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Kingsmill massacre victims remembered on 50th anniversary
The 10 men killed in the Kingsmill massacre are to be remembered at an event to mark the 50th anniversary of the tragedy.
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UK temperatures to struggle above freezing for first full week of 2026
Temperatures will struggle to get above freezing as many people are due to return to school or work after the festive period.
Belfast team to focus on cancer increasingly diagnosed in younger people
“Bowel cancer is increasingly being diagnosed in younger people, so new solutions are needed urgently.”
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Northern Ireland's criminal barristers to strike indefinitely over justice system ‘crisis’
Barristers plan to increase their action from Monday by not participating in any current cases before the crown courts.
New study by Queen’s University to tackle treatment-resistant cancer
A new study by researchers in Belfast is exploring how bowel cancer develops resistance to treatment.
Criminal barristers to strike indefinitely over justice system ‘crisis’
Criminal barristers in Northern Ireland who are striking indefinitely from Monday have called for urgency in addressing the “crisis” in the justice system.
Staff at four universities vote on possible strike action in disputes over cuts
Lecturers at four Scottish universities are voting on possible strike action in four separate disputes over proposed budget cuts and job losses.
Emergency services at the scene of ongoing water rescue operation
Emergency services are at the scene of an ongoing rescue incident in Co Tyrone.
Powers to seize mobile phones over Channel crossings come into force
Mobile phones and sim cards will be seized from migrants without needing to arrest them from Monday as part of efforts to tackle Channel crossings and people smugglers.
Northern Ireland weather for first week of January as wintry conditions set to continue
A yellow warning for snow and ice is in place across NI until midday on Monday
Motorway partially closed due to incident with lorry as NI schools announce closures due to cold weather
A number of schools in Northern Ireland have announced they are to close on Monday due to adverse weather conditions.
Number of schools closed in Northern Ireland as cold snap continues
The Christmas Holidays are back on for some!
Kingsmills massacre was ‘IRA’s Bloody Sunday’, says former Provo gunman
A former republican prisoner has branded the Kingsmills massacre the “IRA’s Bloody Sunday”, it can be revealed.
NI woman’s ‘killing’ a wake-up call, says ex-detective, as he seeks justice in canal ‘murder’
The ‘killing’ of Kelly Lynch should act as a wake-up call to pathologists in the UK and Ireland, says Katie Trust founder James Brannigan.
People urged to have their say on future of Bangor's former Flagship Centre
The shopping centre opened in 2005 but finally closed its doors back in 2019 following a number of shop closures.
Tributes paid to ‘dedicated’ social justice campaigner Sister Brigid Reynolds
Sister Brigid Reynolds, the co-founder and former co-chief executive of Social Justice Ireland, has died aged 82, the organisation said.
Mother and daughter involved in ‘tragic incident’ off Yorkshire coast – police
A mother has died and her teenage daughter remains missing after a “tragic incident” off the East Yorkshire coast, police have said.
See how much snow is expected in your area of Northern Ireland in coming days
Temperatures are to remain low for the first working week of the year
Memorial service held on 50th anniversary of Kingsmill massacre
A memorial service has been held to mark the 50th anniversary of the Kingsmills massacre in Co Armagh.
Everything we know about His and Hers as Netflix thriller set to rival Harlan Coben
Netflix's His and Hers starring Tessa Thompson and Jon Bernthal is premiering very soon