House targeted in fire while Belfast streets largely quiet after small protests
Live updates below as condition of stabbing victim ‘improving’
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NewsPlans prepared to repurpose key Co Down shopping centre as negotiations with potential tenants underway
Bangor outlet could house Padel courts, gym and “several” food and beverage merchandisers
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NewsRetired officer plotted ‘inaccurate’ map in Noah Donohoe investigation
Jurors at Belfast Coroners Court heard that Noah’s family believe the police “overlooked issues”, including the location of his phone on the night he went missing
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Man charged with north Belfast attempted murder ‘served as police officer in Sudan’
Man charged with north Belfast attempted murder ‘served as police officer in Sudan’
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Sexual assaults on two juveniles in Derry: Police hunt for man wearing dental braces
Two juveniles have reportedly been sexually assaulted in a residential area of Derry with a description released of the man police are trying to trace.
DerryDerry Journal
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'If you do not think illegal immigration is a problem then you are part of the problem too' says Carla Lockhart as she appeals for calm in Portadown
DUP MP Carla Lockhart says she is “trying to ensure calm heads prevail” in Portadown after another night of violence there – but stressed that those opposed to protests are ignoring “the root of the p
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Belfast stabbing victim’s condition ‘improving’ and he may soon come out of coma; family 'broken' after what happened to their son
The condition of the Belfast stabbing victim is “improving” and he could be awoken from a coma within the next 48 hours, DUP leader Gavin Robinson said.
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Belfast knife attack: Calls for action on 'wide open' Irish border - as MP says frontier is only open for British and Irish citizens
Unionist leaders have called on the government to take action to concerns about security on the Irish border in the wake of Monday’s knife attack in Belfast – with growing questions about the role of
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Unrest axes entire two-week run of hit musical as arts events fall victims to disorder - though Farmers Bash looks set to happen, despite shut venues and cancelled public transport during trouble
Entertainment events in Belfast have fallen victim to two nights of disorder, with the Grand Opera House axing an entire fortnight-long run of a hit West End musical.
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Uncertainty is the only certainty for Derry City and Eddie Beach
Uncertainty is the only certainty for Derry City fans heading into the second half of the season.
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Derry's Nazareth House Primary School defies the odds to stage production of 'Oliver Junior'
Nazareth House Primary School has triumphed in the face of adversity, proudly staging its latest school musical, Oliver Junior, despite months of disruption caused by the closure of its school buildin
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Derry student Mykyta wins Accenture Award for Excellence in Artificial Intelligence in The Big Bang Competition
A talented student from Lumen Christi College, Derry has scooped an award in The Big Bang Competition, a prestigious nationwide competition for young engineers, scientists and technologists.
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Derry Millennium Forum is seeking actors for its new show 'The Body of Bobby'
The Millennium Forum has launched a call for local actors as it prepares to stage ‘The Body of Bobby,’ the winning script from its 25th Anniversary Paul Diamond New Writers Award.
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Belfast knife-attack suspect Hadi Alodid granted asylum under fast-track scheme
The Belfast knife attack suspect was granted asylum under a fast-track application scheme because of his nationality.
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Business case approved for ‘jewel in the crown’ Invest NI Derry office
Invest NI’s new Derry office will be located next to ‘existing clients, large and small’ and will be ‘real jewel in the crown for inward investors’, a senior official has said.
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Belfast buses stop during today's evening rush hour: Trains and Goldliner services across NI end before sunset, Translink citing safety concerns
All buses in Belfast will be halted at rush hour for the second day in a row, with Translink again citing safety concerns.
BelfastNews Letter (Belfast)
NewsNorth Belfast attack victim's parents issue update on his condition and reiterate call for peace
Stephen Ogilvie's parents told DUP Leader Gavin Robinson they do not want what happened to be "used as an excuse for intimidation or division within our society."
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12 officers injured in disturbances in Belfast, Glengormley and Portadown as senior officer reveals 20 baton rounds fired by police
12 PSNI officers were injured during disturbances in Belfast, Portadown and Glengormley with 20 baton rounds fired by police.
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Bus and rail to Derry from Belfast curtailed for a second evening but Foyle Metro and Ulsterbus to operate as normal
Bus and rail services to Derry will be curtailed for a second night running due to anti-immigration protests, Translink have said.
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Man sentenced for drink driving in Derry
A County Derry man who was being arrested for being drunk in charge of a van told police he had driven the vehicle, Derry Magistrate’s Court has heard.
DerryDerry Journal
NewsBelfast anti-racism rally to take place after days of disorder in city
"The vast majority of people here have no truck with racist violence and division."
