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£300k Confiscation Order handed to Co Tyrone man over illegal dump
A Confiscation Order totalling nearly £300,000 has been granted by a judge against a Co Tyrone man linked to an illegal waste dump.
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Ex-FBI director James Comey pleads not guilty to lying to Congress
Former FBI director James Comey has pleaded not guilty in a criminal case that has thrown a spotlight on the Justice Department’s efforts to target adversaries of President Donald Trump.
Man admits manslaughter of pregnant girlfriend
A man has admitted stabbing his pregnant girlfriend to death.
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Connolly to ‘immediately’ check campaign clip featuring Michael D Higgins
Catherine Connolly has said she will “immediately” check out a campaign video that features a short clip of Michael D Higgins.
'I drove underrated coastal route 30 minutes from Belfast and what I saw stunned me'
Robbie Roams recently embarked on a trip to Northern Ireland to check out an "underrated", but "beautifully stunning" route, which features a "remote" and "tranquil" beauty spot
Belfast campaign video featuring Bundestag ‘an error’, says Heather Humphreys
She said previously that she has travelled to Northern Ireland “on many, many occasions” and does not only go “on day trips"
DUP distance themselves from Ian Paisley Jr over comments about a united Ireland
He indicated to the podcast that he appeared on alongside former Sinn Fein MP Michelle Gildernew in at times testy exchanges that he was open to “persuasive arguments”
Blue Badge ‘favour’ that could land you with £1k fine and criminal record
Blue Badge holders could be at risk of a serious fine for doing a favour for their friends and family
Pair accused of plotting to kill Jewish people planned ‘untold harm’, jury hears
Two men accused of plotting to kill Jewish people in Manchester planned to cause “untold harm”, a court has heard.
NI man hails Belfast Trust's new guide to helping disabled patients navigate through hospital
"Being in a wheelchair, it’s great to be able to plan in advance how to get to somewhere on a route that is suitable to me, and the information on the AccessAble guides is key to my planning"
DUP distance themselves from son of founder over comments about a united Ireland
The DUP has distanced itself from comments made by the son of one of the founders of the party over being “open” to hearing “persuasive arguments” around the potential of a united Ireland.
Teachers in strike ballot over lack of action to reduce ‘crippling’ workload
Teachers are to be balloted for strike action over their “crippling” workload, with union leaders insisting the Scottish Government and councils have “dithered” and “delayed” over plans to cut the time spent in classrooms.
Translink facing annual operating loss of up to £30m, MLAs told
Mr Conway said if the current funding situation remained, Translink would have to ask the Department for Infrastructure for a “realistic public service obligation for the current network”
Man suspected of being gunman in dissident feud murder is refused bail
A painter and decorator suspected of being the gunman in a dissident republican feud murder must remain in custody, a High Court judge has ruled.
Alleged ‘incessant’ McCann stalker hysterically sobs after Kate recalls distress
A Polish national who claims to be Madeleine McCann hysterically sobbed and shouted “why are you doing this to me?” after the youngster’s mother Kate McCann spoke of her distress at being confronted by her outside her home.
Greenland’s leader urges EU to invest in island’s infrastructure
Greenland’s leader has thanked the European Union for being “a trusted friend” and urged the 27-nation bloc to invest in his country’s mineral resources, renewable energy, airports and internet services.
Soldier so scared on Bloody Sunday his ‘knees were trembling’, court hears
One of the soldiers present in Londonderry on Bloody Sunday said he was so terrified at being “under fire” that his “knees were trembling”, the trial of one of his colleagues for two murders has heard.
Bertie Ahern presidential bid would have been ‘bruising’ for him, says Martin
If Bertie Ahern had been chosen as Fianna Fail’s presidential candidate, it would have been “bruising” for him, Micheal Martin has said.
Huge concrete-like cubes deployed in North Sea to protect oysters from storms
Concrete-like “cubes” housing 4,000 oysters have been deployed in the North Sea to protect the species from storms and tidal surges.
Working people view Budget 2026 with shock and disbelief, Mary Lou McDonald says
Working people are “in shock and disbelief” over Budget 2026, said Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald said at Leaders Questions.