A new Text-a-Nurse service has been launched to provide young people with a secure and confidential text messaging service to a school nurse for advice and support.

Three confirmed cases of the South African variant of Covid-19 have been detected in Northern Ireland.

The City Council is to shortly consult on the Dundee City Council (Variation of Waiting Restrictions) Order 2021.

This covers proposed changes to waiting restrictions at various locations across the city and will include a proposal to introduce “No Waiting at any time” on the four corners of the Rosebery Street/Cleghorn Street junction.

Given the concerns raised by residents about some vehicles parking right at the junction and affecting sight lines, this is a sensible move, although the proposal will be subject to consultation.

Health Minister Robin Swann has confirmed that the SSE Arena will be used as a vaccination centre for Northern Ireland’s adult population.

Applications for the 2021 Basic Payment Scheme and Entitlement Transfer Service will open on 01 March, Agriculture Minister Gordon Lyons MLA has announced.