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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)

Covid-19: NI nurses face 'tsunami of mental health issues'
Many healthcare staff in NI are showing symptoms of PTSD because of the Covid-19 pandemic, the RCN says.
Troubles pensions: Victims 'outraged' over dispute over funding
Stormont's finance minister calls for extra funding but the UK government says the block grant must be used.
Driving tests: Extra slots to replace lockdown cancellations
Learners whose tests were cancelled during the latest lockdown are being contacted to rebook.
Northern Ireland's latest draft budget 'difficult' says Conor Murphy
Conor Murphy says the required support "to kick start our economic recovery" has not been delivered.
Covid-19: 'Toughest week yet' of pandemic for NI hospitals
The number of people needing intensive care is expected to continue rising for at least two weeks.
Covid-19: Naomi Long says some early release prisoners back in custody
Naomi Long says a "relatively small" number of those out early due to the virus are back in prison.
Brexit: Edwin Poots issues jelly and gravy shortage warning
Edwin Poots says some processed goods could be unavailable in NI after the protocol grace period ends.
Noah Donohoe inquest into schoolboy's death set for January 2022
The 14-year-old was found dead in a storm drain in north Belfast six days after he went missing.
Irish girl's lost football washes up in Wales
A football lost in Ireland is found on a Welsh beach just seven days after it went missing.
Storm Christoph: Warnings issued for NI and Republic of Ireland
The Met Office warns of between 20-30mm rainfall across NI and up to 50mm on higher ground.
Kathleen Thompson: Ex-soldier seeks access to inquest evidence
The ex-soldier is potentially implicated in the killing of Kathleen Thompson in 1971.
Belfast Multi-Cultural Association: £60k raised after arson attack
Volunteers from the Belfast Multi-Cultural Association say they are "overwhelmed" by public support.
Covid-19 having 'devastating effect' on children
A letter from 50 health professionals calls for the establishment of a UK-wide commission.
Covid-19: Nisra records highest ever weekly deaths
Statistics agency Nisra says 145 deaths were registered last week, bringing its pandemic total to 1,976.
What is Northern Ireland's vaccine plan?
Elderly and more vulnerable people who are most at risk from the disease are being given priority.
Covid-19: Eight times as many pupils in school this lockdown
The increase is partly down to special schools remaining open for all pupils, unlike in 2020.
Covid-19: Visiting suspended across NI hospitals
Trusts limit most visiting from Friday, following new advice from the Department of Health.
Covid-19: Belfast doctor warns oxygen supplies under 'extreme pressure'
A respiratory doctor at the Mater Hospital warns that oxygen supplies are under "extreme pressure".
Covid-19 restrictions: Your questions answered
BBC News NI's Jayne McCormack answers readers' questions about how the new restrictions will affect you.
Brexit: The DUP's bruising battle for control
How the relationship between the Democratic Unionist Party and Conservatives has changed.
Latest Northern Ireland weather forecast
The weather forecast in Northern Ireland.
NI 100: How the threat of Home Rule led to a divide in unionism in Ireland
This week's podcast looks at how the fear of Home Rule led to a split in unionism.
Fresh calls for NI mother and baby homes inquiry
Amnesty International says the issue of forced adoptions also needs close scrutiny.
Tuam: 'I need to know what happened to my brothers'
Anna Corrigan's family story was central to bringing the Tuam babies scandal to worldwide attention.
NI Domestic abuse bill: Naomi Long apologises to victims
Justice minister apologises for delay, as legislation passes its final hurdle at Stormont.
Mental health: ?I could have been another statistic?
Aidan McMeekin became isolated after being expelled from school and his mental health problems spiralled.
Sign language: Seven-year-old teaching classmates
Jensen Rea, who is deaf in one ear, has been teaching British Sign Language throughout lockdowns.
Belfast Multi-Cultural Association building badly damaged by fire
Police say a fire at a building that houses a multicultural group in Belfast was a deliberate hate crime.
AQE says bishop's statement 'highly defamatory'
AQE has called a statement about them made by the Bishop of Derry "highly defamatory".
Londonderry security alert declared an 'elaborate hoax'
The incident may be linked to an earlier hijacking in the city, say police.
Londonderry: Man injured in 'barbaric shooting'
Police say the man's injuries are not life-threatening but may be life-changing.
Foyle walkway prompts Covid-19 social distancing concern
There is concern in Londonderry that too many people are exercising on the city's riverfront.
Covid-19: Apology after Dublin hospital gives staff relatives leftover vaccines
The Dublin hospital "deeply regrets" it but they would have been "discarded" had they not been used.
Gardaí seize more than ?1m in cash after searches
Gardaí (Irish police) say the money was found during searches related to organised crime.
Mother-and-baby homes: Archbishop 'disappointed' if churches 'scapegoated'
Ireland's Catholic leader says he accepts it needs to "do reparation" over mother-and-baby homes.
Church of Ireland in mother-and-baby home apology
Church leaders acknowledge its members were complicit in a culture that stigmatised women and children.
Nóra Quoirin: 'Compelling evidence' of abduction
A Belfast mother says there is "compelling evidence" that her daughter was abducted in Malaysia.
Brexit: Republic of Ireland to lose 15% of fishing quota
Ireland's fishing fleet will be one of the worst affected under the UK/EU trade deal.
Covid-19: Three fined for 50-mile burger trip to Dublin
Three people were stopped as they tried to make the journey to Dublin to collect takeaway burgers.
Brexit: Dublin Port 'minefield' leaves trucks stranded
Around 20% of NI's trade goes through Dublin and firms are reporting delays in loads from GB.
Covid-19: Negative test required for Ireland arrivals
Passengers flying into the Republic of Ireland must have taken a test within 72 hours of arriving.

