Children of murdered former IRA commander Gerard 'Jock' Davison speak out
‘Almost unprecedented' Nama case delayed by pandemic
Woman who livestreamed high speed chase with gardai to appear in court
Stormont agrees lockdown exit plan
Holiday firm Pontins used list of Irish surnames to exclude 'undesirable guests'
Expert warns of impact of Republic's vaccine rollout on north as it exits lockdown
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Coronavirus
Stormont agrees Covid-19 lockdown exit plan
The strategy will be outlined to the assembly this afternoon.
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France set to offer AstraZeneca jab to some older people
France will start allowing some people over 65 to receive the AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine, after initially restricting its use to younger populations because of limited data on the drug’s effectiveness.
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Man arrested in connection with firework attack on Gardai at anti-lockdown protest
The suspect, in his 30s, was arrested on Tuesday morning and is currently detained under Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act, 1939.
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Stormont ministers set to sign off on lockdown exit plan today
The plan focuses on nine areas of social and economic life
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Real-world data on Pfizer and Oxford vaccines is ‘stunning', scientist says
Prof Pollard said around 5,000 people are dying every day from Covid across Europe, where some leaders have shunned the Oxford vaccine for older age groups.
News
Stormont agrees Covid-19 lockdown exit plan
The strategy will be outlined to the assembly this afternoon.
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Holiday firm Pontins used list of Irish surnames to exclude 'undesirable guests'
The owner of British holiday firm Pontins has entered into a legal agreement with the human rights watchdog after a whistleblower revealed it was using an "undesirable guests" list to exclude Gypsies and Travellers.
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Woman who livestreamed high speed chase with gardai to appear in court
The driver, aged in her 20s, was arrested for dangerous driving on Monday evening after a chase involving up to 20 garda cars and a helicopter.
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‘Almost unprecedented' Nama case delayed by pandemic
Two men face fraud charges linked to Northern Ireland’s biggest-ever property deal.
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France set to offer AstraZeneca jab to some older people
France will start allowing some people over 65 to receive the AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine, after initially restricting its use to younger populations because of limited data on the drug’s effectiveness.
Business
Look to the future with new roles at South West College and Fane Valley
Top companies here are hiring right now and GetGot, Northern Ireland's premier recruitment website, is uploading new roles on a regular basis
Topics
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High Flyers: Nikki sees it as it is...
In the High Flyers spotlight this week is Nikki Gardiner, regional relationship manager for Specsavers in Northern Ireland and board member of Newtownards Business Hub.
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Platform: We're simply the best... now go prove it
NOW more than ever, business needs good news - and we want to help you tell it.
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Why BIDs are vital to our towns and city centres
FIVE years ago the first Business Improvement Districts (BIDS) were launched in Northern Ireland, and now three of them, including Belfast One, are asking businesses in their area to re-elect them.
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There's more to investment than Bitcoin
SINCE our last column, there has been only one big financial story (more of bitcoin in a moment).
Sport
Northern Ireland and Republic part of joint bid to host 2030 World Cup
A joint bid from England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland to host the 2030 World Cup has received support from the British government, with Prime Minister Boris Johnson saying it is the "right time" to "bring football home".
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Gordon Elliott runners banned in Britain until after Irish Horseracing image probe
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Kicking Out: People are the greatest asset the GAA has
WHEN it comes to interviewing GAA players, there is one rule I try my best to abide by: Talk about anything other than the game itself.
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Video: Ulster stars Aimee Mackin and Eimear Smyth among winners in 2020 Ladies Football Player of Year awards
ARMAGH’S Aimee Mackin was the name on everyone’s lips on Saturday evening as she was named the 2020 TG4 Senior Player’s Player of the Year.
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Seconds Out: Jude Gallagher hoping wait is worth the weight when boxing returns
INACTIVITY has been the bane of 99 per cent of boxers in Ireland for the past 12 months - Jude Gallagher is no different. To the point that he found himself eyeing up the odd cow carcass hanging out the back of the family butchers, imagining the satisfying thud of sinking a left hook into the ribs.
Opinion
Anita Robinson: It has been a year none of us will forget
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Fionnuala O Connor: Journalist Boris Johnson is a one man distraction machine
How does it feel to come to work every day under the salute of Carson, to be a member of the British government? ‘No, I'm not actually – uctually – I don't swear an oath of allegiance to anyone other than the people who elected me.
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Change in banking will impact on community hubs
The decision by the Bank of Ireland to close 103 branches, north and south, is both a reflection of our changing society and a trigger for the further transformation of social and economic life across the country.
