Two members of staff attacked at Newry hospital
ANALYSIS: Edwin Poots' pitch needs to change if the DUP is to remain Stormont's biggest party
New evidence proves British army 'were active in area' where girl (13) was shot and killed in 1972
Trócaire partners call for end to Israeli attacks on Palestinians
Patrick Murphy: Troubles amnesty will allow all sides to make up the 'truth'
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Collins Aerospace blames slow recovery for loss of another 62 jobs at Kilkeel
Ulster Rugby battle hard but losing run continues with defeat by Leinster
Oscar Wilde swallows a golden opportunity for year-round literary tourism on the streets of Enniskillen
Derry dreams must survive old Pearse Park burial ground
Antrim relishing the hard terrain of the top flight as Kilkenny awaits
Liam Johnson: Accountant was 'quiet, hard-working and deeply committed republican'
Coronavirus
Mask-wearing requirement for fully vaccinated could go, Leo Varadkar says
US health experts have recommended fully vaccinated people can dispense with mask wearing and social distancing, and the Republic of Ireland could follow suit.
Topics
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Covid-19: No further deaths but 96 new cases recorded
There have been no further deaths linked to Covid-19 recorded by the Department of Health in its latest daily update on the pandemic.
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Danes to dig up four million mink culled over coronavirus to prevent water pollution
More than 17 million animals were culled, devastating Denmark’s fur industry – the largest in the EU.
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Weekly NI Covid-19 death toll falls to lowest level since last summer
Two deaths occurred in Northern Ireland in the week May 1-7.
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Indian PM warns coronavirus spreading to rural areas
Narendra Modi said he was ‘feeling the pain people are suffering’.
News
Two members of staff attacked at Newry hospital
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Liam Johnson: Accountant was 'quiet, hard-working and deeply committed republican'
LIAM Johnson was a republican activist for most of his adult life.
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Michael Carr: The words 'Michael' and 'honest' went hand in hand
WHEN I first met Michael Carr we were standing in the soon-to-be SDLP constituency office on Newry Street, Warrenpoint.
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Naomi Long brands SF member's Gaza Tweet a `shameful response'
Justice minister Naomi Long has branded a tweet from a Sinn Féin member in relation to the Gaza conflict, in which he said "let the rockets rain down" on Tel Aviv, a shameful reaction.
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US Congress committee urges President Joe Biden to appoint special envoy to the north
A US CONGRESS committee has urged President Joe Biden to appoint a special envoy to Northern Ireland.
Business
Collins Aerospace blames slow recovery for loss of another 62 jobs at Kilkeel
A FURTHER 62 jobs are set to be lost at Kilkeel-based Collins Aerospace.
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Netflix's first Belfast production expected to be worth £30 million for economy
NETFLIX'S new production in Belfast is expected to bring a £30 million windfall for the local economy, Northern Ireland Screen has said.
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Private equity firms table rival bids for Derry's Learning Pool
TWO private equity firms have lodged bids for Derry-based tech firm Learning Pool, according to reports.
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Growth in job adverts in Belfast as confidence rises amid restrictions easing
BUSINESSES are becoming increasingly confident about hiring new staff as Covid restrictions ease, with 181,000 new job adverts posted online across the UK in the first week in May.
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Increases in mortgage arrears expected in 2021, says UK Finance
MORE home-owners are expected to fall into mortgage arrears this year as the economic repercussions of the coronavirus pandemic continue to be felt, according to UK Finance.
Sport
Ulster Rugby battle hard but losing run continues with defeat by Leinster
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Michael McCann's likely absence shouldn't stop Antrim claiming Louth scalp
Allianz National Football League Division Four North: Louth v Antrim (Today, Haggardstown, 3pm) FOR the Tyrone contingent, this is such a weird head space to be in.
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Tyrone's new duo set off down the path Bonner has walked
Allianz Football League Division One North: Tyrone v Donegal (today, 5pm, Healy Park, live on TG4) IT’S a brand new era today.
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Derry dreams must survive old Pearse Park burial ground
Allianz Football League Division Three North: Longford v Derry (today, 5pm, Pearse Park, live on GAAGO)
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Pedal Mettle - how Marcus Christie overcame his demons to get back on track
BIT by bit life, it feels, is returning to something approaching normal.
Opinion
Newton Emerson: Urgent need to strengthen sustainability of Stormont
THE government has pushed back its plans for a de facto Troubles amnesty, partly due to the negative reaction when it leaked the plan last week and partly due to the grotesque coincidence of the Queen's Speech coinciding with the Ballymurphy inquest verdict.
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Patrick Murphy: Troubles amnesty will allow all sides to make up the 'truth'
IT is hard to avoid the conclusion that the British government is planning a state funeral to bury the truth about its conduct here.
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Cautious journey out of Covid lockdown continues
THE announcement that further coronavirus restrictions are to be eased is another positive step in the cautious journey out of lockdown.
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Alex Kane: This Poots is not made for walking away
In the end the DUP's first ever 'open' contest turned out to be a damp squib.
