Christmas bubbling to be reduced to one day in NI after late night Executive summit

The Northern Ireland Executive has decided to limit the arrangements for people to come together over Christmas. In a late night...

Schools to return first week of January for face-to-face learning, says Minister

Education Minister, Peter Weir has this evening (Friday) announced all schools and other education settings will reopen in the first week...

‘What are they afraid of’ as Irish unity motion sparks heated debate in Council

Mid Ulster District Council is to encourage debate around the constitutional future of Northern Ireland and notes the British government has...

No action would have meant ‘thousands’ dying as 12 more Covid-related fatalities registered in NI

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

‘Extreme concern’ throughout Castlederg area over lack of service from Royal Mail

Councillors have called for an urgent meeting with Royal Mail after a number of issues were raised at the Full Council...

‘Unacceptable inequality’ prompts financial support calls for councillors who require extended periods of absence

Mid Ulster District Council is to seek financial support for councillors who require extended periods of absence. At present, there is...

Chancellor extends furlough and loan schemes until end of April 2021

The coronavirus jobs retention scheme has been extended by a further month, until the end of April 2021, the Chancellor Rishi...

Twelve further Covid-related deaths as NI faces prospect of six week lockdown from December 28

There have been twelve further Covid-related deaths reported by the Department of Health today (Thursday). Ten of these occurred in the...

Thirteen new homes earmarked for Bush in Dungannon

Mid Ulster District Council’s planners are currently considering an application to bring 13 new homes to Bush, Co Tyrone. The application,...

‘Care home residents, like everyone else, have a right to a family life’ as Minister looks to address visiting arrangement

‘Care home residents, like everyone else, have a right to a family life’. Those are the strong words from the Health Minister,...