Family relieved to be alive after car crashes into house in west Belfast
Billy McConville 'brought his family together'
In McGregor's Corner: Tiernan Bradley's first column on life inside the world of 'Notorious'
Trail of blood led police to man accused of breaking into pensioner's home
Fourth lorry in a year hits Banbridge bridge
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At least 48 killed as monsoons lash western India
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Trail of blood led police to man accused of breaking into pensioner's home
The 24-year-old defendant claims bloodstains at the scene were due to cutting himself while carrying paint tins for the victim.
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Bail refused for man accused of arson attacks on three police officers' cars
A MAN accused of arson attacks on three police officers' cars as part of a campaign of intimidation by drugs dealers must remain in custody, a High Court judge has ruled.
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Fourth lorry in a year hits Banbridge bridge
What appeared to be a refrigerated transport lorry became jammed in The Cut in Banbridge.
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New pound coin stumps counterfeiters
The latest quid has been hailed as the most secure form of currency in the world as he marked a significant milestone in the coin's introduction.
Sport
On This Day - July 26 2003: Donegal beat Down to reach the All-Ireland SFC quarter-final
Sporting greats, dates and a quick quiz blitz to get you up and running today...
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Newhill youngsters battle back to achieve success at Foyle Cup
NEWHILL U9s battled back to achieve success at the 25th Annual Foyle Cup last week.
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Armagh native Jason McGahan using appliance of science to help Kildare
HOW do you bridge the gap between brain and brawn in the GAA? Is it possible to keep a squad happy, prevent injuries and bring players along to the same level of fitness? It seems that science, sports science to be exact, may have the answers.
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Ireland name squads to compete in AFL 'World Cup'
THE Australian Rules Football League Of Ireland has named their squads to take part in next month's sixth edition of the AFL International Cup in Australia, the sport's de facto World Cup.
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Live GAA matches should not be delayed by TV remote control
There should be no repeat of TV delaying live GAA games, as happened with Donegal-Galway at the weekend.
Business
ITV sees drop in half-year sales and profits amid advertising dip
BROADCASTING giant ITV has reported a fall in half-year sales and profits as advertising revenue continues to dip following the Brexit vote and economic uncertainty.
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A decade on and Victoria Square is defying the downturn
ALMOST a decade since it first opened its doors in Belfast city centre, Victoria Square is defying the downturn on the high street, reporting sustained growth in both footfall and occupancy.
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Lisburn manufacturer Smiley Monroe secures major international contracts at US trade show
A LISBURN based manufacturing firm has secured international export contracts worth over a quarter of a million pounds following attendance at a major trade show in America.
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Sales at Co Antrim kitchen manufacturer Woodland rise to £10 million
The North's largest kitchen manufacturer has grown its turnover by 28.
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SHS household goods deal brings together matches and fire-lighters firms
THE north's largest family-owned food and household goods business SHS Group has bought over the £22-million turnover Standard Brands (UK) Ltd in Surrey - a move bringing together the owners of everyday matches brand Maguire & Paterson with that of fire-lighters firm Zip and Sunny Jim.
Opinion
Jarlath Kearney: Anto Finnegan's gruelling pilgrimage displays an inspirational motivation
Anyone who ever saw Anto Finnegan on the gaelic pitch will remember a tough and tenacious defender, energetically inspiring his team, tackling opponents like a tiger, always leading by example, wearing the Antrim brand of fortitude.
Topics
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Brian Feeney: DUP need to wake up to dire consequences of British Brexit chaos
On the one hand there's Michael Gove, the perpetrator of the sneakiest act in modern British politics, swanning around the Antrim Show assuring Brexit voting DUP supporters that all will be well in their Little England nirvana with his new subsidy regime.
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Institutional abuse victims deserve justice
The funeral today of Billy McConville puts into sharp focus the appalling delays facing the victims of institutional abuse in Northern Ireland.
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Alarm over background to Derry assaults
There will be widespread concern over reports that a number of recent serious assaults in and around of all places the Peace Bridge in Derry may have had a sectarian background.
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Irish Language Act wouldn't pose a threat to other cultures
In his recent address to the McGill Summer School in Donegal the DUP’s Edwin Poots spoke openly and at times positively about the Irish Language, saying “anyone who speaks and loves the Irish language is as much a part of Northern Ireland life as a collarette-wearing Orangeman”.
Magazine
These ingenious rabbits escaped a flood on the back of a sheep
The bunnies found a novel route to “high ground”.
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Kate Hudson reveals shaved head for film role
The Almost Famous star has quite a different look.
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Radio 4 will not axe Saturday Review, controller says
Gwyneth Williams announced the broadcaster has gone back on plans to cancel the weekend arts show.
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Zlatan Ibrahimovic has his face on a giant 1,000 Swedish Krona note because Zlatan
You'd need a few more of these to pay his weekly wage though.
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This grandpa had the most incredible surprise 80th birthday party at his favourite fast food joint
Get ready to feel feelings.
Life
Sarah Travers answers 20 Questions on Health and Fitness
1. Up and at it – what is your morning routine? Being freelance and having my own business now (Bespoke Communications) no two days are the same.
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Three yoga postures that can benefit digestion
FROM stretching and strengthening to de-stressing, there's a lot to love about yoga.
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Family set up Fermanagh holiday retreat for others who have lost a child
THE death of a child turns lives upside down and the simple pleasures of life, such as having a holiday, are far from the minds of those left behind.
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Ask the Dentist: Are wisdom teeth really all that wise?
ABOUT 100 million years ago our ancestors roamed the Earth with large jaws and plenty of room to accommodate third molars, which we know as wisdom teeth.
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Alfa Romeo Giulia: If Ferrari did saloon cars...
Arts
The Wall strips war down to its blood-spattered bare essentials
NINETY minutes, three speaking roles, two tribes and one cracking thriller: The Wall is a lean, muscular exercise in ruthlessly efficient storytelling.
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Laochra an fhiadhúlra, damhan alla draíochta as an Afraic agus Cinnín Óir
Ni amháin go bhfuil sé tábhachach nós na léitheoireachta a spreagadh i bpáistí óga (agus i ndaoine fásta) ar mhaithe leis an teanga ach tá sé práinneach go bhfaigheadh an páiste an deis sult agus tairbhe a bhaint as leabhair ar mhaithe len bhforbairt féin. Tá an Gúm i ndiaidh sé leabhar a sheoladh a bhéarfadh pleisiúr do gach duine, is cuma cá haois iad ...
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3 of the best... Summer reads for kids
Knighthood For Beginners by Elys Dolan (Oxford University Press) DAVE is a dragon who's really pretty rubbish at being a dragon.
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The Big Sick is a small, perfectly formed gem of a romantic comedy
JUST when it seemed that heartfelt romantic comedies might be in terminal decline and doomed to labour on life support, along comes director Michael Showalter's uplifting and bittersweet tale of cross-cultural love.
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Girls Trip an all-you-can-eat buffet of naughty but nice
SUGAR and spice and all things nice – that's not what the girls in director Malcolm D Lee's raucous comedy are made of.
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Ever considered a career at BDO Northern Ireland?
Through our own professional expertise and working directly with businesses, we’ve developed a unique insight into what makes a business successful. It is this insight that makes us leading business advisers; we are much more than financial consultants.
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6 reasons to study at The Open University
If you are thinking about why you should study with The Open University we can give you six reasons to start you off!
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What's it like to work at IKEA Belfast?
We have many great every day benefits. We are proud to be one the first employers to offer the living wage and also have a great pension scheme
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