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

WRC: Oliver Solberg and Aaron Johnston have 'desires' to reach rallying's pinnacle
Ahead of Oliver Solberg's rise to WRC2 in 2021, his Northern Irish co-driver Aaron Johnston says the duo have ambitions to reach the top of the sport.
James McClean: Stoke City midfielder available again after serving suspension
James McClean is available for Stoke's game against Rotherham on Tuesday having served a one-game suspension for a breach of Covid-19 regulations.
Irish Premiership: Rank the top 10 goals of the season
Andrew Waterworth and Chris Morgan selected their top 10 goals of the Irish Premiership season. Have your say and rank the best efforts.
Simi Singh: Ireland hero says 'everything clicked' in man-of-the-match display
Simi Singh says he is "absolutely delighted" after his sensational display helps Ireland beat UAE in Abu Dhabi.
Neil Lennon: Celtic manager rails against government & 'barrage of hypocrisy' over Dubai trip
Celtic manager Neil Lennon says the Scottish government's decision to tell 13 of their players to self-isolate after their trip to Dubai was motivated by politics and not public health.
Cookstown 100 road race pushed back to September
The Cookstown 100 road races have been postponed until the 10-11 September due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.
Ciara Mageean: Portaferry athlete to use European Indoor as 'stepping stone' to Tokyo
Ciara Mageean says her "immediate focus" is on competing at the European Indoors Championships in March before she builds up to the rescheduled Olympic Games in July.
McGregor vs Poirier 2: Is Conor McGregor ready to dominate UFC again?
"Better than ever" Conor McGregor returns to action on Saturday and is ready to dominate the UFC lightweight division again.
Dakar Rally experience was 'simply incredible' - Kris Meeke
Northern Ireland's Kris Meeke says nothing could prepare him for his "incredible" maiden experience at the Dakar Rally.
Girl's lost football travels over Irish Sea to Wales
A football lost in Ireland is found on a Welsh beach just seven days after it went missing.
Alan Snoddy: Legendary Irish League referee on World Cup memories and VAR
Former Irish League referee Alan Snoddy recalls officiating matches at the World Cup and explains why VAR is still a "work in progress".
UAE v Ireland: Simi Singh stars as visitors earn 112-run win to draw ODI series
Ireland beat United Arab Emirates by 112 runs to draw the much-delayed ODI series in Abu Dhabi as Simi Singh impresses with bat and ball.
Jamel Herring: A father, a Marine and a legacy - The man fighting for his dream against Frampton
Jamel Herring's motivation to beat Carl Frampton is far greater than stopping the Belfast man becoming Ireland's first three-weight world champion
Women's Six Nations: Ireland scrum-half Kathryn Dane on resilience, momentum and life's balancing act
Despite the lack of matches for over the past 12 months, scrum-half Kathryn Dane feels there is momentum growing in the Ireland camp ahead of a big year.
NI League Cup: Can you name the 12 winners?
Can you name the 12 teams who have lifted the NI League Cup since it's inaugural final?

National News Headlines

Covid: Positive antibody tests doubled since autumn
Some 10% of the UK population is showing signs of recent infection, a doubling since October, says ONS.
Storm Christoph: Flood warnings in parts of England
A 'major incident' is declared in South Yorkshire as rain is set to batter northern and central England.
Covid: Health secretary Matt Hancock self-isolating after app alert
Matt Hancock says he will stay home and urged others to do the same if "pinged" by the app.
'My boss made me come to work and I caught Covid'
Despite the risks, people say they are being asked to work on site when they could do it from home.
Manchester Arena attack: Man tried to comfort Saffie-Rose Roussos
Paul Reid was the first person to reach Saffie-Rose Roussos, eight, after the bomb was detonated.
Johnson 'glad' to see Trump go, says ex-Civil Service head Lord Sedwill
People who say Boris Johnson does not want Joe Biden as president are "mistaken", says Lord Sedwill.
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby gets Covid jab
The Most Reverend Justin Welby encourages everyone to be vaccinated and ignore 'rumour-mongering'.
M1 deaths: Coroner calls for smart motorway review
David Urpeth says smart motorways without a hard shoulder carry "an ongoing risk of future deaths."
Oxford research tackles threat of antibiotic resistance
Oxford says the "public cannot get enough of experts" with a £100m donation for antibiotics research.
Neasden stabbings: Man arrested after triple knife attack
A 20-year-old man is arrested on suspicion of murder and two counts of GBH with intent.
Peaky Blinders to end after sixth series
BBC crime drama "will continue in another form? beyond TV series, says creator.
Covid-19: 'Grave concern' over court backlog, and Biden keeps Covid travel bans
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Tuesday morning.

Source: BBC News

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