Executive announce further restrictions from this Thursday to run until February 6

The Executive has tonight agreed a package of additional restrictions given the high levels of Covid-19 transmission in the community. Ministers...

Schools to stay closed and ‘promote remote learning’ until February half-term break

Education Minister Peter Weir has said pre-school education settings, primary and post primary schools will be required to provide remote learning...

Further 18 Covid-related deaths; hospital numbers jump and pupils in NI likely to remain off school until mid-February

There were 18 further Covid-related deaths reported by the Department of Health today (Tuesday). Today’s stats – according to the official...

Extension to remote learning for schoolchildren as ‘Stay at Home’ message becomes law in NI

Schoolchildren across Northern Ireland will enter an “extended period of remote learning” the Executive have tonight (Monday) confirmed. The Executive met...

Concerns as GB-based retailers withdraw from offering deliveries to Northern Ireland

Economy Minister Diane Dodds has written to Cabinet Office Secretary Michael Gove to call for urgent action to be taken on...

94-year-old Eileen ‘delighted and privileged’ to receive first Oxford vaccine in Northern Ireland

The first Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine has been administered in Northern Ireland today. Ninety-four-year-old Eileen Lynch has become the first person in Northern...

Infection rate soars across Co Armagh as 12 more Covid-related deaths confirmed

There were 12 further Covid-related deaths reported by the Department of Health today (Monday). Today’s stats – according to the official...

Six more Covid-related deaths as First Minister speaks on plans to reopen schools on January 11

There were six further Covid-related deaths reported by the Department of Health today (Sunday). Today’s stats – according to the official...

Disease control measures in place after Avian Influenza detected in commercial flock

Northern Ireland’s Chief Veterinary Officer (CVO) Dr Robert Huey has initiated disease control measures following suspicion of notifiable avian influenza at...

NI records 26 more Covid-related deaths in 48 hours as 8pm curfew comes to an end

There were 26 further Covid-related deaths reported by the Department of Health today (Saturday). Today’s stats – according to the official...

Over 120 revellers hit with £200 fines as police target New Year house parties breaking Covid rules

Police have voiced “disappointment” that over 150 penalties had to be imposed as people across Northern Ireland insisted on holding house...

Education Minister is ‘failing pupils, parents and teachers’

While the U-turn on a decision to keep schools open directly after the Christmas break has been welcomed, the Education Minister...