Business owners angered by ‘shameful’ long queues for Lisburn Light Festival

Business owners have expressed anger after large numbers lined the streets on Tuesday night for the Lisburn Light Festival. It comes after...

New Covid-19 support scheme for the newly self-employed to open at 6pm today

Economy Minister Diane Dodds has today (Thursday) announced a new Covid-19 support scheme for the newly self-employed. The total budget allocated...

Four further Covid-related deaths with vaccine set to arrive in NI next week

There have been four further Covid-related deaths reported by the Department of Health today (Wednesday). Three of these occurred in the...

Fifteen further Covid-related deaths as Department’s dashboard passes 1,000 mark

There have been fifteen further Covid-related deaths reported by the Department of Health today (Monday). Seven of these occurred in the...

Advice for consumers with gift vouchers as Arcadia Group appoint administrator

Fashion retail group Arcadia entered administration on Monday leaving thousands of jobs across the UK in doubt. The group owns high...

Minister rubbishes speculation schools set to extend Christmas holidays

There are no plans to extend schools’ Christmas holidays, Education Minister Peter Weir has confirmed. His statement is in response to...

Ten further Covid-related deaths in NI with vaccine programme set to begin in two weeks

There have been ten further Covid-related deaths reported by the Department of Health today (Monday). All ten of these occurred in...

Nine more Covid-related deaths as Minister confirms financial help for ‘non-essential retailers’

There have been nine further Covid-related deaths reported by the Department of Health today (Saturday). Eight of these occurred in the...

Solicitor asks public to share experiences on impact of children’s outdoor sports ban

A solicitor spearheading legal action against the Northern Ireland Executive on the continued prohibition of children’s outdoor sports has called on...

Twelve further Covid-related deaths in NI as new guidance issued for click and collect service

There have been 12 further Covid-related deaths reported by the Department of Health today (Friday). Nine of these occurred in the...

Covid-19 vaccine to be rolled out across Northern Ireland from next month

Preparations are well under way to begin the roll-out of a Covid-19 vaccination programme from next month. But Health Minister Robin...

Eight further Covid-related deaths in NI as retired health professionals volunteer to administer vaccine

There have been eight further Covid-related deaths reported by the Department of Health today (Thursday). All eight of these occurred in...