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Belfast burglary accused claims he was trying to find somewhere to charge his phone
The court heard 31-year-old Nasar Amine was arrested after he was detained by a “large crowd” of people in west Belfast.
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Makerfield by-election winner announced as Andy Burnham wins seat for Labour over Reform
Voters in the Greater Manchester seat cast their ballots on Thursday, with the outcome closely watched for its potential impact on Sir Keir Starmer, Labour and the national political picture
PSNI traffic warning ahead of Mid and East Antrim Pride parade in Ballymena
Described by organisers as a vibrant day of visibility, community and celebration, the theme for this year is 'Louder, Prouder, Stronger.’
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New Tesco store approved for West Belfast
The planning report predicts an increase in population in the area but a reduction in spending power per person
£4m emergency cash provided to PSNI after rioting
Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn said the funding would help police cover the resourcing costs
Met Office statement on chances of Northern Ireland enjoying heatwave
It comes as amber heat health alerts have been issued in parts of England
MLA 'deeply concerned' as no money allocated to tackle knife crime in NI
Justice Minister Naomi Long confirmed that her department has not allocated any funding to tackling knife crime in the last three financial years
Man remanded after 'attacking woman with a hammer and assaulting police'
Greg McCullough appeared in court following the incident at a property on Shore Road
Late night and outdoor licences granted for gigs during Belfast Fleadh
Gigs have been approved for streets, alleys, car parks and temporary camp sites
Boy, 3, 'thrown into crocodile enclosure' at UK zoo as man arrested
A three-year-old boy is in a serious but stable condition after an incident at Johnsons Zoo in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, as a 30-year-old man is arrested on suspicion of attempted murder
How volunteers opened up homes for displaced families after Belfast disorder
There were at least 507 men, women, and children affected who were helped out by the co-ordinated efforts of civil society and voluntary organisations
Belfast man cleared of cocaine charges wins court battle over PSNI investigation
Speaking after the outcome was reached, his solicitor Owen Beattie said: "My client has been entirely vindicated in taking legal action against the Ombudsman, and he looks forward to fully engaging in the fresh investigation"
Trio caught with illegal migrants in back of van at Belfast ferry port escape jail
Due to their immigration status, the males in the back of the van did not have the right to enter the UK or to remain as a visitor - all three defendants claim they were not aware of this when they collected the two men in Dublin
Pensioner 'hit on the head with a brick' after confronting youths over fire in West Belfast
Police are appealing for information following the incident on Upper Whiterock Road
PSNI apologises to Co Armagh man as he settles case over brothers’ murders for £400,000
An apology was read out on behalf of Chief Constable Jon Boutcher for inadequacies in the investigation of the murders.
‘Mistreatment became normality’ at Muckamore Abbey hospital, inquiry finds
Vulnerable adults suffered broken bones and severe neglect in Northern Irish hospital at centre of police investigationAn inquiry into the abuse of vulnerable adults at Muckamore Abbey hospital in Northern Ireland has found “mistreatment became a normality” and patients suffered black eyes, brok...
Muckamore abuse inquiry finds ‘profound and deeply troubling’ failures in care
The report found that restrictive practices were used inappropriately, and that "as needed" medication was overused and "left some patients zombified".
"I was doing my job"- Minister defends response during the Belfast unrest
"I'm disappointed that on such a serious issue, you haven't refrained from the temptation to try and stick the boot in."
Warning of traffic delays due to planned north Belfast parade
One to be aware if you're heading out on Friday evening
Jury in Jeffrey Donaldson sex offences trial sent home for day
The jury of five women and seven men began their deliberations shortly after noon on Thursday