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Driving Home for Christmas singer Chris Rea dies aged 74
The Middlesbrough-born musician was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and had his pancreas removed in 2001, and in 2016 he suffered a stroke.
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Scramblers causing ‘huge concern’, as public urged to report dangerous use
Scramblers are causing “huge concern” and “annoyance” in communities in Northern Ireland, police have said as they warned of the dangers of using them unsafely ahead of Christmas.
No 10 denies dodging scrutiny after axing afternoon press briefings
Downing Street has denied dodging scrutiny amid criticism of its decision to scrap traditional afternoon press briefings.
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One of NI’s biggest drug dealers almost £200,000 out of pocket after admitting charge over wads of cash found at his home
One of Northern Ireland’s biggest drug dealers is £190,000 worse off after admitting the huge cash haul found in packaged bank notes at his Co Antrim home was the proceeds of criminality.
Just 30% of new-build social homes target met by third quarter of 2025
Just 30% of the government’s new-build social homes target was met in the first nine months of the year, according to Department of Housing figures.
Emergency services at the scene of serious ongoing incident in Belfast city centre
Emergency services are at the scene of a serious ongoing incident in Belfast City Centre.
McIlroy claims another sports personality of the year award
Rory McIlroy has been named BBC Northern Ireland’s Sports Personality of the Year.
Starmer ‘very happy’ with Cabinet and sticking to EU ‘red lines’ – No 10
Sir Keir Starmer is “very happy” with his Cabinet and will be sticking to his “red lines” with the EU, Downing Street insisted, after Wes Streeting appeared to back joining a customs union with the bloc.
Pensioner banned from home days before Christmas after neighbour feud escalates: ‘It’s become too much for me’
This is the pensioner who says she is suicidal after the police banned her from entering her own home in the mouth of Christmas, it can be revealed.
Working on Christmas Day to be there for those in crisis is ‘humbling’
"For people to know they're not alone, and if they do need to speak with someone on Christmas Day, then there is someone available."
Ban on shock collars and trail hunting among Government’s animal welfare plans
Banning trail hunting and electric shock collars for pets are among a raft of Government proposals to improve animal welfare.
Extreme floods caused by melting glaciers likely to cause more deaths – research
Extreme floods caused by meltwater from glaciers are likely to cause more fatalities globally due to climate change, according to research at a Scottish university.
Man suffers serious injuries after being 'attacked from behind' in town centre
It was reported that a man, aged in his 30’s, was attacked from behind as he walked
Major incident declared after canal ‘sinkhole’ leaves boats stranded
Ten people have been helped to safety after a 50-metre-long sinkhole breached a canal in Shropshire, leaving several narrow boats stranded.
Man who was so high on heroin he 'forgot' he burgled a pensioner gets jailed for Christmas
A Belfast man who broke into the home of an 81-year-old woman as she slept was jailed for 12 months today.
Police appeal after man has arm broken during ‘serious assault’ in Co Antrim
Police are appealing for information following a serious assault in Co Antrim.
Woman arrested on suspicion of murder in Irish toddler death probe
A woman aged in her 20s has been arrested on suspicion of murder by Irish police investigating the death of Daniel Aruebose, a young boy who was missing for years in Dublin.
Man jailed for Jennifer Dornan murder fails in bid to overturn conviction
The mum-of-three was stabbed to death at her Hazel View home before the house was then set on fire in what was believed to be an attempt to destroy evidence.
Joint minute for Stonehaven rail crash FAI expected to be agreed in new year
A joint minute should be confirmed for the forthcoming fatal accident inquiry (FAI) into the Stonehaven rail crash, a court has heard.
Man jailed for murder of Jennifer Dornan fails in legal bid to overturn conviction
A man jailed for the murder of Jennifer Dornan in west Belfast failed today in a legal bid to overturn his conviction.