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Ruth Langsford left in tears over huge decision after Eamonn Holmes left her 'blindsided'

Loose Women panellist Ruth Langsford insisted she was left blindsided by the breakdown of her marriage to Eamonn Holmes, as she shared an emotional insight into their split

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Memorial for abuse victims unveiled at Stormont after years of campaigning

'You were all clearly failed by the State and by others who had a duty to protect you. The memorial plaque will stand as a permanent recognition of all of those failures, and of the responsibility of all involved'

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Reactions to proposed MLA salary hike ‘understandable’ says First Minister

Asked by media at Parliament Buildings on Friday about the proposals, Ms O’Neill said she acknowledges there is a cost-of-living crisis

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Men re-arrested after number of 'hoax bomb calls'

A 37-year-old woman has also been arrested

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Safety warning for Dunmurry children over upcoming demolition works at NIHE towers

"What I would ask is that all of the residents of Seymour Hill take note with their children and make sure that they do not go into this site"

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Transgender student row teacher Enoch Burke removed from court by gardai

The long-running legal dispute between the board of management of the Co Westmeath school and Mr Burke stems from incidents over a request in 2022 from the school’s then-principal to address a student by a new name and pronoun

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Concerns of long waits for CCTV footage on River Lagan emergencies

"If in the middle of the night the police came because they felt somebody jumped in or there was an incident, how quickly can we turn around an image to them?"

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'Outstanding' comedy with How to Get to Heaven From Belfast star is a 'must watch'

Netflix's How to Get to Heaven from Belfast has topped the streaming charts but there's another 'brilliant' show that fans might enjoy

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Consultation backs plan to raise sentences for causing child’s death

The proposed changes to sentences relate to the offence of causing or allowing a child or vulnerable adult to die or suffer serious physical harm

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NI council's new vegetable oil fuel costs kept hidden from ratepayers

It is a fossil-free alternative to diesel and can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 90% per vehicle.

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New community garden approved in Whiterock area of West Belfast

It will be beside Newhill Youth and Community Centre

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Unmarked police vans arrive at Andrew's Royal Lodge former home

The former Prince has been arrested and released from custody

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Alliance Party ‘chief advocates for the anti-common-sense brigade’ – DUP leader

The comments came in a speech in Craigavon on Thursday

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GAA club's new jersey in memory of Maguiresbridge murder victims

It is the latest local tribute paid to the much-loved members of the community

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Everything you need to know as health bodies demand minimum unit pricing

More than 60 health bodies and charities have written to the First Minister and deputy First Minister calling for minimum unit pricing to be introduced

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Controversial application for homeless centre in Belfast City Centre delayed after Sinn Féin request

The homeless centre has received 67 objections and 149 letters of support

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Ex-Prince Andrew released under investigation after misconduct in public office arrest

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been released under investigation following his arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein, becoming the first senior royal in modern history to be arrested

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Everything you need to know as new Belfast Glider route will not be complete until 2033

The Infrastructure Minister revealed this week the North to South Belfast service will not be in place until at least 2033

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Two arrested on suspicion of illegal money lending

The 36-year-old man and 59-year-old woman have been bailed pending further enquiries.

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Everything you need to know as MLAs recommended for £14k pay rise

The pay rise is set to come into force from 1 April 2026