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Foyle Maritime Festival 2026 set to deliver major economic boost for Derry
The council have said that they are expecting Derry to have a major economic uplift as the Foyle Maritime Festival returns later this month with food, hospitality and local traders set to play a starr
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Derry’s Guildhall Taphouse wins Northern Ireland Pub & Bar of the Year at The National Pub & Bar Awards 2026
Derry’s Guildhall Taphouse has been named Northern Ireland Pub & Bar of the Year for the second year in a row.
DerryDerry Journal
‘We’re doing our own thing but alongside each other’: Businesswomen team up to build unique ‘hub’ in Bangor
Sisters Hannah and Jennifer and friend Morgan each bring their own area of expertise to Cindy’s
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Violent rioting in Portadown and Lurgan branded 'senseless' as some businesses to close and Translink services to halt amid fears of further unrest
Violence across Portadown and Lurgan following the brutal knife attack in north Belfast has been described as ‘senseless’ and ‘despicable’.
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Violent rioting in Portadown and Lurgan branded 'senseless' as some businesses to close and Translink services to halt amid fears of further unrest
Violence across Portadown and Lurgan following the brutal knife attack in north Belfast has been described as ‘senseless’ and ‘despicable’.
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Belfast homes on fire and police car set alight in Portadown: Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly calls for calm as violence flares
Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly has appealed for calm following outbreaks of violence in several parts of Northern Ireland.
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Portadown Boots pharmacy building to be turned into apartments
ABC Planning officers have approved plans for the conversion of a vacant Boots pharmacy unit in Portadown into apartments.
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Legendary manager looks beyond Irish League to long-standing target for first signing with right 'ability, talent and desire'
David Jeffrey has praised the “ability, talent and desire” key to Rhys Breen on board as the first signing under the recently-appointed Portadown manager.
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Lurgan woman jailed after appeal dismissed over repeated breaches of animal ban
A Lurgan woman who admitted repeated breaches of a court order barring her from having anything to do with animals, has been jailed after a judge dismissed her appeal.
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Co Armagh solicitor is finalist for Criminal Law Firm/Lawyer of the Year category at LEAP Irish Law Awards 2026 in Dublin
Portadown native Owen Beattie is a finalist in the Criminal Law Firm/Lawyer of the Year category in the prestigious LEAP Irish Law Awards 2026.
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Londonderry: Police treating fire at derelict building as arson
A fire at a derelict building in Londonderry is now being treated as arson by the police. It's a concerning development for the community, and we'll be keeping a close eye on any updates from the PSNI.
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50 of the best photos from Portadown's annual Youth Parade
Portadown town centre was packed on Sunday afternoon for this year’s annual Youth Parade.
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Male arrested following 'suspicious activity' in Lurgan
A male was arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of a Class A controlled drug after police noticed suspicious activity in Lurgan earlier this week.
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Lurgan Show 2026 – a tremendous showcase for livestock excellence and community spirit
The country came to town for Lurgan Show, with rain showers failing to dampen the spirits of exhibitors, sponsors and spectators who turned out to support the annual event.
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Lurgan Show 'a tremendous showcase for agriculture, food, equestrian excellence and community spirit'
The country came to town for Lurgan Show on Saturday, with rain showers failing to dampen the spirits of exhibitors, sponsors and spectators who turned out to support the annual event.
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Portadown councillor one of the 'Ladies with Letters' as ABC Council hits out at lack of public inquiry over smear test 'scandal'
The Health Minister’s decision to rule out a public inquiry into failings in NI’s cervical screening service, which caused great distress to around 17,500 women in the Southern HSC Trust area, was wid
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Maintenance concerns raised over Portadown's Kernan and Seagoe cemeteries including gates which haven't been painted 'in more than 18 years'
Portadown Councillor Julie Flaherty has praised maintenance staff for stepping in to improve the appearance of Kernan Cemetery on the back of the many complaints she had received on the subject, and s
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Co Armagh man, who was stuck at the railway gates in Lurgan, drove down the wrong side of the road towards train station 'at speed', Craigavon court hears
A Co Armagh man drove ‘at speed’ on the wrong side of the road in Lurgan after traffic was built up due to the railway gates being down, a court has heard.
LurganLurgan Mail
NewsBangor-based bungalow offers privacy and convenient location for new owners
Bangor-based bungalow offers privacy and convenient location for new owners
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NewsNever mind the Buckfast
From ‘Lurgan champagne’ to ‘Stab-yer-pal’, how Buckfast became the most notorious bottle in Northern Ireland and Scotland
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Man, 31, charged following reported assault in seaside town
A man has been charged following a reported assault in Newcastle, Co Down, in the early hours of Friday morning.
