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How your Christmas turkey is killing Lough Neagh: The lie of cheap meat contains a hidden cost which can no longer be ignored
When we sit down to a sumptuous Christmas dinner next week, none of us want to be told that our actions are poisoning Lough Neagh — but for many of us, what we choose to eat at Christmas is hastening the death of this great body of water.
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Prime Minister praises ‘inspirational’ Rory McIlroy after Co Down golfer picks up Sports Personality of the Year gong
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has congratulated Rory McIlroy after the Northern Ireland golfer picked up the 2025 BBC Sports Personality of the Year award on Thursday.
Sinn Fein’s ‘green’ credentials under fire from group opposed to Sperrins goldmine
Sinn Fein has been accused by a campaign group of picking and choosing when it defends the island’s natural resources.
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How Black Friday and the internet took the wind out of the traditional Boxing Day sales
They were once as big a part of December 26 as turkey sandwiches, but Boxing Day sales in high street shops are not the mass-buying event they used to be.
‘We just want to make people happy’: Owner of south Belfast dance class defends club amid noise row
The owner of a weekly dance class at the centre of a long-running noise dispute in south Belfast has defended the activity.
‘I had faith in the system … I was wrong’: Mum of girl allegedly groomed by top sports figure
The mother of a child allegedly groomed by a senior figure in Northern Ireland sport says the delay in progressing the case has left her regretting that she contacted the PSNI.
Andrew’s head near woman’s lap features in huge Epstein photo dump
A photo of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor reclining across the legs of five women with his head near one woman’s lap and pictures of other famous faces have surfaced in a huge document dump related to paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein.
NHS services ‘up and running this weekend’ as doctors enter final days of strike
Officials have urged people to come forward for NHS care as normal as services “remain up and running this weekend” as resident doctors enter the final 48 hours of their five-day strike.
New photo in Epstein files appears to show Andrew with head near woman’s lap
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor appears to have been pictured reclining across the legs of five people with his head near a woman’s lap in a huge document dump related to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.
Rubio hopeful about Ukraine and Gaza peace efforts but clear on challenges
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio was hopeful but clear about the challenges facing the Trump administration’s Russia-Ukraine and Israel-Hamas peace efforts and defended increasing US military pressure on Venezuela during an end-of-year news conference on Friday.
Meghan posts family photo with Harry, Archie and Lilibet for festive message
A photo of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex with their children has been shared by Meghan alongside a “happy holidays” message.
David Walliams dropped by publisher HarperCollins amid alleged harassment claims
David Walliams has been dropped by his publisher, HarperCollins, amid allegations that he allegedly harassed junior female employees at the organisation, it is claimed
Judge throws out conviction of man found guilty of killing Run-DMC star
A US judge has voided the conviction of one of the two men found guilty of the 2002 killing of Run-DMC star Jam Master Jay, ruling that there was not enough evidence that the man had a motive to kill the hip-hop luminary.
Belfast Council meeting called to support Palestine Action hunger strikers
People Before Profit says Sinn Féin and Greens are supporting their call for emergency meeting
Patient 'threw bin at nurses and carried out sexual assault' at Belfast hospital, court told
Bail was opposed over what was described as a “nasty” outburst
Community centre opening for church on Christmas Day will "put pressure on staff"
Official says "Some of the staff that have been sussed out in relation to this have said “I’d really rather not, but if I have to I will."
More than 80 children with life-limiting conditions enjoy trip to see Santa in Lapland: ‘Absolutely magical’
A once-in-a-lifetime trip to Lapland for children with life-threatening and life-limiting conditions was a “gift beyond words”, the mother of one participant has said.
Education Minister addresses concerns on the role of AI in the cognitive decline of children
The Minister has said his officials are working to develop guidance for schools.
Man convicted for falsely claiming over £2,800 in benefits
Conchur Boyle was convicted of the offences this week
Former councillor Jolene Bunting harassment order upheld after slandering drag queen
Jolene Bunting was given a five year order at the Court of Appeal on Friday