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MLA hits out as Stormont blocks call for cost-benefit analysis of net zero policies
The debate came as fuel protests took place across Northern Ireland
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Heating oil row erupts in Co Down chamber amid Irish unity call
"The motion is excellent, but we have to hold the British Government's feet to the fire as much as possible."
Jaidyn Rice: Memorial bench in tribute to teenage girl killed in road accident approved by council
The 16-year-old was hit by a car in Co Down last year
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Everything you need to know as MPs to debate rising home heating oil costs
Heating oil dependency is exceptionally high in Northern Ireland, where nearly half of all households use it as their sole heating source.
BBC legend teases Race Across The World stint after surprise cameo
The comedian made the surprise admission during an appearance on The One Show alongside Tyler West and Roman Kemp, former Celebrity Race Across The World stars.
In photos: Fines issued as fuel protesters bring disruption to Northern Ireland's roads
Slow-moving convoys of tractors and other vehicles formed in several areas in protest against rising energy bills.
'I've survived two open heart surgeries and a stroke at just 24 years old'
Despite living with daily symptoms, the dad-of-two has progressed in his teaching career and fitness journey.
Belfast man marks 80th birthday working behind tills at supermarket
"I’m lucky because I work more for the fun than the money at this point."
Co Down man's new skincare brand inspired by own nine stone weight loss journey
"This isn’t about quick fixes...it’s about supporting people through change"
Farmer cycled to protest because he ‘can’t afford to put diesel in tractors’
"I am on my bike because I can't really afford to put diesel in tractors to come here. This is an absolute shambles for the whole country."
XL bullies ripped into dad before terrifying his family in home attack
A woman has been jailed after her two XL bully dogs ripped into a nurse and burst into his home
Liverpool shop worker jailed for St Patrick's Day sexual assault on woman seeking help
Yaaqob Saleh, 20, was sentenced to 12 months after sexually assaulting a customer who entered his Liverpool city centre shop seeking help to charge her phone
Fuel protestors already been slapped with Fixed Penalty Notices for road traffic offences after rolling blockades
And the PSNI has warned those who avoided sanction today could face fines and penalty points in the future as it warned evidence-gathering resources were deployed
NI farmer says fuel protests not just about agriculture but 'tax extortion and final nail in coffin'
'This is extortionate what we’re getting charged in taxes throughout life – not just fuel, petrol, everything, we’re being extorted. Fuel rise is final nail in coffin'
Pensioners in NI warned about potential scams as Winter Fuel Payment recovery process begins
Almost two million people are expected to repay their winter 2025 payment
Twelfth flasher to represent herself in magic mushrooms case after lawyers withdraw
The 33-year-old is accused of having a quantity of Psilocybin and Psilocin with intent to supply
Man arrested after alleged arson attack on supermarket
He remains in custody at this time.
Stormont Speaker reminds MLAs not to call each other "stupid"
During a debate on Monday, one MLA told another, "You need to look in the mirror. "Stupid" is the very word."
Lisburn councillor cleared after Palestine 'cheerleaders for head choppers' post
“I won’t be deterred. I will continue to speak plainly, stand by what I believe is right, and represent the people who elected me, exactly as they expect me to do.”
Three NI court cases adjourned amid fears prison van could get stuck in fuel protests
The cases include those of a man who punched and choked his former partner and a man who kicked, punched and struck his dog with the butt of his shotgun