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Christopher Faulkner: Aunt of child critically injured in Co Antrim car crash pleads for prayers

It's the third tragedy to hit the Faulkner family after the child's two cousins died tragically in separate incidents last month

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Three NI special school projects approved as SEN demand hits record high

A new 500-pupil special school in Belfast as well as increased pupil numbers at two other sites are being planned

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Education Minister announces plan to address teacher workload amid high burnout rates

Recent research shows 91% of teachers in Northern Ireland are experiencing work-related burnout

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'It's a disgrace': DUP councillor slams demolition of Presbyterian heritage

"In terms of its social history, this manse is believed to have been built by those who fought on the loyalist side in the Battle of Saintfield"

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Chloe Mitchell murder trial hit by further delays over accused's medical reports

Brandon Rainey was due to stand trial this month charged with murdering Ms Mitchell and preventing the lawful burial of her remains.

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“I’m horny”- Drunk man avoids jail for attempted sexual assault of child on easyJet flight

At one point, Idrizi declared, “I’m horny” and reached between the fuselage and the seat, trying to touch the little girl’s leg, causing her to jump up.

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Man arrested after car bomb attack on Dunmurry police station

A number of searches are ongoing in both East Belfast and West Belfast

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Police increasing checkpoints and patrols across Northern Ireland after Dunmurry car bomb attack

"This may cause some inconvenience to the general public"

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Ryanair passengers told how to 'avoid fees'

Ryanair has contacted many of its customers

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The five lives lost on NI roads in just 24 hours as charity makes plea

"What makes it even harder is knowing that it doesn’t have to be this way. These tragedies are preventable."

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Former teacher convicted of sexually abusing girls at Belfast school jailed

77-year old William Lloyd-Lavery denied all the charges against him

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New IRA to 'target homes of police officers' after Dunmurry car bomb attack

The New IRA has claimed responsibility for a car bomb explosion outside a police station in Dunmurry - and says it will now target the homes of police officers in Northern Ireland

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PSNI name two men who died Lisburn collision involving motorcycle

The two men died following a collision on Glenavy Road

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Men to appear in court charged with attacks on 5G masts

It comes after a series of arson attacks on 5G masts throughout Belfast

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Stephen Nolan 'terrified' while shadowing PSNI officers in new BBC documentary

Stephen Nolan has spoken out about the eye-opening experience as he spent two years filming with the PSNI for a new BBC docuseries, titled Peelers: The PSNI for Real

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Police name man who died in Caledon collision as person remains in custody

Emmet Potter becomes the fifth person to die on NI roads in just 24 hours

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President Trump breaks royal protocol within minutes meeting King Charles and Queen Camilla

The US President has made a blunder already within minutes of meeting King Charles and Queen Camilla during their state visit.

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'I booked a one-way ticket to Senegal to change my life and now I'm helping others'

The Northern Ireland travel influencer said the horrendous conditions opened his eyes, 'kids in 40C heat with ripped clothes and no food...in a world full of hate, just be kind.'

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Stephen Nolan on criticism, his legacy and why he won't change his show

For decades, he has dominated the airwaves, but sitting down with Belfast Live, Stephen Nolan speaks candidly about the pressure he faces and how he is learning to switch off

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The best place to work from home in Northern Ireland revealed

The research focused on factors like broadband speed, average house price, and transport links