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Protest planned at Queen’s University after Clements café closure puts 30 jobs at risk

An emergency protest has been called to take place on Wednesday afternoon

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Belfast Blitz memorial approved for East Belfast

Nearly 1,000 people died during the four raids with the highest fatalities in North Belfast, around the Antrim Road, Crumlin Road and New Lodge

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Concerns over Northern Ireland sewage pollution reveal 'shocking' lack of prosecutions

There has been just one 'illegal wastewater' conviction in Northern Ireland over five years

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From Tradition to Trap Beats: How Kneecap is helping shape the future of Irish language

"The language that once survived in whispers now thrives in classrooms, murals, and music"

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Employer leads tribute to much loved friend killed in car crash

"He wasn't just a co-worker— he was a true friend to everyone he met"

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"Wouldn't have survived vetting for a kids' football club": Sorcha Eastwood slams Mandelson appointment

She went on to ask, "Will the real prime minister please stand up?"

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Victims of paedo teacher William Lloyd-Lavery speak out as abuser jailed

"Today we got justice against a man who thought he had got away with it"

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Man with 138 convictions sentenced over spate of dangerous driving incidents

In one incident the 44-year-old from Lurgan led police on a blue light pursuit after he filled up his Yaris with £40 unleaded and left without paying

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Young NI girl told 'some sunscreens could give her a heart attack' as family fundraise for charity

Callie McKinney was born with a rare genetic condition that puts her at risk of sudden cardiac arrest

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Orange Order rubbish claims they will help with mortgage costs in Tyrone village to "strengthen Protestant community"

The message was urging people to buy homes in the area to "support and strengthen our Protestant community for the future."

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Three men arrested over arson murders of little Tadhg Farrell and his great-aunt Mary Holt

The three were held on Tuesday over the double murder in Co Offaly late last year

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NI council's £30,000 spend on sponsoring conferences called into question

Councillors agree to sponsor conferences on climate, voluntary work and cities

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Wildfire battles rage in Mourne Mountains and Hilltown as NIFRS warns of deliberate blazes

NIFRS have spent days fighting fires in the region — some of which are now believed to have been deliberately lit

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Trump makes unexpected confession about his mum and King Charles 'he's so cute'

US President Donald Trump has confessed his mother had a crush on King Charles during a speech at the White House

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Missing man's leg found on beach three months after he vanished

A member of the public found the skeletal lower left leg of William Shine washed up on a beach at Llanbedr, Gwynedd

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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.