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    Ministers are set to agree a timetable for reopening society in NI that will cover several months. Michelle O’Neill said progress in suppressing the virus meant ministers were now in a position where they could provide projected timelines. More here:

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    3 hours ago

    Irish airport passenger numbers dropped by almost 80% last year due to Covid-19 restrictions, new figures show. Some 8.3 million passengers passed through the Republic of Ireland’s five main airports in 2020. More here:

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    6 hours ago

    Northern Ireland’s First Minister has described the distressing impact a tweet of an unsubstantiated rumour by a celebrity doctor had on her and her family. More here:

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    6 hours ago

    “Trees will need to be planted on an unprecedented scale, but the right trees in the right places are needed.” Northern Ireland is the least wooded part of the UK and Europe, but its woodland is badly affected by invasive species and nitrogen deposits.

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    8 hours ago

    Findings of "community" investigations into the murder of former IRA commander Gerard ‘Jock’ Davison could be factored into his inquest, a coroner has been told. More here:

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    8 hours ago

    "The fact those responsible thought it was acceptable to shoot in a built-up area shows the contempt they have for people in the community." Police called to the scene where a man had been shot in both legs in Derry have been attacked with petrol bombs.

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    9 hours ago

    Brexit minister Lord Frost and European Commission vice-president Maros Sefcovic are to meet tomorrow as efforts continue to resolve issues around Northern Ireland’s trading arrangements. More here:

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    A 29-year-old woman is in hospital after an incident in Ballymena that may have involved a blue Ford Fiesta car - police are investigating. More here:

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    12 hours ago

    A study looking at whether the Oxford/AstraZeneca and Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccines can be safely mixed for the first and second doses will be expanded to include two additional jabs

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    "The Government has devalued the life of my brother and all the victims." Victims of Libyan-sponsored IRA attacks have compiled a dossier on the case for compensation after the Government refused to publish its own report. More here:

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    “Those responsible do not represent the interests of this community, nor do they contribute anything to it. They do it to try and exert influence or gain control of those they claim to represent.” A man in his 20s has been shot in the leg in Derry. More:

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  12. Apr 13

    Coming up: It’s been a long lockdown, but will you be rocking longer locks or racing for the chop as soon as possible? On at 6pm, we look at the challenges facing hairdressers and barbers in Northern Ireland once they’re allowed to reopen...

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    Apr 13

    No coronavirus-related deaths have been recorded in Northern Ireland for a second day in a row, according to the Department of Health. More than one million people across the UK have now taken part in Covid-19 research – including over 26,000 in NI. More:

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    Apr 13

    A pan-unionist legal challenge to the Northern Ireland Protocol will be heard next month, a High Court judge has confirmed. Proceedings brought by TUV leader Jim Allister are being backed by senior DUP and UUP representatives. More here:

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    Apr 13

    "I cannot think of a more pressing issue facing us than waiting times. It cries out for action." Health minister Robin Swann said the people deserve better as he asked for support and funding to rebuild the health service in Northern Ireland. More here:

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    Apr 13

    After months of lockdown, are you having a bad hair day? As we wait for an official reopening date for barbers and hairdressers, we're looking to feature your home haircuts, dye disasters and long locks on UTV Live. Send us your pictures or email them in to news@u.tv

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    Apr 13

    A man has been charged with a number of offences, including throwing a petrol bomb, following unrest in north Belfast. Police say the 30-year-old's offences are in connection with the disorder on North Queen Street on Friday. More here:

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    Apr 13

    Church leaders have called for a unified political response to address violence and community tensions in Northern Ireland. An open letter has been addressed to political leaders in Northern Ireland, Great Britain, the Republic and the EU. More here:

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    Apr 12

    UPDATE: Translink have announced that the line between Coleraine and Derry-Londonderry has reopened.

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    Apr 12

    Most will wake up to a brighter morning but will the sun stick around for the rest of the day? has your latest forecast:

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