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Island of Ireland in ‘absolutely critical position’ amid tensions with Russia
The Poseidon, described as one of the RAF’s primary intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance assets, was operating from Aldergrove for the first time
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Father completes ’emotional’ Kiltwalk in memory of late wife
Neil took on the 23-mile charity walk to raise money for the British Heart Foundation after losing his wife Heather in October last year.
Maritime search and rescue boosted as RAF patrol plane brought in
Working in close co-ordination with the Coastguard and RNLI, the plane scoured the expansive waters for a dummy casualty
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New IRA suspected over car explosion outside Belfast police station
Police say incident in Dunmurry in which no one was hurt shows ‘murderous intent still exists’ in paramilitaries“Murderous intent and capability” still exists within paramilitaries in Northern Ireland, officers have said after a car exploded outside a police station on the outskirts of Belfa...
Ireland weather: Forecaster pinpoints end in stretch of glorious 'mini heatwave' as rain forecast
But don't worry there are still some sunny days to come
Roy Keane to be grandad again as son Aidan expects first child with wife Patsy
The couple had a stunning October wedding in Wales six months ago
Proud South Belfast dad tackling fitness challenge to support son "struggling every day"
At 57-years-old Sonny Morris is taking on a fitness fundraiser that most men half his age would struggle to complete
Public told to 'avoid the area' as NIFRS continue to battle wildfires
Crews have dealt with multiple blazes in the scenic mountain range over the weekend
One person dies in single‑vehicle crash after weekend of tragedy on NI's roads
Two people died, and one has been taken to hospital, following a separate collision on Saturday night
Those behind Dunmurry explosion 'have nothing to offer society', says First Minister
The incident mirrors a similar attempted attack at Lurgan Police Station last month.
Trump uses Correspondents' Dinner shooting to promote White House ballroom
The White House Correspondents' Dinner was evacuated on Saturday evening after shots were fired in the Washington Hilton's lobby, with police saying a suspect in custody exchanged fire with law enforcement
How East Belfast church flute band helped bring back man's love for music after wife's death
'The Church flute band has brought me back to me. You know, it's brought me back to life as to who I really am'
Police praise public who bravely helped detain man armed with machete
Two officers arrived on the scene within five minutes of the call, and with the help of the public, were able to detain and disarm the man until more officers arrived.
Dunmurry explosion: What the terrorism threat level means and how to report suspicious activity
While there is no need for panic, community cooperation remains one of the most effective tools in preventing further incidents, with the public being encouraged to report anything unusual or suspicious
NI hotel's Head chef on a mission to give back after family helped through the toughest of times
"Eugene passed away just before Christmas, and it has been very hard for all of us. He was so well known in the community, a real legend to those who knew him, and someone who was always there to help others."
ITV filming 'compelling' space thriller in Belfast that's 'unlike anything else'
ITV has announced a new six-part series starring Ashley Walters and Andrea Riseborough
PSNI warns ‘murderous intent and capability’ remains after Dunmurry car bombing
The vehicle was hijacked shortly after 10.50pm on Saturday in the Twinbrook area of west Belfast and a gas cylinder device was placed in the boot
Motability Scheme explains what's changing in 'impactful' July shake-up - and four rules that aren't
Motability users are facing a range of changes that could affect how they can use their vehicles
'I left Ukraine for Northern Ireland and found a pathway back to a career I loved'
She has gone on to secure a dream job
Two people killed in Glenavy Road crash
The drivers of both vehicles were pronounced dead at the scene