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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)

Stobart Air: Aer Lingus stops most Belfast City Airport flights
Leeds Bradford, Edinburgh, Exeter, Manchester, East Midlands and Birmingham flights are affected by Stobart Air's liquidation.
UK urges EU to be pragmatic over NI Brexit dispute
Boris Johnson holds talks with European leaders amid a dispute about the Brexit trade deal.
Sunrise social: 'It's great for your mental health'
A group of young people are combating loneliness by getting together to watch the sun rise.
Transfer tests: More than 23,500 children find out school places
For the first time in decades, almost all grammar schools are not using transfer tests.
Queen's Birthday Honours 2021: 'Unsung heroes' making the list
A nurse, head teacher, businessman and physiotherapist are among those on the Queen's Birthday Honours.
Londonderry: Homes evacuated in St Brecan's Park security alert
A police cordon is in place after a report of a suspicious object at St Brecan's Park on Saturday.
Sir Van Morrison: Ian Paisley defends joining anti-Swann chant
Ian Paisley and the singer chanted about the NI health minister after cancellation of Belfast gigs.
Brexit: Gulf remains between UK and EU over Brexit protocol
A meeting to discuss the implementation of the NI Protocol has been described as "a car crash".
Queen's Birthday Honours 2021: NI's chief medical officer to be knighted
Dr Michael McBride is among 90 people in Northern Ireland on the Queen's Birthday Honours list.
British and Irish leaders discuss Covid-19 recovery
Arlene Foster is co-hosting what is expected to be one of her final engagements as first minister.
Covid-19: NI records one further death and 121 new cases
The total number of deaths linked to the virus in Northern Ireland now stands at 2,155.
Irish Sea Border: UK exports to Ireland show 'sharp improvement'
UK goods exports to Ireland were worth just over £2bn in April, official figures suggest.
HMS Caroline: Officials query invoices linked to ship
Costs for briefing politicians on the ship's future were sent to the Department for Economy.
Londonderry: Four men in court over INLA drugs offences
The men are accused of possessing drugs after police investigated criminality in Londonderry.
Covid-19: Robin Swann says 2019 normality a long way off
A health paper to the Executive also says up to 25% of new Covid-19 cases may be the Delta variant.
Delta variant: NI reduces time between Covid-19 vaccine doses
Authorities plan to leave a maximum of eight weeks between the first and second dose.
Covid-19: Number of Delta variant cases double in Northern Ireland
BBC News NI understands there are about 80 suspected cases of the so-called Indian variant of Covid in NI.
Coronavirus: Covid tests expanded to all NI post-primary pupils
Twice-weekly lateral flow device tests will be available for year eight to 11 pupils from this week.
Covid-19: Four small words make a difference in the pandemic
A community pharmacist says asking people how they are feeling helps "open the door".
NI Covid-19 restrictions: Your questions answered
BBC News NI's Jayne McCormack answers readers' questions about the latest steps to ease lockdown.
PoTS: Rare condition 'robbing' County Down girl of childhood
Symptoms experienced by Helen Grattan's daughter Maia are consistent with a heart condition.
Draining of Kilwaughter reservoir 'could be devastating'
An environmental assessment will now take place before any lowering of Kilwaughter reservoir.
Latest Northern Ireland weather forecast
The weather forecast in Northern Ireland.
Paul Givan: How will the new first minister handle the top job?
He entered politics as a part-time assistant in Edwin Poots' office - now he will be first minister.
NI 100: Laying the foundations of the Northern Ireland Parliament
Northern Ireland's Parliament was founded in 1921, but it took eleven years to find a permanent home.
The challenges that faced NI's first government
A century ago the first NI government was formed and faced a fight for its very existence.
Arlene Foster does it her way with Sinatra classic
The former DUP leader Arlene Foster was hitting all the right notes as she played host at her final British-Irish Council meeting
New look for Grand Opera House
Belfast's Grand Opera House is set to reopen after undergoing a £12.2m restoration project.
Condition 'robbing' County Down girl of childhood
Symptoms experienced by Helen Grattan's daughter Maia are consistent with a heart condition.
Arlene Foster: 'I'm sad but looking forward to new possibilities'
Arlene Foster is "sad" about her departure but "looking forward" to new possibilities.
Nine arrests in cross-border INLA investigation
The arrests were made by the PSNI in Londonderry and Limavady and cash and drugs were seized.
Derry City and Strabane council ends year with £1.3m surplus
The council had initially projected huge losses because of the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic
Londonderry: Remains of viable device discovered following 'loud bang'
Police say a loud bang was heard in the Lincoln Court area of Londonderry on Tuesday night.
SDLP co-opt migrant rights activist to Derry council
Lilian Seenoi-Barr says it is a "real honour" to be selected for the seat.
Four Irish parties to be questioned over election data use
The Data Protection Commissioner has contacted Sinn Féin, Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and the Greens.
Baby girl dies after dog attack at house in County Waterford
Irish police are investigating after the three-month-old was attacked in Clashmore on Monday morning.
Pubs, restaurants and gyms reopen in Republic of Ireland
Pubs in the Republic of Ireland are permitted to open as long as they serve in an outdoor area.
Dublin: Nineteen arrests after second night of trouble in Dublin
Gardaí arrest 19 people after police officers are attacked in Dublin for a second night running.
Innishannon: Woman critically ill after stabbing in Cork
A woman in her early 60s is in hospital after she was found injured at a property in Innishannon.
Lunney 'roared with pain' during abduction ordeal
The former Quinn executive tells court he was assaulted before being left on a County Cavan roadside.

