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"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"
She was a well known employee around the club
Former bus driver for Irish League club pleads guilty to importing drugs
A woman who drove the team bus for former Irish Premiership champions Larne FC has admitted to being involved in dealing drugs.
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December 4, 2025 at 8:39 AM
She was a well known employee around the club
“I remember when I was a car mechanic... it’s far better putting makeup on than overalls.”
Panto legend John Linehan speaks about life as May McFettridge, how Eamonn Holmes sparked his career change, and the time he forgot to call Peter Kay.
Panto legend John Linehan speaks about life as May McFettridge, how Eamonn Holmes sparked his career change, and the time he forgot to call Peter Kay.
Panto legend on life as May McFettridge... and how he missed chance to star in Phoenix Nights
For John Linehan, November and December are busy months. At the time of speaking to Belfast Telegraph, he was in preparation for opening night of the Grand Opera House’s panto.
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December 4, 2025 at 8:30 AM
“I remember when I was a car mechanic... it’s far better putting makeup on than overalls.”
Panto legend John Linehan speaks about life as May McFettridge, how Eamonn Holmes sparked his career change, and the time he forgot to call Peter Kay.
Panto legend John Linehan speaks about life as May McFettridge, how Eamonn Holmes sparked his career change, and the time he forgot to call Peter Kay.
Exclusive | The Government has refused to confirm the name of an MI5 agent who infiltrated the IRA for the final Operation Kenova report, it can be revealed.
Government’s refusal to name Stakeknife for Kenova report ‘a major blow’ to families
The Government has refused to confirm the name of an MI5 agent who infiltrated the IRA for the final Operation Kenova report, it can be revealed.
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December 4, 2025 at 7:49 AM
Exclusive | The Government has refused to confirm the name of an MI5 agent who infiltrated the IRA for the final Operation Kenova report, it can be revealed.
Advance UK leader Ben Habib has told a prominent member of a new left-wing political party founded by Jeremy Corbyn to move to the Republic if she is so keen on Irish unity.
Ben Habib rapped over ‘move to Republic’ jibe at leading Your Party member over Irish unity comment
Advance UK leader Ben Habib has told a prominent member of a new left-wing political party founded by Jeremy Corbyn to move to the Republic if she is so keen on Irish unity.
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December 4, 2025 at 7:21 AM
Advance UK leader Ben Habib has told a prominent member of a new left-wing political party founded by Jeremy Corbyn to move to the Republic if she is so keen on Irish unity.
A coroner has warned that anyone thinking of taking drugs this festive season is playing a dangerous game of “Russian roulette” after finding a young Belfast woman died of a lethal mix of alcohol, ketamine and cocaine.
‘With drugs you’re playing Russian roulette... fine one minute, dead the next,’ warns coroner after death of young Belfast woman
A coroner has warned that anyone thinking of taking drugs this festive season is playing a dangerous game of “Russian roulette” after finding a young Belfast woman died of a lethal mix of alcohol, ket...
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December 4, 2025 at 7:05 AM
A coroner has warned that anyone thinking of taking drugs this festive season is playing a dangerous game of “Russian roulette” after finding a young Belfast woman died of a lethal mix of alcohol, ketamine and cocaine.
Former boxing champion Mike Tyson was mobbed by a crowd of fans after visiting a friend’s home in north Belfast earlier this afternoon.
Boxing champion Mike Tyson mobbed by fans after visiting pal’s home in Belfast
Former boxing champion Mike Tyson was mobbed by a crowd of fans after visiting a friend’s home in north Belfast earlier this afternoon.
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December 3, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Former boxing champion Mike Tyson was mobbed by a crowd of fans after visiting a friend’s home in north Belfast earlier this afternoon.
Would you pay £3,000 to get your house kitted out for Christmas?
Chrissie Russell has been speaking to four stylists who are capitalising on a rising trend, including one Ballymena company.
Chrissie Russell has been speaking to four stylists who are capitalising on a rising trend, including one Ballymena company.
Ballymena firm among stylists who will sort your Christmas decorations for £3,000: ‘People are jumping at the idea’
When Grainne Hourican comes home from work today, she’ll find her house transformed for Christmas. A tall, fully decorated Christmas tree in the hallway, the stairs dressed, her mantelpiece styled wit...
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December 3, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Would you pay £3,000 to get your house kitted out for Christmas?
Chrissie Russell has been speaking to four stylists who are capitalising on a rising trend, including one Ballymena company.
Chrissie Russell has been speaking to four stylists who are capitalising on a rising trend, including one Ballymena company.
A father-of-four who subjected his partner to a "series of violent acts" including non-fatal strangulation was handed a six-year sentence today.
Co Antrim man jailed for ‘series of violent acts’ as victim says she lived in ‘constant fear and anxiety’
A father-of-four who subjected his partner to a "series of violent acts" including non-fatal strangulation was handed a six-year sentence today.
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December 3, 2025 at 3:10 PM
A father-of-four who subjected his partner to a "series of violent acts" including non-fatal strangulation was handed a six-year sentence today.
A 24-year-old businesswoman died in a Belfast nightclub as a result of a lethal mix of alcohol, ketamine and cocaine as well as postural asphyxiation, an inquest has found.
Woman died in Belfast nightclub toilet from lethal drug mix, inquest finds
A 24-year-old businesswoman died in a Belfast nightclub as a result of a lethal mix of alcohol, ketamine and cocaine as well as postural asphyxiation, an inquest has found.
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December 3, 2025 at 2:47 PM
A 24-year-old businesswoman died in a Belfast nightclub as a result of a lethal mix of alcohol, ketamine and cocaine as well as postural asphyxiation, an inquest has found.
"The production team must be trolling Meghan here with increasingly bizarre and elaborate set-ups for her to impart hosting ‘hacks’.
"In fact, are they really hacks? They would make anyone actually hosting Christmas for a big group have a nervous breakdown before the canapes were served..."
"In fact, are they really hacks? They would make anyone actually hosting Christmas for a big group have a nervous breakdown before the canapes were served..."
Review: I think Meghan Markle’s team were trolling her with this insane holiday special
Other people’s Christmas traditions always appear mad to outsiders, especially when you don’t share a culture.
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December 3, 2025 at 1:12 PM
"The production team must be trolling Meghan here with increasingly bizarre and elaborate set-ups for her to impart hosting ‘hacks’.
"In fact, are they really hacks? They would make anyone actually hosting Christmas for a big group have a nervous breakdown before the canapes were served..."
"In fact, are they really hacks? They would make anyone actually hosting Christmas for a big group have a nervous breakdown before the canapes were served..."
Foyle MP Colum Eastwood said it is having “a significant impact” on local families.
NI primary school ‘temporarily closed’ due to health and safety concerns over roof
A primary school in Derry has been temporarily closed after building experts inspected the roof and found it was unsafe.
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December 3, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Foyle MP Colum Eastwood said it is having “a significant impact” on local families.
“People might say it’s attention-seeking, but a lot of us who are aged 30-plus grew up in a background where they couldn’t identify what they were feeling, it’s normal to decide later...”
‘A woman took her top off at the Christmas party and it all slotted into place’: The women who came out as lesbian or bisexual later in life
When Louise McSharry told her husband she was gay, it set a “domino effect” in motion.
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December 3, 2025 at 10:59 AM
“People might say it’s attention-seeking, but a lot of us who are aged 30-plus grew up in a background where they couldn’t identify what they were feeling, it’s normal to decide later...”