Jacob Rees-Mogg declares no confidence in Theresa May as Tories rebel over Brexit

Nigel Dodds: Northern Ireland 'sold out' by Theresa May in Brexit negotiations

DUP councillor accused of sexual assaulting nursing colleague told her he would 'grope anything', court hears

Former soldier's Ballymurphy social media comment referred to attorney general

Vulnerable teenager 'at risk' from informer approach

Man dies and five firefighters injured in house fire near Toomebridge

Council orders removal of Virgin Mary statue near goldmine in Co Tyrone

Council Notice to remove Virgin Mary statue at site in Co Tyrone

Newton Emerson: Inevitable Tory betrayal makes DUP look trapped and impotent

Bragging rights at stake as Republic of Ireland host Northern Ireland

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Former Catholic school head Paul Dunleavy to stand trial over child abuse claims in March

Co Down man confesses to violent attack and rape of sex worker

Britain First leader Paul Golding granted bail at Ballymena court

Call to press ahead with A5 road scheme despite latest legal setback

Unionists absent as north's politicians meet Leo Varadkar for Brexit talks

Man shot in legs in 'brutal' Derry attack

Brexit

Jacob Rees-Mogg declares no confidence in Theresa May as Tories rebel over Brexit

Leading Brexiteer Jacob Rees-Mogg has submitted a letter of no confidence in Theresa May, as the Prime Minister reels from the loss of four ministers - including two from her Cabinet - in protest at her Brexit plans.

Topics

Nigel Dodds: Northern Ireland 'sold out' by Theresa May in Brexit negotiations

Northern Ireland has been "sold out" by the British prime minister and the UK's Brexit negotiators, MPs have heard.
Unionists absent as north's politicians meet Leo Varadkar for Brexit talks

A group of Northern Ireland politicians have met with the taoiseach in Dublin to discuss the draft Brexit deal.
Dominic Raab and Esther McVey resign from British cabinet over Brexit deal

BRITAIN's Brexit secretary Dominic Raab and Work and Pensions minister Esther McVey have resigned over Prime Minister Theresa May's Brexit deal.
Analysis: In the current situation unlikely hero Theresa May is our best hope

IF somehow Theresa May is still in power in six months' time she may well go down in history as the greatest British prime minister since Winston Churchill.

News

Former Catholic school head Paul Dunleavy to stand trial over child abuse claims in March

A FORMER principal of a Newry primary school is to stand trial next year on 41 charges relating to the historical sexual abuse of young boys, a court has ruled.

Topics

Co Down man confesses to violent attack and rape of sex worker

A CO Down man has confessed to the violent attack and rape of a female sex worker.
Man dies and five firefighters injured in house fire near Toomebridge

A man in his 50s has died and five firefighters have been injured in a blaze at a house in Co Antrim.
Jacob Rees-Mogg declares no confidence in Theresa May as Tories rebel over Brexit

Leading Brexiteer Jacob Rees-Mogg has submitted a letter of no confidence in Theresa May, as the Prime Minister reels from the loss of four ministers - including two from her Cabinet - in protest at her Brexit plans.
Former soldier's Ballymurphy social media comment referred to attorney general

A coroner has referred a social media comment discouraging former soldiers from giving evidence to inquests into the killing of 10 people in west Belfast to the attorney general.

Business

Troubled Flybe in takeover talks - but Belfast City base 'remains profitable'

SOURCES at Belfast City Airport say they are "unperturbed" that its largest customer Flybe is in fresh talks about a possible sale of the group, weeks after warning over profits.

Topics

US native Pat always has a story to tell

IN the My Kind of Job spotlight this week is Pat Ryan, former teacher and now professional storyteller.
Average property prices in Northern Ireland rise for sixth quarter running

RESIDENTIAL property prices in two of the north's 11 council areas have slipped back over the last quarter despite the overall regional figure increasing by 2.
Decision on first phase of £100m Belfast health hub deferred for a month

THE first phase of a planned £100 million Belfast health hub has been delayed after a decision on the planning application was deferred by the council.
Co Down garden nursery unveils £1m expansion

ONE of the north's largest garden nurseries has unveiled a new £1 million expansion.

