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Young children who play video games are more likely to weigh more as teenagers, according to new research. Scientists from universities in Leeds, London, Belfast and Stirling looked at the health and behaviour of more than 16,000 children in the UK at the ages of five, seven and 14. They…

Around 100 health workers were at tested for Covid-19 at the first NHS staff testing centre in Belfast. The facility at the SSE Arena opened yesterday and complements testing being carried out by Health and Social Care Trusts in Northern Ireland.  It is part of the UK-wide NHS initiative on staff…

Image copyright PAcemaker Image caption Testing of healthcare staff began at the SSE Arena in Belfast on Saturday Eight more people who had tested positive for Covid-19 have died in Northern Ireland, bringing the total to 56.There are currently 998 positive cases, a rise of 94 since Friday. The Department…

A DUP councillor has apologised after he compared himself to Noah in the bible in a Facebook post in which he appeared to suggest the global coronavirus pandemic was the “judgement of God” on the legalisation of abortion and same sex marriage in Northern Ireland, and an “immoral and corrupt…

The Public Health Agency has confirmed that there are six more Covid-19 related deaths in Northern Ireland, bringing the total number to 36. There have been 85 new cases since yesterday, and 774 cases in total. There have been 6899 people tested for Covid-19 in Northern Ireland, with 6109 testing negative and…

By Ian GrahamBELFAST (Reuters) - Northern Ireland will introduce "sweeping new powers" to combat the spread of coronavirus from 2300 GMT on Saturday, with many restrictions on businesses tougher than the rest of the United Kingdom.The British region will prohibit anyone from leaving home without reasonable excuse, compel certain premises…

Image caption Mr Swann said the health service is "fast becoming unrecognisable" The first coronavirus-related death in Northern Ireland has been confirmed.The patient was male, elderly, had an underlying medical condition and was being treated in a hospital in the greater Belfast area.The patient was among the 77 people who…

Image copyright Getty Images Ulster University and Queen's University have closed all their campuses for teaching and other activities until further notice.All face-to-face teaching has been cancelled and libraries, sports facilities and cafes will also close.Both universities will make all forms of teaching available to students online as far as…

Image copyright Getty Images Measures being taken to tackle the impact of coronavirus are beginning to have an impact on Northern Ireland's economy.From travel and tourism, to retail and cross-border impact, our communities are taking a big hit from the virus.Businesses are in need of support and many are requesting…

Divorce proceedings are to be live-streamed from courtrooms in England and Wales for the first time in history, the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) announced on Thursday. The move is in a bid to increase public understanding of the justice system and will see real cases broadcast from the court of appeal on…