Life in Northern Ireland is returning to something closer to normality this morning as as a wide range of businesses reopen following the latest two week lockdown. Shops, close contact services and the hospitality sector were closed under lockdown measures aimed at stemming the spread of coronavirus.
The reasons for the recent restrictions were made clear when it was disclosed the the total number of Covid-19 related deaths recorded in Northern Ireland since the beginning of the pandemic is now more than 1,500 according to the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency.
In politics, Ian Paisley has cautioned against unionists falling into despair and "slashing our wrists" amid claims that Brexit has damaged Northern Ireland's place in the UK. The DUP MP was speaking after figures from his own party and the UUP rounded on one another over what is frequently referred to as the coming "Irish Sea border".
Health Minister Robin Swann has announced a major step towards a change in the laws around organ donation that would see people asked to 'opt out' rather than 'opt in' if they wish to donate their organs. Mr Swann has this morning launched a public consultation to seek the views of the public on the best way to introduce an opt out system.
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The total number of Covid-19 related deaths recorded in Northern Ireland since the beginning of the pandemic is now more than 1,500 according to the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA).
Health Minister Robin Swann has announced a major step towards a change in the laws around organ donation that would see people asked to 'opt out' rather than 'opt in' if they wish to donate their organs.
The House of Commons has tonight heard the story of how a 12-year-old Co Down boy heard his father's dying screams as he was murdered outside the child's bedroom window, leaving him an orphan.
Ian Paisley has cautioned against unionists falling into despair and "slashing our wrists" amid claims that Brexit has damaged Northern Ireland's place in the UK.
An 11-year-old schoolboy who sang to his grandmother - who is from Northern Ireland - over the internet during lockdown has released his debut album after being spotted by a prestigious record label.
Ireland out-half Ian Madigan believes Ulster must start with a win on Friday night against Toulouse under the new Heineken Champions Cup format or their hopes of reaching the quarter-finals for a third consecutive season could end after 80 minutes.
Arsenal suffered humiliation in the League Cup on this day in 2012 as they lost on penalties to League Two side Bradford after a 1-1 draw at Valley Parade.
Waterford's Brian McCormack will return to the Bennetts British Superbike Championship next year with backing from FHO Racing owner Faye Ho under the Roadhouse Macau banner.
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