Sport

On This Day - November 15 1989: Nigel Martyn became the first £1 million goalkeeper

Sporting greats, dates and a quick quiz blitz to get you up and running today...

Topics

Special measures for historic Linfield Brandywell game

SATURDAY'S historic Linfield Irish League game at Derry's Ryan McBride Brandywell stadium will be marshalled by civilian stewards rather than police.
Dungiven to appoint Ulster's first self-funded club GPO

ST. Canice's Dungiven are set to become the first club in Ulster to hire their own self-funded, full-time Games Promotion Officer.
Crossmaglen inspired our generation says Gaoth Dobhair stalwart Kevin Cassidy

GAOTH Dobhair stalwart Kevin Cassidy says the thrill of seeing his club crest lined up against that of Crossmaglen Rangers was worth coming out of retirement for.
How Ryan Tubridy's brother prevented New Zealand try against Ireland in 1989

A BALL boy whose memorable intervention at a rugby match between Ireland and New Zealand in 1989 has been identified as RTÉ presenter Ryan Tubridy's brother.

Opinion

Newton Emerson: Inevitable Tory betrayal makes DUP look trapped and impotent

ONE day after the 2017 Westminster election and three weeks before the DUP-Conservative deal was signed, Sinn Féin president Gerry Adams called a press conference on the Falls Road to warn, or more accurately gloat, that "alliances between Ulster unionism and British unionism have always ended in tears".

Topics

Allison Morris: Time to do something about sexual violence and the justice system

IF you or someone you care about was sexually assaulted in Northern Ireland, there is only 1.8 per cent chance of the perpetrator being convicted.
DUP's Brexit disaster

When Seamus Mallon memorably described the 1998 Good Friday Agreement as `Sunningdale for slow learners', he neatly captured the inability of some politicians to understand stark and simple truths.
John McEntee column: Ulster GAA approach to Anti-Bullying Week to be applauded - but it could have gone further

All sports aim to help kids to flourish, to form friendships, to experience loss or rejection within a safe space.
There are other emblems beside the poppy to remember Armistice Day

Last Sunday, I did not wear a poppy. It has become a symbol of every member of the British armed forces including those who killed civil rights marchers and other civilians in Derry, Ballymurphy and elsewhere in Ireland.

Magazine

Stormzy to headline Glastonbury 2019 – reports

Rumours he will be top billing on the Pyramid Stage next summer have not been denied by representatives.

Topics

John Lennon's killer told parole board of ‘shame' at his act

Mark David Chapman killed the former Beatle in 1980.
A US company has given all its employees handguns for Christmas

The owner of the glassware firm in Wisconsin said the gift was ‘to promote personal safety'.
Animals with high-risk strategies to find food ‘more likely to face extinction'

Small electronic tags recorded data from condors, cheetahs, penguins and sheep for the research.
Rosamund Pike having most meaningful moment of career with Marie Colvin role

The actress plays the war correspondent in A Private War.

Life

NHBC awards showcase home-building talent

Winners recognised at gala ceremony in Belfast

Topics

Property: Your own taste of paradise here in Portstewart
A room without a view: How fake windows can transform your world

You can even add the sounds of birdsong. But always check the weather forecast, says Luke Rix-Standing (PA)
Fr Edward O'Donnell: Following love, not law, as a way of life

"One of the scribes came up to Jesus and put a question to him, 'Which is the first of all the commandments?'" - Mark 12:28 WHICH of us hasn't complained about the amount of red tape we have to cope with today? Filling in what use to be a simple form has become a mammoth task.
Rev Fiona Forbes: Doing development differently

AROUND this time of year the Presbyterian Church in Ireland launches its World Development Appeal.

Arts

Snow Patrol's Gary Lightbody on award recognition, learning to play sober and conquering writer's block

"I'LL HAVE to pick a few Northern Ireland-specific people to thank who have probably made more of an outstanding contribution to music than I have," explains Gary Lightbody of his plans for 'saying a few words' when he receives an award for his Outstanding Contribution to Music tonight.

