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Belfast Pride 2025: Full details of parades and events in Belfast
Belfast Pride organisers say they are gearing up for what they hope will be their biggest parade ever, with a packed schedule of events leading up to next weekend’s main celebration.
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PSNI issue traffic disruption warning due to Portrush parade
With the increased volume of traffic already on the roads due to The Open, police say the public are advised to expect delays
Northern Ireland weather for the weekend ahead with high of 23C forecast for Belfast
Sunny spells and showers expected
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Harris holds calls over Unifil mandate
Ireland remains committed to renewing the Unifil mission, the Tanaiste has said.
The Open: Shane Lowry set to discuss potential penalty, new leader hits birdie blitz and Rory McIlroy insists he 'can challenge'
Rory McIlroy kept his dream of a home Open Championship victory alive with an improved back nine on Friday.
Sister pays tribute to drowned Briton who ‘died trying to save his friend’
The sister of a British man who drowned in Portugal has said he died trying to save his best friend’s life.
Starmer holds ‘constructive’ call with Taoiseach on Troubles legacy plans
Sir Keir Starmer stressed the importance of “consensus” in handling the legacy of the Troubles as he spoke to his Irish counterpart on Friday.
Guinness running low and golf flavoured ice cream: Locals and businesses praise the Open buzz
'We were low on Guinness. We had doubled up, doubled our order. We have about 50 kegs sold in the first few days'
Three dead after explosion at sheriff training facility in Los Angeles
A deadly explosion early on Friday that shook a law enforcement training facility in Los Angeles is being investigated as a possible training accident, officials said.
Open golf has put Portrush on the map, say proud locals
The 153rd Open at Royal Portrush is putting the Co Antrim town on the global map, delighted locals have said.
Crime gang headed by ‘gangster granny’ jailed for dealing drugs worth £80m
A family-run crime gang, with a 65-year-old “gangster granny” as its boss, has been sentenced for dealing drugs with a street value of £80 million across the UK.
Woman fractured skull before ex allegedly strangled her to death in luxury hotel
A woman allegedly strangled to death by her ex partner in a luxury hotel sustained a fractured skull before she died, a court has heard.
Met warns against supporting proscribed groups ahead of London protests
The Metropolitan Police has warned that anyone showing support for proscribed organisations during planned protests in London this weekend could face arrest under terrorism laws.
Police investigating sudden death at Belfast property
Police are currently at the scene of a sudden death in Belfast.
Woman in her 70s dies days after being hit by vehicle in car park
A woman in her 70s has died after being hit by a vehicle in south co Dublin.
NHS Fife says staff have faced violent threats as it defends tribunal actions
NHS Fife has said police had to be called after staff faced threats of “physical harm and sexual violence”, as the health board sought to defend its actions around an employment tribunal.
EastEnders newcomer reveals true feelings about co-star with behind-the-scenes snap
An EastEnders star has been showered with support after sharing her off-screen bond with a co-star.
Senior nurse said Sandie Peggie was ‘intolerant’ of trans people, tribunal told
Sandie Peggie’s line manager told an internal investigation she believed the nurse “really doesn’t have a tolerance for anybody transgender”, a tribunal has heard.
Live updates as police attend property in Shankill Road area after sudden death
The emergency services are in attendance at the property on Snugville Street
Bank of Ireland apologises after oil spill at Dublin park
Bank of Ireland has apologised after a “really heavy” oil spill at a park in south Dublin.