Fifteen further Covid deaths reported by Department of Health on Saturday

There have been 15 further Covid-related deaths reported by the Department of Health today (Saturday). Twelve of which occurred in the...

Eight further Covid deaths in NI as concerns raised over cancellation of elective surgery at Daisy Hill Hospital

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

Daughter of Covid-19 victim shares her story in heart breaking ad campaign

The heart breaking story of a young woman who lost her mother to Coronavirus will feature as part of the Executive’s...

Members of public defrauded out of £35,000 in phone scams over recent days

Police are advising increased caution following reports of recent telephone frauds. Chief Superintendent Simon Walls said: “On two occasions, in the...

Twelve Covid deaths in NI as Executive consider further two week restrictions on hospitality

There have been 12 further Covid-related deaths reported by the Department of Health today (Thursday). Eight of which occurred in the...

10 further deaths reported in Northern Ireland in past 24 hours

There have been 10 further Covid-related deaths reported by the Department of Health today (Wednesday). All of which occurred in the...

Education Minister scraps Covid restrictions on school PE classes

Education Minister, Peter Weir has secured a legal change to allow schools and other education settings to deliver Physical Education (PE)....

All care home staff across Northern Ireland must now be subject to weekly Covid-19 tests

Staff working in care homes across Northern Ireland are to undergo Covid-19 tests on a weekly basis. Health Minister Robin Swann...

Alcohol licensing laws set to change in NI with later openings and Easter restrictions abolished

Plans to reform “outdated” licensing laws in Northern Ireland could see pubs and nightclubs being able to serve alcohol until 2am...

Eight further Covid deaths as calls made for ‘greater support’ for staff and pupils as schools return

There have been eight further Covid-related deaths reported by the Department of Health today (Sunday). All occurred in the last 24...

Eleven further deaths and ICU patients increase as calls are made for government to scrap VAT on PPE

There have been eleven further Covid-related deaths reported by the Department of Health today (Saturday). Of which seven occurred in the...

Minister orders free car parking for all health and social care staff until end of March 2021

Free car parking is to reinstated for health and social care staff, it has been confirmed. And a £19 million pot...