Loyalists plan march in mixed area of Belfast to honour UDA killers
Sinn Féin to raise police corruption claims 'at highest levels'
Arsonist thought it would be 'funny' to start fire at Coleraine flats
Calls for Protestants not to use the phrase 'RIP'
Fionnuala O Connor: Sandy Row bonfire a dispiriting reflection of unionism
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Loyalists plan march in mixed area of Belfast to honour UDA killers
LOYALISTS are planning a march through a mixed community to glorify notorious UDA members linked to numerous sectarian murders during the Troubles.
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Tyrone GAA man Seamus Horisk died on dead son's birthday
HUNDREDS of people are expected to attend the funeral tomorrow of Seamus Horisk, "the public face" of one of the most influential clubs in Tyrone GAA.
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Gerry Adams promised President Clinton he'd ensure David Trimble was 'OK'
Gerry Adams told Bill Clinton he would take steps to ensure David Trimble was "okay" and could sell a deal to the Ulster Unionists which would see the establishment of an executive after the signing of the Good Friday Agreement.
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Man and woman injured after separate Co Tyrone assaults in Omagh and Coalisland
A MAN suffered injuries to his head and face after being subjected to what police described as an "unprovoked attack" by a group of men in Omagh.
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A5 funding allocation reduced amid project delays
THE stalled A5 upgrade has had its planned funding allocation reduced for this year amid continued delays to the project a decade on from its launch.
Sport
Young Donegal stars must go through tough days to reach the top says boss Rory Gallagher
THE current crop of Donegal players have to come through tough days before the county can dream of emerging as a major force again, according to Rory Gallagher.
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Brian O'Reilly sees off cousin Paul to win Men's Senior Ulster
AFTER several near misses, Brian O'Reilly saw off his cousin Paul to win a deserved Men’s Senior Ulster Championship on Sunday.
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Kicking Out: Black card needs changed, not binned
THE black card has made a positive difference to Gaelic football in more than one sense.
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Gambles are paying off as Paddy Gallagher gets a chance to shine while Ryan Burnett is hungrier than ever after world title glory
PADDY Gallagher has never been afraid to take the gambles he knew he needed to breathe life into a career that came in fits and starts before Cyclone Promotions and MTK (Matt Macklin's Mack the Knife) began showing an interest in him.
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Time for change in Ulster boxing say election hopefuls Kevin Duffy and Charlie Toland
A TWO-MAN team hoping to take over the top posts in Ulster Boxing have claimed they will try to improve the sport “from the bottom up” if elected.
Business
Dominos agrees Amazon Echo deal in bid to fight slowing sales
Domino's Pizza has inked an agreement with Amazon Echo that will enable voice ordering for customers as it looks to boost slowing sales growth.
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Fashion giant Michael Kors to buy shoe brand Jimmy Choo in £896m deal
Luxury shoe brand Jimmy Choo is to be acquired by US fashion brand Michael Kors in an £896 million deal.
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Unravelling the collaboration conundrum
COLLABORATION is very much in vogue and often talked about in meetings as the must-have function in modern business.
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New Infusion tea bar in Coleraine set to brew up a passion for a 'proper' cup of tea
THE art of tea-making is about to become a whole lot more complicated thanks to an inventive Coleraine couple who are set to open what they say is Northern Ireland's first artisan tea bar.
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It's time health department looked closer at mobile apps to curb costs
ONE of Northern Ireland's growing costs is in healthcare, where cost outpaces inflation in most of the major economies of the world.
Opinion
Anita Robinson: Don't shop with your partner if you value your relationship
You see them in shopping malls and department stores, standing about looking into the middle distance with an expression of utter boredom or sullen resentment on their faces.
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Fionnuala O Connor: Sandy Row bonfire a dispiriting reflection of unionism
There is a link to be made, dispiriting but instructive, between this year’s Twelfth and the 20th anniversary last week of the IRA’s second ceasefire.
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Donegal mourns the loss of three women in horrific crash
The funerals of three women yesterday provided an insight into the scale of the loss suffered by the community in south Donegal and the many lives devastated by Friday's horrific three-vehicle crash on the N2 near Ardee, Co Louth.
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Tragic outcome to search for Dean McIlwaine
A full investigation is under way into the circumstances surrounding the death of 22-year-old Dean McIlwaine, whose body was found on the Cavehill above Belfast at the weekend.
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Gerry Adams and James Brokenshire: Borders
Magazine
Relax, Microsoft Paint is here to stay
The tech giant has confirmed Paint will move to the Windows Store and be downloadable for free.
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Matt LeBlanc turns 50 … ‘Why, God, Why?!'
Friends fans cannot resist quoting Joey's birthday breakdown back to the star as he marks his real life milestone.
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Jeremy Clarkson tries dabbing in ‘lit' Mallorca, much to fans' amusement
The presenter tried to relate to a younger crowd on holiday.
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James Bond creators announce plans for new film in 2019
The movie is already under way but plans for the cast and director are yet to be announced.
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People tried to get the American Civil Liberties Union involved in a debate about burgers
But it worked out well for everyone.
Life
3 of the best... Summer reads for kids
Knighthood For Beginners by Elys Dolan (Oxford University Press) DAVE is a dragon who's really pretty rubbish at being a dragon.
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Victoria Square and National Museums team up to bring past alive in city centre
WANT to learn about traditional skills or get the kids finding out about old-style street games or taking part in a craft workshop – all while doing a spot of shopping? Belfast's Victoria Square has teamed up with National Museums Northern Ireland to showcase the north's rich historical heritage in one of the city's busiest shopping centres next month.
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Do you know your rights as a working parent?
BEING a working parent can be tough and there are plenty of legal rights designed to make it a little easier.
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Ask the Expert: Feeding can lead to babies crying more than usual
Why won't my baby stop crying after feeding? GP Dr Sarah Jarvis says: "Coping with a crying baby, particularly one that seems inconsolable, can be emotionally and physically draining.
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Leona O'Neill: James Woods remarks totally offensive
RECENTLYa huge online row erupted after a Hollywood actor posted an offensive remark about a family raising an American 'gender non-conforming' child.
Arts
3 of the best... Summer reads for kids
Knighthood For Beginners by Elys Dolan (Oxford University Press) DAVE is a dragon who's really pretty rubbish at being a dragon.
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The Big Sick is a small, perfectly formed gem of a romantic comedy
JUST when it seemed that heartfelt romantic comedies might be in terminal decline and doomed to labour on life support, along comes director Michael Showalter's uplifting and bittersweet tale of cross-cultural love.
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Girls Trip an all-you-can-eat buffet of naughty but nice
SUGAR and spice and all things nice – that's not what the girls in director Malcolm D Lee's raucous comedy are made of.
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Our recommendations for poolside reading material
I FOUND MY TRIBE by Ruth Fitzmaurice (Chatto & Windus) Co Louth native Ruth Fitzmaurice and her husband Simon were happily married and expecting their third child when he was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease in 2008.
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U2 pay tribute to inspirational women from the north
FOUR inspirational women from the north were amongst those honoured in a visual tribute by rockers U2 during their Croke Park concert.
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Ever considered a career at BDO Northern Ireland?
Through our own professional expertise and working directly with businesses, we’ve developed a unique insight into what makes a business successful. It is this insight that makes us leading business advisers; we are much more than financial consultants.
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6 reasons to study at The Open University
If you are thinking about why you should study with The Open University we can give you six reasons to start you off!
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What's it like to work at IKEA Belfast?
We have many great every day benefits. We are proud to be one the first employers to offer the living wage and also have a great pension scheme
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