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Mystery surrounds big name presenters ‘missing’ from the airwaves at U105 in Belfast

Employment solicitor believed to be engaging with station bosses on behalf of some of its biggest names

Belfast City Hall to light up to raise awareness of severe menstrual disorder

PMDD affects one in 20 women and can lead to depression, mood swings and suicidal thoughts

Mary Lou McDonald holds the stage at Sinn Fein ard fheis in Belfast, but big tests still loom large

Assured party president certainly didn’t sound like someone whose position is under threat if media speculation is to be believed

Belfast hospital doctor suspended for forging consultant’s signature on reference form

Tribunal finds inexperienced RVH medic behaved dishonestly as it bars her for three months

BelfastBelfast Telegraph18h ago

Kew Files: Spooks tried to suppress Stakeknife story – and feared McGuinness article

Today we know that Stakeknife existed, and that he was Freddie Scappaticci. We know that Scappaticci, at the top of the IRA unit hunting informers was himself an informer for British security forces.

DerryDerry Journal21h ago

Derry hurling boss McGarvey delighted with victory over Donegal

Derry manager Johnny McGarvey was delighted by his side's season best display in Saturday's must win Christy Ring Cup victory over Donegal at Find Insurance Celtic Park.

BelfastBelfast Live23h ago

Proud South Belfast dad tackling fitness challenge to support son "struggling every day"

At 57-years-old Sonny Morris is taking on a fitness fundraiser that most men half his age would struggle to complete

In pictures: Over 7,000 people flock to Celtic Park to watch historic Derry City clash with Shamrock Rovers

Over 7,000 people flocked to Find Insurance Celtic Park on Friday night to witness an historic first ever League of Ireland clash at the home of Derry GAA.

DerryDerry Journal1d ago

PortadownNews Letter (Belfast)1d ago

'A lot of pride': Former Linfield and Portadown midfielder reflects on career after retirement

Robbie Garrett admits he’s looking forward to “enjoying a wee bit of time off” and focusing on family after bringing the curtain down on his Irish League career.

Those behind Dunmurry explosion 'have nothing to offer society', says First Minister

The incident mirrors a similar attempted attack at Lurgan Police Station last month.

BelfastBelfast Live1d ago

How East Belfast church flute band helped bring back man's love for music after wife's death

'The Church flute band has brought me back to me. You know, it's brought me back to life as to who I really am'

DunmurryNews Letter (Belfast)1d ago

Sorcha Eastwood: 'Only through the grace of God' there were no casualties in explosion outside Dunmurry police station

Lagan Valley MP Sorcha Eastwood says it was “only through the grace of God” that nobody was killed in an attack at Dunmurry police station.

Dunmurry explosion: What the terrorism threat level means and how to report suspicious activity

While there is no need for panic, community cooperation remains one of the most effective tools in preventing further incidents, with the public being encouraged to report anything unusual or suspicio

BelfastBelfast Live1d ago

ITV filming 'compelling' space thriller in Belfast that's 'unlike anything else'

ITV has announced a new six-part series starring Ashley Walters and Andrea Riseborough

BelfastNews Letter (Belfast)1d ago

'Murderous intent and capability' remains warn police after Dunmurry car bomb attack

An explosion outside a police station on the outskirts of Belfast shows "murderous intent and capability" still exists within paramilitaries in Northern Ireland, it has been claimed as police say the

DunmurryNews Letter (Belfast)1d ago

'Murderous intent and capability' remains warn police after Dunmurry car bomb attack

An explosion outside a police station on the outskirts of Belfast shows "murderous intent and capability" still exists within paramilitaries in Northern Ireland, it has been claimed as police say the

BelfastBelfast Live1d ago

PSNI warns ‘murderous intent and capability’ remains after Dunmurry car bombing

The vehicle was hijacked shortly after 10.50pm on Saturday in the Twinbrook area of west Belfast and a gas cylinder device was placed in the boot

PSNI warns ‘murderous intent and capability’ remains after Dunmurry car bombing

The vehicle was hijacked shortly after 10.50pm on Saturday in the Twinbrook area of west Belfast and a gas cylinder device was placed in the boot

Rev Nigel Cairns appointed new Dean of Derry and Rector of new Templemore and St Augustine's parish grouping

The Rector of St Augustine’s Church, Rev Nigel Cairns has been appointed Dean of Derry and Rector of the new parish grouping of Templemore & St Augustine’s, a merger which brings together two of Derry

DerryDerry Journal1d ago

Old Library Trust and Bogside and Brandywell Health Forum merge as new Health for Life organisation

A new organisation, Health for Life, is set to launch onThursday following the merger of two of Derry’s leading charitable community health organisations - the Old Library Trust and the Bogside and Br

DerryDerry Journal1d ago

DunmurryLurgan Mail1d ago

Dunmurry car bomb: 'Nothing short of miraculous' that no one was injured in 'reckless' attack says PSNI Deputy Chief Constable Bobby Singleton

It is ‘nothing short of miraculous’ that no one was injured in a car bomb explosion outside Dunmurry police station on Saturday night, Deputy Chief Constable Bobby Singleton has said.

