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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)

Coronavirus: New restrictions announced in Derry and Strabane
NI executive agrees pubs and hotels only be able to open for takeaway, delivery and outdoor dining.
Coronavirus: 'Concern' for hospitality businesses in north west
New restrictions are to be introduced restricting hospitality businesses due to a spike in Covid cases.
Twelve-year-old Ballymena house fire victim named
Dunclug College pays tribute to "beloved" student Brooke Reid McMaster.
Coronavirus: Police defend action on face coverings in shops
Police confirm visits to almost 3,700 shops following criticism that no fines have been imposed.
Q&A: What are NI's Covid rules on weddings?
All you need to know about what's allowed at marriage services and receptions in Northern Ireland.
Lough Neagh: Sand dredging approval 'assault on environment'
The infrastructure minister grants planning approval to continue sand dredging at Lough Neagh.
Donald Fraser-Rennie: Extra time for Ballymena murder investigation
Police are granted extra time to question two men over the death of Donald Fraser-Rennie in Ballymena.
Coronavirus: Derry Halloween plans cancelled amid Covid surge
Revised plans for Halloween firework displays in Londonderry are called off by the council.
Brexit: EU starts legal action against UK over deal breach plan
It comes after an EU deadline for the UK to ditch powers to override its Brexit divorce deal expired.
Subway rolls ruled too sugary to be bread in Ireland
A court says the bread used in the firm's hot sandwiches must be taxed because of its sugar content.
Coronavirus: Hardship fund reopens for NI sports clubs
Organisations hit by the pandemic can submit bids up to £2,000 for their first application.
Brexit: 'Clarity needed' on GB-NI drugs supply after 2020
A trade body representing medicine manufacturers says it's unclear what rules they will have to follow.
Coronavirus: School to close early each day for cleaning
Oakwood Integrated in Derriaghy will also use the time to help teachers manage their workload.
Coronavirus Q&A: What has changed in NI?
New restrictions have been imposed across Northern Ireland. Here's the latest guidance.
Pubs and restaurants must shut in NI at 11pm
First Minister Arlene Foster says the rule will be enforced and there can be "no exceptions".
Coronavirus: vaccine volunteer 'just wants to play part'
Anita Yakkundi, from Belfast, is among 350 people enrolled for a major trial due to start by the end of this week.
Coronavirus: NI's new Covid regulations in 60 seconds
BBC News NI's Jordan Kenny explains what you need to know about the new Covid-19 restrictions.
Covid notices: What happens when you break restrictions in NI?
Police explain what Covid and prohibition notices mean for people and businesses in NI.
NI Covid-19 restrictions: Your Questions Answered
BBC News NI answers readers' questions about how the new restrictions will affect you.
Royals thank nurses and midwives on NI visit
The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall are in Northern Ireland on a one-day visit.
Recycling in NI: What does the future look like?
NI has done well at recycling - half our waste is dealt with that way - but we will be asked to do more.
Latest Northern Ireland weather forecast
The weather forecast in Northern Ireland.
Holyland: How do you solve Belfast's perennial problem area?
Residents, students and landlords have their say as Covid-19 once again pushes it back into the news.
Fortnight: The must-read political magazine making a comeback
Fortnight, the political magazine with heavyweight contributors, is back for its 50th birthday.
Chuck Feeney: The billionaire who gave it all away
Chuck Feeney, who donated heavily to NI causes, achieves his goal of giving away his $9bn fortune.
Coronavirus: Are NI shoppers following face covering rules?
No fines have been issued, but how do shoppers and retailers feel about enforcement?
EU sends UK 'formal notice' over government bill
It says the Internal Markets Bill is a breach of the good faith agreement in the Brexit withdrawal agreement.
House spiders are on an 'epic love quest'
An insect expert explains why we often see more spiders in our homes in late September.
From landmarks to country lanes - 87-year-old prepares for unique 40th London Marathon
Ken Jones is gearing up to compete in his 40th London Marathon, however the 87-year-old will take to a start line with a difference.
Coronavirus: Restrictions 'inevitable' in north west
Health Minister Robin Swann says action must be taken in the Derry and Strabane council area.
Bloody Sunday: No further charges against former soldiers
The PPS says the "available evidence is insufficient to provide a reasonable prospect of conviction".
Covid-19: Derry and Strabane among highest case numbers in UK
Derry and Strabane is in 11th place in the UK in terms of the number of Covid-19 cases per 100,000.
Crescent Link retail park expansion 'would create 110 jobs'
It is hoped the plans for Crescent Link in Londonderry would be completed by Christmas 2021.
Leaving Certificate: About 6,500 Irish students receive lower grade
The mistakes were revealed after officials discovered two technical errors related to coding.
Bus Éireann suspends Dublin to Belfast service
Ireland's national bus company has also ceased a number of Expressway services to Cork and Galway.
European Commission to challenge Apple tax bill verdict
EU court ruling that the tech giant does not have to pay hefty back taxes to Ireland goes back to court.
Brexit: No deal would be 'enormous failure', says Coveney
The Irish foreign minister was speaking about Brexit on Radio 4's Political Thinking with Nick Robinson.
Coronavirus: Tighter restrictions announced for Donegal
The Irish county was previously on level two of the country's five-level alert system.
Coronavirus: Drink-only bars reopen outside Dublin
Pubs and restaurants in Dublin remain closed. unless they can provide outdoor meals.
Coronavirus: Dublin brought under tighter Covid-19 restrictions
Indoor dining at restaurants is barred as part of new measures to curb the spread of the virus.

