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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)

Coronavirus: Self-isolating pupils make up 5% of absences
In the week before half term, 5.6% of pupils were self-isolating or shielding.
Sinn Féin's Elisha McCallion resigns over Covid-19 grant money
Sinn Féin leader Mary-Lou McDonald apologises for the "failures" of Elisha McCallion and two others.
Coronavirus: £560m announced for NI health service
The executive has also confirmed schools in NI will reopen on Monday as planned.
Aaron Doherty: Son's 'devastating death not a Covid-19 statistic'
The father of Aaron Doherty, 17, says the family have been told he died from heart failure.
Dublin: School 'devastated' by deaths of mother and two children
Seema Banu was found dead in Dublin with her 11-year-old daughter and six-year-old son.
Coronavirus: Sanitising products in Republic of Ireland recall
Hand sanitiser, wipes and soaps are among the products deemed "not fully safe".
Coronavirus: Hair and beauty businesses lose High Court case
Hair and beauty businesses claimed that closing the industry was disproportionate.
Hurricane Epsilon sends huge waves to NI coastline
The remnants of the hurricane created perfect surfing conditions along Irish coastlines.
Coronavirus: Payments for taxi drivers and bus operators approved
Some taxi drivers criticised reports the financial support would be a £1,500 one off payment.
Derek Hussey: UUP man returns to council after 15-month ban
Derek Hussey, who has three drink-driving convictions, served a 15-month council disqualification.
Coronavirus: Concern over Altnagelvin hospital oxygen supplies
Trust executive warns supplies could come under pressure if cases spike again.
Stakeknife: PPS decide not to charge four people
Four people, including Freddie Scappaticci and two former MI5 officers, will not be charged.
Coronavirus: Londonderry woman's hospital bed plea over virus
It comes as a person under 19 becomes the youngest person in NI to die with the virus.
Coronavirus: Inside Altnagelvin Hospital's battle with Covid-19
The BBC is given exclusive access to Altnagelvin Hospital in Londonderry, one of the busiest in the UK.
Coronavirus: Executive 'intends' to reopen NI schools next week
Schools in NI were told to close for two weeks to help curb the spread of coronavirus.
Coronavirus Q&A: What is NI's contact tracing plan?
BBC News NI explains how contact tracing for Covid-19 is being carried out in Northern Ireland.
Coronavirus: What support is there for my business?
Some support is coming to an end, while other schemes have been announced following new restrictions.
NI Covid-19 restrictions: Your Questions Answered
BBC News NI's Jayne McCormack answers readers' questions about how the new restrictions will affect you.
Northern Ireland's new rules - in 60 seconds
BBC News NI's Jordan Kenny explains what you need to know about the new Covid-19 restrictions.
Coronavirus: How lockdown rules differ in Northern Ireland
How Stormont's approach to new restrictions differs from that taken by GB and the Republic of Ireland.
Brexit: Irish Sea Border to affect plant and seed imports
Some plant products from GB-NI will be subject to new inspections, new paperwork and new costs.
Latest Northern Ireland weather forecast
The weather forecast in Northern Ireland.
Scoliosis: 'Children let down' by long wait for spinal surgery
Long waiting times in NI are likely to rise further due to the second wave of the coronavirus pandemic.
Northern Ireland's first generation stories
The lives, loves and experiences of people as old as Northern Ireland itself.
The Irish Giant: Charles Byrne, my uncle and Hilary Mantel
The rogue gene still active in mid Ulster and the row over a 237-year-old skeleton.
Pixie: Irish road movie offers 'light-hearted relief' from Covid worries
Its young stars hope the anarchic road movie will give "light-hearted relief" from pandemic worries.
Coronavirus: 'I thought I was going to die'
Sandra Kelly, who contracted Covid-19, tells of how she thought she was going to die from the virus.
Covid-19: Altnagelvin staff at the front line 'exhausted and emotional'
Nurses and doctors treating Covid-19 at Altnagelvin Hospital say they're stretched to the limit.
Tyrone's busiest man: Four-year old goes viral in social media video
Footage of four-year-old Darragh O'Neill goes viral after he discusses his hard day's work.
Scoliosis: 'I really want to be free again'
Waiting times for children's spinal surgery in NI are likely to increase above a year due to the pandemic.
Londonderry: PSNI make specific appeal after sexual assault
Police are appealing for two people to come forward to help them with their investigations.
Londonderry: Nothing found in security alert
A security alert in the Shantallow area of the city has ended following police searches.
Coronavirus: Derry and Strabane mayor Brian Tierney self-isolating
SDLP councillor Brian Tierney says he will continue his mayoral duties from home.
Coronavirus: Derry Royal Mail sorting office 'missing half its staff'
A union says no letters will be delivered in the city for "two to three days" due to Covid-19.
Mother and baby homes: Adoptees and survivors can access information
It had been suggested that recent legislation would see the records sealed for 30 years.
Dublin: Bodies of 'mother and two children' found at a house
Irish broadcaster RTÉ are reporting that the bodies are of a mother and two children.
Cork murder-suicide 'linked to proposed will'
Gardaí believe a father and son planned to kill a second brother over a period of time, RTÉ reports.
County Cork: Father and sons dead after shooting
The bodies of a man in his 50s and two men in their 20s are found at a property in Kanturk.
Mother and baby homes: Michael D Higgins signs bill into law
Irish president says concerns about the controversial bill must be addressed.
Virapro hand sanitiser: NI health service checks after Irish safety recall
There are warnings a batch of Virapro may cause skin problems, eye irritation and headaches.
Dublin mother and son's deaths 'a family tragedy'
Gardaí are not looking for anyone else after a woman and her infant son were found dead on Thursday.
Coronavirus: Tailbacks as gardaí enforce restrictions at border
Irish police are asking drivers about their journey at a checkpoint between Newry and Dundalk.
Micheál Martin says Dublin will 'play its part' in shared island
Taoiseach Micheál Martin gives a special address setting out his government's plans to reach out.

