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Northern Ireland soldier on losing hearing after use of 'faulty' combat earplugs
The 35-year-old served in the British Army for 19 years
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Breakthrough hopes dashed as suspect in disappearance of murdered Lisa Dorrian released after questioning
A man arrested on suspicion of the murder of Co Down woman Lisa Dorrian two decades ago has been released after questioning.
PSNI condemn MLA's comments that officers contributed to riots in Ballymena
TUV MLA Timothy Gaston said that PSNI actions led to the outbreak of rioting on June 9
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Innovative therapy gives hope to patients whose blood cancer ‘seemed incurable’
A pioneering treatment that edits healthy immune cells to fight cancer has shown promise for adults and children with a rare and aggressive form of leukaemia that “seemed incurable”.
Met Office issues ‘danger to life’ alerts for rain and wind amid Storm Bram
The Met Office has issued “danger to life” weather warnings for rain and wind in parts of Scotland, Wales, and South West England amid Storm Bram.
Loose Women star breaks down in tears after emotional marriage admission
Penny Lancaster became emotional during a BBC interview with her husband Rod Stewart
Track Storm Bram live as wind warning in place for Northern Ireland
Winds of up to 70mph could hit Northern Ireland on Tuesday
Man questioned on suspicion of murder of missing Lisa Dorrian is released
A man who was arrested on suspicion of the murder of missing Co Down woman Lisa Dorrian has been released.
I'm A Celebrity final viewing figures revealed as ITV show breaks record
The ITV reality show saw streaming hours surge as Angry Ginge was named King of the Jungle on Sunday night
Family of murdered loyalist fails in High Court bid to block publication of terrorist gang probe findings
The family of a murdered loyalist failed tonight in a High Court bid to block publication of findings from a police investigation into a notorious terrorist gang behind the Dublin and Monaghan bombings.
Man 'released after questioning' following arrest in connection with murder of Lisa Dorrian
A 68-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of a number of offences in connection with the murder of Lisa Dorrian
Man quizzed on suspicion of murder of missing woman Lisa Dorrian is released
A man arrested over the murder of missing woman Lisa Dorrian has been released.
Less than 40% of Belfast OpenRent rental properties are available to benefit claimants
Inspections on a national real estate website discovered that fewer than four in 10 rental properties listed on OpenRent within 30km of Belfast City Centre are available to tenants in receipt of benefits
Belfast man warns of danger of 'hidden addiction' to over-the-counter medication
"I hid it well, and didn’t really speak out much about the problems I was having with the medication"
Allies discuss ‘positive progress’ to use frozen Russian assets in Ukraine talks
European allies have discussed “positive progress” towards using frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine, Downing Street said, after hosting crisis talks over the country’s future.
Aspects of Peggie tribunal findings ‘hugely problematic for women’ – solicitor
A solicitor representing a nurse who objected to sharing a female changing-room with a transgender doctor has said aspects of the judgment in an employment tribunal are “hugely problematic for women”.
Bar managers hit out at ‘disgusting lies’ after allegations of sectarian incident
The managers of a bar in Dungannon have strongly denied allegations of a recent sectarian incident at their bar.
DUP accused of ‘political stunt’ while SDLP MLA branded ‘a spoilt toddler’ in heated Stormont debate
Tensions were high in the Assembly as unionists united to sign a petition of concern over Sinn Fein’s proposals for Northern Ireland to be given ‘observer’ status in the European Parliament.
Two Afghan asylum seekers aged 17 locked up after raping 15-year-old girl
Two child asylum seekers from Afghanistan who abducted and raped a 15-year-old girl in parkland have been detained for ten and nine years respectively.
Pope steps into Christmas with prayer for peace at Spanish Steps
Pope Leo XIV has embraced a Roman tradition by praying for peace at a statue of the Madonna near the Spanish Steps on the December 8 feast day that kicks off the Christmas season.