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Pups rescued from appalling conditions in Pakistan need loving NI home after hero owner dies

They are being looked after by Almost Home but are ready to find a loving family together

Little dog seriously injured in suspected badger baiting needs loving home

Potential adopters have been urged to overlook his scars, missing teeth and a ragged half ear

Paddy McGuinness tries his hand at pouring the perfect pint in Derry pub while filming in NI

He also stopped in to watch local comedian Paddy McDonnell perform a set

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Belfast Covid Inquiry told of tensions between Department of Health and PHA over data

"I think it’s fair to say the PHA was not prepared in a number of ways, and I wouldn’t try to argue that we were"

Co Antrim painter who fraudulently applied for £50k Covid loan sentenced

Defence lawyer says application was a "momentary lapse of judgement"

Just 12% of animal abusers do jail time on conviction in NI courts

The news comes Peter Toland whose dog Luna was battered and buried alive is preparing for release after 17 weeks in jail

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Popeyes Louisiana Chicken to open first restaurant at Belfast shopping centre

The company has begun advertising for a general manager role at its first restaurant in Northern Ireland

Calls for immediate change to ‘ludicrous’ rules leaving NI people with epilepsy ‘stranded and out of pocket‘

Many people with epilepsy are not able to drive and rely heavily on public transport.

Co Derry man who threatened to show indecent pics of teenage girl to her classmates jailed

"What happened to her was a crime, she is the victim and his pleas of guilty are a powerful vindication of her"

Driver arrested after police clock them speeding at 129mph

The PSNI stopped the driver on the Glenshane Road

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What time and channel is Irish Cup final on? TV and live stream for Cliftonville vs Linfield

Cliftonville take on Linfield in the final of the Irish Cup at Windsor Park on Saturday

Lurgan Rogue trader sentenced for botched jobs that cost victims £92,000

Benjamin McCaughley was subject to "nine complainants covered by these cases and every single one had grounds for complaint"

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Belfast City Marathon 2024 LIVE results: Official times from this year's race

We have the results from this years Moy Park Belfast City Marathon LIVE before anyone else

Belfast grassroots football club lands big summer friendly with Celtic

Their manager is a former Celtic player who used his contacts to land the glamour game

PSNI officers ‘committed misconduct’ in Katie Simpson murder investigation

Concerns have been raised over the police investigation into Katie’s death, with an Ombudsman investigation currently being carried out

Amazon shoppers praise £7 travel pillow that helps people 'sleep better' and avoid 'stiff neck'

One shopper said: "I usually struggle to sleep on flights, even long haul. But this neck pillow saved me on my recent long haul flights. I was able to sleep comfortably and didn't wake up with a stiff neck..."

United Ireland could have implications for NI schools system, economist warns

Imposing southern system on NI "will be very unpopular with middle class nationalists as well as unionist-background people"

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Inside Nadine Coyle's New Look clothing edit featuring "dreamy looks" perfect for spring and summer

The retailer said: "Luxe looks for beach girls, city girls and everyone who's both..."

Hospitality sector calls on suppliers and government to prevent more closures

Hospitality Ulster has joined forces with trade bodies from around the UK and Ireland

South Belfast driving range demolished as plans submitted for over 140 new homes

Knockbracken Driving Range is set to be replaced by new housing

Coffee kiosk on Belfast waterfront seeks new operator

The Maritime Belfast Trust is looking for an operator with the 'right blend of taste, quality, products and commercial acumen'

PSNI officer pushed down stairs as trio of officers assaulted

A man is alleged to have attempted to bite another officer and striking a third one after being arrested for criminal damage

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Irish Cup Final: Everything fans need to know ahead of Windsor Park showpiece

Cliftonville and Linfield meet in the Irish Cup Final on Saturday at Windsor Park

Glentoran boss Declan Devine in 'zero identity' blast after Euro shocker

Glentoran crashed to a 3-0 defeat to Coleraine in Wednesday night's European play-off semi-finals

Belfast insurance firm WF Risk buys Dublin peer

WF Risk has offices across the UK and Ireland

Introduction of Private Members Bills delayed by Speaker to take account of lessons of the last mandate

It is understood that a number of MLAs are preparing to introduce bills on a number of issues including flexible working, a ban on XL Bully dogs and school uniform costs.

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Junior doctors in Northern Ireland to stage 48-hour walk outs after pay talks break down

Two 48-hour full walk outs will take place in May and June

Northern Ireland GP pressure sparks privatisation fears

Belfast Live readers have their say as GP warns system is on the brink of collapse

PSNI 'concerned for the whereabouts' of missing 16-year-old last seen in Newry

Police say Terry Mahon is believed to be wearing a red and grey GAA fleece, navy track bottoms and black trainers