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Tánaiste and communities minister call for gymnasts' ban to be reversed

Orlaith Quinn: Mother-of-three's death 'could have been prevented'

Police in Ballymena issue appeal over missing Francis Scullion

'It’s not about a piece of metal. It’s about the journey and the memories'
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Stop unregulated car washes in Belfast pouring pollutants into river system, council told
National Museums NI acquires Turner Prize winner for Ulster Museum display
Around 50% of school leavers enrolled in university over the past two years - the highest on record
Business leaders tell US delegation compromise is needed over Protocol
Three men arrested and suspected Class A drug recovered
Stormont set to host lawn fresco of intertwined hands
Northern Ireland news
Commonwealth Games: Tánaiste and north's communities minister call for gymnasts' ban to be reversed
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Elderly priest extinguished blaze after youths set fire to pamphlets in Dominican church in Newry
A NEWRY councillor has hit out at arsonists who targeted a Catholic church forcing an elderly priest to extinguish a blaze after youths set fire to booklets.
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National Museums NI acquires Turner Prize winner for Ulster Museum display
A TURNER Prize winning installation is to go on display at the Ulster Museum in Belfast where the work "will be preserved for years to come and enjoyed by local audiences".
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Street beggar who robbed a man who had just given her money jailed for nine months
A STREET beggar who robbed a man who had just given her money was jailed for nine months for the "nasty attack.
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Around 50% of school leavers enrolled in university over the past two years - the highest on record
AROUND 50 per cent of school leavers entered university over the past two years - the highest rates on record.
Republic of Ireland news
Commonwealth Games: Tánaiste and north's communities minister call for gymnasts' ban to be reversed
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Business leaders tell US delegation compromise is needed over Protocol
The US Congressional group met business organisations as their last engagement on their trip to the island of Ireland.
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Dublin shop owner ‘delighted' at selling €3.6 million winning lotto ticket
Shop owner Safida Begum said that it was a ‘surprise’ when she found out her store had sold the winning ticket.
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Almost 30 per cent of Ukrainian refugees arriving in to Republic were under 14
The highest percentage of those arriving, 43% equating to 14,271 people, were categorised as one parent with children.
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Republic of Ireland secures order of vaccines against monkeypox
HSE boss Paul Reid said the delivery will be made ‘very shortly’.
Healthcare news
Republic of Ireland secures order of vaccines against monkeypox
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Another 14 Covid-linked deaths recorded in latest weekly update
The total number of coronavirus-linked deaths recorded by the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (Nisra) has reached 4,618.
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Sudden onset hepatitis confirmed in 16 children in Northern Ireland
Sudden onset hepatitis has been confirmed in 16 children in the north, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has said.
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Rural GP hits out at Department of Health's 'ludicrous lack of insight into how general practice functions'
A RURAL GP has said it is "totally outrageous" for the Department of Health to suggest that patients who cannot attend his surgery due to poor transport links can get home visits.
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Concern over cancer diagnosis waiting times following release of Department of Health data
HOSPITAL waiting list figures for the north have been described as "deeply concerning" as data shows over a quarter of people needing for a diagnostic test for cancer have been waiting for more than 26 weeks.
Sport
Commonwealth Games: Tánaiste and north's communities minister call for gymnasts' ban to be reversed
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"It's not about a piece of metal. It's about the journey and the memories"
THERE’S a great story that Mark McHugh tells about training along with Paddy McGrath.
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Little between Ulster rivals as Down host Antrim in senior championship clash
Glen Dimplex SeniorChampionship Group Two: Down v Antrim (tomorrow, Ballycran, 2pm) NOTHING much has changed for Down in the past week.
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Time Out: Why there should always be room for sportspeople to have their say
IT is a fickle relationship the sports-watching public have with those at whose altar they so often worship.
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Derry must see off Royals to maintain championship charge
Glen Dimplex All-Ireland Intermediate Championship: Derry v Meath (tomorrow, Swatragh, 2pm) IF Derry are to have any aspirations of getting to Croke Park this year, they will need to get off to a good start in the championship by reversing a defeat to Meath on the opening day of National League Division Two back in February.
Opinion
Tom Collins: Time to evangelise for reunification

