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Andy Carroll denies breaching court order against reality TV star ex-wife
Former England footballer Andy Carroll has denied breaching a non-molestation order by allegedly repeatedly calling his reality TV star ex-wife.
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Starmer: Mandelson lied over ambassador job and has betrayed the nation
Sir Keir Starmer admitted he knew about Lord Peter Mandelson’s friendship with convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein when he appointed him ambassador to the US but claimed the peer “lied repeatedly” about the extent of the relationship.
Batch of baby formula distributed in NI recalled over presence of toxin
A fresh batch of a Nestle baby formula product only distributed in Northern Ireland has been added to a product recall following the discovery of a food poisoning toxin.
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Wind farms and carbon credits: ‘Advanced’ plans over Lough Neagh’s future
UK investors have presented ‘advanced’ plans for Lough Neagh’s future to local stakeholders.
Total ban on scramblers will take weeks, minister says
A total ban on scramblers in public places will be in place within weeks, the Transport Minister has pledged, following the death of a Dublin teenager.
Camilla opens primary school library in project to boost reading among children
The Queen marked a milestone moment in an ambitious project to open a library in every primary school by launching the latest in an inner-city institution.
Further flooding expected as forecasters warn of incoming downpours
Further flooding is expected as parts of the country are braced for more downpours which could disrupt transport and power supplies, forecasters have warned.
Ex-head gamekeeper goes on trial accused of shotgun murder
A former head gamekeeper has gone on trial accused of murdering a former estate groundsman by shooting him with a shotgun on a country lane.
Angel resembling Meloni painted over after outcry from church and state
Call it divine intervention, or maybe just a hasty fix-it job to put an end to days of speculation and scandal. But the end result is that the Angel Meloni is no more.
Trans prisoner guidance could lead to ‘mixed sex provision’ – EHRC
The current policy on transgender prisoners in Scottish facilities may result in “mixed-sex provision”, the UK’s equalities watchdog has told a court.
'I face sexism in my car sales job - I want to help other women break down barriers'
The 23-year-old is a Miss Great Britain Belfast finalist and wants to use her platform for good
Enoch Burke calls appeals process ‘a shambles’ after two resignations
The High Court was told on Wednesday that two members of the disciplinary appeals panel (DAP) had resigned
First and deputy First Minister to appear before scrutiny committee
Michelle O’Neill and Emma Little-Pengelly are due to appear before the Committee for the Executive Office this afternoon.
Drax has ‘betrayed’ workforce with plans to cut jobs, union says
A trade union has criticised energy company Drax over plans to cut more than 350 jobs, saying it has “betrayed” its workforce and wider communities.
First Minister concerned after police officer names appear on NI courts website
Northern Ireland’s First Minister has expressed concern after a number of police officers’ names were published on the courts website.
'I am proud of my record despite my hands being tied behind my back'
Writing for Belfast Live, Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Andrew Muir discusses his frustrations with being prevented from delivering in his department
Sarwar ‘willing to have argument with anyone’ on need to ban phones in schools
Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar has said he is willing to “have the argument with anybody” to ban phones in schools if he wins May’s election.
Executive is a 'challenging arrangement', says First Minister amid questions over tensions in office
The remark came as deputy First Minister Emma Little Pengelly chose not to speak to the media after meeting Irish President Catherine Connolly
Woman tells inquest she heard two screams on night Noah Donohoe disappeared
A witness has told the jury in the Noah Donohoe inquest that she heard two screams on the night the schoolboy went missing.
Belfast man who punched member of staff at city centre bank jailed
A Belfast man who punched a member of staff at a city centre bank has been jailed for four months.