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Plans to speed up HGV drivers labelled 'totally stupid'

"DfI is looking to slow everyone else down, but speed up HGVs."

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Stephen McCullagh’s ex-girlfriend tells court how he hit and threatened her

The witness also told how McCullagh secretly recorded counselling sessions she had about a stillbirth

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Hilden Mill 'rumblings' of development talks amid demolition appeal

The site is of national, historic interest due to its connection with the Barbour Family in the 19th century.

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Resolving police file redactions 'key' for progress, Katie Simpson inquest told

Police originally thought it was a suicide, but the following year Jonathan Creswell, the partner of Ms Simpson’s sister, was arrested on suspicion of murder

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'I've been in care since I was nine and now I'm excited for what the future holds'

Her determination and resilience has led her to a rewarding career supporting adults with learning disabilities.

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Co Down councillor drops 'F-word' on utility companies

"Utility businesses are coming into the city and digging up where they need to and just filling in a hole when they leave."

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Everything you need to know on your travel rights amid Middle East flight chaos

Northern Ireland travellers are being reminded of their rights should they choose to cancel their travel plans over safety fears

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Dundonald councillor considers 'camp out' in bid to catch dog foul offender

"It is disgusting and it is being done in an area where children are going to school in the morning and are having to try to avoid it."

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Irish signs refused for two East Belfast streets after tight vote at City Hall

A DUP committee chair gave the deciding vote

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Fleming Fulton: Live updates as emergency services at scene of ongoing incident at Belfast special school

The alarm was raised at around noon on Friday morning

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Michelle O’Neill: ‘Gendered lens’ applied to her and Emma Little-Pengelly

Speaking ahead of International Women’s Day on Sunday, Michelle O’Neill praised the uplift in women “stepping into the political world”, but said too many still face online abuse ranging from comments on their appearance to threats of physical or sexual violence

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Teenage pedestrian hospitalied after East Belfast traffic collision

Police attended the scene of the incident earlier today

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Arson attack at Armagh car sales business being investigated by police

No one was injured but police say the incident is being treated as arson

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Ruth Langsford vows 'I never will' as she issues Eamonn Holmes update

Ruth Langsford has opened up about her emotional journey following her 2024 split from Eamonn Holmes after 14 years of marriage, revealing she turned to counselling and wrote a new book

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Everything you need to know as detectives probing disappearance of Lisa Dorrian make four arrests

Police have reiterated their determination to secure justice for Lisa’s family and are continuing to appeal for information.

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Man escapes through flat window after wheelie bin placed at front door and set alight

The incident is being treated as arson with intent to endanger life

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Water tests reveal NI council recreation lakes may have closed due to sewage bacteria

"In addition, if blue green algae is suspected of being present the advice is 'if in doubt, stay out'."

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Pedestrian seriously injured in West Belfast collision involving Range Rover

The incident happened on the weekend and left a man seriously injured

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NI family on mission to give back after mum's sudden death aged 40

"Orla had a huge heart, a brilliant laugh and an energy that filled every room."

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NI Council to provide public recycling bins for the first time

Ards North Down to trial bins at Ward Park in Bangor and bowling alleys