Mother admits murdering her two-year-old son and attempting to kill baby brother
Tánaiste and communities minister call for gymnasts' ban to be reversed
Coalisland GAA club 'disgusted' at pitch fire damage
Patrick Murphy: Orange parade shows unionism is living in the past
'It’s not about a piece of metal. It’s about the journey and the memories'
Latest
Newton Emerson: Unionists allow themselves to be riled by Richie Neal
Eating Out: The Brewer's House - Brewing up a storm
Mary McCann: A life of generosity and love of family
Alma Loughrey: A gifted teacher and a loving, wonderful mum
Fine margins will divide neighbours again - but this could be Derry's year
Man (48) released following Strabane cemetery gunshots
Northern Ireland news
Platform: Fine Gael TD Neale Richmond: Preparations for a border poll should begin sooner rather than later
Neale Richmond Fine Gael TD Dublin-Rathdown Brexit has changed everything when it comes to Irish unity.
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Reward offered in new appeal over arson attacks on Belfast Multi-Cultural Association centre
A REWARD of up to £5,000 is being offered for information on those behind two arson attacks at Belfast's Multi-Cultural Association centre.
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Coalisland GAA club 'disgusted' at pitch fire damage
MEMBERS of a Co Tyrone GAA club have been left "disgusted and saddened" after vandals targeted their grounds in an overnight attack.
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Gig set to celebrate life of one of Belfast's best known musicians Marty Lundy
A GIG to celebrate the life of one of Belfast's best known musicians Marty Lundy will take place next month.
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Free expression group notifies the Council of Europe about Mary Lou McDonald's defamation case against RTÉ
A GROUP that "defends free expression worldwide" has notified the Council of Europe about Sinn Féin president Mary Lou McDonald's defamation case against RTÉ.
Republic of Ireland news
Platform: Fine Gael TD Neale Richmond: Preparations for a border poll should begin sooner rather than later
Neale Richmond Fine Gael TD Dublin-Rathdown Brexit has changed everything when it comes to Irish unity.
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Free expression group notifies the Council of Europe about Mary Lou McDonald's defamation case against RTÉ
A GROUP that "defends free expression worldwide" has notified the Council of Europe about Sinn Féin president Mary Lou McDonald's defamation case against RTÉ.
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Gym body suggests NI athletes change Irish registration for Commonwealth Games
Olympic gymnast Rhys McClenaghan has been refused permission to compete at the upcoming Commonwealth Games to defend his title.
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Commonwealth Games: Tánaiste and north's communities minister call for gymnasts' ban to be reversed
THE tánaiste and north's communities minister have called on the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) to overturn its decision to ban three gymnasts from Northern Ireland from this summer's Commonwealth Games.
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Business leaders tell US delegation compromise is needed over Protocol
The US Congressional group met business organisations as their last engagement on their trip to the island of Ireland.
Healthcare news
New heart disease research could reduce hospital waiting times by 100,000 hours per year
NEW heart disease research could reduce hospital waiting times by 100,000 hours per year.
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New executive 'must establish specialist mother and baby unit'
A NEW executive must establish a specialist mother and baby unit, Sinn Féin MLA Órlaithí Flynn has said.
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Republic of Ireland secures order of vaccines against monkeypox
HSE boss Paul Reid said the delivery will be made ‘very shortly’.
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Another 14 Covid-linked deaths recorded in latest weekly update
The total number of coronavirus-linked deaths recorded by the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (Nisra) has reached 4,618.
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Sudden onset hepatitis confirmed in 16 children in Northern Ireland
Sudden onset hepatitis has been confirmed in 16 children in the north, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has said.
Sport
The life of Brian... Tyrone native Brian McIver was in the trenches with Donegal and Derry
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Coalisland GAA club 'disgusted' at pitch fire damage
MEMBERS of a Co Tyrone GAA club have been left "disgusted and saddened" after vandals targeted their grounds in an overnight attack.
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Kerry boss O'Connor not looking beyond Munster final meeting with Limerick
Munster SFC final: Kerry v Limerick (today, Fitzgerald Stadium, 3pm, live on RTE 2) While there might be a general tendency for many in Kerry to look beyond today, manager Jack O’Connor certainly wasn’t falling into the trap of allowing his thoughts to stray further into the summer.
