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Belfast Agreement has survived almost 25 years despite objections – Lord Trimble

Air travellers hit by yet more flight cancellations with flights to and from Belfast impacted

Jailed dissident republican secures High Court permission to challenge alleged decisions to strip search him

TikTok star Olivia Neill lands Rimmel deal
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Senior Tory warns Truss against ‘impugning patriotism’ of Protocol Bill critics
Tributes paid to outgoing HSE boss as Micheál Martin seeks ‘top class replacement’
Recovery of lost archives from Public Records Office fire ‘breathtaking’
US basketball star Brittney Griner appears in Russian court
G7 leaders confer with Zelensky as they prepare new aid for Ukraine
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Northern Ireland news
Belfast Agreement has survived almost 25 years despite objections – Lord Trimble
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Air travellers hit by yet more flight cancellations with flights to and from Belfast impacted
AIR travellers have been hit by yet more flight cancellations over the weekend with flights to and from Belfast impacted.
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Jailed dissident republican secures High Court permission to challenge alleged decisions to strip search him
A JAILED dissident republican who previously went on the run has secured High Court permission to challenge alleged decisions to strip search him before and after attending a hospital appointment.
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TikTok star Olivia Neill lands Rimmel deal
Social media influencer Olivia Neill has landed a global advertising contract with Rimmel London.
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Cutting MLA pay will not influence DUP boycott of Stormont, says Edwin Poots
Edwin Poots said his party’s stance on the Northern Ireland Protocol is based on ‘principle’.
Republic of Ireland news
Senior Tory warns Truss against ‘impugning patriotism' of Protocol Bill critics
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Taoiseach condemns ‘disturbing' violence at Armagh v Galway GAA match
Sports minister Catherine Martin branded an alleged eye-gouging incident “absolutely appalling”.
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Tributes paid to outgoing HSE boss as Micheál Martin seeks ‘top class replacement'
The Taoiseach said there was “no connection” between Mr Reid’s departure announcement and remarks about a Meath hospital plan.
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Recovery of lost archives from Public Records Office fire ‘breathtaking'
Some of the lost archives have been brought back to life through an online resource launched today.
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Pearse McAuley released from prison after serving seven years for stabbing his ex-wife
CONVICTED Garda killer Pearse McAuley has been released from prison after serving seven years for stabbing his ex-wife, Sinn Féin TD Pauline Tully.
Healthcare news
Midwife warns some pregnant women cannot afford the fuel to drive to medical appointments
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Two out of three asthma deaths are preventable, charity warns
TWO out of three asthma deaths are preventable, a leading health charity has warned.
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MPs support moves to allow Secretary of State to commission abortion services in the north
The House of Commons voted 215 to 70, majority 145, in favour of the Abortion (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2022.
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‘We were failed' – former patients of Dr Michael Watt
They have called for accountability from the Belfast Health Trust.
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Number travelling from Northern Ireland for abortions drops as Republic figure rises
Figures show that 206 women and girls, with address in the Republic, sought abortion care, with 161 women and girls travelling from the north.
Magazine
Love Island features sustainable twist as contestants don pre-worn party clothes
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Production on fourth season of HBO's Succession begins
The new series sees the return of stars Brian Cox, Jeremy Strong, Sarah Snook and Kieran Culkin as the feuding Roy family.
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Martin Freeman: Black Panther sequel will be exceptional despite loss of star
The actor said film fans would not see the new direction of the film coming ‘in a billion years'.
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Channel 4 announces Kevin Spacey documentary amid actor's ongoing legal battles
Spacey Unmasked will follow the career of the former Hollywood A-lister who currently faces multiple accusations of sexual abuse.
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Prue Leith on being ‘grateful' for fame
The celebrity chef found fame judging Great British Menu before moving to The Great British Bake Off.
Sport
Demolition Derry destroy poor Clare with record-breaking five-goal salvo
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Eoin Cleary the best for Clare on a dreadful day for the Banner
Clare ratings: Tristan O'Callaghan: Fluffed an early short kick-out which led to the opening goal and was reduced to punting and hoping.
