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The real ghost story behind NI castle named one of UK's 'most haunted' spots
This year marks 400 years since the Castle was built

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Belfast busker attacked while performing speaks of sadness at city centre turning into ‘pure dump’
A popular Belfast busker has spoken of his disappointment at the deterioration in Belfast city centre after he was assaulted while performing.


First Asian hornet nest discovered in Northern Ireland removed
An Asian hornet nest discovered in the Dundonald area of Belfast has been removed.

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Inside £1.3M Co Antrim property for sale that 'could be country house hotel or wedding venue'
The Victorian home features six bedrooms and four receptions


Thousands march through London in protest against digital ID plans
Thousands of protesters have marched through central London to show their opposition to digital ID plans.


Enoch Burke tells Catherine Connolly he is a victim of her ‘gender ideology’
Enoch Burke has interrupted presidential hopeful Catherine Connolly to tell her he is a “victim” of her “gender ideology”.


Linda Robson's Loose Women co-star vows to make her dream come true before she dies
Linda Robson has been a regular fixture on our screens for decades, but there is one celebrity that she is yet to meet - and one of her Loose Women co-stars has vowed to make it happen


West Belfast family's appeal to get treatment for young son’s rare genetic condition
His parents said he is a "bright, kind soul who deserves every chance at a fuller, more independent life."


Ukrainians disappointed after Trump-Zelensky meeting fails to secure missiles
Ukrainians shared their disappointment on Saturday that the US may not provide Kyiv with long-range Tomahawk missiles after a meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and US President Donald Trump.


Bully babysitter ‘pushed toddler’s head against radiator’
A bully a who left a toddler with bruising consistent with the child’s head being pushed against a radiator has been given two years’ probation.


Environment agency confirms ‘successful removal’ of first Asian Hornet nest in Northern Ireland
The Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) has successfully completed the safe and controlled removal of an Asian Hornet nest in Dundonald.


First Asian Hornet nest discovered in NI successfully removed
The public is urged to be vigilant and report any suspect insects, ideally with a photograph, to DAERA


Youth charged with murder of Ukrainian teenager in Dublin
A youth has been charged with the murder of a Ukrainian teenager in north Dublin.


Tory MP George Freeman reports deepfake Reform defection video to police
A Conservative former minister has reported a deepfake video of him announcing he had joined Reform UK to the police, according to reports.


Man charged with drugs offence and possessing a blade in public
A man has been charged with a drugs offence and possessing a blade in public after reports of suspicious behaviour in Dunmurry.


How links to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein led to Prince Andrew’s downfall
Britain’s Prince Andrew has been under pressure for a long time over his association with paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein and his sex trafficker girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell.


Brexit impact on UK economy ‘negative for foreseeable future,’ Bailey says
Brexit will have a negative impact on the UK’s economic growth “for the foreseeable future,” Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey has warned.


Weather warning to come into force as parts of NI prepare for up to 100mm of rain
A yellow weather warning for heavy rain in parts of Northern Ireland has been issued for this weekend.


Ex-bar owner admits sex abuse charges
A former pub owner has been remanded into custody after admitting a catalogue of historic sex abuse offences.


Queen carries on with day at Ascot races after Andrew gives up dukedom
The Queen and Zara Tindall have stepped out at the races, the day after Prince Andrew relinquished his dukedom and remaining honours in a bid to protect the monarchy from ongoing scandal.
