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More than half of Northern Ireland's 705 victims were care home residents, figures reveal

Care home residents account for more than half of the 705 people in Northern Ireland who have died from Covid-19, latest figures have shown.

Stormont and local business chiefs slam 'premature' wind down of furloughing scheme

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How Northern Ireland hotels will look after lockdown

Diane Dodds refuses to give date for reopening of NI hotels, B&Bs and caravan sites

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As NI's lockdown eases where are people most at risk of picking up Covid-19?

Remains in submerged car those of missing man Tony Lynch

The family of missing Co Fermanagh man Tony Lynch have confirmed that human remains discovered in a car recovered from Upper Lough Erne last week were those of the father-of-four.

Co Down Catholic grammars suspend selection for a year

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Northern Ireland arts sector in crisis: Just how will the show go on?

PSNI beauty spot crackdown ahead of expected sun-soaked weekend

Last chance for NI start-ups and early-stage companies to enter €280,000 business competition

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Gender neutral facilities and £1 contactless payments for use: How public toilets could get massive revamp post-Covid-19

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exclusive Warning NI GPs won't see patients if they don't have adequate PPE

Belfast International Airport to lay off up to 45 staff due to 'devastating impact' of pandemic

Belfast pub Hatfield House set to resume pint delivery service after resolving dispute with PSNI

Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers reveals he had coronavirus

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GAA board to probe training rules 'breach' by Antrim hurlers

Nearly 50 republican and loyalist internees to sue state after Gerry Adams verdict

DUP MP Paisley 'oops' moment as he sends email to hundreds joking about NI Executive

Taoiseach says country is not ready to reduce social distancing to one metre

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exclusive Swann challenged on claim of swift action for residents in failing Belfast care home

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How three NI people transformed their gardens in coronavirus lockdown

As garden centres reopen across NI, people are looking forward to revamping their plots. Linda Stewart meets three people who transformed their gardens.

As Covid- 19 continues to disrupt our daily lives, we want to know what sort of challenges you've faced through this difficult time

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Belfast shipyard siren sounds tribute as UK claps for NHS, perhaps for final time

The Harland & Wolff shipyard siren sounded yesterday evening in tribute to the bravery and dedication of all key workers and NHS staff across the country.

Watch: Ian McElhinney stars in Tourism NI tribute to people of Northern Ireland amid coronavirus pandemic

Video Further relaxation of NI's lockdown proposed: What can be lifted, when and why it may not happen

Breath of fresh air: National Trust taking bookings as NI outdoor sites reopen gates

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Lindy McDowell Hurling abuse at Cummings’ home is hateful... but here’s reason why dopey Dominic should be shown the door

Apart from putting opticians out of business (why go for a check-up when you can drive 60 miles to do your own eye test?), Dominic Cummings hasn't exactly enhanced the reputation of geniuses this week.

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Covid-19 poses little danger to students... let's not rob them of life-enriching uni experience

Fionola Meredith

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Rising to the post-lockdown challenge

Alex Kane

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Coronavirus: Lock up changing rooms in Northern Ireland stores and you take away the spirit of the shopping spree

Claire McNeilly

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It's attitudes like Mary Lou's that are the real obstacle to a new Northern Ireland

Nelson McCausland

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Northern Ireland jobs at risk as easyJet culls 4,500 staff

NI will still be an attractive proposition for businesses worldwide, says research

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Housing Executive seeks £40m contract to supply staff with protective gear

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NI faces black market in childcare as minders struggle with lack of clarity and financial help

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First single father to wear Belfast Lord Mayor's chain vows to build bridges across city

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Why former Ulster rugby player Shane Stewart had to tackle a goat... and other lockdown stories

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Zoom in: Can a virtual stylist reboot your post lockdown look?

Great food for staying at home: Restaurants across NI offering food and drink for delivery and collection

Openreach – helping people stay better connected through difficult times

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Footballers' Lives

Footballers' Lives with Raymond Crangle: One fan told me he hoped I would die on the pitch but it was abuse of my daughter that almost made me quit

In the latest installment of our popular series, Irish League elite referee Raymond Crangle discusses fan abuse, treating players like men, high profile mistakes and why he hasn't quit yet

'I was gone': Darren Clarke opens up on emotional Ryder Cup heroics in 2006 shortly after wife Heather's tragic death

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Ruan Pienaar leads the way but who are the rest of Ulster's top 10 imports?

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Gerry Armstrong: I fear Northern Ireland fans will miss out on big matches like Euro play-offs this year

Dan Ryan: My lessons learned on the Camino de Santiago are helping me through lockdown

Irish Open set for rescheduled date as European Tour chief hails 'absolutely critical' tournament

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Fears for Rathlin Island's future as Covid-19 wipes out 10 years of growing visitor numbers overnight

RATHLIN Island has so far managed to escape the devastation of the coronavirus pandemic, but there may be storm clouds gathering over the popular puffin paradise.

