Health minister wants vaccine passport scheme in place

Man (31) handed life sentence after confessing to murdering Lisburn man Paul Smyth

Man (31) handed life sentence after confessing to murdering Paul Smyth

IRSP claims north Belfast residents asked them to evict alleged drug dealer

Donaldson 'desperation' to forge unionist pact ahead of May election

Donaldson's 'desperation' to forge unionist pact ahead of May election

Families bereaved through gambling-linked suicide launch education programme

Man found sleeping in neighbour's bedroom avoids jail

Four more deaths linked to Covid-19 as 1,078 further cases confirmed

Duffy's Circus clowns recruitment - no old jokes accepted

Roll up! Roll up! The circus needs clowns

Tyrone's 20-year-old referee 'can be inspiration to others'

Latest

Cannabis worth £200,000 recovered in searches

Police investigating after car attacked in west Belfast

Fire at Glenisk factory ‘devastating’

Human rights group in Republic calls for expansion of Afghan refugee programme

Failed bail attempt for man accused of directing foiled plot to west Belfast security van raid

SDLP MLA accuses Robin Swann of questioning party's sincerity on vaccine passports

Coronavirus

SDLP MLA accuses Robin Swann of questioning party's sincerity on vaccine passports

Robin Swann released a statement which said parties advocating a so-called vaccine passport scheme had until recent days ‘shown no actual interest’.

Topics

Four more deaths linked to Covid-19 as 1,078 further cases confirmed

Another four people have died after contracting Covid-19, figures from the Department of Health have revealed.
Public warned to be aware of scammers following £100 high street voucher scheme launch

MEMBERS of the public have been warned to be aware of scammers following the launch of the £100 high street voucher scheme.
Health minister frustrated that no vaccine passport scheme is in place

Health Minister Robin Swann has said he wants a domestic vaccine certification scheme in place in Northern Ireland "as soon as necessary".
Warning of ‘bidding war' over frontline worker recognition plans in Republic

The Social Democrats have said that debate about a pandemic recognition for frontline workers is in danger of becoming a ‘bidding war’.

News

Cannabis worth £200,000 recovered in searches

CANNABIS worth £200,000 has been recovered by police following searches in counties Antrim and Armagh.

Topics

Man (31) handed life sentence after confessing to murdering Lisburn man Paul Smyth

A 31-year old man has been handed a life sentence after confessing to murdering Co Antrim man Paul Smyth.
Police investigating after car attacked in west Belfast

POLICE are investigating a report of criminal damage after a car was attacked on a busy west Belfast road in broad daylight.
Families bereaved through gambling-linked suicide launch education programme

The programme aims to raise awareness among young people about the dangers of gambling.
Fire at Glenisk factory ‘devastating'

The fire broke out at Glenisk’s organic yoghurt factory in Killeigh, near Tullamore, on Monday.

Business

Infrastructure consultant and complementary therapist in Belfast: GetGot has your dream job

Top companies here are hiring right now and GetGot, Northern Ireland's premier recruitment website, is uploading new roles on a regular basis

Topics

JP Corry charging the way to net zero carbon

BUILDING materials and timber products chain JP Corry is planning to move its entire car fleet to electric and hybrid vehicles by the end of 2023 to support the Saint-Gobain Net-Zero Carbon commitment.
Fermanagh steel operation reports continued growth in Republic and mainland Europe

THE Co Fermanagh operation of steel giant Severfield has reported a 31 per cent surge in its annual turnover as it continued to significantly grow its business across Ireland and mainland Europe.
The changing face of commercial property

With the level of demand for commercial property generally reflecting the health of different sections in the economy, it is not difficult to see that prime city centre retailing is in the doldrums, with footfall in Belfast City centre down 19.
Co-Ownership to support 3,000 more people into their own homes

Shared Ownership Week (September 23-29) celebrates affordable home ownership and to mark the occasion, Co-Ownership, the regional provider in Northern Ireland, has officially launched its corporate plan for 2021-24.

Sport

Burren power into Down SFC last eight with win over Glenn

Topics

Community relations the winner at EMSONI's Confederation Cup

COMMUNITY spirit was the real winner at the conclusion of the second Northern Ireland Confederation Cup organised by EMSONI (Ethnic Minority Sports Organisation Northern Ireland).
Tyrone's 20-year-old referee can be inspiration to others says county's refs' chief

THE youngest referee ever to take charge of a Tyrone Football Championship tie believes he can one day take on a senior final.
Kilcoo players know how to manage big games: Conleith Gilligan

STAYING power isn’t something you have, it’s something you develop.
'The Dancing Footballer' unveiled to inspire girls' soccer hopefuls

FICTION and reality collided when Northern Ireland women's stars hosted a story-telling session at the school of a writing competition's winner.