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

Jacob Stockdale: Jared Payne says full-back at his most dangerous when in possession
Jared Payne says Ireland will get the best out of Jacob Stockdale at full-back by allowing him as much time in possession as possible.
'We'll need to be bang at it' - Healy
Linfield boss David Healy says the Premiership champions must be at their best to beat Crusaders as both sides aim to continue their 100% starts.
Arsenal 3-0 Dundalk: Gunners win well against Irish side after tough start
Arsenal's squad players impress boss Mikel Arteta as they beat Dundalk in a Europa League group game at Emirates Stadium.
Covid-19: Northern Ireland sport to get £15m relief funding
Communities minister Carál Ní Chuilín announces funding of £15m to help the NI sports sector deal with the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Ulster SFC: Eoghan Ban Gallagher says injury and lockdown told him how important football is
Donegal footballer Eoghan Ban Gallagher says injury and lockdown showed how important gaelic football is to him.
'To captain Derry was so, so special' - Kieran McKeever on Derry's '98 Ulster triumph
Kieran McKeever, one of gaelic football's greatest corner-backs, recalls how surprised he was to be asked to captain the Derry side that went on to win the 1998 Ulster SFC title.
Women's Six Nations 2020: Ireland v France off after Covid-19 outbreak in French camp
Ireland's final Women's Six Nations game against France is called off after a Covid-19 outbreak in the French camp.
Vuelta a Espana: Penalty denies Sam Bennett victory on stage nine, Richard Carapaz retains lead
Ireland's Sam Bennett is demoted for shoving another rider on stage nine of the Vuelta a Espana, as Richard Carapaz retains the lead.
Ulster SFC: Monaghan 'targeting' Cavan for revenge
Cavan manager Mickey Graham believes Monaghan will be on a revenge mission in the preliminary round of the Ulster Championship on Saturday.
Six Nations: France bring in Vincent for crunch Ireland game
France name Arthur Vincent at centre in the only change for Saturday's crucial Six Nations encounter against Ireland.
Six Nations 2020: Andy Farrell backs Ireland to be physically dominant against France
Andy Farrell has backed his players to win the physical battle against France during Saturday's Six Nations finale in Paris.
Pro14: Connacht v Benetton called off because of Covid-19 cases at Italian club
Connacht's home Pro14 match against Benetton on Sunday is postponed due to a number of Covid-19 cases in the Italian team's camp.
Ulster SFC: McGuigan and Loughlin are Derry's 'marquee forwards' says Gallagher
Rory Gallagher is convinced Shane McGuigan and Niall Loughlin are the "marquee forwards" who can help restore Derry football's fortunes.
British and Irish Lions: Warren Gatland to approach home union coaches for 2021 tour
British and Irish Lions boss Warren Gatland has been given permission to speak to head coaches from home unions about joining the tour of South Africa.
Six Nations 2020: Jacob Stockdale says Ireland respect but do not fear France
Jacob Stockdale says Ireland know they can beat France having won the last three encounters, but are not underestimating the challenge.
Six Nations standings: What Ireland, England and France need to win the title
What results do Ireland, England and France need to win the Six Nations on Saturday's finale?
Tokyo Olympics: Leon Reid targets place in 200m final
Ireland's Leon Reid targets a place in the final of the 200m at next year's Olympic Games in Tokyo as his minimum target.

National News Headlines

Covid-19: Nottinghamshire moves into tier 3 restrictions
A 9pm curfew on buying alcohol in shops is one of the restrictions put in place in the county.
Jeremy Corbyn suspension 'could cost Labour next election'
The boss of the powerful Unite union urges the party to reinstate its ex-leader or risk "chaos".
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe: UK expresses 'grave concern' over fresh court proceedings
Iran's ambassador faces UK officials, after the British-Iranian is told she may be sent back to jail.
Teenager dies after Wandsworth double stabbing
The boy, believed to be aged 15, was found with knife injuries following a fight in south London.
UK fusion experiment used in hunt for clean energy
A pioneering nuclear fusion experiment based in Oxfordshire has been switched on for the first time.
Courts backlog 'tipping point' for justice system
The number of cases waiting to be heard in England and Wales could quadruple by 2024, a study says.
Third body found in hunt for Coventry double murder suspect
Anthony Russell, 38, is described by police as dangerous and people are asked not to approach him.
Covid in Scotland: New restrictions will have 'damaging impact'
City leaders in Glasgow and Aberdeen voice concern about the impact of new restrictions on businesses and jobs.
Cyprus and Lithuania added to UK quarantine list
Travellers from Cyprus and Lithuania must self-isolate for 14 days as of Sunday, Grant Shapps says.
Hay Festival: UAE minister will face no charges after sex assault claim
Abu Dhabi's minister of tolerance has denied allegations he sexually assaulted a festival organiser.
Brothers Liam and Dijon Joseph sue Met over 'fist bump' stop-and-search
Liam and Dijon Joseph's lawyers are suing for discrimination and false imprisonment.
Covid-19: Tier news for millions in England and Scotland, and Bobby Ball dies
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Thursday evening.

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