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West Belfast MLA claims minister 'attempting to delay and undermine' Holiday Hunger Bill

It is expected that around 90,000 children would benefit from the proposed bill

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Recap as police issue appeal to help identify body found in Portstewart

The police and coastguard attended the scene

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Body of man found in Portstewart identified after public appeal

The body was discovered on Friday morning

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Forecast that older people will outnumber children next year is ‘wake-up call’

The number of those aged 65 and over is also forecast to rise by 44.7% by 2049.

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Co Antrim mum working in hospitality on lack of suitable childcare for son

"When your child has additional needs no one says – we're here, we can accommodate that, it's like people shy away from it."

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BBC Time viewers vow to binge-watch prison drama filmed in Belfast in one sitting

BBC One's Time series three, starring David Tennant and Siobhan Finneran, left viewers saying the same thing after a dramatic episode one ending

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Desperate zoo hero 'tried to stop man leaping into tiger's enclosure' before he was mauled to death

Witnesses said a woman tried to pull the man back but 'wasn't strong enough' before he jumped into the tiger enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park and was mauled to death on Saturday

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Everything you need to know as Drumcree parade dispute returns to court this week

Two separate cases will be dealt with at the courts this week connected to the parading dispute

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Northern Ireland weather for week ahead could be a wet and windy one

The Met Office has given its forecast for the week commencing October 12

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Lenadoon Greenway plans hope to unlock potential of area's greenspace

Plans were unveiled recently at Glen Community Complex

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How Co Antrim man turned heart attack recovery into judo black belt aged 57

"Once you get past that first week or two, you realise you can still move forward with your life."

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Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes' first wife 'join forces to offer help'

A source claimed that after Eamonn Holmes suffered a stroke, his ex-wives, Ruth Langsford and Gabrielle Holmes, 'came through' to help him when he 'needed them the most'

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Garda investigation launched after body of woman, 40s, discovered in Wexford

Gardaí are investigating all circumstances surrounding the discovery of a woman's body in Wexford on Sunday morning

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Inside 'impressive home with period character and 'sweeping' lawns on the market for £900k

What a stunning property!

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'Masterpiece' BBC drama filmed in Belfast will be 'the last' says show creator

The BBC prison drama starring the likes of David Tennant and Siobhan Finneran is back for a third and final series

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In Pictures: Hundreds take part in Pink Run to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Runners and walkers were splashed in pink dust from head to toe for a great cause

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Funeral details confirmed for 21-year-old after Banbridge crash death

"Our thoughts and heartfelt sympathies are with his family, friends, and everyone affected by this heartbreaking loss."

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Shock and sadness after 'wonderful' young Irishman dies suddenly in Vietnam

The young dad-of-one's friends have rallied around his family as they face "an unimaginable period of grief"

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Time season 3 cast in full as BBC prison drama relocates to Belfast

Prison drama Time is back and this time around, its Downton Abbey and Broadchurch stars travelled to Belfast.

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Pharmacist shares 12 key symptoms linked to 'American Covid' amid surge in cases in Ireland

XFG Covid - known as 'American Covid' - is the latest strain of the virus to dominate in Ireland, and a pharmacist has shared 12 key COVID-19 symptoms to look out for