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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)

Stay-at-home order lifted as restrictions ease
Northern Ireland is the last part of the UK to lift the rule, but people will be told to "stay local".
Covid-19: Belfast Nightingale Hospital is stood down
Covid-19 patients will now be cared for at the Mater Hospital, as Belfast City focuses on surgery.
Stormont's Executive Office to pay for Troubles pension scheme
A formal pledge is made to pay for the scheme, which could cost up to £1.2bn over 20 years.
NI riots: British and Irish governments have been 'hands-off'
Michelle O'Neill says it's time for Westminster and Dublin to "re-engage" with the peace process.
Prince Philip: NI Assembly pays tribute to Duke of Edinburgh
Assembly members express their condolences to the Royal Family in a special sitting at Stormont.
Covid-19: No further deaths in NI
Another 97 people have tested positive for the virus, with eight patients in intensive care.
Covid-19: Stormont to recover millions in business grants
The Department of Finance has written to 480 firms requesting the repayment of money issued incorrectly.
Blood Sunday: Peggy Deery's family awarded £267,000
Peggy Deery, a widowed mother-of-fourteen, was the only woman to have been shot on Bloody Sunday.
Covid-19: Ireland eases out of lockdown
People can now travel anywhere within their county or up to 20km if they are crossing county boundaries.
Covid-19: All NI pupils return to school after Easter break
It is the first time all pupils in Northern Ireland have been in school since before Christmas.
Covid-19: School singing ban in NI 'should be overturned'
Schools have been told no indoor singing can take place when pupils return due to Covid-19 concerns.
NI consultation on 'duty of candour' health law opens
The law would mean all health staff must be open and honest in dealings with patients and the public.
Cambodia criticises artist over edited photos
Some of the images colourised by an Irish artist appear to have been edited to show them smiling.
Leinster submit proposal to host spectator testing event at RDS
Leinster submit a proposal to the Irish government that would see spectators return to the RDS as a test event.
NI Covid-19 restrictions: Your questions answered
BBC News NI's Jayne McCormack answers readers' questions about the latest steps to ease lockdown.
Covid-19: More than one million vaccines administered in NI
It is just over four months since Joanna Sloan became the first person in NI to receive the vaccine.
Covid-19 death numbers in NI lowest since October
Twelve deaths were registered in Northern Ireland up to 2 April, seven fewer than the previous week.
Covid-19 vaccine booking opens to 40-44 age group
About 14,000 people in that age group booked an appointment within the first two hours.
Coronavirus: NI economy shrank again at end of 2020
The period featured both lockdown measures and a short relaxation of restrictions before Christmas.
Covid: NI adults under 30 to be offered Oxford-AZ alternative
The announcement applies to adults in Northern Ireland without underlying medical conditions.
Joe Biden: Could his tax plan affect US investment in Ireland?
US investment in Ireland could dry up if President Biden leads a major change to global tax rules.
Timeline: How Northern Ireland's violence unfolded
BBC News NI charts the rioting in several towns and cities since the end of March.
Latest Northern Ireland weather forecast
The weather forecast in Northern Ireland.
Grand National 2021: NI silversmith designs winner's trophy
Cara Murphy from Hillsborough was commissioned to design the prize for this year's race at Aintree.
Prince Philip: Northern Ireland pays tribute
Tributes are paid to the Duke of Edinburgh following his death at the age of 99.
Prince Philip: Highlights of the duke's many visits to Northern Ireland
From a Belfast shipyard to Hillsborough Castle, a look at the Duke of Edinburgh's visits to NI.
Prince Philip's 73-year association with Northern Ireland
Between 1949 and 2017, the Duke of Edinburgh visited the island of Ireland nearly 60 times.
School return: 'Being around your friends makes it a lot better'
All pupils in Northern Ireland returned to school on Monday for the first time since Christmas.
Foyle Search and Rescue operations assisted by new drones
New additions to the team include a new flagship heavyweight drone with thermal imaging.
Prince Philip: Tributes paid by NI politicans and public figures
Politicians and public figures from Northern Ireland pay tribute to the Duke of Edinburgh.
Looking back at the Duke of Edinburgh's links to Northern Ireland
BBC News NI's Gareth Gordon looks back at the Duke of Edinburgh's association with Northern Ireland.
Londonderry: Police chief condemns rioters after fresh trouble
Community leaders call for calm after 12 officers are injured in seven nights of violence.
Londonderry: Children as young as 12 involved in disorder
PSNI district commander Darrin Jones appeals for calm and says the violence "is achieving nothing".
Twelve officers injured in Londonderry disorder
A care home also came under attack, which police say caused "untold fear and distress" to residents.
Londonderry: Police and fire crews attacked during disorder
Politicians and police appeal for calm after a fourth consecutive night of unrest in the Waterside.
Covid-19: Son of dying man released from hotel quarantine
Derek Jennings launched a legal challenge after flying in from Israel to be with his father.
Covid-19: Ireland removes three countries from hotel quarantine list
Travellers from Albania, Israel and St Lucia will not be required to stay in hotels.
Irish broadcaster and Eurovision songwriter Shay Healy dies aged 78
Michael D Higgins says the Eurovision songwriter's death "will have been heard with sadness by so many".
Covid-19: Ireland adds 16 countries to hotel quarantine list
Travellers from the US, Canada and France are among those who will be required to stay in hotels.
Review into all-island rail network launched
The review will look at improving the rail network between cities across the island of Ireland.