Topics

Actress Bronagh Waugh: I don't know if there's a God but if there was, she'd be ragin'

1. When did you think about a career in acting and what were your first steps into it? Ever since I can remember it’s all I’ve ever really wanted to do.
Books: Trucks of Northern Ireland catalogues colour and history of haulage industry

TRUCKING isn’t just a job, it’s a way of life for many people in Northern Ireland, where their lorries are a pride and joy.
Ian Rankin on In A House of Lies, Rebus: Long Shadows & his favourite Irish writers

HI IAN, you’re just back from a book tour in Canada – how did it go? Canada was exhausting but fun.
Michael Parkinson in Belfast to launch George Best, A Memoir

LEGENDARY chat show host Michael Parkinson will be giving his personal Best at the Titanic Hotel next weekend when he will give a fresh insight into the life and times of his friend and recurrent interviewee, George Best.

Omagh bombing

Mother of Omagh bombing victim Aiden Gallagher breaks silence in emotional letter backing Nuala O'Loan

THE mother of Omagh bombing victim Aiden Gallagher has spoken publicly for the first time since his death 20 years ago to praise a former Police Ombudsman’s comment that the atrocity could have been prevented.

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Omagh bombing victim's husband 'flabbergasted' by former police ombudsman's claim

FORMER police ombudsman Nuala O'Loan has been criticised by the husband of an Omagh bomb victim for claiming that the atrocity was preventable.
Nationalist commentator criticised for Omagh bomb comments

A nationalist commentator has been criticised for making "absolutely despicable "comments in relation to the Omagh bomb after he said those killed were not murdered.
Video: Omagh remembers its dead

A BELL has tolled 32 times in Omagh at ceremony to remember those who lost their lives in the bombing 20 years ago today.
Nuala O'Loan says Omagh bomb could have been prevented

A FORMER policing watchdog who investigated the Omagh bombing has said it could have been prevented.

Pope's visit

Lasting souvenir of Papal visit Ireland with release of a commemorative book

PILGRIMS can now have a lasting souvenir of the historic Papal visit to Dublin, Knock and the World Meeting of Families (WMOF) with the release of a commemorative book.

Topics

Film reveals effect of Pope John Paul II's visit to Republic

A new documentary highlights the effect Pope John Paul ll's visit to the Republic in 1979 had on the peace process.
Pope Francis 'tasted pain and bitterness' of abuse during Irish visit

POPE Francis has lamented how Irish church authorities failed to respond to the crimes of sexual abuse, speaking during his first public appearance at the Vatican after accusations that he himself covered up for a former US cardinal.
ANALYSIS: DUP has yet to give an adequate explanation for Papal snub

It's important that people respect Arlene Foster's decision not to attend Saturday's civic reception for Pope Francis in Dublin Castle.
From Rome to Croke Park in 12 hours with Pope Francis

'UNGODLY hour' might not be the correct term when you are about to fly with the Pope, but it well describes the 3.45am alarm call that woke me on Saturday after a couple of hours' restless sleep.

Civil Rights

Stormont discrimination of Catholics 'hugely exaggerated' says David Trimble's ex-aide

A FORMER adviser to ex-First Minister David Trimble has claimed discrimination against Catholics by Stormont before the civil rights movement has been "hugely exaggerated".

Topics

Fionnuala O Connor: Press reports from 1968 show unionist leaders unable to grasp what was happening

RUC men on that Saturday fifty years ago blattered their way into history on camera, leaving newsprint catching-up as the Troubles, and the next week, began.
Leona O'Neill: Those who commemorate the IRA are no champions of civil rights in my eyes

WE’VE just come out of a weekend that marked probably one of the most important moments in Northern Ireland’s history, the birth of the civil rights movement.
Deaglán de Bréadún: Where is the Bernadette Devlin of today to give voice to nationalists at Westminster?

IF YOU are an Irish nationalist or republican or simply a person who believes in resisting oppression, you probably need cheering-up under current circumstances.
Ulster Unionist peer had to walk through Sinn Féin rally

Ken Maginnis, the County Tyrone peer, found himself in the middle of a Sinn Féin rally in Derry on Saturday.

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