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Temperatures to climb above 30C by Monday amid yellow heat health alert
Temperatures will soar above 30C in parts of the UK by Monday with another exceptionally hot spell bringing a yellow health alert.

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Holidays are a ‘valued and realistic’ part of later life, says pensions body
Holidays are a “valued and realistic” part of later life, according to a pensions body which sets living standards, to give people an idea of the kind of lifestyle they could end up with in retirement.


Europe stresses Ukraine support ahead of Trump-Putin summit
The path to peace in Ukraine “cannot be decided without Ukraine”, European leaders have said, as US President Donald Trump prepares to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin for talks on Friday.

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Three men arrested after motorcyclist and pedestrian die in crash
Three men have been arrested after a motorcyclist and a pedestrian died after crashing on a busy A road.


Shabana Mahmood vows to send foreign criminals ‘packing’ when they are jailed
Foreign criminals will be sent “packing”, deported immediately when they receive a custodial sentence, the Justice Secretary has pledged.


NI mum opens up on 'calm and empowering' home birth
"It was such a euphoric feeling"


Ballymena in pictures two months on from riots as homes still boarded up
Rioting erupted in the Co Antrim town after a peaceful protest following the alleged sexual assault of a teenage girl


Northern Ireland courts roundup: 7 cases heard in our courts this past week
Despite courts remaining in summer recess, there have still been a number of hearings this past week


Woman wearing Palestine Action T-shirt arrested in Belfast
A woman wearing a Palestine Action T-shirt has been arrested at an anti-racism protest in Belfast city centre.


Ballymena community "stronger now than before", two months on from anti-immigration riots
Two months on, Clonavon Terrace and its surrounding streets feel like a ghost town. Houses that were torched remain boarded up, while a few properties still have exposed broken windows


Pictures capture Féile an Phobail in the 90s and early 2000s
Looking back through these photographs from the late 90s and early 2000s, it’s easy to feel the buzz all over again.


Motorcyclist dies and driver injured in Waterford crash
A motorcyclist has died and a driver has been injured in a crash in Waterford city.


Meet the Belfast woman helping domestic abuse victims reclaim their power through martial arts
"Martial arts gives you great confidence to feel as though you can protect yourself."


Belfast protest and counter-protest in pictures
Crowds gather behind City Hall


Emmerdale star looks unrecognisable after 17 years on ITV soap
Emmerdale actor Sebastian Dowling was part of the ITV soap for 17 years before his character met a tragic end.


Salmond may have leaked sexual misconduct inquiry details, claims Sturgeon
Alex Salmond may have leaked details about an investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct against him, Nicola Sturgeon has claimed.


Horse rider dies after falling at fence during competition
A horse rider has died after falling at a fence during a major eventing competition.


Derry protestors who defy ban in support of Palestine Action accused of offences under Terrorism Act
A pro-Palestine group in Derry has accused the PSNI of “intimidation” after members were accused of offences under the Terrorism Act ahead of a demonstration.


Woman arrested in Belfast for wearing Palestine Action t-shirt at anti-racism rally
A woman has been arrested in Belfast for wearing a t-shirt in support of now proscribed group Palestine Action at a counter-demonstration to an anti-immigration protest.


Inside £1.35M six-bedroom Co Down listed property on the market
It is thought to have been built in the early 1840's
