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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)

High street £100 voucher site opens amid 'huge demand'
Economy minister says "not everybody has to rush at once" after the application site crashes.
How can I get NI £100 high street voucher card?
BBC News NI explains the application process for the High Street Spend Local Scheme.
Coronavirus: NI Executive to discuss social distancing rules
Social distancing of 1m is still a legal requirement in many indoor premises in Northern Ireland.
Fuel supply: No issues in Northern Ireland, industry body says
The Petrol Retailers' Association says there is plenty of fuel in petrol stations and terminals.
Victims' commissioner: Recruitment process begins to fill post
It comes more than a year after previous holder Judith Thompson stood down in August 2020.
Labour Party an 'honest broker' for NI - Louise Haigh
The shadow secretary of state was speaking in Brighton as the party's annual conference began.
Easyjet passengers kept on Belfast plane for two hours in security operation
Passengers say they were not allowed to disembark in Belfast for two hours but were not told why.
Belfast: Teenage girl sexually assaulted at Ormeau Park event
Police say two girls came to the assistance of the victim and are appealing for them to get in touch.
Barry's: New owner seeks leisure or entertainment tenant for site
The site is being advertised as a "prime leisure and entertainment venue" by its new owner.
Tearful McIlroy 'should have done more' for Europe
An emotional Rory McIlroy says he "can't wait to get another shot" at playing in the Ryder Cup after he wins his singles match but Europe are defeated 19-9 by the US.
Vaccine passports a no-brainer, says Mallon
SDLP Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon says she has raised the issue with the NI Executive.
NI Protocol threats not helpful, says McGuinness
The Irish EU commissioner says problems need to be solved for people in Northern Ireland.
Steve Strange: Ed Sheeran and Coldplay pay tribute to music agent
The County Antrim music agent, who has Snow Patrol and Eminem on his books, has died aged 53.
Covid-19: NI records six more Covid-linked deaths, 1,030 cases
The total number of deaths with coronavirus in NI since the start of the pandemic is 2,544.
Covid-19: Rules in NI to change for international travel
Rules on pre-departure Covid-19 testing change as the MoD prepares to send armed service medics to NI.
Booster jab for Covid history-maker Margaret Keenan
The 91-year-old got her booster in Coventry alongside the matron who administered her first dose.
Covid-19: Nisra records slight rise in virus-related deaths
It reports the virus was mentioned on the certificates of 63 deaths in the week up to 17 September.
Covid-19: October 14 agreed for more changes to NI restrictions
The executive agrees to ease more of NI's restrictions on 14 October, subject to a review.
'Judo gives me strength to deal with sight loss'
A Coleraine judo club is one of the first in NI to offer training for visually impaired participants.
Energy prices: Brace for more price hikes in the new year
The GB gas market turmoil is not affecting NI customers, but consumers will end up paying more.
Latest Northern Ireland weather forecast
The weather forecast in Northern Ireland.
Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis on rise in Northern Ireland
Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) causes scarring of the lungs and is on the increase in NI.
Dental services in NI are 'neglecting disabled children'
Children with complex needs are being neglected by dental services in NI, two mothers say.
What will you spend your £100 voucher on?
Everyone aged 18 and over can apply for a £100 "spend local" card to use in shops before the end of November.
Ryder Cup: An emotional Rory McIlroy admits he 'should've done more' in Wisconsin
An emotional Rory McIlroy says he ''should have done more'' for Team Europe after they were beaten by the United States in the Ryder Cup.
'Difficulties of the past continue to threaten the present' - Clinton
Former United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is installed as QUB's first female chancellor.
Rihanna, the farmer, the field and the cover up a decade on
It's 10 years since a Northern Ireland farmer talked that talk to one of the world's biggest pop stars.
River Foyle: Casualty airlifted to hospital after jet ski incident
Two people are taken to hospital after an incident on the River Foyle on Saturday evening.
SeaMonitor: At sea with 'Europe's largest fish counter'
Marine researchers return to the Irish Sea to work on a project to protect vulnerable species.
Lyra McKee: Patrick Gallagher and Jude McCrory in court on riot charges
They are charged with rioting and throwing petrol bombs on the night Lyra McKee was killed.
Dr Anne McCloskey suspended over Covid-19 vaccine comments complaints
Anne McCloskey posted a video on social media claiming vaccines were "damaging" young people.
Transfer test plan criticised by Bishop of Derry Donal McKeown
Donal McKeown says it will lead to the "fragmentation" of decision-making in NI's education system.
Mayo 1951 All-Ireland GAA great Prendergast dies
Paddy Prendergast, who was the last surviving starter from Mayo's 1951 All-Ireland Football winning side, dies aged 95.
Covid-19: Ireland ends mandatory hotel quarantine for travellers
No traveller arriving in the Republic from any country will now have to quarantine in a hotel.
Don Tidey: Gardaí honoured for bravery during kidnapping
Supermarket executive Don Tidey was rescued after being held captive by an IRA gang for 23 days.
Covid-19 vaccine booster programme to start in Republic of Ireland
A Covid-19 jab booster will be available for vulnerable people in the Republic from Wednesday.
County Wexford: Light aircraft crash lands on Carne Beach
Four people were on board the aircraft, however, their injuries are not life threatening.

