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Northern Ireland Premium

Anger over Stormont’s ‘shocking and flimsy’ evidence for new lockdown after official papers release

Evidence from papers that helped shape Northern Ireland’s coronavirus regulations have revealed the Executive knew the closure of certain sections of industry, such as beauty salons, may have little impact on the transmission rates.

The Northern Ireland Executive

Northern Ireland Premium

A year of turmoil: How Northern Ireland ministers have fared in midst of coronavirus pandemic

Belfast Telegraph political editor Suzanne Breen reviews how NI Ministers have fared during the pandemic.

Economist Gareth Hetherington

Northern Ireland

Ulster University economist Hetherington supports alternative to lockdowns

Michael McBride

Northern Ireland Premium

Medical chief dismisses DUP's Poots' claim virus levels higher in nationalist areas

Altnagelvin Hospital in Londonderry

Northern Ireland

Strain on Altnagelvin Hospital's ability to cope likely to worsen as medic says it's like war zone

DUP Lagan Valley MLA Paul Givan

Coronavirus

DUP's Givan slammed for comparing school closures to child abuse

Top Stories

SDLP MLA Mark H Durkan

Northern Ireland Premium

Probe after private details made public in Stormont data breach

The Department for Communities is investigating a data breach after an email containing private information was accidentally circulated.

‘Distasteful’: The Halloween display featuring headstone with ‘RIP’ written on it has been taken down at Dungannon Care Home

Northern Ireland

Macabre Halloween window display removed from Tyrone care home after complaints

Rising star: Bake Off competitor Mark Lutton had his ups and downs this week

Film and TV

Great British Bake Off: Armagh man Mark Lutton still in the mix after tough pastry week

Dazzling: The house at Manor Wood in Londonderry, which has been transformed with Christmas illuminations to raise money for Foyle Search and Rescue

Northern Ireland

Derry couple spread festive cheer with Christmas lights....in October

Headlines

Justice Minister Naomi Long

Northern Ireland

I'm determined to tackle threats against journalists, says Naomi Long

Ben Madigan's in north Belfast

Coronavirus

Give us a fighting chance: Belfast bar owner urges Stormont to reconsider off-sales ban

Budding company: Mark Byrne with one of his flower walls

Northern Ireland

Business blooming for NI man Mark's wonder wall

Tragic loss: Nora Quoirin with her mum Meabh

Northern Ireland

Nora Quoirin: Rescuers had searched area where teen was finally found, inquest told

Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis (PA/Niall Carson)

Northern Ireland

NI Secretary Lewis 'dangerously deluded' over plans to close Troubles murder cases, says victims group

Donor: Josh Fletcher with his little sister Jodie during treatment for blood disorder

Northern Ireland

Co Down teen Josh Fletcher's tragic crash death shows the fragility of life, says minister

The scene of a house fire on Annaghbeg Road, Dungannon, which was reported to police shortly after 10.20pm on October 19. Credit: Kelvin Boyes /PressEye

Northern Ireland

Woman rescued from devastating Dungannon house fire

Twelve PSNI officers had to move home for security reasons in the last three years

Northern Ireland Premium

Terror threats forced 12 PSNI officers to move homes at a cost of £85k

The couple had their sentences increased

Northern Ireland

Paedophile couple who sexually abused toddler have sentences increased

Cara Haffey from PwC

Brexit

'Very clear risk of no deal' with 50 working days left until end of Brexit transition

Loving life: Brendan (right) with football team-mate Martin Farniok, whose quick actions saved his life

Northern Ireland Premium

Pals saved my life: Footballer Brendan Dorrian tells how team-mates pitchside CPR brought him back

Brendan Dorrian says it is the simple things, those precious tender moments he shares with his loved ones, which mean the most to him now.

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Business

Looking to the future: Marketing director Maoliosa Connell in the Avoca store in Belfast

Interview Premium

We know people are excited that we are back, says Avoca's Maoliosa Connell

‘Climbdown’: Sammy Wilson says Government will cave in to Brussels’ demands over trade checks

Brexit

Brexit: EU officials to check goods from Britain to Northern Ireland, says DUP's Sammy Wilson

Lidl the fastest-growing of NI's supermarkets.

