Former priest Daniel Curran pleads guilty to child abuse
Anita Downey murder accused takes to the stand then refuses to answer questions
Tributes to 80-year-old man who died after incident at Clogher market
Co Down hurler Pearce Branagan (23) dies suddenly from suspected heart attack
Peter Robinson's son 'received £4,000 from Nama probe developer'
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Trump tells Virginia restaurant to clean its 'filthy canopies' after it ejected Sarah Huckabee Sanders
US PRESIDENT Donald Trump has criticised a Virginia restaurant which asked his press secretary, Sarah Huckabee Sanders, to leave because she worked for his administration.
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Unionist elected to Seanad urges north's politicians to lead by example
The first Ulster Unionist elected to the Irish Seanad has urged politicians in Northern Ireland to lead by example and choose their words carefully.
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Daniel Curran: Former priest pleads guilty to child abuse charge
A FORMER priest has pleaded guilty to sexually abusing a boy more than 20 years ago.
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Kayden McGuinness (3) died 'after sustaining 13 blows to the head'
A three-year-old boy died after sustaining 13 blows to the head, a court has heard.
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Anita Downey murder: Accused takes to the stand then refuses to answer questions
A father-of-three on trial for allegedly murdering his fiancee took to the witness stand today - then refused to answer questions from his own barrister.
Sport
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Arlene Foster at the GAA Ulster Final
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Cavan to face Tyrone in all-Ulster qualifier battle
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On This Day - June 25 1971: Former Celtic star Neil Lennon is born... and what other Celtic legend was born on this day in 1985?
Sporting greats, dates and a quick quiz blitz to get you up and running today...
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Luckless Down exit Championship as Cavan win Brewster Park thriller
Business
Revealed: Northern Ireland's top seven jobs right now
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UK tumbles in list of most desirable countries to work in
THE UK has fallen from second to fifth in a global study of the most desirable country to work in.
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Summer jobs need not be taxing
QUESTION: I'm home from university for the summer and I've started working full time in a local café to help pay off some of my student debt.
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The state pension age is on the rise
AS we have known for the past seven years, the age at which we can take our state pension is being gradually increased to reflect the fact that we are living longer.
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Counter intuitive investing at retirement
AFTER last week's column on the level of income you can take from your pension in retirement without eroding your capital, I'll add some tips on how we might maintain your financial security by shoring up your pension values.
Opinion
Claire Simpson: Arlene Foster's cheerfulness doesn't matter, her ability as a politician does
THERE are many words in Irish which have no direct English translation.
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Tom Kelly: Donald Trump is probably the worst US president in a century
As someone who was lucky enough to study and work in the USA, I have always been an admirer of its democratic nature, its inbuilt checks and balances and its ability to ensure that the democratic values of its founders are not forgotten.
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Mr Ringland's thorough examination of Troubles misses the point
Trevor Ringland in his latest contribution (June 4) goes to great lengths to interpret statistics of the conflict that blighted this province.
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Arsonists must be caught
AN ARSON attack in Derry in the early hours of yesterday caused the destruction of a car and the hospitalisation of a man who attempted to put out the blaze in the vehicle.
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We must all take care on roads
A MOTORCYCLIST became the latest fatality on our roads yesterday after he was involved in a collision with another vehicle on the Coast Road near Larne yesterday.
Magazine
Love Island's Alex accuses Ellie of playing games after recoupling
He said she has not made any effort with him since he kept her on the show.
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Michael Jackson remembered on ninth anniversary of death
The singer died following an overdose of the anaesthetic propofol in 2009.
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Watch: Students combine for incredible slam dunk in university basketball game
Three players, one alley-oop and the perfect counter-attack.
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You may see this absurd balloon flying over London during Donald Trump's visit
The team have exceeded their fundraising target.
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Football fans are mourning the loss of the early World Cup kick-off
We hardly knew thee.
GFA20
Brexit must not undermine peace process, Hillary Clinton says on Dublin visit
Hillary Clinton has said Brexit should not be allowed to undermine the Northern Ireland peace process.
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Jeremy Corbyn: 'Unconscionable' that civil servants and not elected politicians are making major decisions
Jeremy Corbyn has said it is "unconscionable" for elected politicians to have no say in major decisions in Northern Ireland as he called on the Stormont parties to come together to resurrect devolution.
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Jeremy Corbyn: Ending Stormont deadlock requires tough choices and compromise
In his first visit to Northern Ireland as Labour leader, Jeremy Corbyn told an invited audience at Queen's University Belfast that the region stands at a "potential crossroads".
