Child dies at a rural farmhouse in Northern Ireland and a woman and child suffer serious injuries

Young child dies at rural farmhouse in Northern Ireland and a woman and child suffer serious injuries in ‘domestic’ incident By Leigh Mcmanus For Mailonline Published: 15:13 GMT, 2 March 2020 | Updated: 15:33 GMT, 2 March 2020 A young child has died and another child and a woman have been seriously injured in an … Read more

BBC presenter Anita Rani says being Asian, female and northern made her early career a struggle 

It was a triple whammy: BBC presenter Anita Rani says being Asian, female and northern made her early career a struggle Countryfile presenter Anti Rani says she has faced a tougher struggle than most  Miss Rani, 42, says she is ‘triple whammy’ of being Asian, Northern and a woman Last year Miss Rani criticised ‘posh white … Read more

Health chiefs confirm first case of coronavirus in Northern Ireland

Health chiefs confirm first case of coronavirus has been diagnosed in Northern Ireland The patient is receiving specialist care and officials are working to identify any contacts the patient had to help prevent further spread At a media briefing Northern Ireland’s Chief Medical Officer Dr Michael McBride said the country has been preparing for a … Read more

Video shows gunshots being fired inside funeral in Strabane Northern Ireland

Terrifying moment gunshots are fired during funeral in Northern Ireland church before screaming mourners flee for safety Gunfire was heard inside church in Strabane, west Tyrone on Thursday morning The woman giving a eulogy flees the stage while audience members scream  Two men, aged 17 and 32, were arrested and Stanley knives and a hatchet seized  … Read more

Britons returning from coronavirus-hit northern Italy, Iran or South Korea ‘should self-isolate’

All Britons who have been to northern Italy should self-isolate at home if they start to feel ill, the government has advised today amid fears the coronavirus outbreak is turning into a pandemic. Those who have been to areas locked down by Italian officials, such as towns in the Lombardy and Veneto regions, should quarantine … Read more

Northern Ireland veteran kills himself after ‘witch hunt’ investigation into actions during Troubles

Northern Ireland veteran kills himself after ‘witch hunt’ investigation into his actions during the Troubles Eddie ‘Spud’ Murphy killed himself on Thursday and was found by his wife  He is believed to have survived at least one IRA bomb attack while in Fusiliers  Six other British Army veterans are currently facing prosecution in N. Ireland  … Read more

MOT suspension ended in Northern Ireland despite safety concerns for car lifts

The suspension of MOTs in Northern Ireland has been lifted despite concerns about the safety of equipment at test centres. An investigation had earlier this week revealed that 48 out of the 55 vehicle lifts at garages for the National Car Tests (NCT) – the equivalent to the MOT in the UK – were found … Read more

See the Northern Lights with Ranulph Fiennes – join the legendary explorer on a cruise of Norway

Exclusive for Mail on Sunday readers: See the Northern Lights with Ranulph Fiennes – join the legendary explorer on a cruise of Norway’s fjords By Mail on Sunday Reporter Published: 22:03 GMT, 11 January 2020 | Updated: 10:36 GMT, 12 January 2020 Travellers have long been drawn to the intriguing and magical Northern Lights.  Witnessing … Read more

Game of Thrones fans will soon be able to tour the Northern Irish HBO studio where show was filmed 

Game of Thrones HBO studio tour to open in Northern Ireland, allowing fans of the show to see where many of its iconic scenes were filmed The 110,000-square-foot interactive experience will open at Linen Mill Studios in Banbridge, Northern Ireland  Fans will be able to visit from next Spring and discover real life sets that … Read more