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Loose Women's Coleen Nolan says 'loneliest I've ever felt' in heartbreaking admission
Loose Women star Coleen Nolan became emotional on Thursday's show as she opened up on feeling 'lonely'
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Ulster University vice-chancellor honoured with award at Washington event
Ulster University’s role in widening access to higher education, supporting Belfast’s regeneration and strengthening international partnerships had been honoured with a special award in the US.
'Absolute gentleman' bus driver and dad of 7 to be laid to rest after crash
Paul Conway, who was in his 50s, died when the Route 101 bus he was driving collided with a bus and a car in Co Meath on November 24
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Passengers on bus involved in fatal crash urged to come forward
Passengers who were on a bus involved in a crash with a car and a lorry in Co Meath have been urged to come forward.
I'm A Celebrity viewers left 'heaving' after 'worst trial in history'
I'm A Celebrity viewers were left retching as Alex and Shona faced a gruesome trial that fans branded the 'worst challenge in the show's history'
I'm A Celeb star sparks BBC row as she reels 'I turned 50 and that's not allowed'
I'm A Celebrity star Ruby Wax has spoken candidly about her BBC chat show being axed when she turned 50.
Taniste accuses Sinn Fein of hypocrisy over construction firm donations
Simon Harris has accused Sinn Fein’s finance spokesperson of being “a hypocrite” for saying the party is on “the side of the working people” after a group which raises money to aid Sinn Fein accepted donations from US construction firms.
Inquest into Newtownabbey double killing expected to begin before summer 2026 – five years on
A coroner has indicated that the inquest into a double-murder suicide, which happened in March 2021, is likely to begin before the summer of 2026.
Belfast youth football coach expelled after posting cocaine prices on league group chat
List detailed times and costs for ‘proper pure bags’ and specified cash paymentA Northern Ireland football club has removed a coach who posted an apparent menu of cocaine prices in a group chat for a youth league.The list of prices for “proper pure bags” detailed times and meeting locations ...
Derry could get huge 550-bedroom student housing building amid new plans
Derry’s largest single student accommodation scheme could be built in the city amid fresh plans.
‘Brutal and barbaric’: Two PSNI officers stabbed in attempted murder bid
Two police officers have been stabbed in what has been described as a “brutal and barbaric attack”, as police confirmed two men have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
Use cash freed up by end of two-child cap to cut income tax, Swinney urged
Scottish Conservative leader Russell Findlay has urged the First Minister to use the funding boost from the UK Government’s scrapping of the two-child cap to cut taxes.
Kremlin confirms US envoy will visit as talks on ending war in Ukraine continue
A senior Kremlin official confirmed that US special envoy Steve Witkoff is to visit Moscow next week as efforts pick up speed to find a consensus on ending the nearly four-year war between Russia and Ukraine.
Donegal among biggest winners after Irish Government announces multi-billion euro funding for roads
Limerick, Galway and Donegal will get the largest state investment in roads infrastructure to the end of the decade as part of multi-billion euro funding plan announced by the Irish Government.
Tom Read Wilson's close friend breaks silence after I'm A Celebrity confusion
Paul C Brunson has set the record straight about his friend Tom Read Wilson
Net migration to the UK: Key numbers and trends
Net migration to the UK has fallen to its lowest level in four years and is now more than three-quarters below its peak in 2023.
Watch adorable moment NI boy discovers puppy surprise
He immediately burst into tears in disbelief before scooping up his festive new friend
Tusla chief apologises for statement issued after alleged sexual assault of girl
The chief executive of Tusla has apologised for the wording of a statement issued after the alleged sexual assault of a 10-year-old girl.
Warning of disruption as 75mph gusts forecast
Winds of up to 75mph could hit parts of northern Scotland later, with people warned of possible disruption.
Starmer says Budget ‘asked everybody to contribute’ to protect public services
Sir Keir Starmer has said that the Budget “asked everybody to make a contribution” in order to protect public services and help people struggling with the cost of living.