'Rampant' cocaine use fuelling domestic violence solicitor warns
Man (42) stole thousands of pounds worth of toy dolls to fund drug habit, court told
Victim calls for justice minister to make stalking legislation a priority
Scammers net £190,000 from unsuspecting members of the public, police reveal
First funeral of double death victims takes place in Derry
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Brexit
Conor Murphy not actively pursuing corporation tax cut
Stormont's finance minister has said he is not actively pursuing a cut in the north's corporation tax rate.
Topics
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MLAs reject British government's EU withdrawal plan.
MLAs have rejected the British government's EU withdrawal plan.
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Contemporary dance in Belfast to explore Brexit impact
THE impact of Brexit is to be explored in Belfast – through the art of contemporary dance.
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Republic and UK to beef up cooperation after Brexit, says Leo Varadkar
The Republic and Britain will "beef up" co-operation after Brexit, the taoiseach said.
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Arlene Foster will not 'put a figure' on how much money she will demand from Boris Johnson
TAOISEACH Leo Varadkar and British prime minister Boris Johnson will travel to Belfast on Monday to meet the leaders of Stormont's freshly restored executive.
News
Man (42) stole thousands of pounds worth of toy dolls to fund drug habit, court told
A 42-year-old man allegedly stole thousands of pounds worth of toy dolls to fund a £500-a-day drug habit, the High Court has heard.
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Department for the Economy has 'restructured' since RHI scandal
The department that ran a botched green energy scheme has undergone a "major restructuring exercise", a Stormont committee has heard.
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'Rampant' cocaine use fuelling domestic violence solicitor warns
"Rampant" cocaine use is fuelling domestic violence and dominating family court cases in the Republic of Ireland, it has been claimed.
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Co Antrim man on guns and ammunition charges remanded into custody
A CO Antrim man has been remanded into custody accused of having an assortment of guns, ammunition and replica weapons.
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Man accused of murder of prison officer Adrian Ismay will not give evidence at his trial, court hears
A WEST Belfast man accused of the murder of prison officer Adrian Ismay almost four years ago will not be giving evidence at his trial, a court heard today.
Business
Lifestyle brand Joules added to retail mix at The Boulevard
LIFESTYLE brand Joules, renowned for its high-quality clothing and interiors collections, has become the first retailer signing of the year at The Boulevard in Banbridge.
Topics
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89 jobs set to go at US-owned engineering operation in Belfast
INDUSTRIAL valves engineer Crane Stockham Valve is to close its east Belfast plant by the end of next year with the loss of 89 jobs.
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Tourists flock to Ireland's big whiskey distilleries
IRELAND'S main whiskey distilleries - including the likes of Bushmills, Echlinville and Rademon Estate in the north - attracted more than a million visitors last year.
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Omagh manufacturer Naturelle adds 50 jobs with £4m factory expansion
AN Omagh-based manufacturer has said a new £4 million facility built on the edge of the Co Tyrone market town will create 50 jobs.
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Bank of England to look at case for launching digital currency
THE Bank of England has joined forces with a raft of global counterparts to look at the case for launching their own digital currencies.
Sport
Time Out - January 22: Sporting greats, Dates and a Quick Quiz Blitz to kick-start your day
Time Out - January 22: Sporting greats, Dates and a Quick Quiz Blitz to kick-start your day
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Liverpool and Manchester United still battling for slagging rights
Anyone who knows the twisted nature of the rivalry between Liverpool and Manchester United fans will understand the importance of Sunday’s victory for the former over the latter.
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Changes force MacRory Cup redraw
THE quarter-finals of both the Danske Bank MacRory and MacLarnon Cup competitions have been brought forward a week to be played between Thursday February 6 and Wednesday February 12.
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Armagh visit for understrength Cavan in Division Two opener
CAVAN will be without almost half of the side that beat Armagh in last year’s Ulster semi-final for Saturday evening’s rematch at the Athletic Grounds.
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Liverpool and Manchester United still battling for slagging rights
Anyone who knows the twisted nature of the rivalry between Liverpool and Manchester United fans will understand the importance of Sunday’s victory for the former over the latter.
Opinion
Claire Simpson: Presenting BrexitFest, the Brexit celebration we all need
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Brian Feeney: Revised code on Spads has been published too soon
On Monday Conor Murphy, our new minister of finance, published a revised code for special advisers, Spads for short.
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Suicide prevention must be made a health priority
It is widely accepted that suicide is one of the most pressing public health issues facing the Stormont executive and society as a whole.
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Who would believe threat of an election could make such a difference?
So what was the past three years all about? After over a thousand days of being on strike (with full pay, unlike the healthcare workers, whose wages were docked on day one) our intrepid leaders are back around the trough – sorry, back at work.
