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First and deputy First Minister call for a reduction in fuel duty as protests planned across NI

In a joint statement on Friday afternoon, Michelle O'Neill and Emma Little Pengelly confirmed that they have written to the Prime Minister

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Ambulance service warns protesters not to 'impede' emergency vehicles during NI fuel demonstrations

Calls on social media are urging everyone “from HGV drivers to farmers” to take part in a “day of action” on April 14

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Man charged after reports of male with a machete close to city centre

He is expected to appear before court next month

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Suggestion box on fate of Lisburn's 'Prince Andrew' tree closes

The tree marks the 400th anniversary of Lisburn, but its plaque and mount dedicated to the former Duke of York was removed due to his links with billionaire paedophile Jeffrey Epstein

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‘Dirty fenian rebel b*****ds’- Belfast man's 'shocking' racist and sectarian outburst to PSNI officers

He also directed a series of sexually offensive remarks at one police woman called to the scene of a city centre street brawl.

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Lisburn's £40m health hub's 'sauna' conditions raise 'serious concerns', says councillor

"This is simply unacceptable in a new, modern, purpose-built facility that has been funded by the taxpayer."

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Pathologist who drew criticism over Katie Simpson postmortem has left post

The 21-year-old died almost a week after an incident at Gortnessy Meadows

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Work begins on transforming landmark city centre building into £20m Staycity aparthotel

Staycity Group’s first aparthotel in Northern Ireland is scheduled to open for business in May 2027

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'Iconic' Art Deco building in the heart of Belfast city centre on the market for £1.7m

It was formerly Sinclair’s Department Store

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Man hospitalised after being punched and attacked while he lay on the ground

The incident occurred on the Ravenhill Road in the city on Thursday evening, April 9

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NI boxer accused of raping and choking two women granted bail

The barrister said the defendant “is a quite successful amateur boxer, hoping to go professional.”

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Irish footballer's partner to be remembered in special service after tragic death aged 37

Mum-of-two Rachel Borthwick died on March 22 after brave battle with cancer

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Police thank public for reporting man armed with a machete on Shankill Road

The man was spotted in a busy area where there were a number of children

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Man who skipped bail extradited from Germany to face NI court

PSNI said: "We will relentlessly pursue those that are trying to delay or deny justice to victims of crime"

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How Olivia's Haven founder turned a lockdown vision into a thriving business

Taking a leap of faith and turning your business dream into a reality is always a risk but it's one that's certainly paid off for this busy working mum

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‘Nobody’s in charge’: is power sharing still working in Northern Ireland?

Feuding parties and crumbling public services damaging public’s faith in Stormont, 28 years on from Good Friday agreementThe Good Friday agreement appeared over Northern Ireland like a sunburst – a miracle of political leadership that consigned the Troubles to history.Signed on 10 April 1998, it...

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Rory McIlroy reaction after perfect Masters start puts fear into his rivals

The Holywood ace surged to the top of the Masters leaderboard after shooting a five-under-par 67 in his opening round at Augusta National

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Details of road and lane closures for Belfast Grand Central Station public realm works

A programme of resurfacing works will lead to some weekend closures

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Race Across the World tension as frustrated star requests to 'finish race alone'

Katie and Harrison faced budget tensions during the second leg of BBC's Race Across the World

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Ryanair flight to Manchester in emergency diversion after mid-air fault

A probe was launched by the Air Accident Investigations Branch after the flight from Venice to Manchester diverted to London Stansted due to fuel leaking from the engine