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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)

Coronavirus: Much of NI lockdown to end next Friday
No more restrictions will be imposed before Christmas, according to the first minister.
Peer faces ban over bullying claims
Lord Maginnis rejects request to take "behaviour training" after claims he used homophobic slurs.
Coronavirus: Vaccination 'could become routine from 2022'
The timetable for delivery of the vaccine was outlined to the Northern Ireland Assembly.
Coronavirus vaccine a 'light at the end of the tunnel' for care homes
Staff, residents and their loved ones speak of relief and hope over news of an imminent roll-out.
Sexual offence cases to be retried after 'legislative error'
Fresh proceedings will not be brought in 12 of the 15 cases in which convictions were set aside.
Coronavirus: Party host who broke Covid rules 'baffled' by arrest
Sinead Corrigan is fined £1,000 for hosting parties at her home in Strabane in October.
Snow and ice in Northern Ireland ahead of weather warning
Arctic air has moved south over Ireland and the UK and will keep temperatures low until next week.
Coronavirus: QUB student union staff in plea over furlough pay
Staff say they have been left in limbo for four months after they were taken off furlough in July.
Brexit: 'Prospect of breakthrough receding' in UK-EU talks
Talks continue, as a source tells the BBC that Brussels are "bringing new elements into the negotiation".
PSNI apology to 115 people held in stop-and-search error
The apology is issued to people who were stopped and searched by officers without correct approval.
Newry and Mourne: Hundreds join picket line in dispute over pay
The action is expected to affect all council services, except for weddings and funerals.
Former Queen's student settles discrimination case for £20,000
Sarah Walker, who has cystic fibrosis, was told she had to repeat the year after hospital admission.
Coronavirus vaccine: The plan for Northern Ireland
A vaccine will arrive in NI as soon as next week but how and when will vaccinations be rolled out?
Q&A: What are NI's Covid rules on weddings?
All you need to know about what's allowed at marriage services and receptions in Northern Ireland.
Covid and schools: 'Children know things aren't right'
Students have lost hundreds of days of education to Covid and self-isolation. How are they coping?
Covid-19: New guidance issued for click and collect services
Click and collect will operate 'on an appointment-only basis with maximum mitigations in place'.
Coronavirus: Nisra records another 100 deaths
Statistics agency Nisra say NI has recorded the highest weekly hospital death toll since March.
Christmas Covid rules: Who are you allowed to see?
Restrictions will be temporarily eased around the UK, but there are still rules about what you can do.
Coronavirus: What are the two-week restrictions for Northern Ireland?
BBC News NI's Jayne McCormack explains the new restrictions that come into effect on 27 November.
NI Covid-19 restrictions: Your Questions Answered
BBC News NI's Jayne McCormack answers readers' questions about how the new restrictions will affect you.
Covid: What is a circuit-breaker could one fight the virus?
Can a short burst of national restrictions change the course of the epidemic?
Brexit: Will the borders be ready?
With one month to go until the end of transition, we look at the challenges to come on the UK's borders.
Latest Northern Ireland weather forecast
The weather forecast in Northern Ireland.
Pogues singer Shane MacGowan to be subtitled in new film about his life
Crock Of Gold: A Few Rounds With Shane MacGowan will document The Pogues singer's life.
Benefits: Should Stormont give money to everyone in NI?
Following the pandemic's financial impact, we examine the arguments for a universal basic income.
Covid: 'Lockdown took away our magical visit to Santa'
Families must rethink traditions as visits to Father Christmas are curtailed by Covid-19 restrictions.
Dame Jocelyn Bell-Burnell: Portrait honour for 'trailblazing' NI scientist
Dame Jocelyn Bell-Burnell takes "rightful place" among the world's "most distinguished scientists".
Coronavirus: 'Collective agreement to ease restrictions'
Michelle O'Neill describs the relaxing of restrictions ahead of Christmas as "measured".
Coronavirus: 'No further restrictions before Christmas'
Non-essential retail and some parts of the hospitality sector in Northern Ireland can reopen next Friday.
Winter wonderland on Derry street renamed in honour of Christmas
A street in Londonderry, which is giving Santa's grotto a run for its money, is renamed 'Christmas Drive'.
Coronavirus: 'This our pathway back to normalilty'
The first people in Northern Ireland could receive their Covid-19 vaccines as soon as 9 December.
Debenhams closure: The 'darkest hour' for Derry city centre retail
Debenhams in Foyleside shopping centre store is a 'huge driver' in footfall for the city centre.
Londonderry: Ambulance apology after woman's two-hour wait
The 73-year-old fell in Creggan on Friday and waited two hours on the wet street until crews arrived.
Coleraine shooting: Men released unconditionally after arrests
Two men, aged 43 and 44, are released uncoditionally after being detained under the Terrorism Act.
Londonderry: St Cecilia's named UK secondary school of the year
St Cecilia's College was announced as the winner on BBC's The One Show on Friday night.
Coronavirus: Ireland's shops reopen as restrictions eased
The Republic of Ireland opens all retail, hairdressers, museums and libraries after six-week closure.
Post-Brexit trade deal possible, says Coveney
Failure to strike a deal would be "so costly and so disruptive", says Ireland's foreign affairs minister.
Adam King: Six-year-old Irish boy's space ambition 'inspires' Nasa
Adam King from County Cork captured the hearts of TV viewers with dreams of joining a space mission.
Kerry: Man dies after part of a building collapses in Tralee
A man thought to be in his 60s dies and five more are injured while working on a site in Tralee.
Coronavirus: Ireland to reopen shops and other sectors next week
Retail outlets, hairdressers, museums and libraries are to reopen in the Republic of Ireland on Tuesday.