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

Ryder Cup: United States are 'formidable' - Europe's Rory McIlroy
Rory McIlroy says "there's phenomenal talent on that team" after the United States crush Europe by a record margin at Whistling Straits.
Women's Premiership: Coaching, culture and identity - the changes that sparked Cliftonville's title challenge
Ahead of the end of the Women's Premiership season, BBC Sport looks at how Cliftonville went from strugglers to title challengers.
World Superbikes: Razgatlioglu's double extends series lead over Rea to 20 points
Turkey's Toprak Razgatlioglu wins both races in Jerez to increase his World Superbikes Championship lead over Jonathan Rea to 20 points.
Ryder Cup: Tearful Rory McIlroy says he 'should have done more' as Europe thrashed
An emotional Rory McIlroy says he "can't wait to get another shot" at playing in the Ryder Cup after he wins his singles match but Europe are defeated 19-9 by the US.
Ryder Cup: US beat Europe to regain trophy at Whistling Straits
The United States regain the Ryder Cup, beating Europe by a record 19-9 score at Whistling Straits in Wisconsin.
Owen Mulligan: Three-time All-Ireland winner joins Tyrone Under 20s coaching team
Three-time All-Ireland winner Owen Mulligan joins Paul Devlin's Tyrone Under 20s coaching team.
Paddy Prendergast: Last starter from victorious Mayo side in 1951 dies aged 95
Paddy Prendergast, who was the last surviving starter from Mayo's 1951 All-Ireland Football winning side, dies aged 95.
Ryder Cup: An emotional Rory McIlroy admits he 'should've done more' in Wisconsin
An emotional Rory McIlroy says he ''should have done more'' for Team Europe after they were beaten by the United States in the Ryder Cup.
Challenge Cup: Giants defeat Flyers to complete Scottish double
Belfast Giants beat Fife Flyers 5-1 to make it two wins from two weekend Challenge Cup games in Scotland.
British Touring Car Championship: Turkington now 40 points behind leader Sutton
Colin Turkington drops to fourth in the British Touring Car Championship after sixth, third and eighth places at Silverstone on Sunday.
Ireland 18-20 Scotland: Irish head coach Griggs 'devastated' by 'heartbreaking' loss
Ireland head coach Adam Griggs says his players have done the jersey proud despite their "heartbreaking" World Cup qualifying defeat by Scotland.
British Superbikes: Glenn Irwin crashes out at Oulton Park
Glenn Irwin endures a frustrating British Superbike Championship round at Oulton Park including a crash in race two on Sunday.
Greg O'Shea: Love Island winner and Olympian retires from rugby
Love Island winner and Irish Olympian Greg O'Shea announces his retirement from rugby at the age of 26.
British and Irish Lions: Warren Gatland's selections not based on form, says Iain Henderson
Warren Gatland did not base his British and Irish Lions Test team selections on form in South Africa, says Iain Henderson.
United Rugby Championship: How will the 16 sides fare?
BBC Sport looks at the chances of all 16 sides ahead of this season's new United Rugby Championship (URC) tournament.
United Rugby Championship: How Ulster stand to benefit from new league
The United Rugby Championship provides hope of a league that can benefit Ulster by remaining competitive the whole way through.

National News Headlines

Fuel supply: Minister blames empty petrol pumps on unnecessary purchases
The situation will "calm down" when people fill their cars normally, the environment secretary said.
Labour conference: Reeves promises £28bn a year to make economy greener
Rachel Reeves promises to be the UK's "first green chancellor" if Labour wins power.
Labour conference: Angela Rayner renews attack on Johnson in scum row
Labour's deputy leader says she will apologise to the PM in person if he retracts his past comments.
Sophie Ellis-Bextor reveals she was raped at the age of 17
The singer recalls being assaulted as a teenager in an attempt to dispel myths around rape.
Claudia Webbe: MP made threat to send nudes of woman, court hears
Claudia Webbe also used a misogynistic insult and threatened the woman with acid, a court hears.
Hove mother charged with murdering disabled 10-year-old son
Pembe Mehmetaliogullari is accused of her son Mustafa's murder nearly three years after he died.
Ex-Rochdale footballer jailed for 24 years for child rapes
Jonathan Diba-Musangu, 23, met his victims through a church in Rochdale where he taught Sunday school.
Insulate Britain: M25 targeted near Heathrow as activists stage protest
A total of 53 people are arrested following the protest on the M25 slip road at Heathrow Airport.
Customers of collapsed Green to move to Shell Energy
Green - which supplied 255,000 households - collapsed nearly a week ago.
Boris Johnson agrees to meet bereaved Covid families group
Boris Johnson will meet the group on Tuesday, having declined several requests to do so since last year.
Northern Forest plan for 50 million trees gets £15m funding boost
Three million trees have so far been planted as part of the scheme launched in 2018.
Grant Thornton fined £2.3m for Patisserie Valerie scandal
The accountancy firm has been fined £2.3m for audit failings of bust cake chain Patisserie Valerie

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