Vaccine brings hope to Covid-19 journey but vigilance remains essential

OUR journey with Covid-19 since last March has at times felt like travelling through an unendingly dark tunnel; yet now there is clear light visible through the gloom, thanks to a highly effective vaccination programme.

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DUP should make the 'sea border' work

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Publication of shocking mother and baby report is not the end of the story

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Executive leaders must present a united message on Covid

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We must help the NHS at this time of crisis

Brexit supporters in denial over growing farce

11 Jan, 2021

The Brexit project has always been surrounded by considerable amounts of farce, as demonstrated again by the decision of one of its main support groups, Leave.

Worsening Covid crisis emphasises need for clear messaging from Stormont

09 Jan, 2021

IF anyone was still in any doubt about the gravity of the coronavirus crisis and the perilous situation in which Northern Ireland now finds itself, Belfast Trust's decision to cancel urgent cancer surgeries should be an emphatic wake-up call.

Trump must be held to account

08 Jan, 2021

THE demagoguery, dissension and dishonesty that have been hallmarks of Donald Trump's tenure as President of the United States reached its inevitable conclusion in the extraordinary insurrection in Washington DC late on Wednesday.

Pupils need clarity and certainty on exams

07 Jan, 2021

While the disruption to our schools may be deemed a necessary step in the face of surging coronavirus cases, it is up to the education authorities and political leaders to mitigate the upheaval being inflicted on our young people.

We must drive down the virus and get children back to school as soon as possible

06 Jan, 2021

The gravity of the current Covid situation, with spiralling infections and a mounting death toll, necessitates a serious response.

Vaccine rollout positive news in deteriorating situation

05 Jan, 2021

At this dangerous juncture in the battle against the coronavirus, there was extremely positive news yesterday with the first people in Northern Ireland receiving the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine.

Alarm over transfer test plans

03 Jan, 2021

While there are sincere and informed voices on all sides in the debate over post-primary transfer arrangements, it has been clear for some time that momentum is shifting decisively away from the staging of private tests.

Selfish Covid 19 rule breakers risking us all

ly 02 Jan, 2021

IT IS disappointing that despite the non-stop publicity highlighting the perilous state of health provision as hospitals face the threat of surging Covid-19 numbers, some people continue to flout rules aimed at controlling the outbreak.

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