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DUP's Ian Paisley faces 30 days Commons suspension over Sri Lankan holiday - watchdog report in full

Ian Paisley contacted then Prime Minister David Cameron to lobby against a UN resolution on Sri Lanka. (Yui Mok/PA)

Ian Paisley lobbied Cameron on Sri Lanka without disclosing family holidays, says watchdog

Ian Paisley failed to disclose two family trips to Sri Lanka.

Ian Paisley kept visits secret due to embarrassment about Sri Lanka's human rights, says watchdog

Ian Paisley - full report from Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards

Two people have died after being rescued from the sea off the coast of Donegal. (File photo)

Northern Ireland

Donegal man and Derry teen die after fishing boat capsizes

Teenage boy from Northern Ireland was one of two people who died.

News

Watch: Jamie Dornan in latest trailer for Robin Hood reboot

The latest trailer for the rebooted Robin Hood story has been released.

Cliff Richard arrives at the Rolls Building in London (Victoria Jones/PA)

Sir Cliff Richard wins privacy case against BBC

Sir Cliff Richard been awarded more than £200,000 in damages.

Titanic

Belfast exhibition tells story of Titanic survivors

The stories of those who survived the Titanic disaster to be told in Belfast.

A plane had made an emergency landing at Belfast City Airport.

Belfast City Airport emergency landing - plane's windscreen reportedly damaged

A plane has made an emergency landing at Belfast City Airport.

Food, Drink and Hospitality

Five Guys and Nando's opening new outlets in NI

Completion of two new stand-alone units due in October.

The home of former Sinn Fein president Gerry Adams was attacked (Brian Lawless/PA)

Republic of Ireland

Man held after attack on Gerry Adams' home is bailed

A 35-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of criminal damage.

Police are investigating a security alert in Londonderry.

Northern Ireland

Viable pipe bomb discovered in Londonderry's Waterside

A number of homes had to be evacuated in Derry on Tuesday night.

MP for St Helens North Conor McGinn speaking during Love Equality NI's march for marriage equality in Belfast on June 2.

Northern Ireland

Labour MP wants report into bringing marriage equality to NI

Armagh born Labour MP Conor McGinn has called for the government report.

Underwear shared at NI care home

Residents sharing underwear months after inspectors ordered halt to practice.

Food, Drink and Hospitality

Krispy Kreme have 'no official plans' for Northern Ireland outlet

US doughnut giants says they have no official plans to open first NI store.

An artist impression of the new George Best statue at the hotel.

Food, Drink and Hospitality

Rooftop statue of George Best to look down on Belfast

It's the ultimate game of two halves involving George Best.

News

Spending on new BBC NI shows lowest for six years

BBC Northern Ireland's spend on new content has fallen again.

'The court was told that while police had sympathy for Curran, her reports

Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland woman made 150 emergency calls

Woman who made over 150 calls to 999 services has appeared in court.

A number of items were stolen from the office.

LGBT group's offices ransacked in Belfast

The Belfast offices of LGBT group The Rainbow Project have been ransacked in a break-in.

Live Northern Ireland traffic alerts: Live updates

Follow our feed for the latest traffic updates from across Northern Ireland.

The lucky EuroMillions winner is yet to come forward (National Lottery/PA)

Has someone in Northern Ireland just won £57m?

Winner of a £57.9 million EuroMillions jackpot has yet to come forward.

Lush! Classical will take place at Ebrington Square.

What's On - from Lush! to Pipe Band Championship

Here's our pick of events happening across Northern Ireland over the next seven days.

Abby Preston, aged five watches on during the annual 12th of July Orange march and demonstration taking place on July 12, 2018 in Belfast (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)

Twelfth: Pictures and videos from ALL parades across Northern Ireland

An estimated 30,000 Orangemen, women and juniors have stepped out at 17 Twelfth venues.

The Danish Experiment: In the creative flow

Four Irish creatives are well and truly in the flow as they take part in Carlsberg's Danish Experiment in Copenhagen.

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Theresa May to rule out hard border on visit to Northern Ireland

Prime Minister Theresa May is to rule out a hard border during a visit to Northern Ireland this week.