DunmurryNews Letter (Belfast)1d ago

Dunmurry attack a 'step up' from previous incident in Lurgan, says UUP MLA Doug Beattie

Former army captain Doug Beattie says the “crude device” involved in the bomb attack outside Dunmurry police station is a “step up” from the failed attempt in Lurgan last month.

LurganNews Letter (Belfast)1d ago

Dunmurry attack a 'step up' from previous incident in Lurgan, says UUP MLA Doug Beattie

Former army captain Doug Beattie says the “crude device” involved in the bomb attack outside Dunmurry police station is a “step up” from the failed attempt in Lurgan last month.

BangorNews Letter (Belfast)1d ago

Four young people hurt as youths clash in series of disturbances in Bangor

Four young people were injured as gangs of youths clashed in a series of disturbances in Bangor on Saturday.

Dunmurry 'explosion' LIVE: Homes evacuated after loud bang heard near police station

Members of the public have been asked to avoid the area

Derry hurlers superb as Donegal beaten in Christy Ring Cup

Christy Ring Cup, Group Stage

DerryDerry Journal2d ago

LurganNews Letter (Belfast)2d ago

'I want to stay' - Glenavon manager Michael O'Connor's message on his future after relegation blow

Glenavon manager Michael O’Connor has given the Lurgan Blues a major boost following the pain of relegation by declaring: “I want to stay”.

James Clarke nets historic winner against Shamrock Rovers as Derry City begin new era at Celtic Park

Derry City 1 Shamrock Rovers 0

DerryDerry Journal2d ago

PortadownNews Letter (Belfast)2d ago

'I want people to be fighters' - Irish League legend David Jeffrey embracing 'symmetrical' return as Portadown boss

It has been 1,080 days since David Jeffrey last sat behind a manager’s desk – but, mere minutes after his first chat with players and only a few hours after finalising his contract to become Portadow

BangorNews Letter (Belfast)3d ago

Scrap much-loved Bangor park to make way for car park, say officials: Marine Gardens facing axe despite huge protest as crunch vote looms

A much-loved Bangor park should be demolished to make way for a car park, the seaside city’s officials have said ahead of a crunch vote next week.

PortadownLurgan Mail3d ago

Portadown woman, who pleaded guilty to child cruelty, is accused of 'forcibly shaking' a child at a day nursery, Craigavon court hears

A barrister for a Co Armagh woman, accused of ‘forcibly shaking’ a child while she worked in a day nursery, said it appears it was a ‘misguided attempt at discipline’, a court has heard.

PortadownLurgan Mail3d ago

Portadown replacement house plans approved

Planners have granted permission for the erection of a replacement house and associated site works in Portadown.

Issue over father's will ends in man punching brother in 'completely out of character' move, Derry court told

An issue over a father's will ended in a man punching his brother in a move that was 'completely out of character', Derry Magistrate’s Court has been told.

Derry studio Dog Ears 'excited' as hotly-tipped new series 'My Brother the Minotaur' arrives on Apple TV

The award-winning team being Derry creative studio ‘Dog Ears’ are living a ‘fairytale’ as their new series ‘My Brother the Minotaur’ is released on Apple TV.

Derry woman charged with driving without insurance was victim of insurance scam court told

A woman who was charged with driving with no insurance was actually 'the victim of a crime' and had paid for insurance in what turned out to be a scam, her solicitor has told Derry Magistrate's Court

Darragh Markey excited to be part of Derry City history at Celtic Park

DARRAGH Markey claims he never pursued a career in GAA due to his slight stature and because it rapidly turned into 'a game of beasts' but he hopes to star at the home of Derry Gaelic Games on Friday

HolywoodBelfast Live3d ago

The Devil Wears Prada director praises 'good sport' Rory McIlroy ahead of sequel cameo

The Holywood man is one of several iconic cameos in the latest instalment of the movie franchise

DundonaldBelfast Telegraph3d ago

Dundonald Liberation Army creator Stephen Large on career ‘snakes and ladders’ and finding his feet again on tour

Artisan markets continue to prove popular in ABC Borough: here's when the next will be held

Artisan markets are proving so popular in the ABC Borough that a touring artisan market calendar is now in place, covering Armagh, Banbridge, Portadown, Lurgan and Dromore, and with a significantly en

LurganLurgan Mail4d ago

PortadownLurgan Mail4d ago

Artisan markets continue to prove popular in ABC Borough: here's when the next will be held

Festival could showcase Lurgan author’s links with Gandhi

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council has been asked to explore the possibility of showcasing the work of author Æ Russell as part of the forthcoming Irish edition of the Jaipur Literature Fest

LurganLurgan Mail4d ago

Firefighters use specialist equipment to cut one casualty from a 2-vehicle crash in Lurgan, Co Armagh

Firefighters rescued one casualty from a vehicle following a 2 car crash in Lurgan.

