#Northern Ireland
Three new deaths from Covid-19 in Northern Ireland
The number of cases in the North has risen to 275.
People advised not to make changes to health insurance as Covid-19 deal is arranged with private hospitals
Private hospitals will act as part of the public health system for the duration of the coronavirus pandemic, but the exact details are yet to be confirmed.
Coronavirus: Second death confirmed in Northern Ireland and 20 more cases
The patient was elderly and had an underlying medical condition.
Twenty-two new cases in the North as total number there climbs to 108
The total number of tests completed in the North now stands at 2,186.
Coronavirus: Northern Ireland records first death as elderly patient dies in hospital
The news was announced by the North’s Department of Health this morning.
Arlene Foster: Developing 'herd immunity' to Covid-19 not a policy adopted by Stormont Executive
The DUP leader said that the North took its own decision to close schools from next week.
'This is unprecedented': Schools in Northern Ireland to close amid coronavirus crisis
Schools across the UK will close from Friday until further notice for all pupils except children of key workers and the most vulnerable.
UK to introduce five-year cut-off point in bid to end re-investigations into soldiers who served in NI
The plans will deliver on the government’s promise to protect its former soldiers.
Stormont ministers agree measures to delay spread of Covid-19
First Minister Arlene Foster said “these are unprecedented times”.
Michelle O’Neill calls for NI schools to close over coronavirus
First Minister Arlene Foster has backed the UK-wide strategy to keep public institutions open for now.
Slovakia call for Euros play-off with Ireland to be postponed
Bosnia have asked for their clash with Northern Ireland to be called off, too.
Mother of Lyra McKee dies a month before anniversary of daughter's death
Joan Lawrie died ‘peacefully’ in hospital on Tuesday, her daughter-in-law Nichola Corner confirmed in a social media post.
Taoiseach's visit to the White House still set to go ahead
Leo Varadkar will meet President Donald Trump on Thursday.
British army veteran's trial over Troubles-era shooting postponed amid concerns over Covid-19
Dennis Hutchings is due at Belfast Crown Court on Monday for the opening day of his trial.
Hospital in Antrim sets up drive-through Covid-19 testing service
Patients will be swabbed in the nose and mouth then told to go home and self-isolate while awaiting the outcome.
Covid-19: Two new cases in Northern Ireland, total in Britain increases to 84
The news comes after the second case of Covid-19 was confirmed in the Republic of Ireland yesterday.
Covid-19: Public who travelled between Dublin and Belfast on public transport 'need not be concerned'
Northern Ireland’s Minister for Health Robin Swann said this is ‘at an advanced stage of completion’.
As it happened: WHO increases Covid-19 risk to 'very high at a global level'
Here’s a round-up of the latest developments after a case of Covid-19 was confirmed in the North yesterday evening.
Covid-19 in Northern Ireland: HSE seeking to trace passengers seated near patient on Dublin flight
The Public Health Agency in Northern Ireland confirmed the news this evening.
As it happened: First case of Covid-19 confirmed on island of Ireland
It’s understood the person travelled from northern Italy through Dublin and onto Northern Ireland.
Latest search for Co Down woman who went missing 15 years ago set to end
Lisa Dorrian has been missing since 28 February 2005.
'Blueshirts' and borders: Sinn Féin tells Newry voters that a united Ireland has never been closer
Sinn Féin held a public meeting in Newry tonight.
Conor Murphy again refuses to state that Paul Quinn was not a criminal
Quinn’s mother Breege has repeatedly called for the Sinn Féin MLA to publicly state that her son, who was murdered in 2007, was not a criminal.
The Irish protocol puts the North at the centre of a complicated Venn diagram
Northern Ireland is “at the centre of a very complicated Venn diagram”, is how one academic put it.
PSNI investigate after old police flyers calling alcohol 'the number one rape drug' are distributed
The leaflets were distributed in north Belfast earlier this week.
Sacked NI secretary Julian Smith hits back at accusations he sealed power-sharing deal by keeping details from Johnson
Smith said that Johnson did not “sign off a key government deal without reading it first”.
'No one wants a bar full of vending machines': NI businesses say new UK immigration system will cause labour shortage
Business groups across the UK have also criticised the points-based immigration system.
Scottish Tory leader backs Johnson's ‘bold and imaginative’ plan for NI-Scotland bridge
Johnson’s suggestion of the bridge has been branded “a vanity project” by Scotland’s Transport Secretary.
NI secretary Brandon Lewis pays tribute to 'brilliant predecessor' Julian Smith
Smith was sacked as NI secretary during the Cabinet reshuffle.
Brandon Lewis named new Secretary of State for Northern Ireland
He succeeds Julian Smith who was sacked today.
Northern Ireland police breached man's human rights by keeping his DNA
The case could have implications for the DNA databse in the Republic of Ireland.
House of Lords warns Brexit deal could see Northern Ireland in different time zone to rest of UK
A report from a House of Lords committee warned Northern Ireland may be legally obliged to be one hour ahead for six months every year.
The EU should support Irish reunification, Mary Lou McDonald tells BBC
The Sinn Féin leader also said the British government needs to start preparing itself for this constitutional change.
£20 billion Scotland-Northern Ireland bridge being examined by Boris Johnson's government
Downing Street official said that a range of officials were looking at the idea.
Opinion: 'It's only as an adult in a post-Brexit world that the extent of what people lived through in the Troubles hits home'
Two women and dancers, Nicola Curry and Liz Roche, explore their own stories of growing up on both sides of the border.
DeSouza to argue her case in US: 'Political pressure must be brought to bear on the British government'
Emma DeSouza will be asking the House of Representatives to pass a resolution supporting her case to self-identify as Irish.
Tributes to 'leader and bridge-builder' Séamus Mallon at funeral mass in Co Armagh
The 83-year-old died at his home in Co Armagh on Friday.
'Famed for his stubbornness and acerbic wit, Seamus Mallon was never one to fall into line'
Mallon, the former Northern Ireland Deputy First Minister, passed away yesterday aged 83.
'This is an appalling situation': Judge furious by delays in Miami Showband legal case
Mr Justice Paul Maguire gave lawyers two weeks to sort issues around disclosure of sensitive security documents.
Northern Irish parties say 'no thanks' to £1,000 pay rise amid public anger
The leaders of the five main parties said they would seek to have the pay rise deferred.
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