Street beggar who robbed man who had just given her money jailed for nine months

Elderly priest extinguished blaze after youths set fire to pamphlets in Dominican church in Newry

Commonwealth Games: Tánaiste and north's communities minister call for gymnasts' ban to be reversed

Tánaiste and communities minister call for gymnasts' ban to be reversed

Orlaith Quinn: Mother-of-three's death 'could have been prevented'

Police in Ballymena issue appeal over missing Francis Scullion

'It’s not about a piece of metal. It’s about the journey and the memories'

Peter Robinson used term 'Planter and Gael' on several occasions

Belfast city centre managers warn of parade 'adverse impact' ahead of loyal order march

Tom Collins: Time to evangelise for reunification

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Stop unregulated car washes in Belfast pouring pollutants into river system, council told

National Museums NI acquires Turner Prize winner for Ulster Museum display

Around 50% of school leavers enrolled in university over the past two years - the highest on record

Business leaders tell US delegation compromise is needed over Protocol

Three men arrested and suspected Class A drug recovered

Stormont set to host lawn fresco of intertwined hands

Northern Ireland news

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.

Topics

Elderly priest extinguished blaze after youths set fire to pamphlets in Dominican church in Newry

A NEWRY councillor has hit out at arsonists who targeted a Catholic church forcing an elderly priest to extinguish a blaze after youths set fire to booklets.
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".
Street beggar who robbed a man who had just given her money jailed for nine months

A STREET beggar who robbed a man who had just given her money was jailed for nine months for the "nasty attack.
Around 50% of school leavers enrolled in university over the past two years - the highest on record

AROUND 50 per cent of school leavers entered university over the past two years - the highest rates on record.

Republic of Ireland news

Commonwealth Games: Tánaiste and north's communities minister call for gymnasts' ban to be reversed

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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.
Dublin shop owner ‘delighted' at selling €3.6 million winning lotto ticket

Shop owner Safida Begum said that it was a ‘surprise’ when she found out her store had sold the winning ticket.
Almost 30 per cent of Ukrainian refugees arriving in to Republic were under 14

The highest percentage of those arriving, 43% equating to 14,271 people, were categorised as one parent with children.
Republic of Ireland secures order of vaccines against monkeypox

HSE boss Paul Reid said the delivery will be made ‘very shortly’.

Healthcare news

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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Monkeypox

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.
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.
Rural GP hits out at Department of Health's 'ludicrous lack of insight into how general practice functions'

A RURAL GP has said it is "totally outrageous" for the Department of Health to suggest that patients who cannot attend his surgery due to poor transport links can get home visits.
Concern over cancer diagnosis waiting times following release of Department of Health data

HOSPITAL waiting list figures for the north have been described as "deeply concerning" as data shows over a quarter of people needing for a diagnostic test for cancer have been waiting for more than 26 weeks.

Sport

Commonwealth Games: Tánaiste and north's communities minister call for gymnasts' ban to be reversed

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"It's not about a piece of metal. It's about the journey and the memories"

THERE’S a great story that Mark McHugh tells about training along with Paddy McGrath.
Little between Ulster rivals as Down host Antrim in senior championship clash

Glen Dimplex SeniorChampionship Group Two: Down v Antrim (tomorrow, Ballycran, 2pm) NOTHING much has changed for Down in the past week.
Time Out: Why there should always be room for sportspeople to have their say

IT is a fickle relationship the sports-watching public have with those at whose altar they so often worship.
Derry must see off Royals to maintain championship charge

Glen Dimplex All-Ireland Intermediate Championship: Derry v Meath (tomorrow, Swatragh, 2pm) IF Derry are to have any aspirations of getting to Croke Park this year, they will need to get off to a good start in the championship by reversing a defeat to Meath on the opening day of National League Division Two back in February.

Opinion

Tom Collins: Time to evangelise for reunification

THERE is something ironic about the timing of Sinn Féin's charm offensive in London this week, with Mary Lou McDonald and Michelle O'Neill cutting a dash as Taoiseach-in-waiting and First Minister designate while the mighty edifice of the British government creaks under the weight of monumental incompetence and the whiff of corruption.

