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Everything you need to know on Child Benefit payment increase from next week
The rates will be rising from April 6
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'Losing my sister was one of the hardest things I’ve ever gone through — she was a part of me'
Fundraising efforts have come as a comfort to her family after the death of her younger sister in October 2024.
Linda Ervine among Irish president’s appointments to Council of State
The President of Ireland must first consult with the Council of State before referring legislation passed by the parliament to the Supreme Court over constitutional concerns.
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Everything you need to know on signs and symptoms of meningitis
It comes students are returning home to Northern Ireland over the Easter break
School principal's statement after 'hazardous gas' incident saw three hospitalised in Coleraine
The emergency services were called to Coleraine Grammar School just after 4pm today to reports of a 'chemical incident'
King and Queen 'won't be able to meet Epstein survivors' during US visit
US congressman Ro Khanna wrote to the King on Monday urging him to meet survivors privately during the trip, which is set to take place in late April
Three hospitalised after 'hazardous gas' incident at Coleraine school
The emergency services are in attendance at the incident on Castlerock Road
'Deliberate' fire at Newtownabbey building reignites hours after being extinguished
Fire crews returned to the scene early this morning after a blaze at a derelict building in Rathcoole, Belfast flared up again
Ban on Belfast councillors "laying into each other" at City Hall official announcements
Critics say the privilege has turned into party political broadcast rather than a celebration of the city
Watch as plane aborts landing at Belfast City Airport amid strong winds
A number of flights were delayed due to winds of up to 33mph
Man avoids jail after being caught engaging in 'disgusting' sex act at train station by young boy
The couple told officers when confronted they 'they were horny'
Belfast woman handed suspended sentence after dog attack
The victim suffered leg and arm injuries after being attacked by three French bulldog type dogs
Ministers apologise to families over summer scheme U-turn ‘distress’
Paul Givan said some politicians were looking to “exploit” the issue and accused Sinn Fein of “using children to pursue their vendetta” against Israel and Donald Trump.
‘Crude but viable’ explosive device deployed in attack on Lurgan police station
“The car was driven to the station, where the driver escaped and bravely ran to security staff telling them that there was a bomb in the car, a horrific and terrible ordeal for him.”
Masked men force delivery driver to take bomb to County Armagh police station
Homes evacuated in Lurgan as police carry out controlled explosion on ‘crude but viable’ deviceMasked men hijacked a car, placed a “crude but viable” explosive device inside and forced the occupant to drive the vehicle to a police station in Northern Ireland on Monday, prompting a security a...
Co Down pier to remain open amid deadline day for council licence
"We will continue to provide the council with the use of breakwater pier for the public realm, whilst longer term arrangements are progressed"
How to Get to Heaven From Belfast star's 'exceptional' drama is now on Netflix
The critically acclaimed British TV film about dementia care originally aired on the BBC and has now been added to the Netflix library
Gemma Collins sobs 'you're trying to kill me' in tense I'm A Celebrity South Africa trailer
Reality star Gemma Collins breaks down in tears in the first look trailer for I'm A Celebrity South Africa.
Staff strike at Spanish airport causes mass delays for tourists
Many tourists travelling to the Spanish destination for an Easter break have been met with severe delays
'All options on the table': Council could move in to save Hilden Mill
"Because our history and future jobs in Lisburn are too important I am raising the need for the council to give serious consideration to a compulsory purchase order"