LurganLurgan Mail4d ago

DownpatrickNews Letter (Belfast)4d ago

First Ulsterman in driver's seat of UK train body: Chair of Downpatrick and County Down Railway on heritage organisation's board of directors

The head of a tourist attraction train line in Co Down has become the first Ulsterman to join to a UK-wide rail body.

DundonaldBelfast Live4d ago

Dundonald residents to be quizzed on park after years of public access arguments

"I really don't have a view on whether people should or shouldn't as I know there are strong opinions on both sides."

PortadownLurgan Mail4d ago

Portadown model steps out in quirky fashion show concept at Victoria Square in Belfast

A Portadown model made sure Northern Ireland fashionistas enjoyed a fresh spin on spring and summer style in a quirky fashion show at Belfast’s Victoria Square.

PortadownLurgan Mail4d ago

Portadown home ‘ransacked’ in burglary

Detectives are appealing for information after cash was reportedly stolen during a burglary in Portadown.

PortadownNews Letter (Belfast)5d ago

David Jeffrey's appointment at Portadown is 'a match made in heaven', says former Linfield star Philip Lowry

After working under David Jeffrey during a trophy-laden spell at Linfield, Philip Lowry believes his return to management at Portadown is “a match made in heaven” for both parties.

PortadownLurgan Mail5d ago

23 fabulous photos as Portadown Music Festival 2026 draws to a close with awards and gala concert

Portadown Town Hall Theatre was packed for the Portadown Music Festival final night concert and presentation of the overall awards.

PortadownNews Letter (Belfast)5d ago

Portadown star feels arrival of '100% man' shows 'pull is still there' at Irish League club

Portadown captain – and current interim manager – Gary Thompson feels the arrival of David Jeffrey is a clear sign “the pull is still there” at Shamrock Park.

Teenager forced to move house after being charged with attack on search and rescue handler and dog

Four defendants, who cannot be named because of their ages, are jointly charged with affray in Bangor on March 27

BangorBelfast Live6d ago

BangorNews Letter (Belfast)6d ago

City Hall denies behind-closed-doors park destruction meeting was 'lobbying exercise' from developers, as Bangor residents complain they're being kept in the dark

Officials have denied that a behind-closed-doors meeting over demolishing a much-loved park was a “lobbying exercise” involving politicians and a property developer.

BangorNews Letter (Belfast)20 Apr

Bank of Ireland is launching a region-wide series of free fraud awareness events

Seven events have been confirmed to date in Omagh, Cookstown, Andersonstown, Glengormley, Bangor, Enniskillen and Magherafelt

Driver caught doing 135mph was 'picking up Chinese takeaway'

Well, here's a bit of a speed demon story making the rounds! A local driver was apparently in a bit of a rush, clocking an eye-watering 135mph on the A26, not too far from our patch. Seems the need for a Chinese takeaway was a powerful motivator that day!

LondonderryBBC NI20 Apr

LurganBelfast Telegraph19 Apr

‘Is the derby now against Dollingstown?’: Glenavon icon feels club’s pain as Lurgan Blues contemplate reality of relegation

BangorBelfast Telegraph19 Apr

Assistant boss reveals why Carrick Rangers celebrated a result 38 miles away

Bangor 0 Carrick Rangers 3

LurganNews Letter (Belfast)19 Apr

'He doesn’t deserve that': Irish League managers full of praise for 'outstanding' Michael O'Connor after Glenavon relegation

Coleraine chief Ruaidhri Higgins insists Michael O’Connor’s impressive impact at Glenavon “doesn’t deserve” Premiership relegation – while Cliftonville manager Jim Magilton hailed the Lurgan Blues bos

NewcastleNews Letter (Belfast)19 Apr

'Creating a dessert destination': How a business degree, a chicken shop and a family farm led to an award-winning Gelato brand in Co Down

Love Your Local: From farm life to running a multi-award-winning dessert brand in Newcastle, Simon Welby of Lick Gelato reflects on family, flavour and creating ice cream in a can that has put the bus

DunmurryLurgan Mail19 Apr

Dunmurry man warned not to be back in court again after being charged with disorderly behaviour

A Dunmurry man has been told by a judge she doesn’t want to see him back in court again after he was charged with disorderly behaviour.

CarryduffBelfast Live19 Apr

Outrage after young boy called a 'loser' by staff at Carryduff soft play area

The comment was made in a staff group chat after the boy's mum had asked Into The Woods to help find his lost toy