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Executive must help fill growth fund shortfall, Northern Ireland Secretary says
In 2023, EU funding to charities and community groups in Northern Ireland from its European Social Fund (ESF) was ended because of Brexit.
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Lisburn councillor says council lands 'responsible' for floods to elderly home owners
"To say I am fed up is the understatement of the century, this is a major flooding problem."
School principal urges parents to be vigilant after predator targets pupil
The warning mentioned several different sites as problematic and highlighted platforms with millions of user-created games as a place fraught with potential dangers for young people
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Concern of Irish Football Association no 'buy in' to Ulster Hall of Fame
"For a wee country of our size we have certainly been punching well above our weight in sport"
Neighbours heard screams and noises on night Natalie McNally died, trial hears
A neighbour heard screaming and banging on the night Ms McNally died, while another saw a shadow on blinds at the back of her house.
Man with 'lamentable' crime record of 100 convictions sentenced over shoplifting spree
Among the items stolen by the accused was £46.51p worth of meat, a £130 heater, cash, a purse and a pair of sunglasses
Belfast McDonald's racial assault accused banned from demonstrations
“I am that close to asking if this is a joke…It is a ridiculous application and it is refused,” the judge confirmed.
Ruth Langsford's abrupt reply to Eamonn Holmes query as she sets record straight on dating
Ruth Langsford's remarks came to light during a chat with Jamie Theakston and Amanda Holden about her new book, Feeling Fabulous, in which she speaks "candidly" about her ex-husband
Belfast woman's endometriosis dismissed as 'anxiety' during 11 year battle
"Push for answers, and don’t let anyone make you feel like you’re not worth the care and attention you need."
Belfast primary school pupils missing out on PE and socialising due to 'unsafe' building
"There is a padlock on the door, which is a really depressing sight for a school hall."
Everything you need to know as Belfast International Airport drop-off charges increase
The airport said the new pricing reflects "significant cost pressures" facing businesses across Northern Ireland
Dunmurry police issue warning as young people meeting for 'arranged fights'
"We appeal to parents to monitor where your children are in the evenings."
Murder accused spent time with Natalie McNally's remains at wake, trial told
A witness also recalled seeing McCullagh at a rally held in Lurgan Park on January 28, 2023 and that he was wearing badges on his coat and when asked he said they belonged to Natalie and he 'just wanted to wear them, to show them off.'
Noah Donohoe investigation looked at known sex offenders in area, inquest hears
"When we couldn't find him it was a case of why are we not finding this boy? Has somebody taken him?"
Three arrested in probe into fraud and money laundering involving local council
Searches at a number of properties are currently ongoing as part of the investigation
'Nothing to suggest' Noah Donohoe had gone into tunnel, officer tells inquest
“The storm drain or the culvert, was a very low probability, I did not believe he was in there. There was nothing to suggest that Noah was inside that pipe.”
Man arrested by detectives investigating Lisa Dorrian murder released
The 40-year-old was arrested in Millisle on Wednesday morning
'New Nostradamus' chilling prediction for 2026 has just come true and worse could be ahead
Psychic Craig Hamilton-Parker predicted Iran strikes that killed Ayatollah Khamenei and now warns of further targeted attacks in March 2026
DUP and Sinn Fein block 'emergency' motion in 'NI's worst pothole council'
One councillor said people are "filling potholes with breeze blocks"
MP hits out at airport drop-off price increase
Robin Swann said that the airport needs to compete with the likes of Dublin