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Anita Robinson: Even devoted shoppers like me admit we need to buy less and help save the planet
Dragon lady Deborah Meaden has resolved not to buy any new clothes, shoes or handbags this year.
Magazine
Terry Gilliam pays tribute to ‘funny, generous and kind' Terry Jones
The Monty Python star died on Tuesday at the age of 77.
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Tributes to ‘amazing person and very clever man' Terry Jones
Adrian Edmondson, Brian May and Neil Gaiman shared their memories of the late comic.
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Donald Trump to warn UK against ‘discriminatory' tax on tech giants
The US Treasury Secretary has also highlighted the prospect of retaliatory trade tariffs if the UK presses ahead with the planned levy.
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‘New evidence' shows how acute stress can lead to grey hair
Findings lay the groundwork for understanding how stress affects other tissues and organs in the body, the researchers say.
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Assistant director injured during making of Bond film settles damages claim
Terry Madden said his legs were crushed after a Range Rover skidded out of control while he worked on Spectre in Austria nearly five years ago.
Life
Arts Q&A: Joe Lindsay on The Smiths, Beastie Boys and his ideal holiday destination
Jenny Lee puts performers and artists on the spot about what really matters to them. This week, broadcaster Joe Lindsay
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Belfast couple tell their foster carer story to encourage others
A Belfast couple who have spent the past three decades as foster carers have told how they have "truly felt like we made a difference" to some children's lives.
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Tourists flock to Ireland's big whiskey distilleries
IRELAND'S main whiskey distilleries - including the likes of Bushmills, Echlinville and Rademon Estate in the north - attracted more than a million visitors last year.
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Volvo XC40: The safe option has never looked so cool
Volvo's stylish XC40 is a truly class-leading small SUV, says William Scholes
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10 clever daytime hacks to help your child get a good night's sleep
CHILDREN sleeping well is one of the holy grails of parenting, and many mums and dads swear by the bedtime routine of bath, book, bed to help little ones have a good night's sleep.
Arts
Emer Maguire: People kept laughing and saying they'd no idea science could be funny
WHAT do you get if you combine a speech therapist with a musician, a scientist, a radio presenter and a comedian? The answer is Emer Maguire.
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Creative Causeway a showcase for local artists
CREATIVE Causeway, a new pilot project run in partnership with the National Trust, will see six local artists showcase their work in a pop-up gallery close to one of Northern Ireland's greatest natural artworks – the Giant's Causeway.
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Co Antrim Mass rocks from penal times celebrated in new book by retired teacher
AN UNREMARKABLE, almost forgotten collection of rocks and bushes, scattered across Co Antrim and which hold a vital link to the past, is being celebrated in a new book by Patrick McAteer.
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Michael Rosen on finding out what happened to his murdered Jewish relatives
AS A child, Michael Rosen was curious about the Jewish relatives his father said were around at the beginning of the war but not at the end of it.
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Arts Q&A: Joe Lindsay on The Smiths, Beastie Boys and his ideal holiday destination
Jenny Lee puts performers and artists on the spot about what really matters to them. This week, broadcaster Joe Lindsay
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Do you have the hunger for success? Wine Inns wants to hear from you
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Belfast company at the helm of pioneering global research is on the lookout for new talent
Fancy working with a Belfast-based company that helps scientists all over the world conduct pinoeering research on things like better cancer treatments, space exploration and cleaner energy solutions?
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Get ahead in the hospitality industry with the Hastings Group
Have you a passion for hospitality? Or how about a flair for food?
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Do you work through your lunch break? You really shouldn’t and here’s why
Over 60 per cent of us have skipped lunch at some stage but there is a solution
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Help challenge and support people in our care to change with a career in the Prison Service
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An tOireachtas: a key player in the Irish language sector and you can be part of it
A dynamic organisation with an excellent record of engagement with Irish-speaking communities, An tOireachtas are currently recruiting event officers
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Kerry minors have eyes on sixth All-Ireland final in-a-row ahead of Galway semi-final showdown
FOR the past five years it is Kerry who have delivered that vital surge of electricity on those glorious minor days beneath the Croke Park sun, and their quest for a sixth consecutive Electric Ireland All-Ireland title continues against Galway in Sunday’s semi-final.
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Mark Counihan's the voice of experience for Monaghan
THOSE glorious minor days in the sun, moments that will never be forgotten.
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Tyrone ready for Monaghan in the Electric Ireland Ulster Minor football final
MINOR matters often produce major moments and Tyrone captain Niall Devlin has already had a few of those this season.
Assembly Election 2017
