Tech.
Sir Gerry Robinson: Businessman and broadcaster dies aged 72
Sir Gerry Robinson presented the series Can Gerry Robinson Fix The NHS? for the BBC in 2007.
Brexit: Irish deputy PM Leo Varadkar warns nations UK might not keep its word
Leo Varadkar speaks out after Dominic Cummings says the UK had never meant to stick to Brexit deal.
Tributes paid to musician Paddy Moloney
The piper founded the Irish traditional music group, The Chieftains, in 1962.
Irish budget: Irish finance minister outlines ?4.7bn package
Paschal Donohoe says the Republic of Ireland is entering a "new phase" after the Covid-19 pandemic.

Latest Sports News... (Source: BBC News)

Ulster 26-10 Lions: Will Addison's injury mars fourth straight bonus-point win
Ulster go top of the United Rugby Championship with a fourth win of the season but Will Addison is taken off on a stretcher.
Women's Challenge Cup final: Glens beat Crues at Windsor to seal treble
Glentoran add to their Premiership and Co Antrim Cup triumphs by defeating Crusaders Strikers 2-0 in the Challenge Cup final.
United Rugby Championship: McFarland says Addison injury 'doesn't look good'
Ulster head coach Dan McFarland says the injury to Ireland full-back Will Addison "doesn't look good" and he has been taken to hospital for checks to his leg.
Premier Division: Junior gives Derry victory over St Pat's
A second-half header from Junior Ogedi-Uzokwe earns Derry City a 1-0 win over St Patrick's Athletic as both teams finishing the game with 10 men.
Northern Ireland Open: Mark Allen produces dramatic comeback to beat holder Judd Trump
Judd Trump's three-year reign as Northern Ireland Open champion is over after home favourite Mark Allen comes from 3-0 down to win the quarter-final 5-3.
World Rally Championship: Jon Armstrong leads Junior WRC decider in Spain
Northern Ireland's Jon Armstrong leads the Junior WRC title decider after Friday's running in the World Rally Championship round in Spain.
GPA welcomes GAA guidance that Proposal B would have 'no meaningful financial impact' for GAA
The Gaelic Players Association has welcomed confirmation from the GAA that the introduction of Proposal B would have "no meaningful financial impact" for the GAA.
Irish Premiership: Carrick Rangers v Crusaders postponed
Saturday's Irish Premiership fixture between Carrick Rangers and Crusaders is postponed in line with NIFL's Covid-19 case policy
Watch: Glens win Challenge Cup to complete clean sweep
Watch Glentoran lift the Irish Cup trophy to complete a treble and add to their Women's Premiership and County Antrim Cup triumphs with a 2-0 win over Crusaders Strikers at Windsor Park.
From Kerry to Georgia - David Shanahan's history-making American football journey
David Shanahan, the first Irishman to receive a full scholarship to play college football in America, reflects on his debut season as punter for Georgia Tech.
World Superbikes: 'I've got a lot of fight left' - six-time champion Rea on title battle
Jonathan Rea says he is "going to fight until the end" as he battles to see off his challengers and secure a seventh World Superbike title in a row.
Ulster Rugby Show: Bryn Cunningham explains deal that brought Vermeulen to Belfast
Bryn Cunningham says Ulster moved to sign Duane Vermeulen in the hope that the Springbok would influence the team off the pitch as much as he would on it.
Ryder Cup emotion 'surprised' me, says Rory McIlroy before PGA Tour return
Rory McIlroy says he was "surprised" by his emotional reaction to his disappointing Ryder Cup performance.
Where are Northern Ireland heading? Key questions after Bulgaria collapse
Will the manager get a new contract? Will the captain continue playing? We examine some of the key questions around the current condition of the Northern Ireland team.
Sports Personality of the Year Unsung Hero is back for 2021 - nominations close 17 October
Sports Personality of the Year Unsung Hero celebrates the most dynamic and dedicated volunteers making a difference through grassroots sport and activity.

National News Headlines

Sir David Amess killing was terrorist incident, Met Police say
Detectives also say the fatal stabbing of Tory MP Sir David Amess has a potential link to Islamist extremism.
Sir David Amess: Political world pays tribute to much-loved MP
Boris Johnson has led tributes from the political world for Sir David Amess.
Partner of Jo Cox's sister asks her to 'step down' as MP
Kim Leadbeater was elected as MP for her murdered sister's constituency in a by-election in July.
Investigation ordered into Wolverhampton Covid lab test failings
A lab in Wolverhampton is suspended as 43,000 people in England and Wales are potentially affected.
Pregnancy: Some women in Wales to get pre-eclampsia test
Paige Thomas lost her baby to pre-eclampsia and wants tests rolled out for all women.
Sir Elton John scores first number one in 16 years
The rock star topped the UK singles chart with Cold Heart, with the help of collaborator Dua Lipa.
Man dies in Clayton-le-Woods house collapse blast
A man in his fifties died after the house collapsed in Clayton-le-Woods, near Chorley, police say.
David Brooks: Cancer diagnosis prompts messages of support
Young people who have experienced living with cancer send words of encouragement to David Brooks.
HMP Gartree: Plans to increase category B prison by 247 inmates
Plans to expand HMP Gartree in Leicestershire have been published by the government.
Business insolvencies rise as government aid wanes
The number of firms going bust in September was at its highest since March 2020.
Brexit: Lord Frost and ?ef?ovi? discuss NI Protocol in Brussels
Lord Frost has met his EU counterpart Maros ?ef?ovi? to discuss the new trade proposals.
Sir David Amess: How a tragic day unfolded
How constituents and authorities reacted to the tragic killing of Sir David Amess.

Source: BBC News

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