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Dundonald housing gets green light after '18 month' delay in traffic management agreement

"These traffic lights are 18 months overdue. The developers and DfI should collaborate more effectively in the future to avoid unnecessary delays, which make roads less safe for residents."

Belfast West candidates battling for votes on July 4 General Election

There are 136 candidates competing for votes across all 18 constituencies

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Northern Ireland polling station opening and closing times for 2024 UK General Election

The election will see 18 politicians from constituencies across Northern Ireland elected to represent their area at Westminster

Tuesday, Jul 2

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General Election 2024: Northern Ireland voting guide as country goes to the polls

Here's your full guide to general election FAQs including how to mark your ballot paper

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Mid Ulster voters say health, housing and poverty top election issues for them

From Palestine to poverty, here's what matters to voters in Mid Ulster in the upcoming election

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Lough Neagh crisis action plan needs urgent Executive sign off says Minister

Agriculture and Environment Minister Andrew Muir says every day the plan is not agreed was "another day lost"

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Sharon Corr 'humiliated' as she claims she was 'refused' entry to Ryanair flight

Ryanair say that the musician was not 'refused entry' but rather there was an issue over baggage

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Elle Barnes: Missing person appeal for woman last seen in North Belfast

The 24-year-old was last seen walking in the Ballysillan area on July 2

Monday, Jul 1

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Refugee's fears after being denied residency after 10 years in Northern Ireland

He is the only member of his family not allowed to stay in Northern Ireland

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Man accused of taking images of PSNI officers' vehicles to stand trial on terror charges

The 33-year-old is accused of making a recording on his mobile while he was in the car park at Lurgan police station

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Two men in court over Portballintrae Boat Club incident

Both men are accused of assault and disorderly behaviour

NI man jailed over sexual activity with his daughter

He told Probation that he had been out drinking, had returned home in the early hours and had consensual sex with his eldest daughter

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Jet2 travel disruption warning as adverse weather hits popular holiday spots

The airline said it was experiencing Air Traffic Control slot delays and urged passengers to allow plenty of time to travel to the airport if their destination is experiencing bad weather

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Sinn Féin accused of "interfering" by blocking funding for historic Belfast building in favour of special needs charity

Sinn Féin propose more neighbourhood funding for Sólás after being accused of taking money away from the charity earlier this year

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Full list of Foyle candidates in UK General Election 2024

The SDLP has won nine out of the ten previous General Elections in Foyle

Sunday, Jun 30

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Abstention and why Sinn Féin refuse to take their seats in Westminster

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The party have refused to take their seats since their first MP was elected in 1917

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Belfast Grand Central Station: Full details of all public transport changes coming into effect next week

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Commuters will face some big changes over the coming weeks to facilitate rail infrastructure works for the new Belfast Grand Central Station.

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The Earth's Corr: School's out and that means far less traffic (I hope)

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Maybe John O'Dowd could use his summer to think about getting people out of their cars, building our safe bike lanes and delivering a school streets scheme to save wee lungs

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Man charged in relation to shooting incident in Fermanagh

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A 32-year-old man also arrested in connection with the investigation has been released on bail

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Mum fears children 'being abused in foster care' due to numerous unexplained injuries

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The children are on their second foster placement in six months after the first ended over abuse allegations

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Sinn Féin ‘wants to return as many progressive MPs as possible from NI’

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Ms O’Neill also rejected criticism over Sinn Féin MPs continuing their long-held policy of not taking their seats at Westminster, insisting the party makes a difference

Saturday, Jun 29

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Larne man showing 'anything is possible' after playing drums with Bowling for Soup

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The 18-year-old has found music has helped him manage his Austim, Tourettes and ADHD

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Two men arrested following 'shooting incident' in Co Fermanagh

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Police had received a report that shots had been fired from a vehicle

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Man charged with arson following Co Down charity shop fire

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The man aged in his 50s faces multiple charges relating to the incident

Friday, Jun 28

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12-year-old girl sent home with collapsed lung and serious head injury offered £20 voucher

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Mia McClean suffered multiple injuries following an accident on her bike

Suspected upskirting videos allegedly discovered on phone belonging to man accused of storing guns in Belfast's Holyland area

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The 40-year-old's lawyer described him as a self-confessed doomsday “prepper” who was lawfully storing food and minerals in readiness for potential catastrophe or breakdown in government

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Fire service "at the end of their tether" over West Belfast attacks says Cllr Paul Doherty

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"Fires are being started around Páirc Nua Chollann and when the fire service respond they are being attacked and pelted with debris" says Paul Doherty

Northern Ireland weekend weather outlook shows sunny spells and winds easing

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The Met Office has issued an update on the outlook for the coming days