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Northern Ireland

Coronavirus will spread to Northern Ireland, warns medical expert

People in Northern Ireland have been warned to brace themselves for the coronavirus, after an expert warned that it is a case of 'when' the deadly disease is going to hit these shores - not 'if'.

Headlines

News

Keeping the Union intact will require 'skill at the highest level', says ex-Speaker Bercow

Former House of Commons Speaker John Bercow has said it is a "supreme irony" that a staunchly unionist Tory Government is in power when Brexit tensions challenging the Union are simmering.

The Ambulance Service has admitted that one in six of its shifts cannot be covered because of staffing problems

Northern Ireland

Staffing issues mean one in six Ambulance Service shifts in Northern Ireland cannot be covered

The Ambulance Service has admitted that one in six of its shifts cannot be covered because of staffing problems.

Former Glentoran star Gary Smyth attends tribunal yesterday

Northern Ireland

Sacked ex-Glens boss Gary Smyth takes club to industrial tribunal

Former Glentoran coach and club legend Gary Smyth has taken the east Belfast side to an industrial tribunal, claiming he was unfairly dismissed.

Northern Ireland

Stormont departments facing £600m budget shortfall, says Murphy

Finance Minister Conor Murphy has said that Stormont departments face a combined £600m shortfall in funding.

Coronavirus: Doubt over Ireland Six Nations Italy clash as Ulster's Benetton tie postponed

Video Health care unions vote to end strike action

Northern Ireland traffic alerts: Latest delays and disruption

John Burke (left) carries the coffin of his son Andy at Bairds of Antrim funeral home yesterday

Northern Ireland

Andrew Burke tragically killed in road crash was 'carefree and loyal to a fault', mourners told

Northern Ireland

'Bomb scare' at Northern Ireland school

Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland Secretary refuses to be drawn on prosecutions of ex-soldiers

Most of the lifts at MoT centres have cracks

Northern Ireland

exclusive Over 35,000 MoT tests cancelled in space of three weeks

Mary Lou McDonald described Leo Varadkar’s description of their public meetings as ‘ridiculous’ (Niall Carson/PA)

Northern Ireland

Sinn Fein rallies next phase in campaign of intimidation and bullying – Varadkar

Harvey Weinstein (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)

World

Harvey Weinstein found guilty in landmark #MeToo moment

Northern Ireland

Police release images of two suspects in Belfast burglary

Raymond McCord outside the Royal Courts of Justice in Belfast (Liam McBurney/PA)

Northern Ireland

Unionist politicians seek details on victims campaigner Raymond McCord's legal aid funding

Northern Ireland

Temperatures set to plummet as warning issued after snow disruption

News

I thought we'd die, says Derry mum after wheelie bin set alight at front door

Northern Ireland

Lighthouse, library and two castles lead Northern Ireland contenders for building awards

A varied range of construction projects across Northern Ireland are in the running for top awards.

Coronavirus outbreak

Northern Ireland

Coronavirus concerns as Northern Ireland companies cut back on facility trips

Businesses in Northern Ireland have started to scale back non-essential visits to their facilities as part of a plan to manage the risk of the coronavirus.

Northern Ireland

Coronavirus: Ulster match in Treviso postponed and Six Nations game now in doubt

Work to reschedule an Ulster Rugby match in Italy is continuing after it was called off due to coronavirus restrictions.

World

Coronavirus: Northern Irish singer Rebecca Harkin tells of relief after leaving Diamond Princess cruise

A rapid spike in infections prompted authorities in some Italian regions to close schools, businesses and restaurants (Luca Bruno/AP)

World

Italy rushes to contain Europe’s first major virus outbreak

Opinion Eilis O'Hanlon: Professor Deirdre Heenan wouldn't dream of mocking Leo Varadkar's Irishness... how is what she said about Priti Patel's Britishness any better?

It's appalling to imply that people of other, or mixed, race are not entitled to have pride in Britain in exactly the same way as every British person, says Eilis O'Hanlon

Sometimes you ask, is this the country that I used to know? The answer is: no, it is better

Malachi O'Doherty

Martin O'Neill's new address is Jurassic Park... and it won't be too long before dull Mourinho is joining him

John Laverty

Troubles pensions for victims and survivors are long overdue, but who will pick up the bill?

Others eulogise assassins, but Harry Gregg was a hero all Ulster people can be proud of

Ruth Dudley Edwards

Business

Northern Ireland

People are giving less to charities in Northern Ireland, says report

UK and World

Brexit: Republic of Ireland 'can prevent UK and EU from ripping each other apart'

Northern Ireland

Carrick Shoe shop Robinson's makes move to historic location

UK and World

Aircraft industry records surge in demand for jets

Sunday Life

exclusive sundaylife

Gallery Pervert who lured schoolgirl to forest before molesting and strangling her is back on Northern Ireland streets

A CHILD sex killer branded "extremely dangerous" by a court is back walking the streets of Northern Ireland.

exclusive Corporals killer Maguire condemns crime gang 'cowards' after explosion reports

UVF social media troll account targets Ogle murder witnesses

Football chief's tribute after sudden death of IFA man Stanfield

Big game: (left) Harry in action for Northern Ireland during their famous 3-2 win over England at Wembley in 1957

Opinion Liam Beckett: Harry Gregg never forgot the bowl he was baked in... he was outspoken and I adored him for that

Gallery Belfast couple confess to washing clothes just once a month in BBC programme

Gallery Northern Ireland's hospitality industry raise a glass to the best pubs, restaurants and hotels

Opinion Carl Frampton: Here's a school of thought - let's put boxing on the curriculum

Opinion Gareth McCauley: Don't give sick racists the reaction they crave after Moussa Marega incident

Coronavirus fear over Ireland-Italy game as Ulster's Treviso trip postponed

Doubts have been cast over Ireland's Six Nations clash with Italy in Dublin next week after Ulster's Guinness PRO14 trip to Treviso to face Benetton on Saturday was postponed due to the spread of the coronavirus in Italy.