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exclusive Blundering Barry McElduff's video sham exposed as gaffe-prone Sinn Fein man breaks social distancing measures

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Belfast murder victim Kieran Wylie killed over dissident 'tout' claim

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More than half of Northern Ireland's 705 victims were care home residents, figures reveal

Stormont and local business chiefs slam 'premature' wind down of furloughing scheme

How Northern Ireland hotels will look after lockdown

Diane Dodds refuses to give date for reopening of NI hotels, B&Bs and caravan sites

As NI's lockdown eases where are people most at risk of picking up Covid-19?

Remains in submerged car those of missing man Tony Lynch

Co Down Catholic grammars suspend selection for a year

Northern Ireland arts sector in crisis: Just how will the show go on?

PSNI beauty spot crackdown ahead of expected sun-soaked weekend

Last chance for NI start-ups and early-stage companies to enter €280,000 business competition

Gender neutral facilities and £1 contactless payments for use: How public toilets could get massive revamp post-Covid-19

exclusive Warning NI GPs won't see patients if they don't have adequate PPE

Belfast International Airport to lay off up to 45 staff due to 'devastating impact' of pandemic

Belfast pub Hatfield House set to resume pint delivery service after resolving dispute with PSNI

Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers reveals he had coronavirus

GAA board to probe training rules 'breach' by Antrim hurlers

Nearly 50 republican and loyalist internees to sue state after Gerry Adams verdict

DUP MP Paisley 'oops' moment as he sends email to hundreds joking about NI Executive

Taoiseach says country is not ready to reduce social distancing to one metre

exclusive Swann challenged on claim of swift action for residents in failing Belfast care home

How three NI people transformed their gardens in coronavirus lockdown

As Covid- 19 continues to disrupt our daily lives, we want to know what sort of challenges you've faced through this difficult time

Belfast shipyard siren sounds tribute as UK claps for NHS, perhaps for final time

Watch: Ian McElhinney stars in Tourism NI tribute to people of Northern Ireland amid coronavirus pandemic

Video Further relaxation of NI's lockdown proposed: What can be lifted, when and why it may not happen

Breath of fresh air: National Trust taking bookings as NI outdoor sites reopen gates

Lindy McDowell Hurling abuse at Cummings’ home is hateful... but here’s reason why dopey Dominic should be shown the door

Covid-19 poses little danger to students... let's not rob them of life-enriching uni experience

Rising to the post-lockdown challenge

Coronavirus: Lock up changing rooms in Northern Ireland stores and you take away the spirit of the shopping spree

It's attitudes like Mary Lou's that are the real obstacle to a new Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland jobs at risk as easyJet culls 4,500 staff

NI will still be an attractive proposition for businesses worldwide, says research

Housing Executive seeks £40m contract to supply staff with protective gear

NI faces black market in childcare as minders struggle with lack of clarity and financial help

First single father to wear Belfast Lord Mayor's chain vows to build bridges across city

Why former Ulster rugby player Shane Stewart had to tackle a goat... and other lockdown stories

Zoom in: Can a virtual stylist reboot your post lockdown look?

Great food for staying at home: Restaurants across NI offering food and drink for delivery and collection

Openreach – helping people stay better connected through difficult times

Footballers' Lives with Raymond Crangle: One fan told me he hoped I would die on the pitch but it was abuse of my daughter that almost made me quit

'I was gone': Darren Clarke opens up on emotional Ryder Cup heroics in 2006 shortly after wife Heather's tragic death

Ruan Pienaar leads the way but who are the rest of Ulster's top 10 imports?

Gerry Armstrong: I fear Northern Ireland fans will miss out on big matches like Euro play-offs this year

Dan Ryan: My lessons learned on the Camino de Santiago are helping me through lockdown

Irish Open set for rescheduled date as European Tour chief hails 'absolutely critical' tournament

Rishi Sunak reveals changes to the Government's fulough scheme

Belfast Doctor says indoor disease spread is 'more concerning'

CNN crew arrested live on air

Stormont's leaders propose lockdown relaxations for Northern Ireland

Johnson stops experts from getting involved in Cummings row

Fears for Rathlin Island's future as Covid-19 wipes out 10 years of growing visitor numbers overnight

exclusive Blundering Barry McElduff's video sham exposed as gaffe-prone Sinn Fein man breaks social distancing measures

Belfast murder victim Kieran Wylie killed over dissident 'tout' claim

NI retail shops to get go-ahead to reopen soon

Watch: Cheers as young NI dad Terry Hamilton leaves ICU after seven week battle against Covid-19

Why Derry Girls actress was in tears after Channel 4 staff saw her working in pub at Christmas party

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Swingers' club boss offers Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford free passes

UDA terror gang in new plot to attack DUP's Davy Hilditch