Sound of silence to end and live music make a comeback as further restrictions to be lifted

Live music is making a comeback! The Executive has today (Thursday) confirmed the next phase of its relaxation of restrictions. Principally,...

No Covid-deaths as hospital numbers drop right across Northern Ireland

There have been no further Covid-related deaths reported by the Department of Health in Northern Ireland today (Monday). That’s according to...

Covid vaccine approval for 12 to 15-year-olds hailed as ‘welcome news’

Health Minister Robin Swann has welcomed the MHRA approval for Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine to be used in 12 to 15 year...

No further Covid-related deaths as warnings second jab date changes could ‘jeopardise’ rollout

There have been no further Covid-related deaths reported by the Department of Health in Northern Ireland today (Friday). That’s according to...

Be alert to scams warn police as latest victims swindled out of more than £30,000

People across Northern Ireland are being urged to be extra vigilant following a spate of scams resulting in the loss of...

Public urged to keep vaccine appointments as over 1,000 seek new dates in recent days

The Department of Health is urging people to keep their allocated vaccination appointments. Rescheduled second Covid-19 vaccines have increased significantly, with...

Minister says face mask policy ‘at each school’s discretion’ but no child should be turned away

Education Minister Peter Weir has said that no child should be refused entry to school for not wearing a face mask....

Table service no longer required for restaurants, cafes and coffee shops from Saturday

The table service requirement is to be removed for unlicensed premisesin Northern Ireland from Saturday. But it will remain a requirement...

Tests and self-isolation on cards for Portugal holidaymakers as country added to Amber List

Portugal has now been added to the Amber List as expected. Confirmation has now come outlining a number of changes to...

Southern Trust pledge ‘healthcare system that cares for people and the planet’ with green strategy

The Southern Trust have pledged to build a “healthcare system that cares for people and the planet” with the launch of...

One further Covid-related death as holiday makers scramble with Portugal set for amber listing

There has been one further Covid-related death reported by the Department of Health in Northern Ireland today (Thursday). That’s according to...

Co. Armagh business announces North-West expansion plans with up to 100 new jobs

A Co. Armagh based company has announced today (Wednesday) the launch of a recruitment campaign with a view to setting up...