Fifteen further Covid deaths in NI as businesses remain in dark over restrictions decision

There have been 15 further Covid-related deaths reported by the Department of Health today (Thursday). Eleven of which occurred in the...

Education Minister rules out cancelling A-Levels and GCSEs next summer

The Education Minister has ruled out cancelling A-levels and GCSES because it would “increase” students’ anxiety. Peter Weir is under mounting...

Minister urged to cancel Summer 2021 A level and GCSE exams over fears for students’ mental health

The children’s watchdog has called for A levels and GCSEs to be axed over fears for students’ mental health. Children’s Commissioner...

Minister hails ‘positive announcement’ on new coronavirus vaccine breakthrough

Health Minister Robin Swann has welcomed the “positive announcement” by Pfizer and BioNTech on the preliminary analysis of a new coronavirus...

Ten more Covid deaths in NI as mum says two children out of school for six weeks due to self-isolating

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

Dad who can’t read or write faces ‘deepest fear’ in lockdown – revealing secret of 16 years to kids

A dad who can’t read or write has faced his “deepest fear” in lockdown – revealing his secret of 16 years...

Law change today ends ‘delaying tactic’ used by drink drivers to try and evade prosecution

A change to the law will prevent suspected drink drivers from trying to evade prosecution by delaying testing comes into effect...

Seven more Covid deaths as MLA calls for mental health support for healthcare workers

There have been seven further Covid-related deaths reported by the Department of Health today (Sunday). All occurred in the last 24...

Fifteen further Covid deaths reported by Department of Health on Saturday

There have been 15 further Covid-related deaths reported by the Department of Health today (Saturday). Twelve of which occurred in the...

Eight further Covid deaths in NI as concerns raised over cancellation of elective surgery at Daisy Hill Hospital

There have been eight further Covid-related deaths reported by the Department of Health today (Friday). All eight of which occurred in...

Daughter of Covid-19 victim shares her story in heart breaking ad campaign

The heart breaking story of a young woman who lost her mother to Coronavirus will feature as part of the Executive’s...

Members of public defrauded out of £35,000 in phone scams over recent days

Police are advising increased caution following reports of recent telephone frauds. Chief Superintendent Simon Walls said: “On two occasions, in the...