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The locations where Blue-Green algae has been reported this year in Northern Ireland

The locations include Lough Neagh and Castlewellan Lake

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Two men die at UK beach after trying to save children in trouble in sea

oth children are now confirmed to be safe, and were taken to hospital to be checked over

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Sunny and warm weather set to continue across Northern Ireland this week

Thursday, July 16, is predicted to be the warmest day of the week

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Warning to be extra careful on the water after two girls and puppy saved from drifting dinghy

In a busy day for the Coastguard crews four children were also reported missing and successfully found

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Kate Nicholl: Small boats are a by-product of Brexit

Writing for Belfast Live, the Alliance Party MLA Kate Nicholl argues that the number of unlawful small boat crossings which are now happening on a scale that simply hadn’t been seen before Brexit.

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Police say Ann Widdecombe's death 'not politically motivated' in latest update

The former MP and MEP was found dead in a "pool of blood" in the kitchen of her home in rural Devon

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Twelfth of July parade times, locations, road closures, traffic advice and more for celebrations across NI

We have times, locations, weather and more all rounded up in one handy spot

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'I'm married to a pilot – take two steps if asked to remove shoes at airport'

Pilot's wife Laurie has shared some useful advice for anyone who is asked to remove their shoes at airport security – and it's all about being prepared for this to happen

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How to watch the Twelfth of July parades and celebrations across Northern Ireland

Thousands will take to streets across Northern Ireland on Monday

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Racist graffiti at Northern Ireland town's promenade condemned

'Those scrawling this racist propaganda do not represent the vast majority of people here'

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Full list of Twelfth of July road closures across Northern Ireland

2026 marks the 336th anniversary of the Battle of the Boyne

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Man seriously injured after being attacked by 'eight men armed with bats' in Co Antrim

The attack took place shortly after midnight

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TJ Kennedy: Police name motorcyclist who died after west Belfast crash

He was taken to hospital for serious injuries following the collision last weekend

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Cars set on fire as police investigate connection between Derry arson attacks

The emergency services were called to two separate incidents in the early hours of the morning

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Armagh astronomer secures grant to investigate how first stars lit up universe

The funding will create up to eight new research positions over the course of the project.

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Blaze destroys Greenisland houses near Eleventh Night bonfire

Two homes were destroyed, and damage was caused to additional properties.

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Twelfth of July parade and demonstrations happening in Co Tyrone

2026 marks the 336th anniversary of the Battle of the Boyne.

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Co Armagh Twelfth of July parade information for 'largest Orange gathering in the world'

The Armagh Twelfth demonstration is the largest Orange gathering in the world

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'This breakthrough COPD treatment could make a real difference to patients like me'

Samuel Maclean, who has lived with the lung condition for several years, is among the first to benefit

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'I will love you forever': Daughter's tribute to dad who died after east Belfast bonfire fall

Following discussions with the family, the fire was due to be lit as planned on Saturday night.