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The wife of an officer whose details were disclosed in the PSNI data breach now “detests” the force and would never encourage anyone else to join up, she told the High Court today.
‘I detest the PSNI and everything that they have done’: Wife of officer exposed in data breach tells High Court
The wife of an officer whose details were disclosed in the PSNI data breach now “detests” the force and would never encourage anyone else to join up, she told the High Court today.
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December 10, 2025 at 4:29 PM
The wife of an officer whose details were disclosed in the PSNI data breach now “detests” the force and would never encourage anyone else to join up, she told the High Court today.
Judgment has been reserved in the trial of four men facing charges linked to a dissident republican Easter commemoration parade in Derry.
Judgment reserved for four men accused of organising dissident republican Easter parade in Derry
Judgment has been reserved in the trial of four men facing charges linked to a dissident republican Easter commemoration parade in Derry.
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December 10, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Judgment has been reserved in the trial of four men facing charges linked to a dissident republican Easter commemoration parade in Derry.
A former teacher with bowel disease experienced hallucinations during a five-day wait at Altnagelvin Area Hospital’s emergency department.
Crohn’s patient hallucinated during five-day wait for admission at Altnagelvin ED
A former teacher with bowel disease experienced hallucinations during a five-day wait at Altnagelvin Area Hospital’s emergency department (ED).
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December 10, 2025 at 2:37 PM
A former teacher with bowel disease experienced hallucinations during a five-day wait at Altnagelvin Area Hospital’s emergency department.
London’s love for Guinness has given rise to a new £73m visitor attraction. Here’s a look inside...
First look: Inside Guinness’s new London brewery – with ‘stouties’, baby pints and tasting flights
“Look at the state of that Guinness!”
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December 9, 2025 at 10:34 PM
London’s love for Guinness has given rise to a new £73m visitor attraction. Here’s a look inside...
Exclusive | David Clarke is taking the action against East Antrim Assembly member Cheryl Brownlee after he unsuccessfully applied for jobs in her constituency office two years ago.
DUP MLA facing allegations of sex and age discrimination in case taken by former party councillor
A DUP MLA will face allegations of sex and age discrimination at an employment tribunal on Wednesday in a case taken by a former party councillor.
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December 9, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Exclusive | David Clarke is taking the action against East Antrim Assembly member Cheryl Brownlee after he unsuccessfully applied for jobs in her constituency office two years ago.
‘The butcher, the baker and the candlestick maker’ might seem like a relic of the past, but one Newry butcher is proving that tradition and modern business can go hand in hand...
Meet the NI TikTok butcher keeping independent retail alive: 'A bit of banter and customers come back’
‘The butcher, the baker and the candlestick maker’ might seem like a relic of the past, but one Newry butcher is proving that tradition and modern business can go hand in hand.
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December 9, 2025 at 9:54 PM
‘The butcher, the baker and the candlestick maker’ might seem like a relic of the past, but one Newry butcher is proving that tradition and modern business can go hand in hand...
Northern Ireland has been battered by Storm Bram today, leaving thousands without power, causing road closures, and prompting widespread disruption to transport, schools and events.
Thousands without power and roads ‘impassable’ as Storm Bram causes chaos across NI
Northern Ireland has been battered by Storm Bram on Tuesday, leaving thousands without power, causing road closures, and prompting widespread disruption to transport, schools and events.
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December 9, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Northern Ireland has been battered by Storm Bram today, leaving thousands without power, causing road closures, and prompting widespread disruption to transport, schools and events.
PSNI chief Jon Boutcher has said MI5’s “relationship with Northern Ireland is a challenge” after a landmark report into the activities of IRA double agent Stakeknife exposed significant failures across the intelligence agencies during the Troubles.
Details of IRA double agent's recruitment revealed as police chief admits MI5’s relationship with NI is ‘a challenge’
PSNI chief Jon Boutcher has said MI5’s “relationship with Northern Ireland is a challenge” after a landmark report into the activities of IRA double agent Stakeknife exposed significant failures acros...
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December 9, 2025 at 8:34 PM
PSNI chief Jon Boutcher has said MI5’s “relationship with Northern Ireland is a challenge” after a landmark report into the activities of IRA double agent Stakeknife exposed significant failures across the intelligence agencies during the Troubles.
"I nearly swore on live radio last week. I caught myself on just in time. I used a few florid, mildly sacrilegious expletives. I was on a clear roll towards the hardcore when I realised I needed to deflect..."
