Care homes crisis: ‘There will be people who crumble after this is over’As troubles mount in the North’s nursing homes, families and carers feel the strainTue Apr 21 2020 - 02:51
Tributes paid to ‘greatly loved’ care worker who died of Covid-19Martina McCarron, from Co Tyrone, did not contract the virus as a result of her occupation, it is understoodMon Apr 20 2020 - 22:54
Coronavirus: Fatality predictions in North revised downwards to 1,500Death toll in NI hospitals stands at 207 but figure excludes nursing home updatesMon Apr 20 2020 - 20:21
Coronavirus: Health chief warns against ‘complacency’ after 77 more deathsRe-opening pubs would be ‘at odds’ with distancing measures, says HolohanMon Apr 20 2020 - 20:18
Two arrested over fight which led to death of teen in Co FermanaghJohn Paul McDonagh died two days aftergroup with weapons clashed in EnniskillenMon Apr 20 2020 - 16:34
Coronavirus outbreaks identified in 53 care homes in Northern IrelandSDLP leader and trade union call for all-island efforts in the fight against Covid-19Sun Apr 19 2020 - 20:48
Coronavirus: 39 more deaths confirmed in the Republic, with 493 new casesOne further death recorded in Northern Ireland as death toll there rises to 194Sun Apr 19 2020 - 19:08
Up to 40 in North targeted in ‘sextortion’ scamVictims told X-rated photographs would be sent to families if they did not pay £2,000Sun Apr 19 2020 - 12:28
‘I was more likely to win the lottery than recover, so I feel like I’ve won the lottery’Clodagh Dunlop’s stroke at 35 caused locked-in syndrome but she defied the oddsSun Apr 19 2020 - 05:46
Fresh appeal for information on killing of Lyra McKee, a year after her deathDet Supt Jason Murphy offers anonymity to anyone who wants to talk to policeFri Apr 17 2020 - 00:02
Coronavirus: Northern Ireland ‘at, or very close to’ peak of outbreakPublic Health Agency says 18 people have died in past 24 hours, 113 further casesThu Apr 16 2020 - 14:34
Coronavirus: Deaths in Northern Ireland more than 40% higher than thoughtStatistics agency puts Covid-19 deaths at 79 compared to health agency figure of 56Tue Apr 14 2020 - 16:11
Coronavirus: Concerns in Northern Ireland over under-reported deathsFigures released each day do not include deaths that occur outside of hospitalsMon Apr 13 2020 - 20:26
Versatile chaplains run coronavirus gauntlet to comfort ailing patients‘Our approach to ministry with the sick has had to change ... to slow spread of the disease’Sat Apr 11 2020 - 01:00
Virologist says tackling Covid-19 should be co-ordinated on an all-Ireland basisOutbreaks of coronavirus are evolving at the same time in both the South and NorthFri Apr 10 2020 - 01:45
Donations of masks, gloves and sanitiser flood in for Derry health workers‘The people on the front line need them more than I do’Tue Apr 07 2020 - 01:00
Coronavirus: Orange Order cancels Twelfth of July paradesEvents were due to take place at 18 venues across Northern Ireland and Co DonegalMon Apr 06 2020 - 15:45
Coronavirus: Seven more deaths and 91 new cases reported in NorthTotal number of confirmed cases rises to 1,089 with 8,486 people testedSun Apr 05 2020 - 14:37
Coronavirus: HSE confirms no joint order for PPE with Northern IrelandSources say shared shipment from China fell through when ‘bigger players’ entered marketSat Apr 04 2020 - 01:00
Coronavirus: Twelve die in Northern Ireland in record increaseNorth’s Public Health Agency also reports an additional 130 confirmed cases of Covid-19Fri Apr 03 2020 - 14:51
Coronavirus: Arlene Foster gives backing to North’s health ministerMichelle O’Neill says Robin Swann was ‘too slow to act’ over Covid-19 crisisFri Apr 03 2020 - 12:05
Coronavirus: Derry blinds firm opens a window of opportunityBloc Blinds sets up shop in sports arena to make face shields for healthcare workersThu Apr 02 2020 - 01:00
Coronavirus: Republic reports 14 further deaths and 212 new casesEight of the 14 patients who died were reported as having underlying health conditionsWed Apr 01 2020 - 20:59
Coronavirus: Warning that 3,000 people could die in North over 20 weeksMinister says in the absence of vaccine there will be a ‘second wave’ of coronavirus cases once current restrictions are reducedWed Apr 01 2020 - 17:01
Virtual Masses prove a hit with 2,800 views on FacebookDonegal priest changes Mass times to suit Americans as online services go globalWed Apr 01 2020 - 01:00