Latest Sports News... (Source: BBC News)

Euro 2022 play-off: Northern Ireland preparing for 'embarrassed' Ukraine in second leg - Hutton
Ashley Hutton believes Northern Ireland "have more to give" ahead of Tuesday's Euro 2022 play-off second leg against Ukraine at Seaview.
Irish Cup: Mourneview Park to host final and both semi-finals
The Irish Cup final and both semi-finals will be played at Mourneview Park, with all three games being shown live on BBC Two NI.
Euro 2022 play-off: Laura Rafferty thrilled to have chance to help Northern Ireland create history
Laura Rafferty "cried my eyes out" when recalled for Northern Ireland's Euro 2022 play-off against Ukraine after an injury-hit three years.
McGregor v Poirier 3: Conor McGregor tells Dustin Poirier trilogy fight is 'off'
Conor McGregor tells Dustin Poirier their trilogy fight scheduled for 10 July is "off" in an expletive-laden Twitter exchange.
Women's Six Nations: Ireland expect France game to go ahead
Ireland wing Beibhinn Parsons says the squad is preparing as normal for the Six Nations game against France despite uncertainty over Saturday's fixture.
Irish Premiership: Glentoran boss McDermott expects 'ups and downs' before end of season
Glentoran manager Mick McDermott says he expects there to be "ups and downs" between now and the end of the Irish Premiership season.
Super Cup NI cancelled due to pandemic for second consecutive year
The Super Cup NI has been cancelled for a second consecutive year due to the continued impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Premier Division: Derry City boss Declan Devine 'won't throw the white flag up' despite poor start
Derry City manager Declan Devine insists he will not "chuck it" as he aims to turn around his side's terrible start to the Premier Division season.
European Championships: Scott earns silver in Italy with Nixon and Shorten securing bronze
Northern Ireland rowers Hannah Scott, Holly Nixon and Rebecca Shorten win medals for Great Britain at the European Championships.
Shane Lowry says Irish Open 'could be in trouble' because of quarantine rules
Shane Lowry says he may not return to Europe until he defends the Open Championship in July and believes the Irish Open "could be in trouble" due to current Covid-19 restrictions.
Irish Premiership: Saturday matches moved because of Prince Philip funeral
Four Irish Premiership fixtures are switched due to the funeral of Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, on Saturday.
Leinster submit proposal to host spectator testing event at RDS
Leinster submit a proposal to the Irish government that would see spectators return to the RDS as a test event.
Jordan Brown: NI player exits World Championship qualifiers
Northern Ireland's Jordan Brown is out of the World Championship qualifiers following a 6-5 defeat by Steven Hallworth.
European Challenge Cup: Ulster away to Leicester in semi-finals with Bath facing Montpellier
Ulster will face Leicester away in the European Challenge Cup semi-finals on the weekend of 30 April/2 May with Bath drawn against Montpellier.
Women's Six Nations: IRFU seeks clarification on France game amid new quarantine rules
Ireland's Six Nations game against France on Saturday could be in doubt because of new quarantine rules introduced by the Irish government.
Republic beaten by Belgium in Brussels
Republic of Ireland go down a second friendly defeat in four days after losing 1-0 to Belgium on Sunday night.
Euro 2022: Northern Ireland beat Ukraine in first leg of play-off
Goals from Rachel Furness and Simone Magill help Northern Ireland to a Euro 2022 play-off first leg victory over Ukraine.
Chrissy McKaigue: Straight knockout inter-county football 'not the way forward'
Derry captain Chrissy McKaigue says a straight knockout format is not the answer to inter-county football's championship ills.
'First in, last out' - The rise of Ulster's 'old head on young shoulders' Lowry
Whether at full-back or fly-half, Ulster's Michael Lowry is fast becoming one of the province's most reliable performers
Carl Frampton: Conlan believes retired Belfast fighter is Ireland's 'greatest ever'
Michael Conlan says it is "sad to see a legend leave the sport" following Carl Frampton's retirement in the wake of his world title defeat by Jamal Herring.
Olivia Mehaffey: NI amateur enjoys 'intimidating' Augusta course
Banbridge player Olivia Mehaffey says it was "so special" to play at the home of the Masters after securing a top-10 finish in the Augusta National Women's Amateur Championship.

National News Headlines

Prince Philip: William and Harry pay tribute to grandfather
Prince William says the duke was "extraordinary" while Prince Harry says he was the "legend of banter".
Prince Philip: 'He was one of us' sailors say
Britannia Royal Naval College is observing a week of mourning after Prince Philip's death.
Covid lockdown eases: 'Sense of celebration' as pubs and shops reopen
Shoppers rushed back to the high street, where long queues were seen outside some retailers.
Shoppers rush back as High Streets reopen in England and Wales
Footfall doubles as queues form outside branches of Primark, JD Sports and TK Maxx.
Greensill: Government to investigate David Cameron's lobbying
The former PM is at the centre of a row over his efforts to influence ministers for a finance firm.
Baroness Shirley Williams: Former cabinet minister dies aged 90
The former Labour cabinet minister was part of the 'Gang of Four' who quit the party to form the SDP.
NHS Covid-19 app update blocked for breaking Apple and Google's rules
Apple and Google's rules state that no location data from app users can be shared.
Breastfeeding mother's appeal over jury service in Winchester
Zoe Stacey says she wants to breastfeed her son, William, for longer than a year.
Liverpool teacher banned over 'extensive' coursework changes
John Wiseman made "significant modifications" to work sent to an exam board, a panel finds.
DJ Tiiny: No action over radio presenter who charged £200 to play songs
Ofcom says the station will not be penalised after a presenter charged musicians £200 to play songs.
'World's biggest rabbit' stolen from owner's garden
A £1,000 reward has been offered after Darius vanished from his home in Worcestershire on Saturday.
Covid: 'I'm very happy to have my hairdresser back'
Hairdressers reopen in England for the first time in months, along with pubs, shops and gyms.

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