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Apprentice Boys' Derry parade to commemorate siege

Seamus McKinney

Approximately 1,500 members of the Apprentice Boys’ loyal order are expected to take part in the annual “Shutting of the Gates” parade through Derry on Saturday.

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Wexford man charged with quarter of a million pounds stolen in ATM burglaries in the north

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Police investigating early morning chopping of tree on main road in south Belfast

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Northern Ireland radio presenters release charity Christmas single

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Christmas donations to Trócaire will help fund medical support for Palestinians in Gaza

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Man charged in connection with the attempted murder of John Caldwell is bailed

01 Dec, 2023

A man who allegedly sourced and stored one of the cars used in the plot to assassinate a senior PSNI detective is to be released on bail, a High Court judge has ruled. Mr Justice O'Hara held that John Gallagher, 45, was in a different position to others charged in connection with the attack on Detective...

Girls Aloud announce second Belfast date

Jenny Lee 01 Dec, 2023

Girls Aloud will play a second night in Belfast next May after their first reunion gig sold out.

Belfast's first permanent Pride pedestrian crossing unveiled

Suzanne McGonagle 01 Dec, 2023

Belfast's first permanant Pride pedestrian crossing has been unveiled in support of the LGBTQ+ community. Located at the Kennedy Centre in the west of the city, the crossing has been painted in the colours of the Pride flag. The unveiling at the Falls Road centre follows similar actions in support of...

Transport and education workers go on strike amid ‘debilitating' pay situation

Rebecca Black and Claudia Savage, PA 01 Dec, 2023

No bus and rail services are expected to be running on Friday during the first public transport strike in eight years in Northern Ireland.

Loyalist commander Winkie Rea dies

01 Dec, 2023

A one-time loyalist paramilitary commander who was on trial for two Troubles related murders has died. Winston Churchill Rea, better known as Winkie Rea, was a leading member of the UVF-linked Red Hand Commando. Originally from Belfast's Shankill Road, he latterly lived in Groomsport in north Down. He...

Two men jailed for IRA membership

01 Dec, 2023

Two men have been jailed after they were secretly recorded discussing dissident republican activity in a hotel. Carl Reilly (47), of Pollard Close off the Springfield Road in west Belfast, was sentenced to 30 months in custody. Paul Philip Crawford (48), of Carrickree Mews, Warrenpoint, Co Down, was...

Director and producer Chris Parr, best known for The Billy Plays, has died

Suzanne McGonagle 01 Dec, 2023

Chris Parr, best known for The Billy Plays starring Sir Kenneth Branagh and Jimmy Ellis, passed away last Friday following a long illness.

Treatment by state of GAA official Sean Brown's family a 'public shame and disgrace'

Connla Young 01 Dec, 2023

A lawyer for the family of murdered GAA official Sean Brown has described their treatment as a ‘public shame and disgrace' after it emerged the resumption of his inquest has been put back due to PSNI disclosure delays. Fresh concerns have been raised about the approach of state agencies at an inquest...

Snow showers and freezing nights to continue into weekend

Dave Higgens, PA 01 Dec, 2023

Wintry bursts have brought picture-postcard scenes to some parts, with night-time temperatures approaching minus 10C.

SDLP leader Colum Eastwood adviser quits ahead of Westminster election

John Manley Political Correspondent 01 Dec, 2023

SDLP leader Colum Eastwood has suffered a setback ahead of defending his Westminster seat in the forthcoming general election with the departure of his key adviser.

Brian Feeney v Alex Kane: Are the DUP to blame for crippling power-sharing?

01 Dec, 2023

Columnists Brian Feeney and Alex Kane are today debating who is to blame for the failure of power-sharing at Stormont.

MoD have just one expert working on sensitive legacy material inquest hears

Connla Young 01 Dec, 2023

The Ministry of Defence has just one specialist staff member dealing with sensitive material for legacy inquests in the north a coroner has been told.

Changing the face of Irish skincare: Monaghan man using slime from one million snails for new beauty products

Suzanne McGonagle 01 Dec, 2023

A Co Monaghan man is changing the face of Irish skincare with a new beauty range based on slime from snails. Kieran Corley is tapping into the new worldwide beauty trend by using the slime from the estimated one million snails on his farm. Korean beauty trends have recently put snails on the skincare...

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