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Family 'too scared to return home' after horrific acid attack on pet dog

Marie Louise McConville

Northern Ireland news

Ballymurphy inquests: Meeting of minds never likely between British army chiefs and relatives of those killed

Northern Ireland news

A very different Belfast featured in historic map exhibition

Republic of Ireland news

President Trump to stay at his golf resort in Co Clare during visit to Ireland

Northern Ireland news

Man who went to police station to complain about buying 'inferior' drugs is jailed for five months

Northern Ireland news see all »

Loughinisland journalists right to protect sources, judge rules

Michael McHugh, Press Association

Two journalists arrested for airing confidential material in a documentary acted in a perfectly proper manner to protect their sources, Northern Ireland's top judge said.

Quarrying firm FP McCann Limited fined £150,000 over employee's death

A Co Derry quarrying company has been fined £150,000 following the death of an employee.

Man beaten with hammers in Ballymena

Police are investigating and attack in Co Antrim during which a man was beaten by a gang with hammers.

Man charged under charities law by anti-terror detectives

Michael McHugh, Press Association

Anti-terror detectives have charged a man using charities law.

Omagh bombing see all »

Video: Omagh remembers its dead

Digital Staff 15 Aug, 2018

A BELL has tolled 32 times in Omagh at ceremony to remember those who lost their lives in the bombing 20 years ago today.

Nuala O'Loan says Omagh bomb could have been prevented

Michael McHugh, Press Association 15 Aug, 2018

A FORMER policing watchdog who investigated the Omagh bombing has said it could have been prevented.

Omagh bombing victim Aiden Gallagher had been preparing to emigrate to Boston

Rebecca Black, Press Association 14 Aug, 2018

A 21-year-old man killed in the Omagh bomb had been preparing to emigrate to the United States.

Omagh bomb widower came close to taking own life in aftermath

Rebecca Black, Press Association 14 Aug, 2018

A man who lost his wife in the Omagh bomb has spoken about the traumatic aftermath of the incident which almost led to him taking his own life.

Analysis see all »

Analysis: European election result has been one of clear messages

John Manley 28 May, 2019

THE European election has been one of clear messages.

ANALYSIS: Theresa May was far from perfect but she was infinitely favourable to the likely disarray that lies ahead

John Manley 25 May, 2019

IN the manner Brexit dominated the news agenda for months, the media's focus in the coming weeks will be almost entirely on the Tory leadership contest.

ANALYSIS: A new Tory leader will only bring greater instability and uncertainty

John Manley 24 May, 2019

OUR instincts tell us that the departure of any Tory leader is a good thing.

Analysis: Public inquiry needed into Muckamore scandal

Seanín Graham 23 May, 2019

A WEEK before Christmas, the most powerful man in the Northern Ireland health service issued a face-to-face apology to families of Muckamore patients who had suffered abuse.

Business news see all »

Teens encouraged to seek TV careers in TV, film, animation and games

STUDENTS as young as 14 will be given the opportunity to explore careers in Northern Ireland's film, TV, animation and games industries.

Co Down Pilates studio opens new larger premises in response to growth

AN established Co Down physiotherapy and Pilates studio has expanded into new Holywood premises.

Derry's Halloween festival is recognised at NI Tourism Awards

DERRY'S renowned Hallowe'en festival, which attracts 100,000 people to the city each October, took one of the main honours at the 41st Northern Ireland Tourism Awards held for the first time in Armagh.

S13 to vacate former Belfast B&Q; site ahead of new tenant's arrival

A SOCIAL enterprise, which helped revitalise one of Belfast's biggest vacant retail sites is to finish up this weekend.

Political news see all »

Karen Bradley criticised for refusing to take journalists' questions

Michael McHugh, Press Association

The Secretary of State has been criticised by the National Union of Journalists (NUJ) for showing "apparent contempt" by refusing to take questions from the media yesterday.

Unions call for restoration of Stormont government

Michael McHugh, Press Association

Trade unionists have called for the urgent restoration of devolved government at Stormont.

DUP leader meets British Home Secretary in Belfast

Suzanne McGonagle

DUP leader Arlene Foster met with British Home Secretary Sajid Javid in Belfast yesterday and raised the issue of a suggested high salary threshold for migrants working in Northern Ireland.

Stormont talks set for 'very intensive period'

30 May, 2019

Secretary of State Karen Bradley has recommended that the Stormont talks process moves into a "very intensive period" at leadership level.

Republic of Ireland news see all »

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar warns Jeremy Corbyn that only big change could reopen Brexit deal

Michelle Devane, Press Association 30 May, 2019

The UK cannot continue to be granted rolling Brexit extensions unless there is a general election or a second referendum in the pipeline, the taoiseach has warned Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn.

