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Sinn Féin president Mary Lou McDonald has praised former MEP Martina Anderson for revealing her decision to have an abortion, saying her story reveals the issues women face.
Sinn Féin president says Martina Anderson abortion revelation shows issues women face
Mary Lou McDonald and Michelle O’Neill confront misogyny, abortion, violence and Casement Park while outlining their united Ireland vision. Read the full story.
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The wet weather couldn't wash away the enthusiasm of Fleadh-goers on Wednesday, with thousands still pouring onto the streets of Belfast, as it literally poured down. ☂️
A pensioner has been extradited from Australia to face charges of indecent assault on a female and gross indecency with a child in Northern Ireland.
Man extradited from Australia to Northern Ireland over historical sex crimes
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David McCord made the confession ahead of his most recent parole hearing, where he was refused supervised release. The 56-year-old has been behind bars since 2003, when he knifed his ex-girlfriend Nichola Dickson through the heart at her Co Antrim home.
Knife killer who stabbed ex in jealous rage admits: ‘I'm a danger to the public’
David McCord confesses to what his victim’s family have been saying for years
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Ahead of the new Boyle Sports Premiership season, we shine a light on six young players to watch.
Meet the six young guns poised to make a major breakthrough in the Irish Premiership this season
Irish League academies produce rising stars like Joe Sheridan and Josh Williamson ready to impact the Boyle Sports Premiership. Meet the six talents now.
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Michelle O’Neill and Mary Lou McDonald on excitement around Féile and Fleadh
As tens of thousands continue to arrive in Belfast each day for Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, this week’s celebration of music is a family affair for one local couple.
Meet the family behind the Fleadh: ‘It’s a message that would not have come out of Belfast 30 years ago’
Niall and Bronagh McClean of Ards Comhaltas say Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann ‘is a celebration for everyone’
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Fashion retailer Joules has shut its Belfast city centre store after 12 years
Belfast city centre branch of well-known fashion retailer closes down with unit up for £110k rent
Fashion retailer Joules has shut its Belfast city centre store after 12 years, with the unit up for rent at more than £110,000 a year.
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A Co Fermanagh mother who worked as a hotel receptionist has been awarded over £20,000 by an industrial tribunal.
NI mother awarded £20k tribunal payout over hotel's change to working patterns
Group that owns the hotel is considering whether to appeal
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Linzi McLaren, who quit the UUP over the party’s failure to match its words about reaching out with actions, is now firmly in the camp of those seeking a ‘new Ireland’.
Former UUP councillor: ‘If my future is in politics, it will be with the SDLP’
Linzi McLaren, who quit over party’s failure to match its words about reaching out with actions, is now firmly in the camp of those seeking a ‘new Ireland’
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Former journalist Scott Jamison said he was departing at the end of the month on the “best of terms”
Alliance’s top spin doctor quits after 15 years in the party
Scott Jamison says his departure is on ‘the best of terms’
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A DUP MLA has condemned what he branded a “bare-knuckle” brawl in Belfast city centre on Monday evening after video footage of the incident was widely shared on social media.
MLA condemns ‘bare-knuckle’ brawl in Belfast city centre as Fleadh crowds look on
A DUP MLA has condemned what he branded a “bare-knuckle” brawl in Belfast city centre on Monday evening after video footage of the incident was widely shared on social media.
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Connor Magee Campbell was a kind and respectful young man who “seized every hour that God gave him”, mourners at the funeral of the Co Tyrone teenager were told.
Teenager who died after Co Tyrone crash ‘lived life to the fullest’, mourners told
Connor Magee Campbell (16) died after scrambler he was riding collided with lorry
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The commissioner of a human rights body who provided paedophile teacher William Lloyd-Lavery a character reference has been removed from the role, the organisation has confirmed.
Human rights commissioner removed from role after giving reference for sex offender teacher William Lloyd-Lavery
NIHRC confirms that NI Secretary of Chris Bryant has removed David Lavery from his post
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Dawn Smyth hit back at online trolls who have accused her of trying to destroy evidence that’s supposed to be on a phone which the Spanish authorities now have in their possession.
Mum of murder suspect Johnny Smyth reveals screenshot she says proves Dublin hacker tried to blackmail her
Dawn Smyth fights back at online mob over ‘complete and utter nonsense’ phone-wiping claims
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Michael Stewart tells podcast In Good Company about the mentors, milestones and defining moments of his career
Night czar Michael Stewart on Matthew McConaughey, his Dickens-inspired pub and 40 years in bar industry
Michael Stewart tells podcast In Good Company about the mentors, milestones and defining moments of his career
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Nearly 400 reports of cheating in recruitment applications for civil service posts were recorded in recent years.