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Presbyterian minister urges people to join Great March for Gaza from Lurgan to Omeath
A retired Banbridge presbyterian minister has urged people to join the 'Great March for Gaza' from Lurgan to Omeath tomorrow.
LurganNews Letter (Belfast)
NewsSarah Montgomery: Man pleads guilty to murder of pregnant woman in her Donaghadee home
Zak Hughes also admitted a charge of causing the destruction of her unborn child
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Holstein UK Master Breeder Awards honour for owners of Portadown and Lurgan's Glasson and Kilvergan dairy herds
The owners of two dairy herds in Co Armagh have received prestigious awards from Holstein UK.
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Unionists must unite behind single candidate in East Londonderry - Campbell
Big news for our East Londonderry area! It sounds like there's a call for unity among Unionists, with a focus on choosing a single candidate. We'll be keeping a close eye on how this develops for our local politics.
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NewsNeedles linked to drug use found in car park
News from across County Londonderry today, with reports of needles being found in a car park in Limavady. The items have since been safely removed.
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News'I waited six years for a knee operation - you begin to think no-one cares'
It's a story that's sadly familiar for many across County Londonderry, with one local resident sharing their incredibly long wait for a vital knee operation. We're hearing about the frustration and the feeling of being overlooked after years of waiting for essential treatment.
LondonderryBBC NI
NewsLidl's first ever pub preparing to open in Dundonald - in photos
The retailer's first pub is expected to open later this month
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Whiteabbey Presbyterian to receive share of £200,000 repair fund for Northern Ireland’s historic churches
Great news for one of our own! Whiteabbey Presbyterian Church is set to benefit from a significant repair fund for historic churches across Northern Ireland. This vital funding will help preserve a cherished local landmark for generations to come.
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Training Solutions NI Announces Partnership with Lurgan Rugby and Cricket Club
Antrim based Training Solutions NI, Northern Ireland’s largest private training provider, is proud to announce a continued partnership with Lurgan Rugby and Cricket Club, reinforcing the company’s ong
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Share Energy proud to support Carryduff Colts at Cross Community Cup
Share Energy was proud to support the hugely successful Cross Community Cup last weekend as hundreds of young footballers and their families gathered at the Lough Moss Centre in Carryduff for one of N
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Double Time for Morrows as they pick up ‘Large Consultancy of the Year’ for the second year running
Leading strategic communications consultancy Morrow Communications, headquartered in Holywood, were crowned the 2026 ‘Large Consultancy of the Year’ at the PRCA DARE Awards held at The Merchant Hotel,
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Seat Leon driver told police he was disqualified and didn't have motor insurance, Lisburn court hears
A Lisburn judge has deferred sentence in the case of a Dunmurry man charged with driving offences.
DunmurryLurgan Mail
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Bangor seafront controversy: Pay-and-display cash revelation shows council 'irresponsibly short-sighted' to scrap Marine Gardens for car park, say campaigners
A council has been branded “irresponsibly short-sighted” over plans to scrap a park to build a car park, after revelations that it wouldn’t give up one of its existing facilities due to worries about
BangorNews Letter (Belfast)
NewsAnger after needles found near children's play area
Oh dear, it's worrying to hear that discarded needles were found so close to the children's play area in Ballykelly. This is a concern for many local families in our community.
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Roads in Whiteabbey Village, Shore Road, Circular Road and Manse Road areas reopen after oil spill
Great news for Whiteabbey residents and commuters! The roads, including Whiteabbey Village, Shore Road, Circular Road, and Manse Road, are now open again after that pesky oil spill. We're all breathing a sigh of relief knowing things are back to normal on our local streets.
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NewsUlster fan goes the extra mile to see his heroes in European final .. but it ends in heartbreak
Bangor man Aaron on his ‘ridiculous’ journey through France and Spain to get to Bilbao
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How injured veterans sailed tall ships into Bangor: City salutes heroes as traditional vessels arrive as part round-UK trip for Invictus Games
Bangor saluted the bravery of our forces and British nautical history today, as two tall ships crewed by injured veterans sailed into the seaside city’s harbour.
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Lidl confirm plan to demolish Kingsway Shopping Centre for new £7m supermarket in Dunmurry
Big news for Dunmurry! Lidl has confirmed their plans to build a brand new supermarket right here, set to replace the old Kingsway Shopping Centre. This £7 million project is sure to be a talking point for us locals!
DunmurryThe Irish News