Five further Covid-related deaths as top doctor says logical decision would be another four-week lockdown

There have been five further Covid-related deaths reported by the Department of Health today (Monday). All of these occurred in the...

Contract out to provide new £1.6million dedicated boxing facility and training hall in Strabane

A contract to provide a new £1.6million dedicated boxing facility and training hall in Strabane has gone out to tender. The...

Stormont confirms plans for fire training centre with £42.5m ‘biggest investment in NIFRS history’

Health Minister Robin Swann has confirmed Tyrone I’s report this week of a major step forward in proposals for the construction...

Mid Ulster Council to lend support to All-Ireland health service campaign – despite Unionist reservations

Mid Ulster District looks set to lend its support to a campaign for an All-Ireland health service – despite reservations from...

Northern Ireland receives additional deliveries of Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine

The Department of Health has received further consignments of the Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine. The deliveries brings the number of vaccines delivered...

Neil Hobson professional singer: Save 10% off all bookings with your Independent card

From an early age, Neil Hobson set out to become a performer and professional Country Singer. Natural ability will only take...

Meat factory extension plan will ‘ensure workforce is adequately protected through social distancing’

Another local meat factory is planning an extension to its premises in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic. Linden Foods, at...

Man (33) to appear in court in Dungannon on explosive charges

A 33-year-old man has been charged with three counts of possession of explosives with intent to endanger life and three counts...

Twelve more Covid-related deaths as Health Minister says more restrictions in new year ‘inevitable’

There have been 12 further Covid-related deaths reported by the Department of Health today (Friday). Eleven of these occurred in the...

Derry and Strabane councillors back campaign for health worker pay increase

Derry & Strabane Councillors have backed a campaign to secure increased rates of pay for health care workers. The union UNISON...