Charlotte Caldwell and her 12 year old son Billy at their Castlederg home in Co Tyrone. Last year Billy became the first in the UK to get legally-prescribed cannabis oil on the NHS for his severe epilepsy. Pic: William Cherry Presseye

Government stops NI boy's medication - mum describes it as a 'death warrant'

Severely epileptic boy was UK’s first patient to receive marijuana legally on NHS.

Republic of Ireland

Man sought over missing woman shot

Man sought in relation to disappearance of student shot during armed garda operation.

Canon Francis Brown. Pic: NewRayPics.com

Northern Ireland

Priest unaware of details of allegation against him

Priest steps aside to allow for police investigation.

Gardai said she was on her way home when the suspected abduction took place.

Republic of Ireland

'Extreme concern' for Wicklow woman feared abducted

Gardai extremely concerned for the safety of a woman feared abducted.

World

Man injured by flying lava from Hawaii volcano

Man injured after being hit by flying lava from a volcano on Hawaii’s Big Island.

David Davis and Greg Clark have joined Karen Bradley in Northern Ireland for a visit to meet business leaders. Photo by Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye

Brexit Secretary David Davis meets business leaders during NI visit

Brexit Secretary David Davis has made another visit to Northern Ireland.

Firefighters tackle the blaze at Ballyduff Gardens. Pic: Paul Hamill

Northern Ireland

Blaze which damaged six houses may have been deliberate

Blaze extensively damaged six houses may have been deliberate, police said.

The newly married Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry (Steve Parsons/PA)

News

Harry and Meghan to visit Ireland soon - reports

Newlyweds Harry and Meghan begin their first day as a married couple.

The newly married couple (Steve Parsons/PA)

Royal wedding smashes TV viewing figures for 2018

The royal wedding was a hit with TV viewers – smashing records for the year so far.

The bouquet included many symbolic flowers (PA)

Meghan’s bouquet laid on grave of Unknown Warrior

Duchess of Sussex follows poignant royal tradition.

In 2012 the council adopted a policy to fly the flag on designated days.

Anger over Belfast City Hall royal wedding flag delay - council 'inundated with complaints'

A Belfast councillor said he was "disgusted" over a delay in hoisting the Union flag above City Hall for the royal wedding.

Atmospheric: the bright and roomy interior of Quartisan as Belfast's Waring Street

Review: Quartisan - Jewel of Nile offers taste of souk

As summer approaches and thoughts turn to sun, sea, sand and Mediterranean diet.

Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and the Duchess of Sussex ride a horse-drawn carriage, after their wedding ceremony at St George's Chapel in Windsor on May 19, 2018 in Windsor, England. (Photo by Hannah McKay- WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Royal wedding: How Northern Ireland featured on fairytale day - and why Kilkeel may have been chosen for Queen's title gift

Northern Ireland was catapulted into the limelight at Saturday's fairytale royal wedding.

Video: First look inside Belfast's newest hotel, the Maldron

From 'college of knowledge' to hotel of dreams, the ribbon was cut on the city's newest landmark, The Maldron.

Northern Ireland traffic updates: Latest updates

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

Nominations for the 2018 RIA Gold Medals are open now.

The Royal Irish Academy Gold Medal awards 2018 - nominations now open

The Royal Irish Academy, Ireland’s leading body of experts in the Sciences and the Humanities, will award two leading academics the prestigious Gold Medals.

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Homes destroyed in Ballyduff fire. Pic Pacemaker.

Video: Praise for 'heroic, courageous' firefighters after devastating NI blaze

Firefighters who battled to save lives were praised for their courage and heroism after a devastating fire in Newtownabbey.

Northern Ireland

Pictured: Swarm of bees overcome car

A police sting operation went a little different to their usual operations.

Close up of the ring worn by the newly married Duchess of Sussex (Steve Parsons/PA)

News

Radiant Meghan wears Diana’s ring to evening celebrations

Newlyweds Harry and Meghan danced the night away after fairytale wedding.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are marrying in St George's Chapel (Joe Giddens/PA)

Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland title for Harry and Meghan

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been appointed Baron and Baroness of Kilkeel.