Northern Ireland

Coronavirus restrictions give grocery sales a boost

Deal: Jonathan Martin, Lambert Smith Hampton, helped secure the tenant

Jobs

Furniture store HouseProud to create 10 new jobs in Belfast opening

The site of the development in Coshquin

Northern Ireland

£450m property scheme providing thousands of Derry homes announced

IrePlan: Northern Ireland’s infrastructure issues need to be tackled

Analysis Premium

John Simpson Opinion Time is now for action on infrastructure

Opinion & Analysis

'Hundreds of lives have probably been saved by public information films. Consciousness has been changed.' Photo Stephen Davison/Pacemaker Press

Malachi O'Doherty Premium

Malachi O'Doherty Opinion Better messaging, not larger fines, is the way to win the Covid war

Public information films are proven to help alter behaviour

Covid chaos shows we need a long-term plan for hospitality industry

John Mulgrew

Mary Kenny

Swedes put a brave face on the coronavirus crisis

Mary Kenny

Poots and Ni Chuilin solo runs suggest Executive not working as a team

Ralph Hewitt

Ivan Little

And here I was thinking there was light at the end of the Covid tunnel... new lockdown a bitter pill to swallow

Ivan Little

Sunday Life

Baz with his girlfriend Lydia Poots

News Premium

Video DUP man dating Poots' daughter claims his 'tea' can help in Covid battle without scientific evidence

He is seeking funding for his £10-a-pot 'remedy' despite having no medical training or scientific evidence for his claims

Donahadee FC manager Jamie Bryson

Jamie Bryson says officers 'appeared confused' as police called to Donaghadee clubhouse after reports of Covid rules 'breach' for Celtic v Rangers game

Sip & Stone at Belfast International Airport

Lockdown drinking at Belfast airports could take off as exemption means pubs at terminals can serve booze

Jonny Smyth

Premium

I'm no paramilitary big fish, suspect rages as boat seized in UDA probe

Edwin Poots

Premium

DUP's Edwin Poots stands by his opposition to Covid lockdown: 'I'll keep fighting for businesses and jobs'

Sport

Ulster's Billy Burns.

Ulster

Ulster pair return to training in injury boost ahead of prolonged international window

Ulster welcomed Luke Marshall and Billy Burns back to training on Tuesday as the province prepare for their return to PRO14 action this weekend.

New Slovakia boss Stefan Tarkovic is no stranger to the national team.

International

Slovakia appoint new manager ahead of Euro 2020 play-off tie against Northern Ireland at Windsor Park

Slovakia have named Stefan Tarkovic as interim manager ahead of the upcoming Euro 2020 play-off final against Northern Ireland at Windsor Park.

Glenavon supporters were socially distanced throughout Mourneview Park on Saturday night

Glenavon Premium

Irish League clubs have led the way on fan safety but financial support is needed before the New Year: Glenavon chief Adrian Teer

Happy to be home: Jonathan Rea celebrates his sixth World Superbike crown with wife Tatia and sons Jake and Tyler

Motorcycling Premium

Superbike champion Jonathan Rea delighted to make the most of family time with muted celebrations

Johnny Sexton in action at Ireland's training base.

Six Nations

Ireland stars wary of the weight of 'duty' as Johnny Sexton declares himself fit for Six Nations return

Connor Goldson celebrates scoring at Celtic Park.

Sunday Life Premium

Julian Taylor Opinion Rangers are in control under Steven Gerrard but Neil Lennon must now ask serious questions of confused Celtic

Featured

So happy: Danielle McDowell and Jonny Tuffey on their wedding day at Killeavy Castle near Newry

Northern Ireland Premium

Ex-NI stars enjoy big day just before rules are tightened

Emilia Clarke, who plays Daenerys Targaryen, in a scene from Game Of Thrones (HBO via AP)

News

From Emilia Clarke’s anxiety over nude scenes to Jason Momoa’s modesty sock: new book details what really went on behind the scenes on Game of Thrones

Rising stars: from left, actors Ben Hardy, Olivia Cooke and Daryl McCormack in new film Pixie

Weekend Premium

'We had such a good time filming Pixie in Belfast': Star Ben Hardy on working with Alec Baldwin and nailing an Irish accent

Stephen Nolan in the grounds of Stormont

Northern Ireland Premium

exclusive Stephen Nolan: 'It's part of my job to challenge people who refuse to wear a mask'

Videos of the day

Give us a fighting chance: Belfast bar owner urges Stormont to reconsider off-sales ban

Explainer: What do level 5 restrictions mean in ROI?

Belfast Telegraph Business Awards 2020 in partnership with Ulster Bank

Prime Minister announces Greater Manchester will move into Tier 3 of coronavirus restrictions

Gathering: Police officers with members of the public during a rally in the grounds of Stormont estate in Belfast yesterday

Arrests made at Stormont coronavirus protest