Historic day for NI as same sex couples can now convert civil partnerships to marriage

Same sex couples can now convert their civil partnership to marriage from today (Monday) December 7. Legislation comes into effect today...

‘Wet pubs’ ordered to stay closed when two week circuit-breaker ends next week

So-called wet pubs must remain closed when the circuit-breaker ends next week. Ministers have outlined a package of measures agreed by...

Eleven further Covid-related deaths as minister says people without vaccine will not be stopped from certain activities

There have been eleven further Covid-related deaths reported by the Department of Health today (Thursday). Eight of these occurred in the...

Business owners angered by ‘shameful’ long queues for Lisburn Light Festival

Business owners have expressed anger after large numbers lined the streets on Tuesday night for the Lisburn Light Festival. It comes after...

New Covid-19 support scheme for the newly self-employed to open at 6pm today

Economy Minister Diane Dodds has today (Thursday) announced a new Covid-19 support scheme for the newly self-employed. The total budget allocated...

Four further Covid-related deaths with vaccine set to arrive in NI next week

There have been four further Covid-related deaths reported by the Department of Health today (Wednesday). Three of these occurred in the...

Fifteen further Covid-related deaths as Department’s dashboard passes 1,000 mark

There have been fifteen further Covid-related deaths reported by the Department of Health today (Monday). Seven of these occurred in the...

Advice for consumers with gift vouchers as Arcadia Group appoint administrator

Fashion retail group Arcadia entered administration on Monday leaving thousands of jobs across the UK in doubt. The group owns high...

Minister rubbishes speculation schools set to extend Christmas holidays

There are no plans to extend schools’ Christmas holidays, Education Minister Peter Weir has confirmed. His statement is in response to...

Ten further Covid-related deaths in NI with vaccine programme set to begin in two weeks

There have been ten further Covid-related deaths reported by the Department of Health today (Monday). All ten of these occurred in...

Nine more Covid-related deaths as Minister confirms financial help for ‘non-essential retailers’

There have been nine further Covid-related deaths reported by the Department of Health today (Saturday). Eight of these occurred in the...

Solicitor asks public to share experiences on impact of children’s outdoor sports ban

A solicitor spearheading legal action against the Northern Ireland Executive on the continued prohibition of children’s outdoor sports has called on...