Topics

Tom Collins

Alex Kane: Stand up to the gun lobby

SOMETIMES I just have to stop and then read a piece of information again.
Editorial: Support welcome but more needed

THE package of financial support announced by Chancellor Rishi Sunak in response to the cost-of-living crisis will provide some welcome relief to those who are struggling most.
Rejoining the Union a better alternative of bringing about unity

No-one has seriously considered the viable alternative of the Republic going back into the United Kingdom to solve what is sure to be one of the longest running interregnums the Stormont assembly will ever see – and probably lead to its final closure this time.
Planter

Magazine

Nadine Dorries uses TikTok rap to explain Online Safety Bill

In the video, the Conservative MP raps: ‘The UK is passing some new legislation, to make the internet safer for the younger generation.'

Topics

Jurassic Park's Laura Dern: Uniting with Jurassic World stars was a ‘privilege'

Jurassic World: Dominion sees the original stars of Jurassic Park team up with the new cast of Jurassic World.
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.
Harry Styles lands coveted double chart success with new album

The singer's lead single from his new album, As It Was, has become the longest-running number one of 2022.
Amber Heard's abuse claims a ‘profound cruelty' to real survivors, court hears

Lawyers for the actor said a ‘mountain' of evidence that Mr Depp assaulted his former partner was ‘simply not there'.

Business

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.

Topics

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.
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.
Staff shortages forcing bars and restaurants to reduce hours, industry warns

HOSPITALITY businesses may have to consider closing for part of the week or cutting back their opening hours because of staff shortages, it is being warned.
Emerald Airlines expands Belfast City Airport operation

THE operator of Aer Lingus Regional has expanded its operation at Belfast City Airport to include new flights and two additional aircraft.

Life

Stop unregulated car washes in Belfast pouring pollutants into river system, council told

Topics

Elderly priest extinguished blaze after youths set fire to pamphlets in Dominican church in Newry

A NEWRY councillor has hit out at arsonists who targeted a Catholic church forcing an elderly priest to extinguish a blaze after youths set fire to booklets.
Film: Top Gun: Maverick is ‘about family, friendship and sacrifice' says Tom Cruise

WHEN your journey to work involves one of Hollywood’s biggest stars personally flying you back and forth, you could say that’s a good day at the office.
Property: Chichester Avenue home in a class of its own

A fine home in an area of high demand
Property: An enchanting cottage by the River Bann

Over eight acres of woodland and gardens awaits

Environment

Stop unregulated car washes in Belfast pouring pollutants into river system, council told

Topics

Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council creating two new allotments

More gardeners will be able to 'grow their own'
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.
Cardboard boxes can provide hours of imaginative play

THE pressure on parents to spend and spend on things can be pretty overwhelming.
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.

Topics

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.
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.
Irish language legislation set out in Queen's Speech

Plans to legislate for the Irish language have been announced in the Queen's Speech.
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

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".

Topics

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.
Film: Top Gun: Maverick is ‘about family, friendship and sacrifice' says Tom Cruise

WHEN your journey to work involves one of Hollywood’s biggest stars personally flying you back and forth, you could say that’s a good day at the office.
Albums: new music from Harry Styles, Liam Gallagher, Dehd and Boo Hewerdine

HARRY STYLES – HARRY'S HOUSE THE former One Direction heart-throb's third studio album is a self-consciously mature record, eschewing the epic melancholia of 2019's Fine Line in favour of something more restrained.
Cult Movies: Crime classic Get Carter back in cinemas and on Blu-ray in 4K restored form

Get Carter IN THE seedy world of the classic British gangster film there are many show-stopping central performances to savour.

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.

Topics

‘Relentless': Russia squeezes Ukrainian strongholds in east

Russian forces are pounding the last Ukrainian strongholds in a separatist-controlled eastern province of Ukraine.
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.
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.
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’.