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Down let victory slip from their grasp against Limerick while Antrim learn valuable lesson from defeat to Galway
Glen Dimplex All-Ireland Senior Championship Group Two: Limerick 2-11 Down 0-12 DOWN’S game in Cappamore was won and lost in the 60 seconds before half-time.
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Dublin have a different level of opponent coming at them following Cork victory - Dessie Farrell
All Ireland SFC quarter-final: Dublin 0-21 Cork 0-10 By Liam Maguire DUBLIN manager Dessie Farrell has said his charges must be prepared to mix it with a different quality of opponent in the All-Ireland semi-finals after Saturday's last-eight canter against Cork.
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Galway hold their nerve to see off Armagh in penalty shoot-out epic at Croke Park
All-Ireland Senior Football Championship quarter-final: Galway 2-21 Armagh 3-18 (Galway win 3-1 on penalties after extra-time) From Andy Watters at Croke Park HOW do you do justice to that in a thousand words? This nerve-shredding, blood-and-thunder epic was 100 minutes of non-stop action that included 44 scores, three red cards, the first-ever penalty shoot-out at All-Ireland Championship level and countless cheers, curses, roars and, at the end, Galway smiles and Armagh tears.
Opinion
Lynette Fay: The one where Lynette starts wedding dress shopping...
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Tom Kelly: It's all but over for Boris Johnson
IT was said that Confucius was walking in the mountains one day when he came across a woman weeping at a grave.
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Claire Simpson: Rail strike shows need for industrial action
ARE we suffering from collective amnesia, where everything previous generations learnt has been thrown into a giant skip and set on fire? Rows over the effectiveness or otherwise of the Covid vaccine dismissed hundreds of years of research in favour of conspiracy theories.
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Leading article: Courts must protect women
It is impossible to ignore the wider significance of the separate cases which came before our courts in the space of 24 hours last week involving the cruel murders of Emma Jane McParland, Patrycja Wyrebek and Jennifer Dornan.
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Society must stop using the word ‘punishment' to describe crimes
I was very disturbed to read in the media statement of the Police Ombudsman into the case of four young men who in 1979 made false confessions to the police the following terminology: “…a number of punishment shootings… implicated them in a punishment shooting…”.
Business
Future-proof your career with exciting new roles in IT
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Leave a will . . . then there'll be no arguments
THERE'S no point in being the richest man in the cemetery.
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Bitcoin noise... and the floor is zero!
BACK in 2017, I was asked about Bitcoin and covered the benefits and risks at length.
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Capital allowances on second-hand properties
QUESTION: I am buying a new business premises, is there anything I need to consider before signing contracts with the vendor? ANSWER: When purchasing a property, parties are quick to query the VAT and stamp duty implications as they can create immediate tax charges, however capital allowances are often forgotten.
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McAvoy siblings return to their roots with new modular building start-up
THE former directors of Co Tyrone modular construction group McAvoy have announced a £500,000 investment in a new modular building start-up.
Life
Today's TV Monday 27 June
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Fashion: Five ways to shine bright in sequins and metallics this summer
WITH summer party season in full swing, adding a bit of glitz to your outfit is a sure-fire way to make a statement.
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Interiors: 12 ways to stream some sunshine yellow into your home
HERE comes the sun..
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Anne Hailes: Hedgehogs need our help
EAMONN Holmes may not know it but he has given a boost to hedgehogs all over the country.
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Lynette Fay: The one where Lynette starts wedding dress shopping...
SOMEONE asked me what my wedding theme was the other day.
Environment
Anne Hailes: Hedgehogs need our help
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What bees that play football could teach us about memory
HOW to make memories more robust is an area of huge scientific interest - with bees providing surprising insights.
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Major fish kill following suspected slurry spill
THOUSANDS of fish have been killed at a Co Tyrone river following a suspected slurry spill.
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Dog owners urged to keep pets on lead around rivers and ponds due to increased algae risk
DOG owners are being urged to keep their pets on a lead around rivers and ponds due to an increased algae risk.
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Take on Nature: The skylark - 'He wings the spiral stair...'
WHEN monitoring the hen harriers I wrote of some weeks ago from around Donegal's Lough Derg, I also encountered many passerines typical of the heather moorland and rough pastures which dominate that landscape.
