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Woman whose son was placed in induced coma after contracting E.coli wins court battle over water safeguarding strategy
A Co Down woman whose young son suffered a life-threatening E. coli infection has won a High Court battle over a failure to publish an updated strategy for safeguarding Northern Ireland’s water quality on time.
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Linfield FC issues further statement after outrage over sex offender sponsorship
The club has says it "wishes to further address supporters’ justifiable concerns"
Minister vows to deliver safe leave from work Act for victims of domestic abuse
Northern Ireland’s Economy Minister has pledged to deliver a new Act to provide paid leave for workers dealing with domestic abuse.
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Shoes of domestic abuse survivors displayed at Stormont
Shoes belonging to survivors of domestic abuse have been displayed at Stormont in a call to end violence at home.
Help to Save scheme expected to be expanded and made permanent from 2028
A savings scheme helping low earners to build a financial buffer is set to be made permanent from 2028.
ITV I'm A Celebrity's Ant and Dec reveal how star smuggled in banned item
I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! star Shona McGarty left her campmates stunned when she pulled out a can of air freshener, and now Ant and Dec have revealed how she managed to smuggle it in
Watch: White Ribbon Day sees the launch of "16 Stories" campaign in Northern Ireland
Today's White Ribbon Day highlights year-round work to end violence against women and girls
Stormont ability to mitigate Budget decisions ‘very restricted’, O’Dowd says
The Stormont Executive’s ability to mitigate against “detrimental” decisions made by the Chancellor in the Budget is “very restricted”, John O’Dowd has told MLAs.
Watchdog probes Lisburn & Castlereagh Mayor's conduct
"I am aware of the complaint brought forward by a councillor and I will be awaiting the commissioner’s response and have no further comment at this time.”
McDonald and Bacik criticise Taoiseach’s absence from Dail
Mary Lou McDonald and Ivana Bacik have criticised Taoiseach Micheal Martin for not appearing to take questions from the opposition in the Dail on Tuesday.
Man warns over e-scooters after fleeing fire which destroyed flat
A young man whose e-scooter burst into flames while he watched TV with his father has warned people against owning the vehicles, vowing never to use one again.
Plaid Cymru accuses First Minister of having ‘no influence’ on UK Government
The Welsh First Minister has been accused of having no influence on her Labour colleagues in Westminster.
Pictured: Meath Bus and truck drivers who died in horror triple-crash
Photographs of Paul Conway and Wesley O'Reilly emerged on Tuesday afternoon
Portrait of former Assembly Speaker Alex Maskey unveiled at Stormont
A portrait of former NI Assembly Speaker Alex Maskey has been unveiled at Parliament Buildings.
Four men go on trial over dissident republican Easter commemoration parade
Four men have gone on trial today accused of charges linked to a dissident republican Easter commemoration parade in Londonderry more than two years ago.
Supermarkets set for higher business rates payments in Budget
Supermarkets are set to face a jump in business rates payments at the Budget following a reported Treasury U-turn, with retail bosses warning the move could lead to higher prices for shoppers.
Man who trafficked woman to work as prostitute in Belfast avoids jail
Adrian Vasile Popescu was arrested in Germany this year following an international arrest warrant
Nottingham University urged to reconsider proposed course suspensions
Nottinghamshire MPs have urged the University of Nottingham to reconsider the suspension of degree courses in areas including modern languages and music.
Ukraine talks ‘moving in positive direction’ in allied meeting, PM says
Sir Keir Starmer has said talks on a potential ceasefire in Ukraine were “moving in a positive direction” as he spoke to leaders of the war-torn nation’s allies.
Prolific sex offender who is expected to face 250 charges voices dissatisfaction over length of time case is taking: ‘That’s not acceptable’
A prolific sex offender, accused of posing as a female escort to extort funds from victims and who is expected to face more than 250 charges, has expressed annoyance over the length of time his case is taking.