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Cross-Sperrins rivalry to the fore in Ulster minor decider
Electric Ireland Ulster Minor Football Championship: Derry v Tyrone (tomorrow, Clones, 1.
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Roscommon gunning for three in-a-row against Mayo conquerors Galway in Connacht Championship final
Connacht Senior Football Championship final: Galway v Roscommon (tomorrow, Pearse Stadium, 1.
Opinion
Jake O'Kane: I'm not saying Boris Johnson is insane - no, he's much more dangerous
THERE was a karaoke machine; one person drank so much they threw up, two other revellers got into a fight and someone spilt wine up the wall while another inebriate broke a child's swing in the back garden.
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Mary Kelly: Party animal Boris Johnson still clinging to power
VETERAN Labour MP Dennis Skinner once remarked, "When posh boys get into trouble, they sack the servants.
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Patrick Murphy: Orange parade shows unionism is living in the past
As unionists hold out on the protocol against international pressure, they might reasonably be expected to bring their case to Washington and Brussels, as part of a media offensive explaining their political and economic position.
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Newton Emerson: Unionists allow themselves to be riled by Richie Neal
America’s part in the peace process is often misunderstood.
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Editorial: Suicide shines spotlight on maternity care
The death of a young mother in any circumstances is an enormous tragedy for her family and in particular the children she leaves behind.
Magazine
Full-scale starship forms centrepiece of exclusive Mandalorian exhibition
Items used by characters in The Book of Boba Fett and The Madalorian were on display, some of which are to be used again for upcoming series.
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Dame Helen Mirren and Andie MacDowell dance down Cannes red carpet
The actresses were joined by the stars of the forthcoming film Mother and Son.
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Depp vs Heard: Jury urged during closing remarks to think of other abuse victims
Actor Johnny Depp is suing his former partner Amber Heard over a 2018 article she wrote in the Washington Post.
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Glastonbury and Stella McCartney team up to release upcycled vest for charity
The original vest created by McCartney became a rare collector's item.
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Dear Evan Hansen announces date of final West End performance
The show has received three Olivier Awards since it opened in 2019.
Business
Wrightbus secures first major European order in Bamford era
BALLYMENA bus manufacturer Wrightbus has landed its first major deal in the EU since being bought out of administration by Jo Bamford.
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EirGrid announces higher revenues and profits for 2021
THE Irish state-owned company which operates the electricity grid on the island of Ireland has announced a surge in profits during 2021.
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Business leaders tell US delegation compromise is needed over Protocol
The US Congressional group met business organisations as their last engagement on their trip to the island of Ireland.
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Americold enters long-term partnership with Culina to run Lurgan transport operation
COLD storage business Americold has entered into a long-term partnership with Culina Group to run its Lurgan transport operations.
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No change in numbers of young people not in work, education or training
THE number of young people not in work, education or training (NEET) in Northern Ireland is sitting at 15,000, new figures show.
Life
Marie Louise McConville: We all must tackle climate change - even Love Islanders
It's not a subject many of us want to face up to but eventually climate change will have to be tackled by us all.
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Soaking up the silence at Finn Lough on a Fermanagh spa trail through the forest
WHEN they said you could swim in the lough – an actual lough, presumably with fish – during a late summer spa break to Finn Lough, I have to admit my first thought was, "No, thanks, I would rather have a nice sterile swimming pool where I can smell chlorine and see what is swimming with me.
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Belfast Photo Festival returns to the city offering alternatives perspectives on our world
THE grounds of Belfast City Hall, Botanic Gardens, Queen's University, Queen's Island, Belfast Harbour Quay and the Stormont Estate will be backdrops for captivating visual art as the Belfast Photo Festival returns to the city next week.
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Craft Beer: Pilsner Urquell an underground hit
CRAFT beer owes a lot to innovation and the exploration of new tastes and flavours.
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James St Recipes: Niall McKenna's fish pie and vegetable cassoulet
THIS week's recipes are for the in-between weather we have been experiencing.
Environment
Stop unregulated car washes in Belfast pouring pollutants into river system, council told
Stop unregulated car washes in Belfast pouring pollutants into river system, council told
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Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council creating two new allotments
More gardeners will be able to 'grow their own'
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Pet goldfish released into wild 'pose threat to native species'
PET goldfish released into the wild have "insatiable appetites" and eat up other species' resources, new research has found.