Book sheds new light on suspected Irish serial killer Kieran Kelly

30 May, 2019

SKELETAL remains were unearthed at the one-time home in Co Laois of a convicted double killer suspected of dozens more murders, according to a new book investigating the case.

Toscan du Plantier murder-accused could have a 'personality disorder'

By Tess De La Mare, Press Association 30 May, 2019

A British man accused of the murder of a French woman in Ireland more than 20 years ago could have a personality disorder, according to two psychologists.

Dublin murder could be connected to the killings of two friends last week

By Michelle Devane and Cate McCurry, Press Association 30 May, 2019

A murder investigation has been launched after a man in his forties was shot dead in north Dublin.

World news see all »

President Donald Trump offers mixed messages on Russia after Robert Mueller attack

Associated Press Reporters

Donald Trump has lashed out at US special counsel Robert Mueller's motives, a day after Mr Mueller bluntly rebuffed the president's repeated claims that the Russia investigation had cleared him of obstructing justice.

Sri Lanka village holds what is thought to be first Mass since all Catholic churches closed for fear of further attacks

Jon Gambrell 30 May, 2019

A SMALL village in eastern Sri Lanka has held what is thought to be the first Mass since Catholic leaders closed all their churches for fear of further attacks.

Inexperienced Everest climbers impeding others and causing deadly delays

By Upendra Man Singh, Binaj Gurubacharya and Emily Schmall, Associated Press 29 May, 2019

Nepal's reluctance to limit the number of permits it issues to scale Mount Everest has contributed to dangerous overcrowding, with inexperienced climbers impeding others and causing deadly delays, seasoned mountaineers said.

Mourners gather in Vienna for last farewell to Formula One champion Niki Lauda

29 May, 2019

FAMILY, friends and fans have gathered at St Stephen's Cathedral in Vienna for a last farewell to Formula One champion Niki Lauda.

Education news see all »

Welsh university focusing on north's prospective student market for 2019

Simon Doyle 29 May, 2019

A UNIVERSITY in north Wales is offering students cash to attend its open day.

Chatterboxes crowned community champions

Simon Doyle 29 May, 2019

A SCHOOL-run business that encourages people to put away their mobile phones and talk to each other has won a top award.

Education secretary calls for an end to low value degrees

29 May, 2019

THOUSANDS of students are being let down by universities providing poor value degrees, it has been warned.

Scoil and Droichid seeking extra pupil places

Simon Doyle 25 May, 2019

A growing Irish language school hopes to admit even more pupils ahead of a move into a new building.

Healthcare news see all »

Independent 'Dr Watt' probe makes more than 80 referrals to General Medical Council

Seanín Graham 30 May, 2019

AN independent inquiry into the biggest patient recall in Northern Ireland has revealed there have been 84 referrals to the General Medical Council.

Teen tells inquiry she was 'treated like leper' after mother infected with Hepatitis C

Joe Gammie 23 May, 2019

A TEENAGE schoolgirl became her mother's carer after she fell ill with hepatitis C contracted from infected blood, an inquiry has heard.

Infected Blood Inquiry: I was treated like a leper, says teenager who cared for mother

Joe Gammie, Press Association 22 May, 2019

A teenage schoolgirl became her mother's carer after she fell ill with hepatitis C contracted from infected blood, an inquiry has heard

Man who received contaminated blood reveals shock of discovering he'd been exposed to HIV 'batch'

Seanín Graham 22 May, 2019

A DERRY man has told a landmark public inquiry that he learned an hour before taking the stand how the NHS had treated him with HIV-infected blood decades ago.

GFA20 see all »

My Story - Young people's storytelling project details life 20 years after the Good Friday Agreement

18 Apr, 2018

A storytelling project that allows young people to tell Stormont leaders the reality and challenges of life in their communities, 20 years on from the Good Friday Agreement has been launched at Stormont.

Former US President Bill Clinton hails the Good Friday Agreement as a 'work of genius'

11 Apr, 2018

The Good Friday Agreement was the "work of genius" and a "precious gift", former US President Bill Clinton has told an audience in Belfast.

Simon Coveney says GFA 'changed history' as former British and Irish leaders warn of Brexit perils

John Manley 11 Apr, 2018

Tánaiste Simon Coveney has said the Good Friday Agreement "changed history" and relations between Ireland and Britain.

Watch live: Bill Clinton, Tony Blair, Bertie Ahern speak at Good Friday Agreement anniversary event at Queen's University Belfast

10 Apr, 2018

Former US president Bill Clinton, former British prime minister Tony Blair and former taoiseach Bertie Ahern are among those speaking at a QUB event to mark the 20th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement.