Electric bikes to be allowed on public roads without being registered, licensed or insured

New legislation could be introduced this week which would allow electric bikes to be used on public roads in Northern Ireland...

Three more deaths confirmed as a result of Covid-19 in Northern Ireland

There have been a further three deaths as a result of Covid-19 in Northern Ireland. It brings the total numbers of...

Public urged to ‘shine a light’ from their windows on Tuesday to mark International Nurses Day

The public are being asked to ‘shine a light’ to mark International Nurses Day on Tuesday and recognise the extraordinary work...

Prime Minister outlines plans to get people back to work, back in school and quarantine travellers

The Northern Ireland Executive says it will consider a plan for “a phased, strategic approach to recovery” at its meeting on...

Five more Covid-19 deaths in NI as First Minister speaks of move to ‘new normal in graduated way’

Five more people have lost their lives due to Covid-19 in Northern Ireland. The total number of deaths here to date...

Public face masks urged ‘for short periods in enclosed spaces’ where social distancing not possible

Use of face coverings by members of the public will in no way reduce the need for social distancing or regular...

Five more Covid-19 deaths in NI as Executive hopes to publish lockdown exit plan next week

Five more people have died from Covid-19, the Department of Health has confirmed. The total, according to the Department, now stands...

New figures show more than 130 Covid-19 deaths previously unaccounted for

An extra 133 Covid-19 deaths have been added to the official Northern Ireland total this morning (Friday). The Northern Ireland Statistics...

Northern Ireland lockdown extended until end of May but will be ‘kept under continuous review’

The lockdown in Northern Ireland has been extended until the end of the month. The Northern Ireland Executive Ministers and their...

Twenty-six people in intensive care as four more die from Covid-19 in Northern Ireland.

The Covid-19 death toll in Northern Ireland has risen to 422 after four more people passed away. Two of the deaths...

Southern Hospice to get £1.1m from Stormont to help financial struggles during Covid-19 crisis

The Southern Area Hospice Services in Newry is to receive £1.1 million to help it deal with current financial pressures. It...

Fourteen more deaths confirmed in Northern Ireland as a result of Covid-19

Fourteen more people have died as a result of Covid-19 in Northern Ireland. It brings the total number of deaths since...