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‘Drinking from a fetid pond’: superbug-creating genes found in UK’s largest lake
Exclusive: Lough Neagh, which supplies drinking water for 40% of NI, contains genes resistant to last-resort antibioticsGenes capable of creating antibiotic-resistant superbugs have been detected in the UK’s largest lake, which supplies drinking water to about 40% of Northern Ireland.Testing of wa...
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Seven key points after Noah Donohoe inquest week seven
The inquest into the death of the schoolboy at Belfast Coroner’s Court, which is being heard with a jury, has just finished its seventh week.
NI gender pay gap widens with lowest female workforce participation in UK
This makes Northern Ireland the sole region in the UK where the gender pay gap has consistently shifted in the wrong direction.
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What you need to know about recent changes in fuel, gas and oil prices
Sir Keir Starmer said he is determined to “clamp down” on people “getting ripped off” on their energy bills
Men accused of attacking a woman with hammers in her own home
The men are jointly charged with aggravated burglary, possessing hammers with intent to inflict GBH, inflicting GBH with intent, causing ABH tand criminal damage
Manufacturing firm fined following death of subcontractor
William Houston was struck by a falling stone and passed away later in hospital due to injuries sustained.
Application for 25 metre telecommunication mast in North Belfast refused
The mast would have been 14 metres taller than the tree line
Natalie McNally trial: Police interview with man accused of murdering pregnant girlfriend played to jury
The jury also heard details of a pre-prepared statement provided to police by McCullagh towards the end of the interview process
Controversial HMO applications in Ballygomartin Road area deferred for site visits
Councillors have also "called-in" the applications for legal examination
Iranian ballistic missile heading for holiday spot shot down by NATO
NATO "assets" are said to have neutralised the missile as it entered Turkey airspace today
Funeral announced for Noah Sikora, 3, killed in Charlestown Shopping Centre tragedy
Noah Sikora tragically died after being struck by a vehicle in a car park at Charlestown Shopping Centre in Finglas on Wednesday, March 11, with his funeral taking place on Monday, March 16
Free street parking on St Patrick's Day announced for 3 NI cities
St Patrick's Day will now be treated as a non-charge day for Controlled Parking Zone areas in Belfast, Lisburn and Newry
Concerns raised at NI council over number of closed-door debates
Many agenda items at committees in Northern Ireland's 11 council districts continue to remain in confidential session due to legal advice on financial matters
Popular breakwater pier could be closed to the public after 50 years over £350,000 repair bill
It is understood the pier could be closed off with locked gates in a matter of days, due to concerns over public insurance on the infrastructure
The best Northern Irish Ma sayings for Mother's Day
Only your Ma can say something so out of pocket with the best of intentions!
Ellie Flanagan 'brought energy and colour into the life of others', funeral hears
Hundreds paid their respects to 23-year-old Ellie Flanagan in Enniskillen on Friday morning
Northern Ireland's Downtown Radio marks 50 years of broadcasting history
The station is celebrating with a special anniversary programme featuring several recognisable voices from its history
‘She never truly left us’: Brothers mark 50 years since IRA bomb killed mother
Ms Dunlop’s two surviving sons Geoffrey and Terry Dunlop said they were releasing the statement to mark 50 years since the “brutal murder of our Mummy”
Andrew, Mandelson and Epstein seen in 'first photo' of all three men together
It is similar to another image from Epstein's "birthday book" made public last year
Natalie McNally murder trial hears text exchanges where she described herself as 'single and pregnant'
When C asked Ms McNally about her partner, she said 'seeing a good bit of each other. There's nothing wrong with him, I'm just feeling a bit uneasy.'