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Northern Ireland and Belfast among the cheapest places to rent across the UK, new survey finds

Only one place in the UK was cheaper than renting in Northern Ireland with letting in the city slightly more expensive

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Channel 5 Ellis fans 'disappointed' by Northern Ireland-set drama season 2 comeback

Ellis was a major hit for Channel 5 when it first aired in 2024 but its series two debut proved to be "uninspiring".

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Two new residential developments approved for East Belfast

Private housing was agreed for the Cabin Hill site, while social housing for over 55's was agreed for the Mount Masonic Hall site

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Eight storey “Best in Class” office block approved for Lanyon Place

Local councillor asks if there was "demand" in the area for new office blocks

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'A moment of true courage and service': Off duty volunteer praised for River Lagan rescue

He noticed a person in difficulty in the water and quickly sprang into action

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Northern Ireland weather latest as unsettled conditions and gale force winds forecast

It seems the spring sunshine isn't quite ready to stick around just yet

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Lisburn social housing 'pathway to Home Bargains'

"We have had problems in the past in Lisburn with social housing how will you be managing the tenants?"

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Northern Ireland petrol prices soar amid Iran war fuel hike - find the cheapest near you

Oil prices have topped a four year high of $100 a barrel as uncertainty over the impact of the Middle East conflict carries on

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Ellis filming locations from coastal village to mountain with 'glorious' sunsets

Channel 5's detective drama Ellis was filmed across Northern Ireland, with stars Sharon D Clarke and Andrew Gower praising the 'beautiful' landscapes

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Three arrested and drugs seized as part of investigation into West Belfast UDA

Drugs were seized, along with drugs-related paraphernalia, tobacco and a quantity of cash

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Police granted additional time to question suspect arrested over Ellie Flanagan's murder

She is the 29th woman to be killed in Northern Ireland since 2020.

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Pictured: The 29 women murdered in Northern Ireland since 2020

The vast majority of victims were killed by men in their own homes

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Pathologists find no evidence of ‘direct violence’ in Noah Donohoe’s death

Please be advised there are some graphic postmortem descriptions in this article

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Former IRA bomber says Gerry Adams was senior figure in organisation

Former Sinn Féin leader being sued by three men injured in IRA bombings in 1976 and 1996A convicted IRA bomber has told a court that Gerry Adams was a senior figure in the organisation despite the former Sinn Féin leader’s claims to the contrary.Adams, 77, is being sued for symbolic “vindicato...

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Natalie McNally murder trial told her ex ‘lying and lying again to police to help himself’

The man, who cannot be named because of a court order, told court this week he wanted to 'tell the truth for Natalie' even if he self-incriminated himself about other matters

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Two more teenagers charged over Ballyholme beach fight as judge criticises delay

The five teenage foreign nationals are all charged with assault offences, relating to four complainants, arising from an incident last year.

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Home heating costs crisis: NI Minister calls for direct support for customers hit by price rise

However, John O’Dowd said the powersharing Executive does not have the financial “firepower” to fund any relief scheme.

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Belfast Council asking people for their opinion on public car parks

Four car parks will be added and two removed from the old order

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NI hospital parking fees to continue as Health Minister defers ban until 2029

"The removal of car parking charges would result in a loss of approximately £7 million per annum in revenue"

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Mason Keilhauer: Funeral details confirmed for boy, 11, killed in Shankill Road weekend crash

The local community is in mourning following his passing and have come together to support his grieving family.