I swear, I nearly embarrassed myself live on the radio when I got too chatty with Frank Mitchell
I nearly swore on live radio last week. I caught myself on just in time. I used a few florid, mildly sacrilegious expletives. I was on a clear roll towards the hardcore when I realised I needed to def...
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December 9, 2025 at 7:02 PM
"I nearly swore on live radio last week. I caught myself on just in time. I used a few florid, mildly sacrilegious expletives. I was on a clear roll towards the hardcore when I realised I needed to deflect..."
For Roberta Donnelly, it’s never easy seeing her son transported between hospitals – but the journey has been made a little easier by Northern Ireland’s only dedicated children’s ambulance.
‘It’s almost like a treat’: How NI’s only dedicated children’s ambulance transformed journeys for boy with half a heart
For Roberta Donnelly, it’s never easy seeing her son transported between hospitals – but the journey has been made a little easier by Northern Ireland’s only dedicated children’s ambulance.
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December 9, 2025 at 4:09 PM
For Roberta Donnelly, it’s never easy seeing her son transported between hospitals – but the journey has been made a little easier by Northern Ireland’s only dedicated children’s ambulance.
Thousands are without power across Northern Ireland as Storm Bram hits.
There are both yellow and amber weather alerts in force, with a warning that flying debris could present a 'danger to life’.
There are both yellow and amber weather alerts in force, with a warning that flying debris could present a 'danger to life’.
Thousands without power and roads ‘impassable’ as Storm Bram hits NI
Thousands are without power across Northern Ireland as Storm Bram hits.
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December 9, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Thousands are without power across Northern Ireland as Storm Bram hits.
There are both yellow and amber weather alerts in force, with a warning that flying debris could present a 'danger to life’.
There are both yellow and amber weather alerts in force, with a warning that flying debris could present a 'danger to life’.
BREAKING | The Kenova Report has shed light on the recruitment of Freddie Scappaticci, detailing how he “wanted to assist security forces for some time” but “didn't know how to make contact"
Kenova report sheds light on Stakeknife recruitment as Scappaticci ‘wanted to assist security forces for some time’
Information provided by IRA double agent Stakeknife was housed in a unit called the Rat Hole, a new report into his activities has revealed.
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December 9, 2025 at 11:13 AM
BREAKING | The Kenova Report has shed light on the recruitment of Freddie Scappaticci, detailing how he “wanted to assist security forces for some time” but “didn't know how to make contact"
"Some U105 listeners have turned to me to champion the cause..."
Some of my listeners have turned to me to champion a cause that I don't think we have any need for
I’m not sure the SON campaign actually exists. There have been a few references to it on the radio, but whether or not there is any structure or substance to the concept remains a mystery. There is li...
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December 5, 2025 at 5:26 PM
"Some U105 listeners have turned to me to champion the cause..."
'It's highly unlikely the window will be slammed shut for good... but I have another solution to propose'
Why January was a nightmare for me... and the changes I'd propose to fix the problem
The festive period is a time of year I have always loved. It truly is so special — I have always gone in life by faith, family and football, and the Christmas and New Year season covers all of those t...
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December 5, 2025 at 5:13 PM
'It's highly unlikely the window will be slammed shut for good... but I have another solution to propose'
Sextortionist Claire Carruthers has been arrested again and questioned over allegedly harassing a man.
‘A complete head-melter’: Mum convicted of sextortion is arrested again for allegedly harassing her ex-husband
Sextortionist Claire Carruthers has been arrested again and questioned over allegedly harassing a man, we can reveal.
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December 5, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Sextortionist Claire Carruthers has been arrested again and questioned over allegedly harassing a man.
A 22-year-old man has admitted causing death by dangerous driving following a Christmas crash in Co Down which claimed the life of a popular driving instructor and seriously injured his daughter.
Man admits causing death of driving instructor and injuring four others in Co Down Christmas crash
A 22-year-old man has admitted causing death by dangerous driving following a Christmas crash in Co Down which claimed the life of a popular driving instructor and seriously injured his daughter.
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December 5, 2025 at 8:16 AM
A 22-year-old man has admitted causing death by dangerous driving following a Christmas crash in Co Down which claimed the life of a popular driving instructor and seriously injured his daughter.
A Co Antrim women’s football team has made it to the All-Ireland final for the first time — with legendary jockey AP McCoy wishing them luck.
‘We’ve put Moneyglass on map’: Co Antrim women’s football team gear up for first All-Ireland final
A Co Antrim women’s football team has made it to the All-Ireland final for the first time — with legendary jockey AP McCoy wishing them luck.