Jobs

Two NI Poundworld stores set to close with loss of 33 jobs

Shops included in the latest cull announced by administrators yesterday.

Kerri Quinn joins actor Charles Lawson on Coronation Street

News

Kerri Quinn's Belfast accent to cut across Corrie cobbles

Northern Ireland actress's new role will see her character 'kick up a storm'.

Travel

8 ways to enjoy the culture of buzzing Belfast

Belfast has been granted 'bucket list' status by Lonely Planet.

News

Boy George tells of 'pride and sorrow' over IRA ties?

Eighties pop icon Boy George was taking part in a documentary for the BBC.

Get in line with Lidl this summer

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Northern Ireland

Ian Paisley lobbied Cameron on Sri Lanka...

North Antrim DUP MP Ian Paisley breached Commons rules on paid advocacy by writing to the PM...

A triumphant Ian Paisley is carried shoulder-high after election victory

Ian Paisley could lose North Antrim seat if 10% of...

Ian Paisley could lose his Westminster seat following his proposed 30-day suspension from the House of...

Ian Paisley kept visits secret due to

A report has found DUP MP Ian Paisley kept paid-for family trips to Sri Lanka secret because of...

Ian Paisley - full report from Parliamentary...

This Report arises from an article published in the Daily Telegraph newspaper on 8 September 2017.

I'd do anything to lead Northern Ireland to the World Cup, says Michael O'Neill

Michael O'Neill relished watching the 2018 World Cup. Already highly motivated to take Northern Ireland to the biggest football show on earth, he says viewing events in Russia from afar has inspired him even more to guide his country to the finals in the future.

Just champions: the French team's World Cup celebrations in full swing with President Macron and his wife Brigitte in Paris

Why a 48 team World Cup would be even better than...

Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill is convinced a 48-team World Cup would make the...

Making strides: Gareth Southgate impressed at the World Cup, and he has the talent coming through to keep moving forward

England have talent pool to follow Spanish route to...

What happens next for Gareth Southgate and his England team will be one of the most fascinating...

New boy: Rory McIlroy with the Silver Medal he won in 2007

How a teenage Rory McIlroy announced his arrival in...

It is 11 years since he officially announced himself on the world stage, just as the man who once...

Alisson was Brazil’s first-choice goalkeeper at the World Cup (Mike Egr)

Liverpool's agree record deal for World Cup...

Liverpool have agreed a deal to sign Brazil goalkeeper Alisson, according to reports in Italy.

Business

Five Guys and Nando's opening new outlets in Northern Ireland

Five Guys and Nando's restaurants are on schedule to open at Rushmere Shopping Centre in Craigavon in October following completion of two new stand-alone units.

Krispy Kreme have 'no official plans' for Northern Ireland...

US doughnut giants Krispy Kreme have said that they have no official plans to open their first...

Construction firm Graham in £44m deal to build link...

Construction firm Graham has secured a £44m major link road contract in the north west of England.

Logistics 'could be in limbo' if UK Brexits without deal,...

We will be "disproportionally affected" compared to Britain in the event of a bad or...

'Record highs' for workforce as jobless now at 3.5%

Northern Ireland’s labour market has continued on its record-breaking run.

A guide to mortgages for the first-time buyer

The home buying process can often feel a little overwhelming, especially if you’re a first-time buyer.

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UK

Higher motor fuel, gas and electricity prices were offset by deeper discounting by clothing retailers , figures show (Dominic Lipinski/PA)

Surprise stall for inflation raises questions over interest rate hike

Inflation unexpectedly stalled in June, raising questions over a much-...

World

Hungary to pull out of UN accord on migration

Hungary’s foreign minister said his country will pull out of a United Nations accord on migration to be adopted in December because it goes against his country’s...

People enjoy the sunshine on Brighton beach (Gareth Fuller/PA)

2018 could be among 10 warmest, driest and sunniest summers

This summer could be a record breaker if temperatures...

Jessica Urbano Ramirez, 12, died in the Grenfell Tower fire (Grenfell Tower Inquiry/PA)

Operator felt ‘completely helpless’ in call with Grenfell Tower child victim

A phone operator has described feeling “completely...

