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Funeral details announced for father-of-six killed in Moy accident tragedy

The announcement comes shortly after the funeral details of two others involved in the same crash

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Two new social housing blocks planned for site of former Masonic Hall in East Belfast

Locals have submitted objections, citing an overbearing scale in the plan, and arguing there would be a loss of privacy, a loss of daylight

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Decision on residential development at old school site in East Belfast delayed due to fire

An application for the erection of 53 residential units, including 43 houses and 10 apartments was to be heard this month

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One fine issued since Belfast's Hill Street pedestrianised

"The current arrangements are simply not fit for purpose and are being flouted freely."

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Ballymena gym owner convicted for unlawful possession of weight-loss medicines

After the ruling the public were urged to consider the implications of buying drugs online or from dubious sources

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Teenage friends from NI killed in Donegal crash named locally as community left numb

Heartbreaking tributes are being paid to Daniel Cullen and Caoimhin Porter, both aged 18, who lost their lives in a crash in Donegal last night.

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Minister denies claim that she is deliberately running down state of roads to 'make a constitutional point'

Minister Liz Kimmins was appearing before the Infrastructure Committee on Wednesday

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Sinister letter threatening nationalists and foreign nationals in Clough referred to PSNI

'Threats and intimidation can play no part in the democratic process'

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Lisa Dorrian murder investigation latest as second person arrested

It follows the arrest of a 40-year-old woman in Bangor earlier today

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Natalie McNally trial: Watch clip of alleged YouTube live stream made by man accused of murder

Stephen McCullagh, 36, has been accused of and has denied the murder of the pregnant 32-year-old

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Police and MI5 waged campaign of illegal interference against BBC journalist, tribunal told

Former Northern Ireland correspondent Vincent Kearney subjected to ‘unprecedented’ surveillance, says lawyerPolice and MI5 subjected a BBC journalist to a “long and consistent campaign of unlawful interference” by obtaining communications data from his mobile phone, a tribunal has heard.The ...

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British man arrested in Bali on Valentine's Day for drug smuggling could face death penalty

Indonesia has some of the strictest laws in drug smuggling with a sentence of execution

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Stephen Hawking's family speak out after snap surfaces in Epstein files with two bikini women

An image of the late professor alongside two women in bikinis emerged out of the Epstein files

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Woman arrested on suspicion of murder of Lisa Dorrian

She is also arrested on suspicion of assisting offenders, withholding information and preventing a lawful and decent burial

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Vehicle seized by police during midweek patrols

The force said the incidents provided a small glimpse into what officers deal with on their shift

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Three men in court accused of jointly raping woman in Belfast

Two of the men have been released on bail on agreed terms

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Disability access approved for Co Down Blue Flag beach

"We are delighted that permission has been granted to improve access to Tyrella beach"

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Major water sports facility approved by local council

The lake has previously been the focus of regular water testing by the council which led to a closure last summer due to public health hazard concerns

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Refusal of council's £7.4m Co Down community hub overturned

Despite plans for 12 activity rooms and a main hall, a councillor said the council's "snap shot" report suggested "you could fit more people into a shed".

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Residents 'going weeks without a single letter' amid Royal Mail delays

"Some have had to borrow money because bank cards were delayed for weeks. Others have had utility bills arriving the same day as final reminders"