Conor and Molly McQuillan from Belfast at the Maritime Festival. Picture By: Arthur Allison. Pacemaker Press.

News

Belfast Maritime Festival [Photos]

Spectacular tall ships docked in Belfast for this weekend's Maritime Festival.

Strandtown Electrical and Harware shop owner Norman Pollock who has been SPARKY the Ulster Rugby mascott for the past 18 years is to retire. Picture Colm O'Reilly 18-05-2018

Exclusive Video: Farewell Sparky - Ulster Rugby mascot bows out

Ulster Rugby’s livewire mascot Sparky today pulled the plug on an electrifying 18-year career.

L-R is Kathleen Toner (Director of the Fostering Network), Una Carragher (Manager of the Regional Adoption and Fostering Service), Marie Roulston (Director of Women, Children and Families Division, Northern HSC Trust) and young person Rachel.

Call for more foster carers in Northern Ireland at Foster Care Fortnight launch

Foster Care Fortnight raises awareness of the fantastic work of the 2,000 foster families in Northern Ireland.

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Northern Ireland

Boris Johnson: Brexiteers should not fear betrayal...

Boris Johnson has told Brexiteers they should not fear betrayal as the Government draws...

Government stops Northern Ireland boy's medication...

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Brexit Secretary David Davis visits Northern Ireland

Brexit Secretary David Davis has made another visit to Northern Ireland.

Anger over Belfast City Hall royal wedding flag...

A Belfast councillor said he was "disgusted" over a delay in hoisting the Union flag above...

Sport

Ulster’s Craig Gilroy. Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Billy Stickland

Ulster secure Champions Cup place with Ospreys victory

Ulster will be playing in next season’s Champions Cup after a brace from Craig Gilroy helped them defeat the Ospreys 35-12 in their Champions Cup play-off at Kingspan Stadium.

New IBF featherweight champion Josh...

Josh Warrington would have no qualms about travelling to Belfast to take on Carl Frampton but...

Champions Cup play-off LIVE: Updates as Ulster take on...

It's winner-takes-all at Kingspan Stadium as Ulster face Ospreys for a place in next season's Champions...

Lee Selby (left) in action against Josh Warrington during their IBF World Featherweight bout (Dave Thompson/PA)

Josh Warrington upsets the odds to beat Lee Selby...

Josh Warrington admitted he felt the pressure to deliver at his beloved Elland Road after...

Thibaut Courtois believes Chelsea need to invest

Chelsea need investment insists goalkeeper...

Thibaut Courtois may not know where his or manager Antonio Conte’s future lies, but...

Business

Maldron Hotel Belfast: Bookings booming as tourists flock to new city hotel

The £20m Maldron Hotel in Belfast city centre has enjoyed an occupancy rate of between 70% and 80% since it opened in March.

Mothercare has five branches in Northern Ireland

Troubled Mothercare silent over future of five NI stores

Mothercare has remained tight-lipped over the possible closure of its stores in Northern Ireland.

Dr Jason McKeown, CEO of Neurovalens (left), with Christopher Murray, relationship director for Barclays Northern Ireland

Business hub celebrates its first birthday

Business hub Barclays Eagle Lab is marking its first birthday, as one of its original tenants launches a...

Kilkeel's fresh fish to be served direct to Middle East

Fish caught in the Irish Sea will soon be served on dinner plates in the Middle East thanks to a...

Joanne Walker receives the International Store Manager award at the FMI (Food Marketing Institute) Store Manager Awards during the Future Leaders Summit in Louisville, Kentucky

Newtownards woman takes top manager award...

Newtownards store manager Joanne Walker has brought home an international accolade from the...

Get down with the Ibiza vibe in Belfast from this weekend at RBG Bar & Grill

For years Ibiza has been one of the most hyped about party destinations in the world. What makes Ibiza different from all other party destinations around the globe? What makes it so special?

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