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Popular Belfast restaurant to close following sale to new owners: ‘We will treasure the memories’
A popular Northern Ireland restaurant has announced it is to close at the end of the month.
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Cold weather payment season: Check if your eligible
The new year has brought snow to Northern Ireland which makes it a great time to determine if you are eligible for cold weather payments
Armed forces treated worse than terrorists, warns NI Veterans' Commissioner
David Johnstone, the Northern Ireland Veterans' Commissioner appointed by Labour, has warned the government that NI Troubles veterans face 'lawfare'
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Female IRA unit leader linked to Enniskillen bomb
Police identified a female IRA commander as a key member of the unit responsible for the Enniskillen Remembrance Day bombing, it has emerged.
Mike Nesbitt's departure closes a chapter the UUP never meant to reopen
The last time the UUP held a contested leadership election, in 2012, it followed Tom Elliott’s surprise resignation and ended with Mike Nesbitt defeating John McCallister.
NI weather: All you need to know as Met Office forecasts snow for weekend
Yellow warnings are now in place for parts of the UK, including much of Northern Ireland, until midday on Monday.
Man who crashed motorbike into PSNI patrol investigating knife fight avoids jail
A court heard as 47-year-old limped from the scene of the crash he allegedly declared “F*** this, I’m out of here”
Dog saved by US firefighters after falling through ice
A yellow Labrador was rescued by firefighters on Rhode Island after he wandered on to a thin layer of ice covering a pond and fell through.
Skygazers advised to ‘wrap up warm’ to see Wolf supermoon
Skygazers have been advised to “wrap up warm” to view this year’s Wolf Moon.
Four trapped after building collapses in Kenyan capital
A multi-storey building under construction in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi, collapsed on Friday, leaving at least four people trapped.
Olympic Champion Rhys McClenaghan to become "Freeman" of Ards and North Down
The honour will be conferred on Friday January 23
Boat stolen over New Year period sparks investigation into theft in Co Fermanagh
The boat is believed to have been stolen sometime over the new year break
Fact check: Video shows vandalism in Pakistan
A widely shared online post implied that a video of vandalism shows events in Europe, possibly in London....
The Traitors star hoping to use prize money to get married at family farm at home in NI
"My accent is probably going to benefit me"
Police release CCTV imagery as concerns grow over missing man in Co Tyrone
Police have released CCTV imagery showing the last known movements of a Co Tyrone man last seen in the early hours of New Year’s Day.
Four out of five victims of Finglas arson attack discharged
Four of the five people injured in an arson attack on a home in Finglas have been discharged from hospital, but one woman is continuing to receive treatment.
Police warn drivers after surge in antisocial driving over Christmas in Co Down
PSNI are calling on drivers to show consideration for residents and encouraged them to 'put the brakes on antisocial driving'
Government defends Legacy Bill after Veterans Commissioner criticism
The Government has defended its approach to reforming legislation to deal with the legacy of the Troubles, after criticism from its own Northern Ireland Veterans Commissioner.
First named victim of Switzerland fire was keen golfer who was pictured with Rory McIlroy
The first victim of a devastating fire at a bar in a Swiss ski resort has been named as the painstaking process of identifying the victims continues.
The real significance of Mike Nesbitt’s departure is what it means for unionist unity
Mike Nesbitt’s departure as Ulster Unionist leader is no surprise because he has spent months refusing to rule out doing what he has just done.