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Rebrand
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Chris Donnelly: Unionists may huff and puff but the protocol is here to stay
The DUP’s ‘Trigger Article 16’ parliamentary debate proved to be the dampest of squibs last week, overshadowed by Boris Johnson’s announcements on the easing of lockdown restrictions in the weeks and months to come.
Magazine
Eating meat linked to wide range of illnesses – study
Regular meat eating could carry a higher risk of a wide range of diseases.
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Large group of people with naturally-controlled HIV raises hopes of finding cure
Elite controllers are people who maintain low or undetectable viral loads for many years without needing to take antiretroviral therapy.
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Pioneering fighter pilot to feature in memorial to Sikhs killed in wars
Hardit Singh Malik was the first Indian pilot for RAF precursor the Royal Flying Corps.
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Bring It On musical starring Amber Davies to open in London later this year
The stage version inspired by the 2000 film will also star Louis Smith.
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Timing of Harry and Meghan's Oprah interview is ‘horrendous' – PR expert
Crisis consultant Mark Borkowski said he would advise the Sussexes to postpone the broadcast.
Life
Surfer raises £15,000 for depression charity through night swims
Al Mennie swam 100km in a series of night swims off Northern Ireland’s north coast from the start of December
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Today's TV Tuesday 2 March
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'Surrogacy has given us the family we'd always dreamed of'
BEING able to have children is something many people take for granted.
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Ask the Expert: What can I do with the kids that's screen-free, natural and fun?
Q: MY YOUNG children are bored of going to the park – how can I get them off their screens and doing more natural things? A: Ghillie James, co-author of The Little Grower's Cookbook, says: “You're not alone.
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Leona O'Neill: We need a gradual 'recovery curriculum' for getting kids back to school
MUCH has been said over the last couple of weeks about the return to school and the desire to allow our children to 'catch up' on the education lost to the pandemic.
Arts
Seachtain na Gaeilge in north Antrim
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Unionist man's love for the Irish language brought to life in animation
A UNIONIST man who once viewed Irish as "something to stay away from" has become the new star of an animation promoting Irish language classes in the loyalist heartland of east Belfast.
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The Bluffer is a fan of the spring flowers that are now in blossom
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Weekend Q&A: Paula McFetridge on movie night, eggs in a cup and John Toal
How do you unwind at the weekend? I love a good glass of red wine.
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The McCooeys' return: I'm so proud to carry on this legacy says Tomelty granddaughter Hannah
HANNAH Carnegie might not share many similarities with spiky Sally in The McCooeys – the fictional family invented by her renowned playwright grandfather, the late Joe Tomelty – but, in many ways, it was a role she was born to play.
Brexit
Gordon Lyons to provide legal advice on decision to halt inspection post work
DUP minister Gordon Lyons is today expected to present his executive colleagues with legal advice on last Friday's decision to unilaterally halt work on inspection posts at the north's ports.
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European Commission expects permanent border control posts to be ready by middle of the year
THE EUROPEAN Commission expects permanent post-Brexit border control posts to be ready in Northern Ireland by the middle of this year.
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European Commission expects permanent post-Brexit border checks to be ready by middle of 2021
Spokesman Daniel Ferrie said the UK had obligations to meet under the Northern Ireland Protocol, which governs trade from the rest of the UK.
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Justice Minister Naomi Long expresses concern over Arlene Foster's meeting with loyalists
The first minister previously defended the move, insisting it was important to give a voice to all sections of the loyalist and unionist communities.
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Nichola Mallon defends building border infrastructure at ports
A Stormont minister has defended the building of border infrastructure at Northern Ireland's ports.
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Mascots, soaked pedestrians and Fido in the front seat - unusual driving offences that could result in penalty points
Most of us know the main driving offences, but what about the more unusual misdemeanours that can also result in penalty points?
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Did you know that switching mortgages is actually easy and could save you money?
For a relatively small amount of time invested by the customer, they can reap the benefits of saving money and potentially receiving money if cashback is applicable
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Making your best move
How the current pandemic has led to more and more people re-evaluating what they want from their home
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National lockdown: stay at home
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National lockdown: stay at home
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National lockdown: stay at home
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National lockdown: stay at home
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You are not immune - socially distance yourself and others from smishing
Despite a challenging 2020, we are being hit particularly hard by an increasingly sophisticated cyber crime pandemic.
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Vaccines vital to defeat COVID-19
The scale of vaccine roll-out is unprecedented with well over 13 million people already immunised.
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