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

Jonathan Rea 'not thinking about sixth title' ahead of penultimate WSBK round
Jonathan Rea says he is trying to put the thought of a sixth World Superbike Championship "to the back of my head" as the series embarks on the penultimate round at Magny-Cours.
Crusaders sign striker Adam Lecky from Ballymena United on a three-year deal
Striker Adam Lecky joins north Belfast club Crusaders on a three-year deal from Ballymena United.
Pro14: Coetzee returns for Ulster as Moore makes first start against Benetton
Stewart Moore will make his first senior start for Ulster in Friday's Pro14 opener against Benetton at Kingspan Stadium.
Declan Devine: Derry City boss says team must regroup from 'disastrous September'
Derry City boss Declan Devine demands his players turn around their fortunes after what he describes as the "disaster" of September.
Oisin Murphy: Champion jockey fails drugs test and says he will fight to clear his name
Champion jockey Oisin Murphy tests positive for cocaine and says he will "fight to clear my name".
Women's Premiership: Glentoran hammer Linfield at Midgley Park
Glentoran join Sion Swifts at the top of the Women's Premiership table after a 4-1 victory over title rivals Linfield at Midgley Park.
Diarmuid Connolly: Dublin forward ends inter-county career at the age of 33
Dublin star Diarmuid Connolly announces his inter-county retirement after a career which saw him win six All-Ireland medals.
Ulster must 'use the hurt' of heavy defeats to drive forward in new season - Adam McBurney
Hooker Adam McBurney says Ulster need to turn the pain of September's two heavy defeats to their advantage in the new season.
Europa League: Dundalk aim to secure £2.7m windfall by beating Faroes club
Dundalk will be guaranteed in the region of £2.7m if they beat Faroe Islands club KI Klaksvík to reach the Europa League group stage.
Stephen Scullion: Belfast athlete can cement Tokyo Olympics berth in London
Stephen Scullion will continue his build-up to a likely Olympic appearance next summer when he competes in Sunday's London Marathon.
Tyrone McKenna: Belfast boxer beaten on points by Davies in MTK Golden Contract final
Belfast's Tyrone McKenna is beaten on points by Ohara Davies in the MTK Golden Contract super-lightweight final in Wakefield.
Pro14: Leinster v Dragons (Fri)
Team news and preview as Leinster begin their Pro14 defence at home to Dragons on Friday.
Coronavirus: Hardship fund reopens for NI sports clubs
Organisations hit by the pandemic can submit bids up to £2,000 for their first application.
James Gallagher: Strabane fighter 'will do whatever it takes' for title shot
James Gallagher says he will not be content until he is a world champion as he prepares for his Bellator return in Milan on Saturday.
Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe: Love out of clash with Enable
Second favourite Love is withdrawn from a clash with record-seeking Enable in the Prix de 'Arc de Triomphe on Sunday.
Fight Talk: Conor McGregor, Manny Pacquiao, Josh Taylor, Oleksandr Usyk, Derek Chisora
Fans react to news that Conor McGregor could return to boxing and take on Manny Pacquiao next year, Josh Taylor edges closer to undisputed fight, plus more in this week's Fight Talk.
Cheryl Lamont wants to be 'a president for all of County Antrim' after historic election
Cheryl Lamont hopes the County Antrim FA can go "from strength to strength" after being elected the first female president in the association's 132-year history.

National News Headlines

MP Margaret Ferrier's Covid Parliament trip 'indefensible'
SNP MP Margaret Ferrier is suspended by her party after admitting she travelled to and from Westminster.
Covid: Poland and Turkey added to UK's quarantine list as fines rise
There will also be tougher fines of up to £10,000 for those who fail to self-isolate as required.
Stricter Covid rules in Liverpool, Warrington, Hartlepool and Middlesbrough
Stricter measures will be introduced in Liverpool, Warrington, Hartlepool and Middlesbrough.
Harry and Meghan call to end 'structural racism'
Duke and duchess say there have been changes but "sufficient progress" has not been made.
Sir Keir Starmer condemns 'inhuman' asylum ferries idea
Ministers are considering converting disused ferries to process people seeking asylum in the UK.
Matiu Ratana death: Met Police sergeant 'died from gunshot to chest'
Coroner Sarah Ormond-Walshe opened and adjourned the inquest into Sgt Matiu Ratana's death.
Brierley Hill shooting: Murder arrest after two men shot dead in car
A man was arrested on suspicion of murder after two men were found shot in a car.
Duffield deaths: Man jailed for murdering wife and new partner
Helen Hancock and Martin Griffiths were killed in the early hours of New Year's Day.
Brexit: EU starts legal action against UK over deal breach plan
It comes after an EU deadline for the UK to ditch powers to override its Brexit divorce deal expired.
HS2 protestor evictions begin at 'Roald Dahl wood'
About 40 activists against the high-speed rail project clash with police at construction site.
Floella Benjamin's early life is CBeebies Bedtime Story
The former children's TV presenter wrote about her journey from Trinidad to London as a child.
Government's own figures at odds with PM's PPE claim
Boris Johnson says 70% of personal protective equipment is UK made, but official data says it is much lower.

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