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Ormeau Road Irish language school has planning permission renewed

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Belfast Council received a petition with 18 signatories objecting to the proposal

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Ballyhackamore: New specialty coffee shop opens in East Belfast

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It's located on the Upper Newtownards Road

02

2025 Sigerson Cup draw in full as former AFL prospect and QUB star is recalled to Derry panel

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Queen's will take on St Mary's in an all-Belfast first round while holders Ulster University face ATU Sligo

Wednesday, Dec 11

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WATCH: NI doctors on where to go for urgent and emergency care this winter

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People are being urged to think carefully before coming to a hospital ED at this busy time of year for our health service.

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Appeal after teen scrambler rider seriously injured in two vehicle crash in east Belfast

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One man, aged in his late teens, was taken to hospital for treatment to serious injuries, where he remains.

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Co Down primary school gets into Christmas spirit with festive run

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"We find it really beneficial not only for our pupils’ physical wellbeing but their mental wellbeing too."

Life after stroke: How three inspirational NI women found friendship after life-changing illness

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“Through determination and hard work, Clodagh, Lisa, and Ciara have reclaimed the lives they deserve”

Man arrested after Co Derry security alert which led to residents being evacuated from homes

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Residents have now returned to their homes and roads have been reopened

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Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp all down as users report massive Meta outage

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Facebook outages were first reported at about 6pm today and have reached more than 100,000 complaints of an issue.

€5 for U16s to attend GAA League games isn't much, but is it really necessary?

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The GAA said the decision to charge U16s into Division One and Two football and Division 1A and 1B hurling games in 2025 is due to 'event control and health and safety protocols'

Five people arrested during ten Belfast searches into cross-border cocaine smuggling

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Officers also seized drugs, a sum of cash, mobile phones, and five high-value vehicles, including Range Rovers, a BMW and an Audi RS6.

Cervical screening shortcomings are unacceptable, says health minister

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The major review into more than 17,000 women's smear tests in the area found that eight women went on to develop cancer after their smears were misread.

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PSNI reveals number of officers injured in vehicle ramming incidents and cost of repairs

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In the past five years more than £400,000 has been spent on repairing police vehicles damaged as a result of being rammed.

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Dungannon toddler allegedly beaten to death after being forced to drink water, court told

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Belfast High Court told Tavia's mother blamed murder accused partner for child's death during police interview

Maura Higgins 'being careful' with Pete Wicks romance due to problematic 'habit'

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Maura Higgins and Pete Wicks enjoyed a handful of dates before she jetted off to Australia for I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! 2024.

Man sentenced for acid attack following East Belfast car chase

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The accused was one of five men who pursued a man who was subjected to a karate kick and having acid thrown at him

Armagh man interviewed by police over alleged incident in Miami

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It was reported recently that a group had gone to Miami in Florida in November to celebrate the team's All-Ireland win

Scottish man accused of posting 'drug dealer list' on republican Facebook page cleared

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Belfast Crown Court jury deliberated for 20 minutes before finding Andrew Stephen Rae not guilty

Errigal Ciaran vs Dr Croke’s: Fixture details confirmed for All-Ireland Club SFC semi-final

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The newly-crowned Ulster Club champions face Kerry and Munster winners Dr Croke's in the last four of the All-Ireland series next month

When ban on supply and sale of single use vapes will come into force in Northern Ireland

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The Scottish, Welsh and UK Governments have also introduced equivalent legislation

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Minister commits to prioritising gender identity services as puberty blocker ban is extended

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Mike Nesbitt has also committed to prioritising investment in gender identity services in Northern Ireland

Derry City sign Northern Ireland international as Tiernan Lynch's rebuild continues at the Brandwell

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Tiernan Lynch, who has succeeded Ruaidhri Higgins in the Derry hot-seat, has been busy in recent days with Adam O'Reilly and Brian Maher also agreeing new deals

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RECAP: Dundonald road reopens in both directions after crash

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Drivers were advised to avoid the area

British citizenship test branded 'impossible' as people are divided on the answers

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A person tasked with a Life in the UK citizenship test has admitted to being left baffled by one of the questions asked - and it's safe to say many Brits would agree

Northern Ireland Water strike called off as workers get 5% pay increase

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Industrial action was due to begin this week with worries it could impact the safety of water supplies

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“Grief is suffocating"- NI woman turns tragedy to triumph after devastating loss of eight-month old son

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“I found that my grief and love for Lugh became a vessel for channelling strength and perseverance"

La Mon House investigation well run but 'compromised' by witness claiming he was tortured

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Police Ombudsman “identified no intelligence which could have forewarned of, or prevented, the bombing”

Ruth Langsford makes swipe at Eamonn Holmes split as Loose Women cuts to break

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Ruth Langsford was back on Tuesday's episode of Loose Women and made a cheeky quip about her recent split from ex Eamonn Holmes

Welcome Organisation Belfast finds new home for drop-in centre months after series of attacks

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The original location on Townsend Street faced a number of incidents including car ramming, being set alight, and threatening graffiti

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Glenarm crash: Person taken to hospital after Co Antrim collision

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The Coast Road in Glenarm was closed on Wednesday morning