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NI chef described as a ‘pillar of culinary excellence’ following death from cancer aged 54

Simon Dougan, co-founder of Northern Ireland catering firm Yellow Door, has died of pancreatic cancer aged 54, three months after revealing his diagnosis.

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Q&A: King’s latest update on his cancer as he delivers message to nation

The King has given an update on his cancer recovery, announcing the “good news” that his schedule of treatment is being reduced in the New Year.

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King’s cancer journey: From diagnosis to new update on health

The King’s cancer diagnosis early in 2024 marked the start of what his eldest son the Prince of Wales described as the most “brutal” year with the Princess of Wales also being diagnosed with cancer.

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Tragedy strikes as two people die in Friday house fires

PSNI announced that two people died in separate incidents earlier today

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Two people dead in separate NI house fires as NIFRS issues urgent safety warning

The fire service is urging the public to prioritise home fire safety after firefighters attended two fatal house fires within hours of each other on Friday.

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Two people die in fires in Belfast and Bangor

Two people have died in separate residential fires in Belfast and Bangor.

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Irish politician criticises Bohemians FC over ‘Tiocfaidh ár lá’ T-shirts: ‘Imagine a unionist club had one saying No Surrender?’

A former Irish TD has criticised Bohemians Football Club for selling T-shirts that have the slogan ‘Tiocfaidh ár lá’ branded on the back.

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‘Our lives changed that day – forever’: Family of John George will return to Spain one year on from brutal murder

There’s a Christmas tree in the living room of the George family home in west Belfast, but this year there is little cheer to be had.

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New gambling establishment in Belfast city centre receives licence despite opposition from city's oldest church and local politicians

Objectors were pinning their hopes on the council’s Licensing Committee this week turning down an application

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Health Minister says support will be offered to ensure 'timely discharge' from NI hospital this winter

Opions include a Direct Payment or a temporary placement in a care home

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Starmer: Doctors’ strikes as NHS battles flu ‘epidemic’ would be ‘beyond belief’

Sir Keir Starmer has urged resident doctors to accept a deal to avert “reckless” strikes planned for next week, saying it is “beyond belief” that they could go ahead while the NHS is in the grip of a “super flu” outbreak.

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Limavady man sentenced for blackmail offences

The man will spend two years in custody and serve another two on license

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EU freezes Russian assets so Hungary and Slovakia can’t block use for Ukraine

The European Union on Friday indefinitely froze Russia’s assets in Europe to ensure that Hungary and Slovakia, both with Moscow-friendly governments, cannot prevent the billions of euros from being used to support Ukraine.

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Concerns remain at NI Grammar School following 'contradictions' in statements to staff and parents

The Board of Governors at Assumption Grammar School wrote to staff with their explanations regarding payments made for a safari trip

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Boil water notice lifted for tens of thousands of properties in Kent

Water supplied to tens of thousands of properties in Kent will no longer need to be boiled before drinking after quality issues were resolved.

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Barristers to withdraw from all crown court cases as fee dispute escalates

Criminal barristers are to withdraw from all crown court cases in Northern Ireland amid an escalating dispute over legal aid fees.

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West Belfast assault investigation leads to arrest

The arrest was made following an altercation at the Glenbawn Park property

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Further appeal issued as family grow increasingly concerned for missing man's welfare

The public's help is being sought to locate a man who has been missing for almost a week

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‘We want him home for Christmas’: Family pleads for help in finding missing NI man

Police and the family of missing person Bryn Williams (56), have made a further appeal for information on his whereabouts.

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Photograph of Andrew among latest release of images from Epstein estate

A photograph of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is among the latest release of images from the estate of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.