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Cardboard boxes can provide hours of imaginative play
THE pressure on parents to spend and spend on things can be pretty overwhelming.
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Two primary schools win top prizes in energy saver competition
TWO schools have come out on top in a competition to find the best energy savers.
Irish language
Westminster legislation ‘a historic advancement for Irish language community'
The draft laws propose creating two commissioner roles – one for the Irish language and another for the Ulster Scots/Ulster British tradition.
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Boris Johnson booed and jeered as he arrived at Hillsborough Castle for talks with Stormont parties
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was booed and jeered by around 200 people who gathered at the gates of Hillsborough Castle as his cavalcade drove in this afternoon.
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Full speech in Irish given to Stormont Assembly for the first time
Sinn Féin MLA Aisling Reilly gave the first Assembly speech entirely through the Irish language on Friday afternoon.
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Irish language legislation set out in Queen's Speech
Plans to legislate for the Irish language have been announced in the Queen's Speech.
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Campaigners call on parties to support Irish language legislation
Conradh na Gaeilge set out five commitments that it has asked political parties to support.
Arts
Belfast Photo Festival returns to the city offering alternatives perspectives on our world
THE grounds of Belfast City Hall, Botanic Gardens, Queen's University, Queen's Island, Belfast Harbour Quay and the Stormont Estate will be backdrops for captivating visual art as the Belfast Photo Festival returns to the city next week.
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Dylan Moran: The this, that and the other of stand-up, misanthropy and filming his new sitcom in Belfast
"THE world is particularly fruity right now," says Dylan Moran.
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Gig set to celebrate life of one of Belfast's best known musicians Marty Lundy
A GIG to celebrate the life of one of Belfast's best known musicians Marty Lundy will take place next month.
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National Museums NI acquires Turner Prize winner for Ulster Museum display
A TURNER Prize winning installation is to go on display at the Ulster Museum in Belfast where the work "will be preserved for years to come and enjoyed by local audiences".
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Trad/Roots: Traditional grooves as the olllam return with Irish gigs and new material
ONE of the main things that can keep a band on the go for over a decade has to be the amount of fun they have playing together.
World news
Business leaders tell US delegation compromise is needed over Protocol
The US Congressional group met business organisations as their last engagement on their trip to the island of Ireland.
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‘Relentless': Russia squeezes Ukrainian strongholds in east
Russian forces are pounding the last Ukrainian strongholds in a separatist-controlled eastern province of Ukraine.
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Doubt cast on North Korea's claim of just 69 coronavirus deaths
The secretive country has admitted that more than three million have reported sick with fevers but said only a few dozen have died.
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Grieving husband of teacher killed in Texas school rampage collapses and dies
Joe Garcia had been reeling from the death of his wife, Irma Garcia, when he suffered a heart attack.
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Protocol dispute ‘not a real crisis', Richard Neal says
Congressman Richard Neal said the stand-off over post-Brexit trading arrangements governing the Irish Sea was a ‘problem to be solved’.
Property
Property: Chichester Avenue home in a class of its own
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Property: An enchanting cottage by the River Bann
Over eight acres of woodland and gardens awaits
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Belfast's 'millionaires row' under threat after council decision, residents say
Belfast "millionaires row" under threat after council decision, residents say
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Property: Live it up on the Lisburn Road
Fine views and convenience to match at this Malone Avenue apartment
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Property: Glantane Drive delivers on all fronts
Properties of this calibre are rarely offered for sale within this area
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eir evo unveils new Northern Ireland drive for growth
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Now is the time to plug the gap in mental health funding for Northern Ireland
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Eight things to do on your next Dubrovnik holiday
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'Building on our city’s nautical heritage with an eye on the future'
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Make your first move 'first rate' with AIB's virtual event for first time buyers
Getting ready to buy your first home can be daunting, but tuning in to AIB’s ‘Rate My Home Live’ virtual event can help make that journey first rate!
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Go Further Grow Stronger
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Levelling Up: giving the power back to your local community
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Now is the time to consider a career in the Civil Service
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We changed our minds and got our COVID jabs
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