THERE is something ironic about the timing of Sinn Féin's charm offensive in London this week, with Mary Lou McDonald and Michelle O'Neill cutting a dash as Taoiseach-in-waiting and First Minister designate while the mighty edifice of the British government creaks under the weight of monumental incompetence and the whiff of corruption.
Topics
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Alex Kane: Stand up to the gun lobby
SOMETIMES I just have to stop and then read a piece of information again.
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Editorial: Support welcome but more needed
THE package of financial support announced by Chancellor Rishi Sunak in response to the cost-of-living crisis will provide some welcome relief to those who are struggling most.
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Rejoining the Union a better alternative of bringing about unity
No-one has seriously considered the viable alternative of the Republic going back into the United Kingdom to solve what is sure to be one of the longest running interregnums the Stormont assembly will ever see – and probably lead to its final closure this time.
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Planter
Magazine
Depp vs Heard: Jury urged during closing remarks to think of other abuse victims
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Glastonbury and Stella McCartney team up to release upcycled vest for charity
The original vest created by McCartney became a rare collector's item.
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Dear Evan Hansen announces date of final West End performance
The show has received three Olivier Awards since it opened in 2019.
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Nadine Dorries uses TikTok rap to explain Online Safety Bill
In the video, the Conservative MP raps: ‘The UK is passing some new legislation, to make the internet safer for the younger generation.'
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Jurassic Park's Laura Dern: Uniting with Jurassic World stars was a ‘privilege'
Jurassic World: Dominion sees the original stars of Jurassic Park team up with the new cast of Jurassic World.
Business
Business leaders tell US delegation compromise is needed over Protocol
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Americold enters long-term partnership with Culina to run Lurgan transport operation
COLD storage business Americold has entered into a long-term partnership with Culina Group to run its Lurgan transport operations.
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No change in numbers of young people not in work, education or training
THE number of young people not in work, education or training (NEET) in Northern Ireland is sitting at 15,000, new figures show.
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Staff shortages forcing bars and restaurants to reduce hours, industry warns
HOSPITALITY businesses may have to consider closing for part of the week or cutting back their opening hours because of staff shortages, it is being warned.
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Emerald Airlines expands Belfast City Airport operation
THE operator of Aer Lingus Regional has expanded its operation at Belfast City Airport to include new flights and two additional aircraft.
Life
Stop unregulated car washes in Belfast pouring pollutants into river system, council told
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Elderly priest extinguished blaze after youths set fire to pamphlets in Dominican church in Newry
A NEWRY councillor has hit out at arsonists who targeted a Catholic church forcing an elderly priest to extinguish a blaze after youths set fire to booklets.
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Film: Top Gun: Maverick is ‘about family, friendship and sacrifice' says Tom Cruise
WHEN your journey to work involves one of Hollywood’s biggest stars personally flying you back and forth, you could say that’s a good day at the office.
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Property: Chichester Avenue home in a class of its own
A fine home in an area of high demand
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Property: An enchanting cottage by the River Bann
Over eight acres of woodland and gardens awaits
Environment
Stop unregulated car washes in Belfast pouring pollutants into river system, council told
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Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council creating two new allotments
More gardeners will be able to 'grow their own'
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Pet goldfish released into wild 'pose threat to native species'
PET goldfish released into the wild have "insatiable appetites" and eat up other species' resources, new research has found.
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Cardboard boxes can provide hours of imaginative play
THE pressure on parents to spend and spend on things can be pretty overwhelming.
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Two primary schools win top prizes in energy saver competition
TWO schools have come out on top in a competition to find the best energy savers.
Irish language
Westminster legislation ‘a historic advancement for Irish language community'
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Boris Johnson booed and jeered as he arrived at Hillsborough Castle for talks with Stormont parties
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was booed and jeered by around 200 people who gathered at the gates of Hillsborough Castle as his cavalcade drove in this afternoon.
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Full speech in Irish given to Stormont Assembly for the first time
Sinn Féin MLA Aisling Reilly gave the first Assembly speech entirely through the Irish language on Friday afternoon.
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Irish language legislation set out in Queen's Speech
Plans to legislate for the Irish language have been announced in the Queen's Speech.
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Campaigners call on parties to support Irish language legislation
Conradh na Gaeilge set out five commitments that it has asked political parties to support.
Arts
National Museums NI acquires Turner Prize winner for Ulster Museum display
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Trad/Roots: Traditional grooves as the olllam return with Irish gigs and new material
ONE of the main things that can keep a band on the go for over a decade has to be the amount of fun they have playing together.
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Film: Top Gun: Maverick is ‘about family, friendship and sacrifice' says Tom Cruise
WHEN your journey to work involves one of Hollywood’s biggest stars personally flying you back and forth, you could say that’s a good day at the office.
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Albums: new music from Harry Styles, Liam Gallagher, Dehd and Boo Hewerdine
HARRY STYLES – HARRY'S HOUSE THE former One Direction heart-throb's third studio album is a self-consciously mature record, eschewing the epic melancholia of 2019's Fine Line in favour of something more restrained.
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Cult Movies: Crime classic Get Carter back in cinemas and on Blu-ray in 4K restored form
Get Carter IN THE seedy world of the classic British gangster film there are many show-stopping central performances to savour.
World news
Business leaders tell US delegation compromise is needed over Protocol
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‘Relentless': Russia squeezes Ukrainian strongholds in east
Russian forces are pounding the last Ukrainian strongholds in a separatist-controlled eastern province of Ukraine.
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Doubt cast on North Korea's claim of just 69 coronavirus deaths
The secretive country has admitted that more than three million have reported sick with fevers but said only a few dozen have died.
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Grieving husband of teacher killed in Texas school rampage collapses and dies
Joe Garcia had been reeling from the death of his wife, Irma Garcia, when he suffered a heart attack.
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Protocol dispute ‘not a real crisis', Richard Neal says
Congressman Richard Neal said the stand-off over post-Brexit trading arrangements governing the Irish Sea was a ‘problem to be solved’.
Property
Property: Chichester Avenue home in a class of its own
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Property: An enchanting cottage by the River Bann
Over eight acres of woodland and gardens awaits
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Belfast's 'millionaires row' under threat after council decision, residents say
Belfast "millionaires row" under threat after council decision, residents say
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Property: Live it up on the Lisburn Road
Fine views and convenience to match at this Malone Avenue apartment
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Property: Glantane Drive delivers on all fronts
Properties of this calibre are rarely offered for sale within this area
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eir evo unveils new Northern Ireland drive for growth
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Now is the time to plug the gap in mental health funding for Northern Ireland
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Eight things to do on your next Dubrovnik holiday
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'Building on our city’s nautical heritage with an eye on the future'
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Make your first move 'first rate' with AIB's virtual event for first time buyers
Getting ready to buy your first home can be daunting, but tuning in to AIB’s ‘Rate My Home Live’ virtual event can help make that journey first rate!
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Go Further Grow Stronger
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Levelling Up: giving the power back to your local community
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Now is the time to consider a career in the Civil Service
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We changed our minds and got our COVID jabs