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M2 collision LIVE updates as two lanes impassable

An incident on the M2 is expected to cause delays this morning

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Former mayor caught by her teenage son 'having sex with his friend at party'

Misty Roberts, 43, stands accused of having sex with a teenage boy at a pool party in 2024 while she was mayor of DeRidder, a city in Louisiana

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Isle of Man urged to reverse new visa rules for foreign crews working on Irish fishing trawlers

Major employment fears have been raised with claims that 70% of vessels in NI have overseas crews that now face a visa barrier to working in local fishing waters

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Fire horror on United Airlines plane as emergency landing and evacuation ordered

A United Airlines flight was forced to evacuate following an engine fire and an emergency landing at Los Angeles International Airport

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Call made for new arts centre in South Belfast

A proposal has also been made calling for the NI Executive to introduce a Basic Income for Artists

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NI Civil Service launch new recruitment drive to fill 120 vacancies with £47k starting salary

They said that applications from Protestants, people under the age of 35, people with a disability and people from minority ethnic communities are particularly welcomed.

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"My partner can't speak for himself because he is dead": Man dies after incorrect blood transfusion

The Belfast Health and Social Care Trust is conducting an investigation about how a man died in hospital after he was given the wrong blood

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Co Antrim pensioner died quickly after fire started by smoking in bed, inquest hears

The 82-year-old was described by a neighbour as being a "funny, outgoing gentleman"

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Northern Ireland in for hot spell this week as Met Office says temperatures to hit 18C

We are set to see the best of the sunshine on one particular day this week

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‘Disappointing’ NI First Minister not at UK briefings on Iran says deputy Little-Pengelly

The Iranian Red Crescent Society said the US-Israeli air strike campaign that began at the weekend had killed 555 people in Iran so far.

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Stop Bombing Iran protest rally takes place in Belfast city centre

Hundreds have already died across the region as missiles rain down on several nations across the Gulf

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Cannabis plants worth more than £130,000 recovered from residential property in Co Tyrone

Searches were carried out after suspicious activity was reported to the PSNI

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Belfast man goes on trial accused of sex offences on three siblings

The court heard the defendant denied the allegations when interviewed by police, saying he suffered from erectile dysfunction.

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Motability confirm new telematics system may be used to prevent and detect fraud

The system monitors driving behaviour, including acceleration, braking and cornering, generating weekly scores. Drivers who receive four “red” scores in a 12-month period risk lease termination

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PSNI Chief Constable reacts to calls for 50:50 initiative to be reinstated

Figures released by the PSNI last month showed that the percentage of new Catholic applicants to join the force was at its lowest in more than a decade

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Natalie McNally murder accused told police she had an "agressive ex-boyfriend" harassing her

The jury also heard more agreed facts concerning a word document located on McCullagh's computer entitled 000natalietimeline.rtf

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Britain's Got Talent ratings 'hit all-time low' as bookies question ITV show future

There are fears ITV hit show Britain's Got Talent will be cancelled after low ratings

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Newry security alert recap after homes evacuated following report of 'device in area'

Residents were warned "do not touch" if they encounter anything untoward

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Co Tyrone community rallies to support eight-year-old with rare brain tumour

A fundraising page for Odhran McGirr aims to raise funds to 'make the most out of time together as a family and enable them to provide whatever supports and treatment Odhrán now requires'

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Northern Ireland home heating oil prices 'jump by over £100' due to conflict in Iran

The Consumer Council has advised crude oil prices remain "unpredictable in the short term"