Ulster

Ulster hit by postponement at a bad time for Bill Johnston

One player likely to be more disappointed than most to see this weekend's game between Ulster and Benetton postponed is the province's out-half Bill Johnston.

Ireland coach Andy Farrell (left) and captain Johnny Sexton were the first to try and explain their side's defeat to England

Six Nations

'I've to look at myself': Andy Farrell leads assessment of Ireland defeat as Sexton bemoans defensive errors

Rory McIlroy's tee-to-green display was hugely impressive once again

New Articles

Putting problems prove costly as Rory McIlroy earns another top five finish at WGC Mexico

Rangers

'This is only the start': Northern Ireland star Megan Bell scores twice on dream Rangers debut

Ulster

Coronavirus will spread to Northern Ireland, warns medical expert

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Headlines

Keeping the Union intact will require 'skill at the highest level', says ex-Speaker Bercow

Staffing issues mean one in six Ambulance Service shifts in Northern Ireland cannot be covered

Sacked ex-Glens boss Gary Smyth takes club to industrial tribunal

Stormont departments facing £600m budget shortfall, says Murphy

Coronavirus: Doubt over Ireland Six Nations Italy clash as Ulster's Benetton tie postponed

Video Health care unions vote to end strike action

Northern Ireland traffic alerts: Latest delays and disruption

Andrew Burke tragically killed in road crash was 'carefree and loyal to a fault', mourners told

'Bomb scare' at Northern Ireland school

Northern Ireland Secretary refuses to be drawn on prosecutions of ex-soldiers

exclusive Over 35,000 MoT tests cancelled in space of three weeks

Sinn Fein rallies next phase in campaign of intimidation and bullying – Varadkar

Harvey Weinstein found guilty in landmark #MeToo moment

Police release images of two suspects in Belfast burglary

Unionist politicians seek details on victims campaigner Raymond McCord's legal aid funding

Temperatures set to plummet as warning issued after snow disruption

I thought we'd die, says Derry mum after wheelie bin set alight at front door

Lighthouse, library and two castles lead Northern Ireland contenders for building awards

Coronavirus outbreak

Coronavirus concerns as Northern Ireland companies cut back on facility trips

Coronavirus: Ulster match in Treviso postponed and Six Nations game now in doubt

Coronavirus: Northern Irish singer Rebecca Harkin tells of relief after leaving Diamond Princess cruise

Italy rushes to contain Europe’s first major virus outbreak

Opinion & Analysis

Opinion Eilis O'Hanlon: Professor Deirdre Heenan wouldn't dream of mocking Leo Varadkar's Irishness... how is what she said about Priti Patel's Britishness any better?

Sometimes you ask, is this the country that I used to know? The answer is: no, it is better

Martin O'Neill's new address is Jurassic Park... and it won't be too long before dull Mourinho is joining him

Troubles pensions for victims and survivors are long overdue, but who will pick up the bill?

Others eulogise assassins, but Harry Gregg was a hero all Ulster people can be proud of

Features & highlights

Why these NI women gave up high-flying careers to follow their dreams

First Response: The play starring people who were first at the scene during the Troubles

Former PSNI officer on offering hope to women after battling breast cancer

Rev Dr Tom McKnight: 'I'm convinced that the Christian faith of the Northern Irish people prevented anarchy'

Business

People are giving less to charities in Northern Ireland, says report

Brexit: Republic of Ireland 'can prevent UK and EU from ripping each other apart'

Carrick Shoe shop Robinson's makes move to historic location

Aircraft industry records surge in demand for jets

Sunday Life

Gallery Pervert who lured schoolgirl to forest before molesting and strangling her is back on Northern Ireland streets

exclusive Corporals killer Maguire condemns crime gang 'cowards' after explosion reports

UVF social media troll account targets Ogle murder witnesses

Football chief's tribute after sudden death of IFA man Stanfield

Opinion Liam Beckett: Harry Gregg never forgot the bowl he was baked in... he was outspoken and I adored him for that

Gallery Belfast couple confess to washing clothes just once a month in BBC programme

Gallery Northern Ireland's hospitality industry raise a glass to the best pubs, restaurants and hotels

Opinion Carl Frampton: Here's a school of thought - let's put boxing on the curriculum

Opinion Gareth McCauley: Don't give sick racists the reaction they crave after Moussa Marega incident

Community and connections — the glue to an all-star performance

The new Fairways Hotel, Dundalk is open!

We’re better connected with faster broadband

It’s official – we’re a nation of sun lovers!

Sport

Coronavirus fear over Ireland-Italy game as Ulster's Treviso trip postponed

Ulster hit by postponement at a bad time for Bill Johnston

'I've to look at myself': Andy Farrell leads assessment of Ireland defeat as Sexton bemoans defensive errors

Putting problems prove costly as Rory McIlroy earns another top five finish at WGC Mexico

'This is only the start': Northern Ireland star Megan Bell scores twice on dream Rangers debut

Who is Alby Mathewson? All you need to know about the former Munster man set to join Ulster in the summer

Videos of the day

Fury produces stunning fight to stop Wilder and win WBC world heavyweight title

Passengers on coronavirus-hit cruise ship arrive back in UK

Sir Alex Ferguson and Sir Bobby Charlton among mourners at funeral of Harry Gregg in Coleraine

Race highlights: Belfast Telegraph Run Forest Run Castlewellan 5K & 10K

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp praises 'cheeky' letter from Irish schoolboy