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Fri, 28 Aug 2026 19:12:53 GMT
NI secretary to consider Parades Commission letter over Drumcree
The commission was asked to write to Sir Chris Bryant after a court case highlighted mistakes over its ruling on the annual parade.

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 23:01:32 GMT
'It's a full circle moment' - Friends go from Emerge crowd to performers
Andrew Cairns, Ben Donnelly and Reece Harvey once attended Emerge together as fans - now all three friends are on the festival line-up.

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 05:56:45 GMT
A Parades Commission in crisis from a largely forgotten marching dispute
In the late 1990s, the Drumcree parade cranked up tensions to levels felt during the worst of the Troubles, resulting in murders, riots, and roadblocks.

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:58:24 GMT
PM stands 'full square behind' Good Friday Agreement
Sir Chris Bryant clarifies comments made by the prime minister on Thursday that a border poll is "off the table".

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:15:11 GMT
'A lot of pressure' - SSE Airtricity to increase gas prices by 19%
The annual gas bill of a typical household in the greater Belfast and west gas network areas will increase by almost £172.

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 15:56:04 GMT
Ex-council chief investigated in DUP mayor clothing probe
Anne Donaghy is one of three people referred to prosecutors for consideration over alleged misconduct in public office.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:19:49 GMT
Dáithí Mac Gabhann returns home after heart transplant
After an eight-year wait, Dáithí Mac Gabhann received a transplant in July.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:43:05 GMT
'Magical' and rare barn owl has bumper breeding season
Ten chicks have been successfully reared by two breeding pairs at secret sites across Fermanagh.

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 23:02:11 GMT
I am now the boss of my pain - it no longer controls me
Julie-Ann Walkden is among more than 100 patients who have completed a hands-on pain rehabilitation programme.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 08:11:20 GMT
Concerns raised over impact of quad bikes on wildlife
A resident of Carnamoyle says quad bike riders in Lisnagra Woods have been impacting local wildlife.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:45:21 GMT
Andy Burnham has a lot of Irish roots - will he play on them during his visit?
Prime Minister Andy Burnham was quick to talk up his proud Irish roots on his last visit to Northern Ireland and we can expect more of the same this time.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:26:08 GMT
Smartphones could become illegal in NI schools
The education minister opens a consultation on whether to follow England on banning phones in schools.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:36:49 GMT
'World feels less bright' - fans and musicians on island of Ireland mourn Dolly parting
Irish country music artists Claudia Buckley and Máiréad Carlin have been among those to pay tribute to the late country music legend. 

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:33:42 GMT
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Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:36:54 GMT
'We just want to get home' - dozens stranded in Tunisia after cancelled Belfast flight
One man says he has spent more than £4,000 to get his family of five home after being told they may have to wait 10 days for another flight.

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 05:20:47 GMT
'Don't ask me to print your ChatGPT birthday card': Hitting back at AI 'slop'
As artificial intelligence becomes part of our everyday lives, there are some railing against cheaply produced material they say is empty and puts real artists' jobs at risk.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:26:09 GMT
Four men charged over Moygashel bonfire hate display
All four men are to appear before Dungannon Magistrates' Court next month

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 11:44:23 GMT
Gregory Campbell under investigation for alleged spending breach
The watchdog's investigation concerns the MP’s spending against their Office Costs budget.  

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:47:49 GMT
'I love the whole spirit of the place': Kingfishr return to one of their favourite cities
The Limerick indie-folk group will perform at Live at the Square in Ebrington on Monday evening.

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 14:33:29 GMT
Funding announced to secure future of landmark building
The former Danske Bank building in Londonderry city centre was built between 1860 and 1879.

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 05:35:54 GMT
'My skin makes me unique and I'm learning to embrace it'
Laura Kelly, 28, was born with congenital melanocytic naevus (CMN) and underwent 14 operations as a baby.

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 20:30:32 GMT
Day marking victims of terrorist attacks recognises 'my brother's life mattered'
The UK's first national day for victims and survivors of terrorism has been held in London.

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 13:20:35 GMT
Man charged following cross-border drugs bust
He is one of two men arrested following an investigation that uncovered 119kg (262lb) of cannabis in Dundalk, County Louth, then a further 45kg plus cash and suspected cocaine in Newstownabbey, County Antrim.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 19:18:52 GMT
Drugs and guns seized during cross-border operation
Two men were arrested following searches in County Louth and County Antrim.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:20:34 GMT
Man charged with possession of Semtex near Irish border granted bail
Simon O'Donovan, 44, of Sperrin Road in Dublin 12 was granted bail during a hearing at the High Court.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 08:37:18 GMT
Hosepipe ban extended in some parts of Republic of Ireland
The hosepipe ban in the Republic of Ireland is being lifted in 13 counties on Wednesday but extended in the rest of the country.

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:48:47 GMT
Republic of Ireland net migration continues to fall from Ukraine war peak
New figures show that ever since the Ukraine war, net migration to the Republic of Ireland has steadily decreased.

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 05:38:23 GMT
Crew honoured after 14 fishermen rescued from stricken boat
The French fishing vessel Fastnet was stranded on rocks in County Kerry, having suffered engine failure while leaving Dingle Harbour.

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 12:19:01 GMT
Tributes paid to 'giant' of Irish traditional music scene
Eithne Vallely, who was 81, was originally from Donegal, but had lived for decades in Armagh.

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 19:13:50 GMT
Vigil held for four people injured in M9 crash
It is believed the injured family were travelling to the airport to go on holiday when the crash happened.

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:00:00 GMT
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