A lamb born in North Antrim (Julien Behal/PA)

Farmers on both sides of Irish border ‘in dark’ over Brexit

Northern Ireland farmers and businesses who trade over the Irish border are...

The youngsters have been pronounced healthy (AP)

Rescued Thai youth football team leaves hospital

The Thai footballers who were rescued from a flooded cave in a daring international...

Obama joins South Africans to mark Mandela centennial

South Africans have joined former US president Barack Obama in marking the centennial...

Watch: Jamie Dornan in latest trailer for Robin Hood reboot

The latest trailer for the rebooted Robin Hood story has been released.

Republic of Ireland

Theresa May set for first Irish border visit since Brexit vote

The Prime Minister is to make her first visit to the Irish border since the Brexit referendum.

Opinion

The Chief Constable has admitted that the recruitment of Catholics into the PSNI is not high enough

Alban Maginness: Policy of 50/50 recruitment was key to Catholics joining the PSNI ...

One of the most outstanding and unexpected successes of the Good...

From left: Kurt Cobain's mother Wendy O'Connor, daughter Frances Bean Cobain and sister Kim Cobain at the exhibition

Family of Kurt Cobain visit exhibition that celebrates tragic rock star's Irish...

The family of rock star Kurt Cobain have said that a...

Man arrested after explosive attack on home of Sinn Fein’s Gerry Adams bailed

A 35-year-old man arrested on suspicion of...

Donegal man and Derry teen boy die after fishing boat capsizes

A teenage boy from Northern Ireland was...

Gerry Adams attends a rally on Monday called in support of the former Sinn Fein president after the attack on his home

Eilis O'Hanlon: Why Sinn Fein denouncing dissident violence, while glorifying its...

The "industrial, firework-type devices" which...

Toppled tower: the Cluan Place bonfire was knocked down on safety grounds

Paramilitary gangsters are the real criminals, not some silly police officer who...

I don't know about you but I'm still troubled by the...

The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee faces a big decision

Economy Watch: Bank of England's use of interest rates can be problematic

The prospect of an imminent rise in interest rates...

Entertainment

Kerri Quinn's Belfast accent to cut across Coronation Street's famed cobbles

A Northern Ireland actress has vowed that her new role will see her character "kick up a storm" after landing her dream job on Coronation Street.

Watch: Jamie Dornan in latest trailer for Robin Hood...

The latest trailer for the rebooted Robin Hood story has been released.

Emma Willis during the Celebrity Big Brother Final, held at Elstree Studios in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire.

Channel 5 announces CBB theme and new eye

The reality TV series will return to screens in August.

Spending on new BBC NI shows at its lowest in six...

BBC NI's spend on new content has fallen to its lowest level for six years.

Derry Girls was 'NI's biggest series since modern records began'

I'm A Celebrity and Derry Girls among most watched

The opening episode of I'm A Celebrity was NI's most-watched show last year.

Nightlife galleries

Entertainment

People out on Friday night for a special Filthy McNastys presents Dsqo. 13th July 2018 by Liam McBurney/RAZORPIX

Belfast Nightlife: Filthy McNastys presents Dsqo [Photos]

Entertainment

People out at Lux for Fat Tuesday.10th July 2018. Picture by Liam McBurney/RAZORPIX

Belfast Nightlife: Lux for Fat Tuesday - July 10 2018 [Photos]

Entertainment

People out at Plastik for the Box Reunion Party. Saturday 7th July 2018. Picture by Liam McBurney/RAZORPIX

Belfast nightlife: Box Reunion Party at Plastik - Saturday, July 7 2018 [Photos]

Ian Paisley could lose North Antrim seat if 10% of voters sign Petition of Recall new

Titanic

Belfast exhibition tells story of Titanic survivors plucked from icy waters by Carpathia

Northern Ireland

Courts: Personal trainer 'lost control' in Belfast diner

Republic of Ireland

Sinn Fein's John Finucane could run for Irish presidency

Food, Drink and Hospitality

Belfast restaurant chain closes

Northern Ireland

The Orange Order has condemned drug use after a video of what appears to be a man in a band uniform snorting cocaine emerged online.

