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BT sales slip after shedding broadband customers
BT has revealed a drop in sales after shedding 210,000 broadband customers in the latest quarter, as profits were also knocked by losses linked to its TNT Sports business.
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Victim of paedophile on the ‘power’ of speaking out about being abused
A survivor of sexual abuse has spoken out about the “powerful” feeling that comes with breaking the silence of exploitation experienced as a child.
Some of worst-hit flooded areas bracing for ‘very heavy rain’
Parts of Ireland are likely to experience more flooding, with spells of further heavy rain on Thursday and Friday.
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Shell profits slump by more than a fifth amid oil price rout
Shell has laid bare the impact of last year’s tumbling oil prices as it reported a worse-than-expected 22% plunge in annual profits.
Starmer to warn of communities’ decline in bid to move on from Mandelson scandal
Sir Keir Starmer will warn that communities’ “devastating decline” could imperil national security, as he seeks to move on from the growing anger over the Lord Peter Mandelson scandal.
I witnessed Regency Hotel horror and look on Daniel Kinahan's face has stayed with me
It has been ten years since horror unfolded at the formerly named Regency Hotel in Dublin where Daniel Kinahan escaped with his life, but his key lieutenant David Byrne was not so lucky
US TV host posts message to mother’s kidnapper asking for proof she is alive
US news anchor Savannah Guthrie has sent a public message to her 84-year-old mother’s kidnapper saying that her family is ready to talk but wants proof that she is alive.
Fireworks lit by Gaston as O’Neill faces grilling with Little-Pengelly
Two years and a day after devolution was restored in Stormont, Michelle O’Neill and Emma Little-Pengelly made a rare appearance before the Executive Office Committee.
NI snooker star leads tributes to John Virgo after former champion passes away at age of 79
NI snooker star Mark Allen has led tributes to John Virgo after the former champion passed away at the age of 79.
Construction company behind plan to save NI’s Euro 2028 bid leaves housing estate ‘unfinished’
A construction company that previously proposed a plan to “save” Belfast’s dream of hosting Euro 2028 left a housing estate on the outskirts of Derry city “unsafe and unfinished”.
It's a disgrace we're still waiting for first female Presbyterian Moderator... stats tell a story backed by theological rubbish
In many ways this week’s election of a new Presbyterian Moderator was unsurprising.
Netflix fans can't wait for dark comedy filmed in Belfast from makers of Derry Girls
Many people may be mourning Northern Irish sitcom Derry Girls after the show concluded with its third season in May 2022. However, luckily the people who made the show are now releasing a new dark comedy on Netflix – and it's even been filmed right here in Belfast
Carla Lockhart calls for ‘full review’ into reported Epstein visit to Hillsborough Castle
Carla Lockhart has called for a “full review” after claiming that Jeffrey Epstein had visited Hillsborough Castle on at least one occasion.
Poll points to widespread support across the sectarian divide for NI workers’ bill
New employment legislation which strengthens workers’ rights and focusses on creating good jobs in Northern Ireland is supported across the sectarian divide, according to the latest opinion poll.
Prolific sex offender ‘Mucky Marty’ back behind bars after breaching court order
A notorious sex trafficker who targeted vulnerable young women in Northern Ireland is back behind bars.
Omagh security alert LIVE as homes evacuated overnight as 'suspicious object' found
The late night discovery of a suspicious object has led to a security alert in the area
Keir Starmer under pressure from own MPs over Peter Mandelson scandal
Sir Keir Starmer’s premiership is under growing pressure from Labour MPs, angry at his decision to approve the appointment of Lord Peter Mandelson to the role of British ambassador to Washington despite knowing about his links to Jeffrey Epstein.
Irish president to meet Bloody Sunday families on day two of NI visit
Irish president Catherine Connolly is to continue her three-day official visit to Northern Ireland with a number of engagements in Co Londonderry.
Climate commission critical to ensuring ‘fair, inclusive transition’, says Muir
The Stormont agriculture minister will bring regulations to establish a Just Transition Commission to steer climate-change policy in Northern Ireland.
Criminals using AI to clone voices and set up direct debits
Criminals are using AI to clone people’s voices and set up unauthorised direct debits over the phone, National Trading Standards (NTS) has warned.