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"Autism isn't something that needs to be fixed, it's part of who I am"
The charity is calling on people across Northern Ireland to support its message, 'Be Kind to Different Minds'
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Details on new action plan aimed at reducing wildfires in Northern Ireland
Minister Muir described recent wildfires as having had “devastating consequences”, endangering homes, business and communities as well as habitats
Relay teams to run in memory of NI dad who completed Boston Marathon with stage four cancer
Passionate runner Martin Hull passed away in August last year after being diagnosed with lung cancer two weeks after he completed the Boston Marathon
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Controversial plan for housing estate beside Newtownards famous Duck Pond is approved
The Kiltonga Nature Reserve is to be restored as part of the plan
One person airlifted to hospital as 100 firefighters attend 'dust explosion' fire in Omagh
The fire service were called to the blaze at 7am on Wednesday
Young plumber needs support after being named the best in Northern Ireland & Scotland
Jack Fenton needs votes from the public ahead of the national plumber of the year finals
Scots politician Tommy Sheridan says he is 'on the side of the IRA and Hezbollah'
The former socialist leader spoke at the Willie Maley Celtic Green And White Party in Newry on Saturday night where he spoke in front of an audience of 600 Celtic supporters
Scott Mills releases statement over 'allegation' after shock BBC termination
The BBC Radio 2 host was taken off air suddenly leaving colleagues and fans shocked
The project breaking barriers at North Belfast interface for 13 years
They have worked closely with interface communities to discuss the removal of peace walls in their area
West Yorkshire officer who sexually assaulted vulnerable single mum is jailed
Patrick Banks, 42, was jailed for three years by a judge at Sheffield Crown Court
Belfast boxer and MMA star helping women in battle against domestic violence
The Belfast boxer and MMA star are hosting a seminar that plans to teach women self defence, with the topic of violence against women one that has dominated political discourse in Northern Ireland in recent times.
Gale-force winds forecast across northern UK over Easter weekend
Meteorologists issue yellow weather warning, with gusts of up to 90mph expected in some areasThe northern half of the UK is expected to face gale-force winds over the Easter weekend, with forecasters warning of possible travel disruption and power cuts, stemming from a “significant cold plunge fro...
Prince Andrew and Peter Mandelson latest as CPS issues Epstein statement
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Lord Peter Mandelson were linked to the convicted paedophile
Man and woman arrested after Saintfield petrol bomb attack on home
A woman was rescued from the property following the arson attack
NI Easter road safety warning as crash death numbers double
Between December 2024 and November 2025, there were 559 detections for seatbelts not being worn, and 1,060 drivers were detected using their phone behind the wheel
'Don’t be embarrassed about bowel cancer, get help before it’s too late'
'After I was diagnosed, I realised it can happen to anyone, regardless of their age or lifestyle'
Lurgan proxy bomb attempt ‘would have caused devastation’, Long says
She added her thoughts are with the delivery driver, who she said was “caught up in what must have been an absolutely horrific experience”
Transgender woman avoids jail over homophobic attack on neighbour calling him a 'fa***t'
The judge warned the defendant that if there was any breach or further offence, she could face going to prison.
Prince Andrew spotted looking stressed at Sandringham amid Royal Lodge clear-out
Prince Andrew was seen driving around the Sandringham estate in Norfolk, his temporary home, as King Charles ordered the removal of his belongings from Royal Lodge in Windsor
All the health and social care services available across Northern Ireland this Easter
There are a range of healthcare services available to help if you or some of your family members feel unwell over the holidays