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Three arrested and drugs seized as part of investigation into West Belfast UDA

Drugs were seized, along with drugs-related paraphernalia, tobacco and a quantity of cash

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Police granted additional time to question suspect arrested over Ellie Flanagan's murder

She is the 29th woman to be killed in Northern Ireland since 2020.

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Pictured: The 29 women murdered in Northern Ireland since 2020

The vast majority of victims were killed by men in their own homes

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Pathologists find no evidence of ‘direct violence’ in Noah Donohoe’s death

Please be advised there are some graphic postmortem descriptions in this article

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Former IRA bomber says Gerry Adams was senior figure in organisation

Former Sinn Féin leader being sued by three men injured in IRA bombings in 1976 and 1996A convicted IRA bomber has told a court that Gerry Adams was a senior figure in the organisation despite the former Sinn Féin leader’s claims to the contrary.Adams, 77, is being sued for symbolic “vindicato...

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Natalie McNally murder trial told her ex ‘lying and lying again to police to help himself’

The man, who cannot be named because of a court order, told court this week he wanted to 'tell the truth for Natalie' even if he self-incriminated himself about other matters

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Two more teenagers charged over Ballyholme beach fight as judge criticises delay

The five teenage foreign nationals are all charged with assault offences, relating to four complainants, arising from an incident last year.

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Home heating costs crisis: NI Minister calls for direct support for customers hit by price rise

However, John O’Dowd said the powersharing Executive does not have the financial “firepower” to fund any relief scheme.

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Belfast Council asking people for their opinion on public car parks

Four car parks will be added and two removed from the old order

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NI hospital parking fees to continue as Health Minister defers ban until 2029

"The removal of car parking charges would result in a loss of approximately £7 million per annum in revenue"

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Mason Keilhauer: Funeral details confirmed for boy, 11, killed in Shankill Road weekend crash

The local community is in mourning following his passing and have come together to support his grieving family.

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Major sport plans for South Belfast school approved

"Once completed, the new pitch will provide a valuable sporting resource for pupils, local sports clubs and the wider Carryduff community..."

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NI council declines invite to China after debate behind closed doors

In June 2024, Councillor Lee-Surginor was installed as deputy chairperson of the council and the first civic dignitary in Northern Ireland from a Chinese background.

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Natalie McNally's ex warned over 'self-incrimination' as he gives evidence for second day

"If I sink myself and get myself in more trouble, I don't care. This is about Natalie."

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Early referral of Noah case to specialist unit ‘unusual but justified’ – inquest

Mr Robinson further stated that "time in a missing person case is not the only factor" and that other factors such as risk of criminal involvement can cause a cause to be elevated to CID.

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Docklands bombing victim says he believes Gerry Adams played ‘major part’ in IRA

Mr Adams denies that he had any role in the Provisional IRA and is opposing the claim.

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I'm A Celebrity's Harry Redknapp issues update after health diagnosis

Former I'm A Celebrity winner Harry Redknapp discussed his recent diagnosis on ITV's This Morning ahead of his return to the jungle for the All Stars series in South Africa

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'Forever our Fairy Godmother': Fermanagh murder victim remembered as shining light

"We are all better for having had her in our lives"

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Urgent call for action as rising oil and gas costs hit households and businesses

It comes as consumers using heating oil saw prices rise over 80% in less than a week

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Inmate, 43, charged with the murder of child-killer Ian Huntley

Anthony Russell, 43, of HMP Frankland, has been charged with murder