Officials: Toxic bacteria in Lough Neagh is worst ever recorded

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Stormont 'not consulted' ahead of Sunak's shift on net zero policy

Micheal Martin says vitriol towards politicians ‘getting more dangerous’

Martin Lewis issues ‘urgent savers warning’ as Bank of England base rate is held

Northern Ireland News

Man released after questioning on claim of responsibility over shot detective

Funeral of renowned Irish scholar takes place in County Tyrone

168 confirmed reports of blue-green algae across Northern Ireland, say officials

Mordaunt has ‘amazing’ visit to Belfast as work begins on ship-building contract

Former soldier caught dealing cocaine

Unlocking history with launch of new Good Friday Agreement online course

Further Education staff in NI to be offered voluntary redundancy amid 'challenging fiscal and political climate'

£47k sports fund helps 29 grassroots sports clubs in Northern Ireland

Schools and families urged to use pedal power and get involved in Cycle to School Week

Republic of Ireland News

Two Irish authors on 2023 Booker Prize shortlist

Wonderful that female farmers are finally respected, ploughing matriarch says

Gallows protest at Leinster House a ‘vile and vicious attack on democracy’

Agri-inventor leaves the Ploughing a bit early – so he can get married

Fionn O’Shea and Gabriel Byrne star as Samuel Beckett in Dance First trailer

Donohoe: How we talk about politicians is part of antidote to gallows protest

O’Brien told Fianna Fail ‘wrecked the economy’ as he defends housing record

Dublin Airport ‘categorically denies’ Ryanair’s claims after winter flight cuts

TV Chef Edward Hayden’s top tips for saving money in the kitchen

Rugby World Cup

Owen Farrell recalls emotional roller-coaster ride of exile from England team

Marcus Smith tipped to shine at full-back as England tackle unfancied Chile

Wales prop Gareth Thomas eyeing World Cup quarter-final berth against Australia

Marcus Smith starts as England full-back for first time against Chile

Blair Kinghorn relishing status as Scotland’s main full-back at World Cup

Jamison Gibson-Park in starting XV for Ireland’s showdown with South Africa

Sport

Swatragh and Slaughtneil expected to set up Derry camogie final repeat

Eglish can get it right second time around and retain Tyrone senior camogie title

Jurgen Klopp plays down value of 50th European win after Liverpool beat LASK

Owen Farrell recalls emotional roller-coaster ride of exile from England team

Kudos for Mohammed Kudus as West Ham boss David Moyes reflects on comeback win

Opinion

Our public servants deserve better

Why do motorcyclists pay so much for tests and MOTs?

Tom Collins: The decline and fall of the unionist empire

Alex Kane: The problem with Northern Ireland is that there is no solution

Life

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Watch - First look at the explosive third instalment of Sky drama Cobra: Rebellion

6 stunning medal-winning sparklers to cheer the English wine scene

From tailoring to florals: 5 key fashion trends to know for autumn/winter

Business

Swedish billionaire sets sail for Belfast after £500m ferries investment

Borrowing costs 'might have peaked' as Bank holds rates steady

Top make-up brand Sculpted by Aimee opening in Belfast - with free £100 goodie bag

Aldi announce major supply deals with Clandeboye Estate Yoghurt and Lakeland Dairies

Setting sail again - Antrim's beloved Boat House eatery

Lidl's profits down by one third in Northern Ireland amid rising costs

Magazine

Former Commons Speaker ‘to star in new series of The Traitors US’

Corden on how Cruise convinced him to fly in fighter jet for The Late Late show

Australian Eurovision entry Danny Estrin reveals he has cancer as tour postponed

Sex Education review: this ‘kind comedy’ climaxes with its most mature and progressive series yet

Fiona Phillips says devastating impact of Alzheimer’s will not stop her campaign

UK News

King and Queen travel to Bordeaux for last day of state visit to France

Warner Bros Studios Leavesden to undergo significant expansion

Rishi Sunak ‘planning A-level reform to establish British Baccalaureate’

Consumer confidence continues to rise amid cost-of-living woes

World News

Tropical storm warning issued for US East Coast ahead of potential cyclone

Zelensky seeks more US support during whirlwind visit to Washington

Indonesian woman jailed for two years after eating pork in TikTok video

Prisoner executed for murder of Oklahoma dance student in 1996

Serial killer pleads guilty to killing 14 people in Rwanda

Property

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The joys and challenges of designing and building your own home

Property: Make your home here in The Hollies

Property: The Green Green Grass of Home

Property: Tickled pink here in Holywood

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