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Allison Morris: 20 years after the Agreement, we still need brave and outspoken leadership
IT is a heavy burden of responsibility to make decisions that impact on the future of people's lives, that's why so few, even those in elected positions of authority, ever really stick their necks out.
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Opinion split of influence of U2's historic Good Friday Agreement Waterfront gig
THE head of the campaign that helped secure a resounding endorsement for the Good Friday Agreement in the 1998 referendum is sceptical about claims that a high-profile concert days before the historic vote helped swing the result.
Life
Trump tells Virginia restaurant to clean its 'filthy canopies' after it ejected Sarah Huckabee Sanders
US PRESIDENT Donald Trump has criticised a Virginia restaurant which asked his press secretary, Sarah Huckabee Sanders, to leave because she worked for his administration.
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Belfast Zoo launches free shuttle bus in time for school holidays
BELFAST Zoo is to provide a free shuttle bus service from the city centre over the next two weekends.
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Miss Northern Ireland a beauty contest with purpose for newly crowned nurse Katharine
KATHARINE Walker may have suffered "a good shock to the system" but she has now readjusted her crown and hit the ground running in her new role as Miss Northern Ireland.
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Wellbeing: Talking about your own death is good for you and for your loved ones
IF THERE'S one conversation that families and loved ones dread to have, it's what we want to happen after we die.
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Ask Fiona: My friend acts like the world revolves around him
MY FRIENDSHIP with one of my best friends has been on the decline for some months now.
Arts
New scheme aims to help Belfast arts groups develop
LARGE arts organisations in Belfast have been encouraged to apply for a new scheme aimed at helping them grow and adapt.
Topics
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The time always comes when we have to dump our favourite clothes
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Widows writer Lynda LaPlante: I can't see many advantages to having a partner
LYNDA La Plante is in fine form today, relaxing in the beautiful garden of her grand 19th century home, regaling me with colourful stories from her life and career.
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Jake O'Kane: I might have been at Belsonic and seen U2 five times, including on my honeymoon... but I'm not a concert sort of guy
STOP the press; I was at a concert last weekend! As usual, I’d had my arm gently twisted by my wife to accompany her to see Liam Gallagher at Belsonic.
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From The Jam man Bruce Foxton on Irish gigs and new material
THE last time we spoke to Bruce Foxton was back in 2007, when he'd just formed From The Jam with fellow Jam man Rick Buckler and was nervously preparing to head out on the band's first run of live dates, including a show at Belfast's Spring & Airbrake.
Decommissioning
Decommissioning special report: Bloody feuds followed 1972 ceasefire
IN the early days of the Troubles the Official IRA was mainly led by veteran republicans who had been involved in the 'border campaign' of the 1950s and '60s.
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Rev Harold Good: Decommissioning was a 'huge event, it changed the scenery'
TAKING the gun out Irish politics posed what at the time seemed insurmountable challenges and was only made possible due to the behind-the-scenes work of a number of determined individuals, among them Methodist minister Harold Good.
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Exclusive: The inside story of how the gun was taken out of Irish politics
IT was a process shrouded in secrecy and the destruction of weapons first by the Provisional IRA, and later loyalist paramilitaries and smaller republican groups, was essential to sealing the peace. But the finer details of how and where those groups...
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Republican murders might have jeopardised Official IRA decommissioning
A senior member of the Official IRA has said if the murders of Gerard 'Jock' Davison and Kevin McGuigan had happened at the time of decommissioning, it may have reconsidered handing over its weapons.
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Decommissioning special report: Official IRA thought to have killed 54 people
THE Official IRA is thought to have killed 54 people during the Troubles.
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Spend your summer in Armagh
It's all happening in the Orchard County this summer with history, heritage and everything in between awaiting you and your family.
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Tips to help you survive and thrive in your new job
You’ve just got a new job! Congratulations. Here are five tips from NIJobs.com to help you manage first day nerves and hit the ground running in your new role.
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Are you an aspiring engineer? Here are the top companies hiring right now
Are you an engineer ready to take the next step in your career? Here are the top five companies with jobs for engineers right now.
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Pursuing a course that leads to real jobs
Belfast Met aims to pave the way for long-term success
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Job market for chefs heats up as demand more than doubles
Jobs for chefs have more than doubled over the last five years, according to data released by NIJobs.com
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The energy, passion and determination to grow
With ambitious plans to invest around £120 million in Northern Ireland over the next six years, firmus Energy is one of the leading employers in Northern Ireland today.
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