Unionists ask for chance to change new NI abortion lawsTerminations can be provided without restriction up to 12th week of pregnancy as of todayTue Mar 31 2020 - 17:45
Stormont seeks to create new offence of domestic abuseLegislation a bid to end patterns of controlling behaviour against partners, relativesTue Mar 31 2020 - 17:27
Coronavirus: 133 patients in intensive care as pressure on hospitals buildsChief medical officers in North and Republic to formally co-ordinate responses, says O’NeillTue Mar 31 2020 - 15:59
Quinn Industrial Holdings lays off 600 staff temporarilyDirectors take 50 per cent pay cut amid layoffs resulting from coronavirus outbreakMon Mar 30 2020 - 20:27
Covid-19: Foster and O’Neill united in struggle to save livesNorthern Ireland’s Executive demonstrating ‘common purpose’, say political leadersMon Mar 30 2020 - 20:19
Coronavirus: Up to 20 arrested for spitting or coughing at PSNI officersPolice to be given spit and bite guards to protect against ‘abhorrent’ attacksFri Mar 27 2020 - 17:56
Coronavirus: New clinics to be opened by blood donation servicePlans in place to ensure clinics can stay open in the event of further travel restrictionsThu Mar 26 2020 - 01:44
Coronavirus: Two more deaths and 235 new cases confirmed in RepublicTwo more deaths reported in North as Harris says country is just at beginning of the crisisWed Mar 25 2020 - 20:40
Coronavirus: North expected to reverse closure order for off-licencesStandalone off-licences among list of ‘essential’ retail services in RepublicWed Mar 25 2020 - 20:17
Coronavirus: NI residents urged to follow ‘simple’ advice as death toll rises to sevenChief medical officer warns rate of pandemic related fatalities will rise in the weeks aheadWed Mar 25 2020 - 17:34
Legal framework for Northern Ireland abortion service publishedTerminations can be provided up to 12th week of pregnancy without restriction from March 31stWed Mar 25 2020 - 16:02
Coronavirus: Government closes non-essential shops as seventh death confirmed204 new cases in State as gatherings restricted to four people and measures extended until April 19thTue Mar 24 2020 - 21:41
Coronavirus victim’s daughter appeals for people to ‘value life and stay indoors’Breda Doherty says relatives cannot see her mother in her coffin after death from virusTue Mar 24 2020 - 20:51
‘Lifesaver’ deliveries in Creggan as all pull togetherDemand for home delivery services in Derry area growing dailyTue Mar 24 2020 - 19:45
Coronavirus: Extra accommodation secured for North’s homelessPlans also in place to enable people in temporary accommodation to self-isolateTue Mar 24 2020 - 01:00
Second death from coronavirus recorded in Northern IrelandNorth records 20 new cases and may use emergency laws to enforce social distancingSun Mar 22 2020 - 15:07
Man (51) arrested on suspicion of ‘brutal murder’ in Co AntrimInayat Shah died from injuries sustained in incident in Ballymena on SaturdaySun Mar 22 2020 - 14:53
Coronavirus: Community transmission now main cause of Irish casesChief medical officer says importance of social distancing should be remembered on Mother’s DayFri Mar 20 2020 - 19:22
Coronavirus: NI schools to be repurposed as care centres for children of key workersUK’s cafes, pubs, bars and restaurants to close after announcement by Boris JohnsonFri Mar 20 2020 - 18:35
Dublin and Stormont arrive at united front to tackle Covid-19‘The coronavirus has no political consideration. It is neither British nor Irish, unionist or nationalist’Fri Mar 20 2020 - 16:11
O’Neills sportswear to lay off 900 staffCompany has ‘no alternative’ but to suspend operations until at least MayThu Mar 19 2020 - 18:30
First death from coronavirus recorded in Northern Ireland‘The scale of the surge coming towards us is of biblical proportions,’ says health ministerThu Mar 19 2020 - 11:40
Derry school with suspected case of Covid-19 not allowed to closeNorth’s Department of Education denies primary school’s request to close for two daysWed Mar 18 2020 - 00:26
Independent body to investigate ‘unresolved’ Troubles fatalitiesMove to mean ‘end to the cycle of reinvestigations that has failed victims and veterans’Wed Mar 18 2020 - 00:01
Confusion at the Border as things are open on one side and closed on the otherAward-winning chef Neven Maguire says ‘Blacklion is like a ghost town’Mon Mar 16 2020 - 17:34
