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Joint funeral to be held for father and son who died in Co Tyrone home

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On Thursday, police said the sudden deaths of the two men were not being treated as suspicious

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Travel expert's key tips Turkey and Cyprus holidays during Iran war

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Travel journalist Simon Calder spoke about popular holiday destinations such as Turkey and Cyprus

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Met Office issues weekend weather forecast for NI

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There will be periods of sunny spells, but also heavy rain at times and the possibility of snow

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Man jailed for attempted robbery of Lisburn supermarket

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Michael Morgan, 36, who wielded a large knife in front of staff while attempting a robbery, pleaded guilty earlier this week

Police appeal to public for information on missing man last seen in Co Antrim

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PSNI have asked the public for help in a bid to locate the man

Thursday, Mar 12

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I still have passion and energy to lead Alliance Party, says Naomi Long

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The 54-year-old became leader of the cross-community party in 2016, and led it to an all-time high of 17 Assembly seats in the 2022 election

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Sinn Féin pour cold water on proposal for new arts centre in "bohemian" South Belfast

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Sinn Féin Councillor advises against hearing from community group so as to not "raise expectation"

Child inside Moneymore home reportedly targeted in arson

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"The cause of the fire is being treated as deliberate ignition, and one man aged in his 30s has been arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life"

St Patrick's Day road closures announced for Belfast city centre celebrations

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Road closures will also be in place to accommodate the St Patrick’s Music Festival in the Cathedral Quarter

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Natalie McNally trial hears witness tell jury she and former partner 'did not plan out any sort of alibi'

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The woman told police that on the night Ms McNally was murdered, she and her partner had spend the evening together in his flat and that he fell asleep watching the World Cup Final on TV

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UK tourist, 60, 'who filmed Iranian missiles' in Dubai faces jail time

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The man is facing two years in prison for allegedly taking the prohibited footage.

Man tried to get child into his car by offering hot chocolate, court told

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Believing they were friends because of the previous evening’s interaction, the defendant denied trying to abduct her or being sexually attracted to children.

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Gerry Adams was ‘de facto leader’ of IRA, court told

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The witness also said that if Mr Adams did not hold a high rank in the IRA, then he pulled off “a remarkable coup” in convincing the British, Irish and US governments, as well as many IRA members, that he was

Northern Ireland events industry leaders unite to focus on tourism growth and event safety regulation

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Industry experts, regulators and event organisers gathered at Belfast's W5 Lecture Theatre to explore event safety, regulation and tourism opportunities at the inaugural summit

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Man charged with Ellie Flanagan murder ‘truly sorry’, court told

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He was also charged with the possession of three knives

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Man appears in court charged with murder of Ian Huntley at HMP Frankland

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Russell only spoke to confirm his name during the brief hearing

Legal team representing Chloe Mitchell murder accused withdraws from the case

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As accused Brandon Rainey was being led out of court in handcuffs by prison officers, some members in the public gallery shouted at him

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Keir Starmer NI visit LIVE updates as Prime Minister meets NI leaders ahead of summit

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The summit is being held in Cork and the Prime Minister has been in Northern Ireland ahead of the meeting later on Thursday

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Man charged with child abduction following incident in Co Antrim

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PSNI announced that a man has been charged to court following an incident on Tuesday

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Man charged with murder of woman in Enniskillen

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The man will face court today (Thursday) via video link after details of Ellie Flanagan's funeral were announced

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Man charged with murder of 23-year-old Ellie Flanagan as PSNI release statement

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A 45-year-old man has been charged with murder and possession of an offensive weapon with intent as mourners prepare to gather to celebrate Ellie Flanagan's life

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We will not tolerate companies profiteering from Middle East crisis says Starmer

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The British Prime Minister has vowed that the Government “will not tolerate” heating oil suppliers profiteering from the crisis in the Middle East

Wednesday, Mar 11

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Gerry Adams had ‘command role in IRA’ and ‘fiefdom’ in Belfast, court told

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Known anonymously as witness A, a retired serviceman said that shortly after he arrived in Northern Ireland in 1972, he learned of Mr Adams’ alleged involvement in the IRA

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Two men found dead at Co Tyrone house named locally as father and son

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There has been widespread shock and sadness within the local community since news of their deaths emerged.

Boyfriend of Natalie McNally broke down in tears as he denies 'recruiting' someone to kill her

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The 32-year-old woman was 15 weeks pregnant when she was beaten, stabbed and strangled in her own home in December 2022

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Ryanair cuts popular holidaymaker flights to Spanish airport

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The budget carrier has already eliminated millions of seats in recent months - and flights leave to this destination from Belfast

Noah Donohoe inquest: Questions raised over missing storm drain water sample

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Noah was 14 when his naked body was found in a storm drain tunnel in North Belfast in 2020, six days after he left home on his bike to meet two friends

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Derry St Patrick's Day events and celebrations as part of the Spring Carnival 2026

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This year’s St Patrick’s day parade welcomes the changing of the seasons