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Body found in search for missing 14-year-old boy
A body has been found by gardai searching for a missing 14-year-old boy.
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Royal Mail issues urgent Christmas alert as 58 postcodes face major delivery disruption
Several Northern Ireland postcodes are included in the alert — full list in article
Firefighters battling barn blaze in Co Down village
The fire service is currently dealing with a barn on fire in the Moneyreagh Road area of Moneyreagh.
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Hamnet stars on historical figures and awards hype
Paul Mescal would “love” to one day play Micheal Collins, the Irish rebel leader.
Interactive map shows average life expectancy for each NI council area
The ONS figures will add to the ongoing debate about regional inequalities and the pressures on Northern Ireland’s health system.
Warning of danger to life as up to 130mm of rain to fall in parts of Scotland
Parts of Scotland could see up to 130mm of rain over the weekend, with communities warned of a danger to life from fast flowing or deep floodwaters.
Sandbags available to pick up as residents told to prepare for yellow weather warning
A yellow warning has been announced by the Met Office for heavy and persistent rainfall on Sunday
BBC NI journalist Stephen Nolan admits to ‘starting fat jabs’
Stephen Nolan has admitted to taking ‘fat jabs’ as the high-profile presenter continues to share online updates of his latest health journey.
King ‘deeply touched’ by reaction to his message on cancer, palace says
The King “will be deeply touched” by the positive reaction to his message about his cancer recovery journey, Buckingham Palace has said.
NIFL Championship match abandoned after goalkeeper suffers injury
A football match involving Ards and Newington was abandoned on Saturday following a potentially serious injury to Newington goalkeeper Rian Brown.
Cold war map shows Belfast was one of 38 UK towns and cities on Soviet nuclear hitlist
Declassified Cold War documents have exposed the scale of a potential Soviet nuclear attack on the UK, with at least 38 towns and cities including Belfast considered 'probable targets'
Israel says it has killed top Hamas commander in Gaza
Israel said it killed a top Hamas commander in Gaza after an explosive device detonated and wounded two soldiers in the territory’s south.
Far-right activist Robinson holds concert to ‘put Christ back into Christmas’
Far-right activist Tommy Robinson has led a carol concert to “put the Christ back into Christmas”.
Virginia Giuffre’s family ‘deeply disappointed’ by Met Police decision on Andrew
The Metropolitan Police has decided not to launch a criminal investigation into reports that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor asked his taxpayer-funded bodyguard to dig up dirt on Virginia Giuffre.
Son of man tortured and killed by Freddie Scappaticci murder gang says he feels sorry for ex-IRA boss’ children
A man whose father was abducted, tortured and shot dead by Freddie Scappaticci’s murder gang, says he feels sorry for the former IRA chief’s children.
Updates provided after Bridge reopened only to cars and light vehicles
The road has been reopened to cars and light vehicles with important announcements issued today
Warning for drivers as Met Eireann issues orange rain alert
Drivers have been advised to take extra care after Met Eireann issued weather warnings for heavy rain this weekend.
Squabbling Stormont MLAs kick row over King Charles portrait down road into 2026
The season of goodwill remains a long way off at Stormont amid an ongoing standoff over the display of a portrait of King Charles.
Plans announced for face-to-face learning as pupils affected by school closure
Their school was closed so remedial work could be carried out
Co Down Olympian Philip Doyle to swap rowing for waltzing on Dancing with the Stars
"My motivation for taking part is to elevate rowing as a sport in Ireland"