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More than 700 whistleblower cases in NI in five years, report finds
The largest category of classified concerns relates to potential fraud or maladministration
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Michelle O’Neill backs ‘urgent meeting’ with Prime Minister on energy costs
In a social media post, Ms O’Neill said: “The proposed £35 payment per household by the British government, while some people’s bills have doubled, is completely tone-deaf to the severity of this crisis."
easyJet passenger who was stranded after onboard emergency hits out
The passenger, who suffers from a severe air-borne nut allergy became unwell on the Belfast bound flight on Sunday
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"Prolific burglar" banned from entering Belfast city centre
Judge Grant imposed a series of conditions which included an 8pm to 7am curfew, tagging and a ban on consuming alcohol
Emergency services attend scene of fire at Corpus Christi College site - recap
Residents were advised to keep windows and doors shut
TB survivor's challenging journey and remarkable recovery from infectious disease
The 55-year-old faced months of intensive treatment after receiving his diagnosis in June 2025
Cornwall paedophile sent 'grim reading' sick messages to 'young girls'
Martin Thomas, 25, was sentenced to 54 months in prison after messaging three decoy accounts he believed were children under 16
Primary teacher banned after sending explicit content from Clitheroe school toilets
The teacher sent sexually explicit texts and photos to an adult while children were in the building
Accused believes 'always and forever' that ex killed Natalie McNally, trial told
Reminding the jury that at this point McCullagh was "an innocent man unless or until you find otherwise", Mr Kearney said the real issue was the identity of the killer
Full list of 23 Northern Irish companies named and shamed by Government for failing to pay minimum wage
The Northern Irish companies are among 389 employers from across the UK named for failing to pay workers the minimum wage to tens of thousands of workers.
Two men arrested after £100,000 drugs seizure in Derry
A major drugs haul worth £100,000 has been uncovered in Derry, with two men now in custody
Search for missing Newry man stood down after body found
The search operation for Shane McEvoy from Newry was stood down on Thursday after the body of a man was discovered
Belfast council can do nothing to stop landlords bulk buying houses for HMOs, councillors told
East Belfast elected rep warns of the rise in "cash-only" purchases of houses being converted to HMOs
Family denies seeking to freeze Noah Donohoe’s social media accounts
M1 refers to a witness who was a pupil at St Malachy's at the time of Noah's disappearance, M2 is his sister and M3 is their mother.
Man dies in incident on Co Tyrone farm
The incident occurred in the Drumenny Road area
NI council expands 'home to hospital' scheme amid 'postcode lottery' concerns for health
"The fact that we can extend to another DEA is great, but I would if possible like to see it rolled out across the entire council area."
DUP councillor critical of Sinn Fein 'bin tax'
"My concern would be, if these new service charges are not brought in, it could negatively affect the bin collection services that the council provides."
Body-worn cameras for Ulster Hospital Emergency Department staff from next week
It's hoped the introduction of the cameras at the hospital from next Monday will help to improve staff safety
20 children flee Northern Ireland after 'anti-migrant riots'
The Ulster Teachers' Union has called for Rapid Response Protocols in the aftermath of last summer's unrest
Evidence in Natalie McNally murder trial points to ‘some other killer’,say defence
He said: "When you come to this critically important decision on the identity of the killer, if you think he probably is the killer: not enough. If you are almost sure he is the killer: not enough."