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

Autumn Nations Cup: Eric O'Sullivan set for Ireland debut against Scotland
Ulster prop Eric O'Sullivan is set to make his Ireland debut against Scotland as Johnny Sexton and Robbie Henshaw return to the starting line-up.
Carl Frampton: Belfast super-featherweight determined to overcome Jamel Herring in world title fight
Carl Frampton says he has "strong confidence" that he will beat Jamel Herring in early 2021 to become a three-weight world champion.
Heavy defeats, taking risks and hiring his son - how Shiels has moulded NI's history makers
BBC Sport NI examines how manager Kenny Shiels has galvanised the Northern Ireland women's team to their first-ever play-off for a major championship.
Coronavirus: No change in crowds stance before Christmas - Ni Chuilin
Sports Minister Caral Ni Chuilin says the stance on spectators at sporting events is unlikely to change "this side of Christmas".
'I'll do what I have to do to win' - Tennyson on title eliminator with O'Reilly
Belfast lightweight James Tennyson says "huge opportunities" will open up for him if he overcomes Canadian Josh O'Reilly in Friday's WBA title eliminator at Wembley Arena.
Sports Personality of the Year: Voting to open for BBC World Sport Star 2020 award
Pick from a shortlist of six for this year's BBC World Sport Star of the Year award from 07:00 GMT on Friday.
Dublin v Cavan: Cian Mackey says match ups important but Breffnimen must not over-focus on champions
Former Cavan star Cian Mackey says the Breffnimen must not over-focus on stopping Dublin in Saturday's All-Ireland Football semi-final.
'It's changed my life' - Keefe celebrates Giants' 20-year anniversary
Belfast Giants coach Adam Keefe says "it's all down to the supporters" as the Elite League side marks the 20th anniversary of their first home game.
Irish Premiership: 'It's important we graft and fight our way through this' - Coleraine boss Kearney
Coleraine manager Oran Kearney says his side must "graft and fight their way through" to improve their fortunes after a disappointing start to the season.
WRC: 'You have to set your targets high' - Josh McErlean primed for Monza finale
Northern Ireland's Josh McErlean says it was "a bit of a shock" to get the call to compete in the final round of the World Rally Championship at Monza.
'Hopefully that's the start of many' - Larne hero Hughes
Jeff Hughes says it's "fantastic" for Larne to win a first trophy in 33 years after his penalty gave them a shootout victory over Glentoran in the Co Antrim Shield final.
County Antrim Shield final: Mick McDermott says Glens 'got what we wanted out of the game'
Glentoran manager Mick McDermott says his team got what they wanted out of the Co Antrim Shield final despite losing to Larne on penalties.
Autumn Nations Cup: Jaco van der Walt to make Scotland debut in Ireland
Edinburgh's Jaco van der Walt has "taken his game to another level", says Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend, as the fly-half prepares to make his debut against Ireland on Saturday.
Europa League: Dundalk equal record with defeat by Molde
Dundalk equal the Europa League record of five straight defeats in the group stage as the League of Ireland side lose out 3-1 to Molde.
Derry City: 'Not good enough, hope to do better' - Devine's honest assessment of 2020 season
Derry City manager Declan Devine candidly says his own contribution to the club's disappointing 2020 season "was not good enough".
Women's Euro 2022: How unfancied Northern Ireland made history
Northern Ireland were almost written off in Euro 2022 qualifying before a ball was kicked, so how did Kenny Shiels' side move from outsiders to potential history makers?
Isle of Man TT: Northern Ireland riders philosophical about second cancellation
Northern Ireland road racers express disappointment about the cancellation of the Isle of Man TT for a second year in a row but understand the reasons for making the decision.

National News Headlines

Brexit: ?Breakthrough still possible? as UK-EU trade talks resume
Brexit talks are to resume on Friday as compromises over issues such as fishing rights are sought.
Climate change: UK aims to cut emissions by 68% by end of 2030
The "ambitious" target would see the UK cutting emissions faster than any major economy so far, the PM says.
Government to cut £1bn from rail budget
The cut comes at a time when the industry is suffering from low passenger numbers due to the pandemic.
Call for probe into 'missing' £50bn of UK cash
The money has disappeared from circulation and is unaccounted for, say MPs and auditors.
Covid: First batch of vaccines arrives in the UK
The Pfizer/BioNTech vaccines are being kept in a central hub ahead of distribution.
Government to 'redefine treasure finds' in UK
Changes to the 1996 Treasure Act are aimed at protecting newly-discovered treasure.
Cyber-warning for festive shoppers
Online shoppers are being warned of the risks of cyber-fraud during the festive season.
Covid in Wales: What are the new rules and restrictions?
New rules restrict hospitality and ban indoor activities, but do allow travel into England.
Joe White: UK appoints entrepreneur as first tech envoy to US
Joe White will also act as consul-general to San Francisco when he takes on the role later this year.
Avonmouth explosion: Four dead in Bristol water works blast
Another person was hurt when a "very loud explosion" was heard from a silo at the site in Bristol.
Madeleine McCann still a missing person case - Dame Cressida Dick
The Met's position has not changed, Dame Cressida Dick says, despite German police's belief she is dead.
Coronavirus: Five arrested in Isle of Man Abbotswood care home probe
Police say they have interviewed them about suspected "criminal and/or health and safety offences".

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