DUP silent on claims Paul Givan has quit the Free Presbyterian Church over ecumenical row
Deputy First Minister Michelle O'Neill hails 'fantastic weekend' as daughter Saoirse gets married
Funeral to take place of respected Co Derry principal killed after tree struck car
Tom Kelly: Orange Order as a political force is in terminal decline
"I couldn't turn my county down..." James McCartan on why he returned to the red and black
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Sleb Safari: Richard Madeley's left I'm A Celebrity so now who'll narrate the trials?
Public consultation launched on Belfast's Queen's Quay development project
Paddy McLaughlin content with point at Coleraine ahead of trip to Larne
McFarland delighted to see Ulster players take control in win over Leinster
Cavan Ulster Championship clash must be at Corrigan Park says Antrim manager Enda McGinley
No separating Loughgiel and Slaughtneil in absorbing tactical battle
Coronavirus
Mary Kelly: Paul Frew should be ashamed of himself
THERE'S an iconic documentary series called The World at War.
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This is a pandemic of the unvaccinated, says Leo Varadkar
The Tanaiste said roughly half of the people in hospital at the moment are not vaccinated.
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Czech Covid-19 infections hit record high
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Covid booster rollout to include everyone aged 16 and over in Republic
Health Minister Stephen Donnelly said he has the recommendations from the National Immunisation Advisory Committee.
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Covid-19: Nine deaths as more than 2,000 new cases recorded
Another nine people have died after testing positive for Covid-19, the Department of Health revealed today.
News
Queen's University insists no decision has been made on Gaeilgeoirí residential scheme
QUEEN's University has said no decision has yet been made on a proposal to that would see Gaeilgeoirí housed together in its halls of residence.
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Loyalists warn of more violence before Christmas
LOYALISTS have warned that there could be an escalation in anti-protocol linked violence in the run up to Christmas. The stark warning comes as tensions continue to remain high in loyalist areas over the Irish Sea border. Earlier this month a bus...
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Funeral to take place of respected Co Derry principal killed after tree struck car
A SCHOOL principal who was killed when a tree fell on his car on Friday has been remembered as a dedicated school, club and family man who improved the lives of many young people.
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David Trimble feels 'betrayed personally' by the protocol and says it does not safeguard the Good Friday Agreement
DAVID Trimble feels "betrayed personally" by the Northern Ireland Protocol and says the post-Brexit trade arrangements do not safeguard the Good Friday Agreement.
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Two Dark Hedges trees blown down in Storm Arwen
TWO of the Dark Hedges trees, made famous by TV series Game of Thrones, have been blown over during Storm Arwen.
Business
Why do we financially procrastinate?
THIRTY-four years ago, I sat next to a man who would become my father-in-law.
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The benefits of filing your tax return early
QUESTION: I normally leave completing and filing my tax return to January each year but I have just received a reminder letter from my accountant to get my information into him to allow him to prepare it before Christmas.
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What can we do to ensure that our retirement is as comfortable as possible?
For years I have been warning that in this day and age, a comfortable retirement is no longer something we can expect or take for granted.
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Property value limit rise 'will help more into home ownership'
AN upwards move on value limit by Co-Ownership is set to help more first time buyers into home ownership.
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South Derry manufacturer named EY Industry Entrepreneur of the Year
THE head of south Derry paving manufacturer Tobermore has scooped one of the top prizes at the prestigious all-island EY Entrepreneur Of The Year awards.
Sport
Red Hands skipper Hamspsey is wary of potential banana skin against Ernemen
TYRONE captain Padraig Hampsey has warned that an Ulster Championship opener against Fermanagh is a potential banana skin for the All-Ireland champions.
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No separating Loughgiel and Slaughtneil in absorbing tactical battle
2020 Ulster Senior Camogie Club Championship final: Slaughtneil (Derry) 0-9 Loughgiel (Antrim) 0-9 SLAUGHTNEIL and Loughgiel will have it all to do again after finishing level in another arm-wrestle in Quinn Park Ballymena yesterday afternoon.
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Cavan Ulster Championship clash must be at Corrigan Park says Antrim manager Enda McGinley
ANTRIM will resist any attempt to move next year's Ulster Championship quarter-final against Cavan away from Corrigan Park.
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McFarland delighted to see Ulster players take control in win over Leinster
United Rugby Championship: Leinster 10 Ulster 20 Tries from Greg Jones and James Hume helped seal a famous 10-point win for Ulster on Saturday night against Leinster at the RDS.
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Paddy McLaughlin content with point at Coleraine ahead of trip to Larne
Danske Bank Premiership: Coleraine 0 Cliftonville 0 TWO down, one to go.
Opinion
Lynette Fay: Damien Dempsey and the healing power of music
I KNEW that I would be very emotional when I eventually got to experience live music again after 20 months.
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Tom Kelly: Orange Order as a political force is in terminal decline
There is one thing about the Orange Order which has been consistent over the past fifty years and that has been its uncanny ability to be on the wrong side of history when it comes to Northern Ireland.