Video appears to show bandsman sniffing white powder - Order issues condemnation

Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland tourist shot in Spain

The Open

Rory McIlroy gets to grips with Carnoustie during his Monday practice round along with Jon Rahm ahead of The 147th Open Championship.

The Open tee times: Rory McIlroy to play with Leishman

Northern Ireland

The funeral of William Dunlop takes place in Ballymoney on July 11th 2018 (Photo by Kevin Scott for Belfast Telegraph)

William Dunlop funeral hears of 'gracious and thoughtful' road racing hero

The Twelfth

Bandsmen and Orange order members take part in the annual Twelfth of July celebrations in Belfast city centre, marking the victory of King William III's victory over James II at the Battle of the Boyne in 1690. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Thursday July 12, 2018. Photo credit should read: Niall Carson/PA Wire

Twelfth: Pictures and videos from ALL 17 parades across Northern Ireland

In Pictures

1/11/2000: Robert Dunlop with his son, William (16). William rode his Dad's 125cc Honda for his first taste of racing at Aghadowey.

Remembering William, Robert and Joey Dunlop [Photos]

Northern Ireland

Bloomfield Walk bonfire in east Belfast, which was set on fire during the night, as seen from the Castlereigh Hills. A High Court order late on Tuesday night stated that the bonfire should be reduced in size as it was a danger to surrounding homes. Picture by Jonathan Porter/PressEye

Video: Controversial Belfast bonfire set alight after court ruling

Northern Ireland

Exclusive Northern Ireland's top 100 companies for 2018 revealed

League Tables

Exclusive Revealed: School league tables - GCSE and A-Level

Education

Half of P7 pupils in Northern Ireland sit tests each year

Exclusive Revealed: School transfer test grade intake

Archive

Martin McGuinness handcuffed to a policeman after being remanded at Special Criminal Court in Dublin, January 1973.

Northern Ireland Troubles gallery - conflict and bloodshed

Opinion

Opinion: Topical and political cartoons from Belfast Telegraph

Video News

Sir Geoffrey Howe gives 1990 resignation speech

Archive footage of Geoffrey Howe delivering his resignation speech in the House of...

Life

Features

Valuable work: Sadie O'Reilly holds a photograph of her son Tony, whose death from a heroin overdose motivated her to set up the charity HURT

How NI mum who lost her son to drugs has rescued thousands from life of addiction

Covering up: not all products cope well with the heat

Top tips to avoid the dreaded make-up meltdown

Foundation, cream and concealer can slide straight off your face...

Great rewards: John Dobson (second left), with wife Jo-Anne, picked up his award at the Great Yorkshire Show in Harrogate

Mark Dobson: I've thanked mum each day since transplant

Mark Dobson reveals his family's delight at a letter of...

Award-winning new Ibiza shines for Seat in supermini sector

One year after the release of an all-new generation...

Travel

8 ways to enjoy the culture of buzzing Belfast new

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Viral

Scottish Justice Secretary becomes a meme all Scots will understand new

Simba looking shocked (@breannenikolle/Twitter)

This cat’s reaction suggests pets know when they’ve been told to shut up

How do you quieten your cat when they’re making a...

The cyclist escaped serious injury (Yui Mok/PA)

Mind the gap! Cyclist ignores bridge warning at her peril

A cyclist who weaved past gates blocking access to a bridge over a river in eastern...

A comedian called Alison Becker just trolled Liverpool fans perfectly on Twitter

In case you missed it, it was reported on Tuesday that...