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

Queen's Birthday Honours List: Ballymena boss David Jeffrey and NI defender Julie Nelson among award recipients
Ballymena United manager David Jeffrey and Northern Ireland defender Julie Nelson receive awards in the Queen's Birthday Honours List.
Football League semi-finals and play-offs: Kerry remain 'barometer' says Brian Dooher ahead of Tyrone's trip to Killarney
Tyrone joint-boss Brian Dooher says Kerry will be a "step up" from Ulster opponents in Saturday's Football League Division One semi-final in Killarney.
Premier Division: Derry City sub Marc Walsh strikes in injury time to grab draw against Bohemians
A Marc Walsh goal deep into injury time rescues a point for Derry City as they stretch their unbeaten run with a 1-1 home draw against Bohemians. .
Leona Maguire: Irish player shares second place after day two of LPGA Mediheal Championship
Ireland's Leona Maguire lies one shot off the lead in a share of second place after round two of the LPGA Mediheal Championship.
'Humbled and very proud for mum and dad' - emotional Jeffrey on being appointed MBE
Ballymena United manager David Jeffrey says he is humbled and very proud for his mother and father after being appointed MBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours List.
EuroHockey Championship: England beat Ireland to boost World Cup hopes
England come from a goal down to beat Ireland at the EuroHockey Championships and keep their World Cup qualification hopes alive.
Republic of Ireland: Iceland win opening friendly in Reykjavik
Iceland ease past the Republic of Ireland 3-2 in the first of two friendlies following a superb first-half display in Reykjavik.
Isle of Man TT: Racing to be streamed live for first time in 2022
Fans around the world will be able to watch the action from the 37-mile Mountain Course live in 2022.
Northern Ireland Executive: NI authorities indicate 500 spectators limit at sporting events set to be lifted from 21 June
The Northern Ireland Executive agrees 21 June as an indicative date for the lifting of the 500-cap on spectators at outdoor events.
Leinster 38-7 Dragons: Fans return as Leinster end season with comfortable win
Leinster bring down the curtain on their season with an easy win over Dragons in front of 1,200 returning fans at the RDS.
Joy Neville: Referees should be judged on accuracy, not gender says ex-Ireland captain
Referee Joy Neville says being judged on performance as opposed to gender is crucial if more female officials are to take charge of men's games.
Ladies National Football League: Donegal face holders Cork in semi-final
Donegal's Division One clash with Cork looks the pick of this weekend's semi-finals across all four Ladies Football League Divisions.
Munster 54-11 Zebre: Gavin Coombes scores four tries as Munster end season with a flourish
Gavin Coombes furthers his case for an Ireland call-up with four tries as Munster end their season with a stylish eight-try win over Zebre
Aaron Sexton: Ulster wing in Ireland Sevens squad for final Olympic qualifier
Ulster wing Aaron Sexton is included in the Ireland Sevens squad for next weekend's final Olympic Games qualifying event in Monaco.
The GAA Social: 'I find it hard to remember any of your punditry' - Brolly and McConville go head-to-head
This week's episode of The GAA Social sees Joe Brolly and Oisin McConville heatedly disagreeing on what constitutes authentic GAA punditry.
Freya Holdaway determined to help next generation after concussions force retirement
After retiring from football following three concussions in 18 months, Freya Holdaway is determined to help the next generation of players.
From church football to Olympic rowing - Games selection 'means the world' to emotional Edwards
Rebecca Edwards says it "means the world" to be selected for the Great Britain rowing squad for the Tokyo Olympics.

National News Headlines

21 June: End of England's Covid lockdown could be delayed by one month
It comes amid concern over rising cases and the transmissibility of the Delta variant in England.
G7: PM calls for compromise over Northern Ireland trade
Boris Johnson holds talks with European leaders amid a dispute about the Brexit trade deal.
Trooping the Colour: Scaled back celebration for Queen's official birthday
A scaled-back parade is held at Windsor for the second year running due to the Covid pandemic.
Birthday Honours 2021: Covid vaccine heroes recognised by Queen
The Queen's Birthday Honours also recognise Prue Leith, Arlene Phillips and Jonathan Pryce.
G7: Leaders to unveil global anti-pandemic action plan
They will pledge all their resources to ensure a global pandemic like Covid-19 is never repeated.
Stobart Air: Aer Lingus stops most Belfast City Airport flights
Leeds Bradford, Edinburgh, Exeter, Manchester, East Midlands and Birmingham flights are affected by Stobart Air's liquidation.
Four teenage boys arrested on suspicion of murder in Telford
Two adults have also been arrested after a man, found seriously injured on a footpath, later died.
Harry Dunn death: Path clear for virtual trial, says foreign secretary
Dominic Raab says the UK can approach Anne Sacoolas's lawyers about holding some form of virtual trial.
MI6 'body-in-bag': Gareth Williams forensic evidence to be re-examined
MI6 officer Gareth Williams was found dead inside a zipped holdall at his flat in 2010.
South Yorkshire Police: Lauren Poultney shares her 'incredible pride'
Chief Constable Lauren Poultney becomes the first woman to lead South Yorkshire Police.
Ron Hill funeral: Guard of honour for running legend
Twenty-six runners line the funeral procession route to represent the 26 miles in a marathon.
Covid-19: June unlocking delay considered and honours for vaccine heroes
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Saturday morning.

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