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Water tests reveal NI council recreation lakes may have closed due to sewage bacteria

"In addition, if blue green algae is suspected of being present the advice is 'if in doubt, stay out'."

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Pedestrian seriously injured in West Belfast collision involving Range Rover

The incident happened on the weekend and left a man seriously injured

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NI family on mission to give back after mum's sudden death aged 40

"Orla had a huge heart, a brilliant laugh and an energy that filled every room."

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NI Council to provide public recycling bins for the first time

Ards North Down to trial bins at Ward Park in Bangor and bowling alleys

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TUV fails to stop Republican commemoration event in Belfast City Hall

The Easter Liliy launch will happen at City Hall on March 24

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Northern Ireland average home heating oil price rises 80% in a week

It comes as unrest continues in Iran

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'I had a cardiac arrest while asleep in bed but lived to tell the tale thanks to our hero dog'

His life was saved thanks to the incredible instincts of his golden retriever barking to wake up his wife who performed CPR and phoned the emergency services

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Belfast man threatened to 'chop up' girlfriend, court told

“During this the defendant fly-kicked the injured party to the chest and punched her twice to the head,” Crown counsel Charlene Dempsey said.

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Arrest after report of males 'fighting' in Belfast

It was alleged a male had been "slashed to the side of the head and hand"

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Police search team lead gave 5% chance Noah Donohoe was in culvert, inquest told

He said the 5% figure did not influence the speed or urgency of the search of the culvert

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Infrastructure Minister launches road safety campaigns after 15 deaths in 2026

Minister Liz Kimmins has launched two new road safety campaigns called 'Priority List' and 'Control or Speed' targeting speeding and driver behaviour

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P&O statement after five sailings cancelled in two days

Several services on the Larne–Cairnryan route were cancelled on Wednesday and Thursday

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Lurgan train line incident sees woman taken to hospital

The railway line was closed in both directions for a time to facilitate emergency services, leading to travel disruption for commuters.

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Britney Spears 'arrested' and 'placed in cuffs' as star faces new battle

Britney Spears has allegedly been arrested for a DUI in California after reportedly being placed in cuffs by California Highway Patrol, with the star since released and due in court on May 4

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ITV crime drama Ridley 'axed' as Line of Duty star's show ends after two series

Adrian Dunbar's ITV detective drama has been axed after two series, with the broadcaster confirming there are no plans to return

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Co Antrim Spar incident recap as PSNI appeal for witnesses to collision

It happened in the Park Hall area of Antrim

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Natalie McNally murder accused close friend recalls him 'howling and crying' telling her 'Natalie's gone'

"I have had nightmares about it ever since"

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PSNI chief vows to ‘relentlessly pursue’ officers who sexually exploit women

Jon Boutcher told the policing board that such incidents make him and the senior team "so angry" and serve to "undermine everything we're trying to achieve".

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Amazon warehouse in Belfast sells for over £26million

The purpose-built logistics facility was constructed in 2020

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Lisa Dorrian murder investigation sees PSNI make fourth arrest

The 48-year-old man was arrested on Thursday morning