Stormont Executive asked to support campaign educating men on behaviour towards women

Jonathan McCambridge, PA

The chair of a Stormont committee made the suggestion amid growing concerns about gender-based violence following the death of Ashling Murphy.

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Families evacuated after hijacked van sparks security alert

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Former councillor and wife quit UUP over Ian Marshall candidate selection in West Tyrone

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Man charged with sexually assaulting teenagers on a Lurgan street

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Cavan teenager (18) who took his own life had been bullied because his father was a Protestant

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Covid 19: Six deaths and 4,451 confirmed cases

On Wednesday morning, there were 404 Covid-positive patients in hospital, with 25 in intensive care.

Police seize £5.8 million worth of drugs in Northern Ireland during Christmas period

Marie Louise McConville

ALMOST £6m million worth of drugs were seized in Northern Ireland during the Christmas period.

£40m grant scheme launched to aid 3,200 hospitality businesses

Jonathan McCambridge, PA

The Stormont executive imposed restrictions on the hospitality sector in an attempt to stem the sharp rise in the number of Omicron cases.

Boris Johnson withdraws plan to bring back double-jobbing

The British government is to withdraw an amendment to the Northern Ireland (Ministers, Elections, and Petitions of Concern) Bill which would allow politicians to hold "double jobs".

Plan B measures to be dropped across England, Boris Johnson says

Jane Kirby, David Hughes and Ian Jones, PA

England’s Plan B measures include guidance to work from home, the use of the Covid pass and mandatory mask-wearing in shops and on public transport.

Judge urged to avoid ‘game of political football' in bonfire court challenge

David Young, PA

Mr Justice Scoffield has reserved a ruling on granting leave for a judicial review on a decision by two ministers to take legal action against police.

QUB offering students accommodation in Belfast hotel rather than halls

Suzanne McGonagle

QUEEN'S University is offering students accommodation in a Belfast hotel rather than taking on the cost of halls.

Almost 1,000 pupils across Belfast are to take part in new literary programme

Suzanne McGonagle

ALMOST 1,000 pupils across Belfast are to take part in a new literary programme, focusing on a book written by a Co Armagh schoolgirl that explores themes of self-development and self-esteem.

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