Holidays&Travel
Travel: Why a cruise is the best way to explore the Greek islands
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Holidays with teenagers: The ultimate 10-point survival guide
AS children grow older, holidays with them become less about keeping them entertained and safe, and more about preventing their boredom ruining the trip for the rest of the family.
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Emma Heatherington: Take time to push yourself up your priority list
HAVE you ever come home from holiday feeling exhausted and burned out? I know I certainly have.
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Fresh hope for Dublin Airport passengers who missed flights on refunds
PASSENGERS who missed holidays due to security queue delays at Dublin Airport last month may be able to get the cost of their break refunded.
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Travel: Cruising the Shannon is a dog's life
SALUTATIONS and back scratches, humans.
Irish language
Bilingual road signs planned for west Belfast
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Calls for education minister to do more to 'encourage and facilitate' Irish medium education
SINN Féin's Pat Sheehan last night called on the education minister to do more to "encourage and facilitate" Irish medium education in Northern Ireland.
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Story of the 'fadgies' to be retold at an event in Co Louth
THE story of the original 'fadgies' - an Irish speaking community who created the first urban Gaeltacht in west Belfast - is to be retold at an event in Co Louth.
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Aineolas, séanadh agus dímheas ar an Ghaeilge á léiriú i dTeach na dTiarnaí
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Irish language theatre company may be forced to close after it lost out on Arts Council funding
THE north's leading Irish language theatre company Aisling Ghéar has warned it may be forced to close after it lost core Arts Council funding.
Arts
Books: Fern Britton on single life in Cornwall, personal ambitions and royal scandals
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Weekend Q&A: Simon Goldrick - Everything interesting in life is theatre
Simon Goldrick (49) is the new head of Arts, Culture, Tourism and Events at Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council.
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Retrospective a chance to look back in wonder at the art of Colin Davidson
HOLDING a retrospective might unnerve some artists.
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Stendhal's family-friendly festival fosters Irish musical talent
THE Stendhal Festival returns next weekend for its 12th outing at Ballymully Cottage Farm in Limavady.
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Trad/Roots: Sharon Shannon and Belfast Tradfest are a perfect mix
WATCH out Belfast, you are in for a hell of a week at the end of July as Sharon Shannon and her big band returns to Belfast as part of Tradfest, the week-long summer school which features a full programme of concerts, workshops, talks, lectures, sessions, céilís and a festival club – all in Belfast city centre.
World news
US basketball star Brittney Griner appears in Russian court
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G7 leaders confer with Zelensky as they prepare new aid for Ukraine
Leaders are holding a three-day summit in the German Alps.
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US Supreme Court overturns Roe v Wade abortion law
Friday’s outcome is expected to lead to abortion bans in roughly half the states.
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Croatia to switch currency to euros in January
European Union leaders agreed the move that will bring the number of nations sharing the currency to 20.
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Ukrainian army to retreat from battered city to avoid encirclement
Luhansk governor Serhiy Haidai said the Ukrainian troops have been given the order to leave Sievierodonetsk to avoid being surrounded.
Property
Property: Historical charm and character perfect for modern times
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Property: Brooke Hall Avenue - a family home brimming with quality
A four-bedroom semi detached perfect for the growing family
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Property: Looks, location and luxury all await you here at Marlborough Park North
A charming and deceptively spacious three-bedroom semi-detached home
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Property: How to survive a home renovation with your partner
It’s all down to the detail and a little bit of compromise explains Sam Wylie-Harris (PA)
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Property: Chichester Avenue home in a class of its own
A fine home in an area of high demand
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Mining project reveals depth of American bonds with Northern Ireland
A special affinity: Although US-owned, the Dalradian project will be delivered in Northern Ireland by an overwhelmingly local work force
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Want to work where you can make a real difference? If so, The Prison Service would like you to apply
This is a unique opportunity to play your part in making Northern Ireland a safer place; by supporting the people in our care and keeping them safe and secure throughout the night.
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Share your classic Minor moment and win tickets to the Electric Ireland GAA All-Ireland Minor Football Championship final
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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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