Northern Ireland news headlines: Urgent call for blood donors and NI gearing up to face England

Katie Andrews has the latest Northern Ireland news headlines:

Blood appeal:

The Northern Ireland blood transfusion has appealed to eligible donors to book an appointment as stocks are low. A number of bloodstocks have been lost due to an unexpected malfunction with a Belfast Trust refrigeration unit.

Refugees:

The Taoiseach Michael Martin says more asylum seekers may be trying to move to the Republic of Ireland as a result of the UK Government's Rwanda scheme.

Euros:

Northern Ireland gearing up to face England.

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