Minister ‘disappointed’ as AQE cancels ‘transfer test’ due to Covid-19

This year’s AQE test has been cancelled. Education Minister Peter Weir confirmed the news and said he was “disappointed”. The AQE...

Timetable given for delivery of Covid-19 vaccines across Northern Ireland

The Department of Health has today published the phased plan for NI’s Covid-19 vaccination programme. The Northern Ireland model for vaccine...

Tributes to former Council chairman James O’Kane – ‘one of Strabane’s most well-known faces’

Tributes have been paid following the sad passing of former Strabane District Council chairman James O’Kane. The political stalwart passed away...

Jack-knifed lorry blocks M1 carriageway westbound towards Dungannon

A jack-knifed lorry has blocked one carriageway of the M1 near Portadown this afternoon (Tuesday). It happened shortly before 1pm on...

Terrified homeowner forced to lie on ground as armed intruders ransack Co Tyrone home

A man was left badly shaken after armed intruders forced him to lie on the ground as they ransacked his Co...

Contractor sought to build multi-million pound shops and housing on ‘derelict’ Dungannon street

A contractor is being sought to construct a major mixed-use development in Dungannon, with Perry Street now set to be completely...

Leaked audit report shows senior staff ‘overlooked’ councillors’ anti-fracking position

A leaked confidential report has shown two senior members of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council staff failed to appropriately amend a...

Health Trust issue urgent appeal for off-duty staff to help relieve pressure on system

A Northern Ireland health trust has tonight (Sunday) issued a plea for help – on social media. The Western Health and...

Controversial Dungannon apartments plan set to get Council’s seal of approval

A controversial planning application that will see eight two storey apartments built in Dungannon has been recommended for approval by Mid...

Covid-related deaths up 17 as chief scientific adviser warns one in 40 people in parts of NI may have virus

There were 17 further Covid-related deaths reported by the Department of Health today (Thursday). Today’s stats – according to the official...