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William Scholes: Unionism finds itself stuck at the crossroads in reverse gear
EPIC and captivating rivalries between mighty foes ring throughout history, echoing across the ages: David and Goliath; Achilles and Hector; Peter Rabbit and Mr McGregor; Captain Ahab and Moby Dick; Itchy and Scratchy.
Magazine
Santander says services are restored after hours-long technical glitch
Customers had reported being unable to use the app or their online banking.
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Crash victim had posted videos on social media of him in Tesla on autopilot
The crash in Fontana, east of Los Angeles, in the US, is under investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Santander says sorry and vows people will not be out of pocket amid tech glitch
The bank said in a statement on Saturday evening that ‘key services' were ‘coming back on stream'.
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Cattle chaos as seven wandering bullocks get lost in Yorkshire town
The seven young ‘lawn bandits' made themselves at home in the Yorkshire town of Beverley.
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London artists create own Tube poster campaign after Hockney piece goes viral
Artist Laura Nevill said David Hockney's much talked-about Piccadilly Circus creation was a “missed opportunity” to showcase emerging local talent.
Life
Marie Louise McConville: Powerful Corrie scenes left me praying for a better world
It's unlikely that I'm the only person who was brought to tears by episodes of Coronation Street this week.
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The Casual Gardener: It's important to feed to feed – but not overfeed – your plants
PLANTS, like people, need food to survive.
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Nutrition with Jane McClenaghan: How diet changes can help manage osteoarthritis
OSTEOARTHRITIS (OA) is the most common form of arthritis.
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Netting a Bargain: Amazon Fire tablets 20% trade-in bonus; discounted refurb Apple gear; 15% off GHD
- Amazon has released new versions of its Fire tablets and if you trade in your old one, you'll get 20 per cent off too.
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TV Review: Alex Higgins was the ultimate television box office
Gods of Snooker, BBC 2, Sunday It's one of the most iconic television moments in sport.
Arts
Oscar Wilde swallows a golden opportunity for year-round literary tourism on the streets of Enniskillen
IF YOU'RE visiting Enniskillen this weekend, be sure to keep your eyes peeled for an influx of visually arresting visitors taking up permanent residence on the facades of shops, schools and public buildings in the picturesque Co Fermanagh town.
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Weekend Q&A: Carolyn Robbin – I'd snog boys in the vestry then sing in the church choir
How do you unwind at the weekend? Eat drink and be merry – isn’t that what everyone does? Well, when I’m not singing or painting.
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Cult Movies: Hammer horror Vampire Circus a seriously gory slice of dream-like fantasy
Vampire Circus RELEASED in 1972, when the once free-flowing blood was starting to seriously congeal in the pipes of the Hammer House of Horror, Vampire Circus has a very good claim to being one of the studio's last great fantasy films.
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St Vincent: I wanted to tell my story because it had been told without my consent anyway
ANNIE Clark has spent a career inventing characters.
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Albums: New music from St Vincent, Paul Weller, Sons of Kemet and Jorja Smith
ST VINCENT – DADDY'S HOME IF ST Vincent is a new-age David Bowie, then Daddy's Home is surely her Young Americans – and not just because of the gospel-soul backing vocals and new-found penchant for oversized shirt collars.
Brexit
Edwin Poots elected leader of the DUP - how it all unfolded this afternoon
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson and Edwin Poots are vying to replace Arlene Foster.
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Northern Ireland Protocol ‘like Vichy regime', High Court told
A judicial review on the protocol, part of the Brexit deal which creates a trade border between Northern Ireland and Britain, has begun.
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Taoiseach Micheál Martin to meet British prime minister Boris Johnson amid continued protocol concerns
TAOISEACH Micheál Martin will today meet Prime Minister Boris Johnson with discussions on Northern Ireland and the peace process expected to top the agenda.
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Sinn Féin says British government 'needs to clarify its position' after ministers meet LCC
SINN Féin last night said the British government "needs to clarify its position and whether it retains a cosy relationship with illegal armed criminal gangs".
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UK Brexit minister Lord Frost visits Northern Ireland
UK Brexit minister Lord David Frost last night said the Northern Ireland Protocol is "presenting significant challenges for many" as he visited the north.
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Social Care: Making a difference to transform people's lives
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Make Calor the power behind your home
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Time is running out for EU citizens living in NI to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme
EU, EEA and Swiss citizens must apply to the EU Settlement Scheme by June 30. Here's everything you need to know
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Mascots, soaked pedestrians and Fido in the front seat - unusual driving offences that could result in penalty points
Most of us know the main driving offences, but what about the more unusual misdemeanours that can also result in penalty points?
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Did you know that switching mortgages is actually easy and could save you money?
For a relatively small amount of time invested by the customer, they can reap the benefits of saving money and potentially receiving money if cashback is applicable
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Making your best move
How the current pandemic has led to more and more people re-evaluating what they want from their home
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National lockdown: stay at home
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National lockdown: stay at home
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National lockdown: stay at home
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