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December 5, 2025 at 8:13 AM
A Co Antrim women’s football team has made it to the All-Ireland final for the first time — with legendary jockey AP McCoy wishing them luck.
Around 200 Santas on horseback are expected to trot through a Co Down town this weekend to spread festive cheer and raise money for children in Africa.
‘You need to see it to believe it’: (Two hundred) Santa Clauses are coming to town
Around 200 Santas on horseback are expected to trot through a Co Down town this weekend to spread festive cheer and raise money for children in Africa.
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December 5, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Around 200 Santas on horseback are expected to trot through a Co Down town this weekend to spread festive cheer and raise money for children in Africa.
The DUP received almost twice as much as Sinn Fein in donations and funding in the third quarter of this year, according to the latest figures from the Electoral Commission.
DUP tops NI political donations with £233,169 quarterly funding
The DUP received almost twice as much as Sinn Fein in donations and funding in the third quarter of this year, according to the latest figures from the Electoral Commission.
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December 5, 2025 at 7:57 AM
The DUP received almost twice as much as Sinn Fein in donations and funding in the third quarter of this year, according to the latest figures from the Electoral Commission.
The principal of Strathearn School in east Belfast has said she’s “absolutely thrilled” that the girls’ grammar has been named the top school in Northern Ireland in the Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026.
Strathearn principal ‘thrilled’ as girls’ grammar makes the grade to be named top NI school
The principal of Strathearn School in east Belfast has said she’s “absolutely thrilled” that the girls’ grammar has been named the top school in Northern Ireland in the Sunday Times Parent Power Guide...
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December 5, 2025 at 7:24 AM
The principal of Strathearn School in east Belfast has said she’s “absolutely thrilled” that the girls’ grammar has been named the top school in Northern Ireland in the Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026.
One of Belfast’s largest art markets says it has received an “overwhelmingly positive” response after announcing a ban on the sale of AI-generated art.
Belfast art market is hailed for taking stance with ban on AI-generated work
One of Belfast’s largest art markets says it has received an “overwhelmingly positive” response after announcing a ban on the sale of AI-generated art.
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December 4, 2025 at 2:03 PM
One of Belfast’s largest art markets says it has received an “overwhelmingly positive” response after announcing a ban on the sale of AI-generated art.
Olympic gold medallist Hannah Scott has reflected on the “tough” and often misunderstood decision she faced in choosing to represent Team GB, saying it is a dilemma “not many athletes in the world will ever have to navigate”.
‘I just want to represent people from home, all of them’: Olympic winner opens up on ‘tough’ decision to represent Team GB
Olympic gold medallist Hannah Scott has reflected on the “tough” and often misunderstood decision she faced in choosing to represent Team GB, saying it is a dilemma “not many athletes in the world wil...
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December 4, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Olympic gold medallist Hannah Scott has reflected on the “tough” and often misunderstood decision she faced in choosing to represent Team GB, saying it is a dilemma “not many athletes in the world will ever have to navigate”.
A social care worker snared by an online child protection group trying to meet a person he believed to be a 12-year-old girl in a Belfast car park has been barred from the profession.
Care worker (62) caught trying to meet ‘12-year-old girl’ in car park is barred from profession
A social care worker snared by an online child protection group trying to meet a person he believed to be a 12-year-old girl in a Belfast car park has been barred from the profession.
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December 4, 2025 at 11:47 AM
A social care worker snared by an online child protection group trying to meet a person he believed to be a 12-year-old girl in a Belfast car park has been barred from the profession.
Belfast City Council’s decision to fly the Palestinian flag over City Hall has been presented as an act of solidarity, but it is fair to ask what it actually achieves in practical terms, writes MLA Andy Allen
Only thing achieved by flying Palestinian flag at Belfast City Hall is a deepening of divisions here
Belfast City Council’s decision to fly the Palestinian flag over City Hall has been presented as an act of solidarity, but it is fair to ask what it actually achieves in practical terms.
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December 4, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Belfast City Council’s decision to fly the Palestinian flag over City Hall has been presented as an act of solidarity, but it is fair to ask what it actually achieves in practical terms, writes MLA Andy Allen
One councillor said he was in a nearby town recently that "is absolutely thriving due to free parking"
Councillors hit out around ‘confusion’ over free parking incentive as situation branded a 'shambles’
Car parking “confusion” in Newry could be set to catch motorists out of pocket amid concerns raised that “free parking should not just be for Christmas”.
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December 4, 2025 at 8:56 AM
One councillor said he was in a nearby town recently that "is absolutely thriving due to free parking"