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£160,000 spend on Belfast European City of Sport questioned at City Hall

Councillors reject officials plans to "showcase" Belfast sport to Europe

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Stress levels drop among Lagan Valley council staff

"There are always things we can do to help and we continue to engage with our staff."

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Popular Belfast bar complex comes on to the market for £3.5million

The bar is let to the Clover Group on a 20-year lease currently

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Man allegedly punched pregnant girlfriend in stomach and said he 'hoped baby died'

It's claimed the 25-year-old also beat the woman over the head with his phone and kicked her repeatedly in a row over him buying cocaine

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Police patrols after multiple anti-social behaviour reports in Bangor

It follows a number of incidents over the last number of weeks.

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Man facing court after Air Support Team tracked 'dangerous' scrambler rider in West Belfast

The man was spotted driving dangerously in West Belfast by PSNI officers

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Cheers and sobs of relief from public gallery as Natalie’s killer convicted

The public gallery was filled to capacity with Ms McNally’s family, friends and supporters as anticipation mounted that a verdict would be reached

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Firefighters battle Antrim Road building blaze - LIVE updates

The PSNI issued a statement asking people to avoid the area at this time

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Boy, 2, dies after family friend hits him with reversing car in horror moment

Rufus Davies sustained fatal head injuries in the collision

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Family of Amy Doherty 'crushed with disbelief, sadness and pain' after murder probe launched

"Her bubbly character and fun-loving spirit lifted the hearts of all who met her."

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Met Office forecasts snow for Northern Ireland as cold snap hits UK

Snow is possible in Northern Ireland and Scotland on Tuesday, with temperatures plunging to 6C on Wednesday and overnight lows of -5C in rural areas

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St Paul's High School Bessbrook leads tributes after death of teacher Denise Hagan

"Her absence leaves a deep void in our community," they said

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Natalie McNally family statement as partner Stephen McCullagh found guilty of murder

Ms McNally’s family and friends filled the public gallery behind the dock and cheered after the verdict was announced.

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Natalie McNally guilty verdict: No emotion from Stephen McCullagh as he's handed life sentence

"Stephen McCullagh, you have been convicted of the murder of Natalie McNally and for that offence I impose a sentence of life imprisonment on you"

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Northern Ireland Executive will continue to push for energy supports, says Economy Minister

A package of £81 million for Northern Ireland was announced in Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s autumn budget to help with energy bills.

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How Stephen McCullagh's seemingly perfect alibi was dismantled by cyber crime experts

It was an alibi in the virtual world of gaming that he must have hoped would be beyond the comprehension of most, however, it was debunked by the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s cyber crime unit

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Everything you need to know as Belfast City Council ask public for their views on extending Sunday trading hours

Last year, elected members agreed in principle to introduce the holiday resort designation across the full Belfast council area, subject to public consultation

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Fake livestream and Christmas Day wake: The key events in the murder of Natalie McNally

Natalie McNally, 32, was 15 weeks pregnant when she was violently attacked and killed at her home in Lurgan on December 18, 2022

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Actor Anthony Boyle backs Belfast "Darkness into Light" walk as 2026 campaign launches

Darkness Into Light Hannahstown has launched its 2026 sunrise walk to raise awareness of suicide and the support that is available for those in need

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A live stream lie unravelled: how Stephen McCullagh tried to get away with pregnant girlfriend’s murder

YouTube gamer planned audacious alibi, appeared grief-stricken at wake and apparently spied on victim’s familyMan who used false gaming alibi found guilty of Natalie McNally’s murderTo get away with murder, Stephen McCullagh planned an audacious alibi: he would trick the world into thinking he w...