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Claire Simpson: Government's response to migrant crisis is shameful
MORE than two years after 39 Vietnamese migrants suffocated in a lorry trailer en route to England, the migrant crisis has continued to worsen.
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Transfer test facilitates high levels of social segregation in schools
At the assembly, the spotlight has recently been on Kellie Armstrong’s (Alliance) Integrated Education Bill, which has generated heated debate.
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Transfer test facilitates high levels of social segregation in schools
At the assembly, the spotlight has recently been on Kellie Armstrong’s (Alliance) Integrated Education Bill, which has generated heated debate.
Magazine
Matthew McConaughey rules out running for Texas governor
The star of films Dazed and Confused and Dallas Buyers Club had shied away from going into policy specifics and positions on contentious issues.
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Big Issue partners with O2 to help vendors stay connected
The mobile network will donate free data plans to help vendors become cashless, reconnect with family and access online services.
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Hit singer praises speech therapist with saving his voice
David Paton developed troubles speaking and singing when lockdown halted touring.
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Riz Ahmed: You don't often see a South Asian family in a genre film
The actor plays a father racing to save his children in Encounter.
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Craig Revel Horwood ‘hated' being absent from Strictly after positive Covid test
The judge was replaced by Cynthia Erivo on the show.
Life
Sleb Safari: Richard Madeley's left I'm A Celebrity so now who'll narrate the trials?
RICHARD MADELEY, aka The Man Rich, aka Richard of Richard and Judy, has left I’m A Celebrity and now we have no-one to narrate trials and test the tightness of knots.
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Fashion: Three ways to work the dark florals trend in your winter wardrobe
FLORAL prints took a dramatic turn on the AW21 catwalks, by way of dark blooms, sumptuous fabrics and beautiful bouquet embellishments.
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Ask Fiona: My teenage step-children are putting a strain on us
WHEN I married my husband, I always thought taking on two step-children would be tough – and I'm sad to say I've been proven right.
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TV Quickfire: Donal Skehan on disliking liquorice, toasting marshmallows and his mum's spaghetti bolognese
FOOD writer and TV presenter Donal Skehan's latest cookbook, Everyday Cook, captures the meals he whips up for his family on a weekly basis, but what's in his store cupboard? How does he cure a hangover? And what can he absolutely not stand eating? We grilled him on the important stuff… Your death row meal would be… “I have always been in love with Asian flavours and particularly Vietnamese flavours.
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Anne Hailes: How can I dispose of my private papers without them ending up in the wrong hands?
I PHONED the City Hall, got through to waste management, simple query.
Arts
Lynette Fay: Damien Dempsey and the healing power of music
I KNEW that I would be very emotional when I eventually got to experience live music again after 20 months.
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Sara Cox on the smug joy of reading in bed, and getting a horse in lockdown
DURING lockdown, Sara Cox managed to do something she had been wanting for a very long time.
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Taking a walk on the Wilde (and Beckett) side in Enniskillen
FEW places in Ireland have a better literary pedigree than Enniskillen.
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Weekend Q&A: Martin Lynch on the Premier League, panto and the Boom Boom Rooms
How do you unwind at the weekend? For almost two years, every day has been like Sunday.
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'King of Waltz' André Rieu on bringing his new Christmas with André show to cinemas in Ireland
ANDRÉ Rieu may not be back on tour just yet, but the Dutch 'King Of Waltz' is once again inviting Irish fans to enjoy a specially recorded live extravaganza in cinemas this December - this time from his newly created 'Winter Palace' in his hometown of Maastricht.
Brexit
French fishermen block ports in spat with UK
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Simon Coveney expects ‘robust' EU response if UK triggers Article 16 of protocol
The Irish Foreign Affairs Minister said he believes that a deal is possible between the two sides over the post-Brexit protocol.
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British Government committed to rights safeguards in NI Protocol, Lord Frost says
The minister provided assurances after Amnesty International raised concerns about an unravelling of commitments made in Brexit agreements.
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British government refuses to put timetable on potential use of Article 16 in Brexit row
.The British government is still prepared to consider tearing up elements of Northern Ireland’s Brexit deal, Downing Street said, despite a Cabinet minister insisting the option would not be used before Christmas.
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Campaigners at border call for NI Protocol to be protected
CAMPAIGNERS staged a protest at the border to warn the UK Government against triggering Article 16.
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Mr Brainwash: An influential art icon making his mark in Ireland
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Unlock your business potential to the fullest with Ulster University
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We care. We listen. We act: The Police Service of Northern Ireland launches new recruitment campaign
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How Tyrone mine will use latest technology to protect local area
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Wrong waste policy could burden ratepayers and the environment for decades
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No time to waste: Becon has viable solution to help with Northern Ireland's landfill problem
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Travelling abroad has changed
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Business support, just the job
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Hayfever medication that causes drowsiness could result in drug-driving conviction
Motorists are aware of the fact that ‘driving under the influence’ could result in hefty fines and points on their licence – but a leading car insurance comparison site is warning drivers that there’s a risk they could end up committing this type of motoring offence without even realising it.
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