Hundreds of attempts to cheat in applications for civil service jobs since 2021 as boss says oversight has been strengthened
Nearly 400 reports of cheating in recruitment applications for civil service posts were recorded in recent years.
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Donald Trump coming north when he visits Ireland next month would be “welcome and appropriate”, the TUV has said.
TUV urges Trump to visit NI during September trip for Irish Open at his Co Clare golf resort
Donald Trump coming north when he visits Ireland next month would be “welcome and appropriate”, the TUV has said.
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A report exploring the Protestant exodus from the west to the east bank of the River Foyle has concluded there was “no one event or cause” — but violence post-1968 had a “major impact”.
Protestant exodus ‘largely ignored or denied’ as new report seeks ‘acknowledgement’ of traumatic event
A report exploring the Protestant exodus from the west to the east bank of the River Foyle has concluded there was “no one event or cause” — but violence post-1968 had a “major impact”.
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The CEO of Northern Ireland’s newest electricity supplier has said it will be sharing profits among customers in two years’ time.
Inside energy supplier’s plan to shake up how we pay for electricity: ‘We’ll be sharing profits with our customers in 2028’
Damian Wilson, chief executive of Share Energy, talks to Margaret Canning about being the new kid on the electricity-supply block
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New handheld speed cameras mean PSNI officers will be able to significantly increase the number of drivers caught speeding — but officers have insisted that they want to change driver behaviour rather than catch more people breaking the law.
PSNI showcase new cameras which can increase speeding detections and allow checks on rural roads
New handheld speed cameras mean PSNI officers will be able to significantly increase the number of drivers caught speeding — but officers have insisted that they want to change driver behaviour rather...
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The mother of a young Co Armagh woman found dead in a hedge has vowed to keep fighting for answers.
Mother of young woman found dead in hedge vows to ‘keep fighting for answers’ with memorial walk planned
Body of Caitlin Green (24) was discovered in Princess Street area of Lurgan a week after she went missing
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A self-styled neo-Nazi has been publicly ousted by a north coast anti-immigration group led by a convicted loyalist rioter.
North coast anti-immigration group disowns neo-Nazi member after fallout
A self-styled neo-Nazi has been publicly ousted by a north coast anti-immigration group led by a convicted loyalist rioter.
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Newcastle United and England great Alan Shearer has sent Dáithí Mac Gabhann his “love and best wishes” after the Belfast boy’s heart transplant.
‘Love and best wishes’: Newcastle legend Alan Shearer sends support to Dáithí after heart transplant
Nine-year-old Dáithí Mac Gabhann’s heart transplant, Alan Shearer’s support and Dáithí’s Law show a powerful organ donation story
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A Co Down father rescued from a rip current in Portrush has told of his gratitude of the speed of the lifeguards who saved him and his family.
‘We had slipped past the flags’: Father tells of gratitude for speed of RNLI response after family dragged into Portrush rip current
Rip current rescue at Whiterocks shows how RNLI lifeguards protect families and prevent danger on Northern Ireland beaches
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Summer holidaymakers are urged to be vigilant about their hotel bookings, as users of Booking.com have been targeted by a sophisticated scam, this writer included, writes Saoirse Hanley 🖋️ www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/norther...
‘How are they getting this information?’: Holidaymakers targeted by sophisticated Booking.com scam
Saoirse Hanley recently received a bogus WhatsApp about a booking she had made with a ‘pending confirmation’ message
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A Belfast woman accused of arson at her sister’s flat has had her bail application refused. Grainne O’Halloran is facing a charge of arson, being reckless as to whether life would be endangered.
Bail denied to woman accused of arson at sister’s flat
Bail refused for Grainne O’Halloran over Belfast arson charge amid CCTV dispute and addiction concerns
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Northern Ireland drivers are enjoying a fuel price advantage over those in Great Britain, latest figures show. That’s despite average petrol and diesel prices here climbing for the fourth week in a row as conflict in the Middle East goes on.
Feel sorry for the rest of the UK, NI motorists told as GB petrol hits three-year high
Fuel prices surge after Middle East unrest, but Northern Ireland stays cheaper than UK averages
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A man who admitted stealing perfume and football shirts from two Londonderry city centre stores while carrying pliers and scissors to remove security tags has avoided an immediate prison sentence.
Man caught with pliers and scissors after city centre shop thefts avoids prison
Derry thief Michael Ward admits stealing perfume and shirts but avoids jail as judge opts for probation and compensation
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