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Husband to appear in court accused of drugging and raping ex-wife
A husband accused of drugging and raping his wife over a 13-year period is due to appear before a crown court, along with five other men who are charged with sexual offences against her.
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Donald Trump and Air Force One land in Ireland hours after suspicious package found at Doonbeg golf resort
An alert was raised on Wednesday after the delivery of an envelope suspected to contain a powder substance arrived at the US president's Irish golf resort
Trump provokes outrage with Nato Afghanistan claims
Donald Trump has provoked outrage among MPs and veterans after claiming Nato troops stayed away from the front line in Afghanistan.
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Burnham faces decision on bid for Westminster return
Andy Burnham faces pressure to decide whether he will attempt to return to Westminster after a Greater Manchester MP announced he would quit the Commons.
Helen McEntee to chair Trade Forum
Ministerial visits to the US and elsewhere for St Patrick’s Day are part of a plan to “double down” on international trade promotion, the Minister for Foreign Affairs has said.
Queen’s charity to explore the neuroscience behind being in a book club
The Queen’s Reading Room charity has unveiled plans for a major neuroscientific study into the impact of book clubs.
‘Resilient’ households behind slight rise in consumer confidence
Consumer confidence rose slightly in January, driven by household “resilience” rather than optimism about the economy, figures show.
Education Minister details support available for teachers in 'toxic' work environments
This comes after one principal claimed that substitute teachers were refusing to teach at their school due to the behaviour of pupils
“Not wanted by the community” - plan for four-storey short-term let building in East Belfast delayed for a council site visit
Objectors say the site "would be better used for family housing to meet local needs, or for business premises benefiting local people"
Noah Donohoe inquest: Everything you need to know after day one at Laganside Court
The inquest into the death of Noah Donohoe got underway at Laganside Court on Thursday, January 22
Davey attacks Trump over claim Nato stayed ‘off the front lines’ in Afghanistan
Sir Ed Davey has hit out at Donald Trump over the president’s claim that Nato troops stayed “a little off the front lines” in Afghanistan.
Design funding approved for Co Down 'tourism drive' greenways
"The greenway projects are a fantastic asset for the people of this district..."
Newcastle luxury hotel plans face church heritage and Airbnb concerns of 'overshadowing'
The Department for Communities’ Historic Environment Division has raised concerns on the 2023 application over its impact on the nearby Grade B2 listed Newcastle Presbyterian Church
Police concerned for welfare of missing man Gary Bain
Police are asking anyone with information regarding his whereabouts to contact them
Mahmood set to slash number of forces in major police overhaul
The number of police forces in England and Wales is set to be cut drastically under major reforms expected to be announced by the Home Secretary next week.
‘Disappointing’: Irish-language Christmas banner replaced with English-language banner in Tyrone
An independent councillor has expressed disappointment that an Irish-language Christmas banner in William Street, Dungannon, was done away with during the recent festive season – and an English-language banner erected instead.
Belfast Juice Jar magnate says his net worth will be “halved” after council refuses landlord application
Sam Shephard says he made "honest mistake" with transfer of HMO property
Concern over homelessness response raised at cross-party meeting
The meeting heard claims from frontline workers and charities that homeless people were left without shelter during severe weather in early January
New radar system will keep Typhoon jets ‘ahead of adversaries’ – John Healey
John Healey has said fitting Typhoon fighter jets with a radar capable of “jamming the most advanced enemy systems” will help keep the aircraft “ahead of adversaries”.
Mum of Co Tyrone man killed on M1 hopeful as case referred to PPS as 'potential homicide'
"I imagine Darryl would want mummy to know the truth, he would want everybody to know the truth of what happened."