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Yorkshire Tea made a domino run out of biscuits and it’s absolutely epic

Cars

Cars

Ian Paisley could lose North Antrim seat if 10% of voters sign a Petition of Recall

DUP's Ian Paisley faces 30 days Commons suspension over Sri Lankan holiday - watchdog report in full

Ian Paisley lobbied Cameron on Sri Lanka without disclosing family holidays, says watchdog

Ian Paisley kept visits secret due to embarrassment about Sri Lanka's human rights, says watchdog

Ian Paisley - full report from Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards

Donegal man and Derry teen die after fishing boat capsizes

Watch: Jamie Dornan in latest trailer for Robin Hood reboot

Sir Cliff Richard wins privacy case against BBC

Belfast exhibition tells story of Titanic survivors

Belfast City Airport emergency landing - plane's windscreen reportedly damaged

Five Guys and Nando's opening new outlets in NI

Man held after attack on Gerry Adams' home is bailed

Viable pipe bomb discovered in Londonderry's Waterside

Labour MP wants report into bringing marriage equality to NI

Underwear shared at NI care home

Krispy Kreme have 'no official plans' for Northern Ireland outlet

Rooftop statue of George Best to look down on Belfast

Spending on new BBC NI shows lowest for six years

Northern Ireland woman made 150 emergency calls

LGBT group's offices ransacked in Belfast

Live Northern Ireland traffic alerts: Live updates

Has someone in Northern Ireland just won £57m?

What's On - from Lush! to Pipe Band Championship

Twelfth: Pictures and videos from ALL parades across Northern Ireland

The Danish Experiment: In the creative flow

Theresa May to rule out hard border on visit to Northern Ireland

Two NI Poundworld stores set to close with loss of 33 jobs

Kerri Quinn's Belfast accent to cut across Corrie cobbles

8 ways to enjoy the culture of buzzing Belfast

Boy George tells of 'pride and sorrow' over IRA ties?

Get in line with Lidl this summer

Ian Paisley lobbied Cameron on Sri Lanka...

Ian Paisley could lose North Antrim seat if 10% of...

Ian Paisley kept visits secret due to

Ian Paisley - full report from Parliamentary...

I'd do anything to lead Northern Ireland to the World Cup, says Michael O'Neill

Why a 48 team World Cup would be even better than...

England have talent pool to follow Spanish route to...

How a teenage Rory McIlroy announced his arrival in...

Liverpool's agree record deal for World Cup...

Five Guys and Nando's opening new outlets in Northern Ireland

Krispy Kreme have 'no official plans' for Northern Ireland...

Construction firm Graham in £44m deal to build link...

Logistics 'could be in limbo' if UK Brexits without deal,...

'Record highs' for workforce as jobless now at 3.5%

A guide to mortgages for the first-time buyer

Surprise stall for inflation raises questions over interest rate hike

World

Hungary to pull out of UN accord on migration

2018 could be among 10 warmest, driest and sunniest summers

Operator felt ‘completely helpless’ in call with Grenfell Tower child victim

Farmers on both sides of Irish border ‘in dark’ over Brexit

Rescued Thai youth football team leaves hospital

Obama joins South Africans to mark Mandela centennial

Watch: Jamie Dornan in latest trailer for Robin Hood reboot

Theresa May set for first Irish border visit since Brexit vote

Alban Maginness: Policy of 50/50 recruitment was key to Catholics joining the PSNI ...

Family of Kurt Cobain visit exhibition that celebrates tragic rock star's Irish...

Man arrested after explosive attack on home of Sinn Fein’s Gerry Adams bailed

Donegal man and Derry teen boy die after fishing boat capsizes

Eilis O'Hanlon: Why Sinn Fein denouncing dissident violence, while glorifying its...

Paramilitary gangsters are the real criminals, not some silly police officer who...

Economy Watch: Bank of England's use of interest rates can be problematic

Kerri Quinn's Belfast accent to cut across Coronation Street's famed cobbles

Watch: Jamie Dornan in latest trailer for Robin Hood...

Channel 5 announces CBB theme and new eye

Spending on new BBC NI shows at its lowest in six...

I'm A Celebrity and Derry Girls among most watched

Video: Development continues at George Best Hotel

Video: Funeral of Alan Neill takes place

Video: Hundreds gather for William Dunlop's funeral

Watch: Brawl between women breaks out in west Belfast

CCTV: Attackers threw device at home of Gerry Adams from moving car

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Underwear shared at Northern Ireland care home despite order to stop Northern Ireland

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