Givan gone: Warning of ‘significant consequences’ for NI as First Minister resigns

The DUP First Minister of Northern Ireland has resigned from the position. The confirmation came a short time ago in a...

Covid-19: Three further deaths reported in the past 24 hours

There have been three further Covid-related deaths reported in Northern Ireland in the last 24 hours. The total number of deaths...

First Minister Paul Givan to announce resignation – reports

The DUP is expected to release a statement later today (Thursday) announcing the resignation of First Minister Paul Givan, according to...

Covid-19: Patients in intensive care lowest since pre-Christmas as cases remain high

There have been five further Covid-related deaths reported in Northern Ireland in the last 24 hours. The total number of deaths...

Portrush minister wins Presbyterian Moderator race as Richhill clergyman runner-up

A Portrush minister has been elected as the new Moderator of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland, with a Richhill clergyman taking...

Ban on smoking in vehicles with children present hailed as ‘landmark day’

Health Minister Robin Swann has described today’s introduction of legislation banning smoking in vehicles where children are present as a landmark...

Covid-19: Cases remain high but hospital numbers drop by over 100 in seven days

There have been four further Covid-related deaths reported in Northern Ireland in the last 24 hours. The total number of deaths...

MP asks Chancellor to scrap National Insurance rise which will ‘hammer workers’

Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has written to Chancellor Riski Sunak and urged him to scrap plans for a National Insurance...

Covid-19: Hospital numbers drop over weekend as military called in to help health service

There have been 11 further Covid-related deaths reported in Northern Ireland since Friday – three in the last 24 hours. The...

New sentencing powers for domestic violence comes into force ‘and not before time’

New legislative powers in domestic violence cases which are due to come into force on February 21 have been welcomed by...

Covid-19: Big drop in positive cases and hospital numbers in 24 hours

There have been eight further Covid-related deaths reported in Northern Ireland over the last 24 hours. The total number of deaths...

Covid-19: Six further deaths reported as over £23.7million issued in Omicron Hospitality Payments

There have been six further Covid-related deaths reported- five occurring in the last 24 hours- in Northern Ireland. The total number...