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Further bluetongue cases confirmed in Co Down herd
Further cases of bluetongue have been confirmed in a herd of cows in Co Down.
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Taoiseach rejects Russian ambassador’s criticism of Zelensky visit
The Taoiseach has told the Russian ambassador to “stop this war”, after the diplomat criticised the official visit of the Ukrainian president to Ireland.
Miniature bronze model of Mahatma Gandhi statue could fetch thousands at auction
The first model of the statue of Mahatma Gandhi in a central London square could fetch thousands after it goes under the hammer.
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Scotland’s energy industry facing ‘existential threat’, Swinney warns PM
Scotland’s energy industry is facing an “existential threat”, the First Minister has claimed as he called for UK Government support.
TUV member may not be entitled to challenge Belfast council decisions over Irish language policy and Palestinian flag, court hears
A TUV member may not be legally entitled to challenge Belfast City Council’s process for reconsidering decisions about an Irish language strategy and flying the Palestinian flag, it was claimed in the High Court today.
I'm A Celebrity winner admits 'it's hard' as she issues warning to campmates
Former Queen of the Jungle Vicky Pattison has issued a warning to the remaining I'm A Celebrity campmates
Man accused of murdering four in house fire ‘wanted to inflict maximum pain’
A man accused of murdering his former partner’s sister and her three children in a house fire as part of a botched revenge attack “wanted to inflict maximum pain” and “didn’t care who was there”, a trial has heard.
TUV member 'may not be legally allowed' to challenge flying of Palestine flag at Belfast City Hall
Lawyers for Belfast City Council raised issues over Ann McClure’s right as an unelected member of the public to take action over its standing orders - including the Irish language strategy
Firefighters battle blaze at Co Down industrial estate
Firefighters have battled a blaze at a commercial unit in Newtownards started accidentally.
West Belfast mother and daughter to have funeral together after deaths days apart
Tributes have been paid to Annmarie McCann and her daughter Bridin, who both passed away peacefully in hospital this week surrounded by their loving family
Jamie Oliver to relaunch Jamie’s Italian in UK next year
Jamie Oliver is set to relaunch his Jamie’s Italian restaurant chain in the UK, six years after the brand’s dramatic collapse.
Reeves will not face ministerial standards probe over Budget briefings
Rachel Reeves will not face an investigation by the Prime Minister’s ethics tsar over the handling of the Budget.
'After retiring, I wanted to give something back and now I'm a meeter and greeter'
“It feels good in your heart to know you have given someone comfort, even just a smile, to help ease what lies ahead for them.”
Teenager who got out of ambulance was Tasered before being killed by car
A teenager who got out of an ambulance on a motorway was then Tasered by police before being hit by a car and killed, the police watchdog said.
Co Derry principal says flu is 'like Covid again' as 170 pupils off sick on one day
Flu cases across Northern Ireland trebled in the last two weeks
River Lagan Belfast 'unsafe for navigation' this weekend due to forecasted rain
The river will be partially lowered at specific times
CMAT announces biggest ever Belfast show
Irish singer-songwriter CMAT has announced her biggest ever headline show in Belfast.
Council to look at expanding trading days at St George's Market
St George's Market will be getting close to half a million pounds for replacement of market stalls
James Nesbitt 'in awe' of Christmas efforts at Marie Curie Hospice
He met with patients, families and staff of the end-of-life charity, and helped decorate their Christmas tree
Poundland: List of stores set for closure
Poundland has said it is shutting another tranche of UK stores by February as part of its closure programme.