Opinion

Fionnuala O Connor: Lyric play lighting up a dark and tangled time in the city

If you yearn for live performances of plays and music, inside, among others, it would be easy to think first of Van the Angry Man, or Eric Clapton, who engaged in a racist rant in 1976.

Topics

Anita Robinson: Decimalisation did not improve my financial savvy

It's fifty years since the introduction of decimalisation.
HGV crisis a major problem for Boris Johnson's government

Food shortages, panic-buying of fuel in England and warnings of a potential shortage of turkeys at Christmas have sparked fears we could be facing another ‘winter of discontent'.
Like a seasoned media celebrity Joe steers proceedings on his terms

Joe Brolly does his customary ‘candour thing’ across two personal interviews (September 20, 21).
Lifetime

Magazine

British-built spacecraft prepares to make first Mercury flyby

BepiColombo will come within just 124 miles of the planet.

Topics

Daniel Craig: I'm never not going to think about Bond

The actor has played the part for 15 years.
Winners of the 2021 Creative Future Writers' Award announced

The award celebrates prose and poetry from under-represented writers who traditionally lack opportunities.
New broadband rules will make switching provider easier – Ofcom

The regulator said customers will no longer have to contact both old and new suppliers to make a switch, avoiding unwanted tactics to make them stay.
Longlist announced for book award which celebrates north of England

The list includes books which explore themes of family, friendship, class and race.

Life

Fire at Glenisk factory ‘devastating'

The fire broke out at Glenisk’s organic yoghurt factory in Killeigh, near Tullamore, on Monday.

Topics

Today's TV Tuesday 28 September
Ask the expert: What causes eczema and how can it be managed?

The National Eczema Society discusses the dry skin problem, explaining how to keep kids comfortable by using emollients and avoiding eczema triggers.
Rower Helen Glover: Training for the Olympics was an exciting lockdown 'project' after having twins

THE pandemic has meant many terrible things to many people.
Cinemagic brings screen time for all ages

AMONG those taking part in this year's Cinemagic Festival in Belfast, which starts later this week, is Laura Henry-Allain, a writer, producer and speaker.

Arts

Cinemagic brings screen time for all ages

AMONG those taking part in this year's Cinemagic Festival in Belfast, which starts later this week, is Laura Henry-Allain, a writer, producer and speaker.

Topics

Stormont ministers to consider ending social distancing in shops and theatres

Monday’s Executive agenda will not focus on the hospitality sector.
Melissa McCarthy: 'It's getting harder and harder to tell stories that end with hope'

AS film loglines go, Netflix drama The Starling certainly raises eyebrows.
Steve Strange: Carrickfergus-born music agent 'was titan of the global music industry'

COLDPLAY, My Bloody Valentine and Snow Patrol are among those who have paid tribute to "giant of the music industry", Carrickfergus-born agent Steve Strange.
Art Beat: Rough Girls, La Bohème and whether we are prepared to pay for 'the art'...

THIS question is a bit Gogglebox, to be honest, but when is an artistic hit a miss? Rather, what is going on when a given performance is rated four stars in one quarter, but dismissed as not nearly emotional enough in another? I only ask because as your reviewer in the stalls, I've recently disagreed radically with people I rate recently over a couple of the Northern Irish productions emerging post-lockdown.

Brexit

Dublin government ‘in solution-mode' on protocol after fresh unionist opposition

The protocol was agreed by the UK and EU as a way to maintain a free-flowing land border on the island of Ireland after Brexit.

Topics

Unionist leaders sign joint declaration opposing Northern Ireland Protocol

The protocol was agreed by the UK and EU as a way to maintain a free-flowing land border on the island of Ireland after Brexit.
Donaldson and Allister claim links to UK being 'ripped up' under protocol in joint platform article

DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson and the TUV's Jim Allister have said unionists "cannot continue" to participate in North/South bodies set up under the Good Friday Agreement while the Northern Ireland Protocol remains in place.
Donaldson 'desperation' to forge unionist pact ahead of May election

THE DUP is showing an "increasing sense of desperation" as the party attempts to forge a unionist pact ahead of next May's Assembly elections, it has been claimed.
Conor Murphy repeats warning that peace funding could be lost because of DUP boycott

Mr Murphy told MLAs that Peace Plus funding amounts to almost £1bn over seven years

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