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Robin Swann chats with 17-year-old Danielle McIlroy during a vaccine drive in August

News

Revealed: Stormont’s £550k spend on vaccine ad campaign

More than half a million pounds has been spent on Covid-19 vaccine advertising in Northern Ireland, it has been revealed.

Latest News

Primary school principal Francis Lagan

Northern Ireland

Principal killed after falling tree struck his car was ‘a giant in his prime’

PSNI crest

News

PSNI officer suspended over alleged sexual misconduct

Retired nurse manager Siobhan Boyle administers a covid vaccine at the Just the Jab pop up vaccination centre at Kinspan Ulster Rugby Stadium in Belfast. Photo: Niall Carson/PA Wire

Northern Ireland

Coronavirus Northern Ireland: Two deaths and 1,482 cases recorded as PM announces Omicron measures

Tributes: Jim Allister. Credit: Brian Lawless/PA

Gail Walker Premium

Gail Walker Opinion Politicians should be alert to the pain of Davy Tweed’s victims and not the self-justifications of a child abuser

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The Dark Hedges

Northern Ireland

Storm Arwen: Dark Hedges trees brought down by gale force winds

Some of the Dark Hedges, made famous by the TV programme Game of Thrones, have fallen due to gale-force winds brought by Storm Arwen.

An activist at the Reclaim the Night rally in Belfast

News

Women take to Belfast streets to protest gender-based violence

Ulster flanker Greg Jones celebrates scoring his try (INPHO/Ryan Byrne)

Ulster

Leinster vs Ulster LIVE: John Cooney back from injury as province return to league action

Controversy: Hydraulic fracturing (fracking) to extract fuel remains a source of heated debate. Credit: PA

Sam McBride Premium

Sam McBride Opinion Fracking in Northern Ireland: An obscure leak, public health, billions of pounds – and all our futures

Headlines

Several countries are now on NI's red list for travel. Picture by Leon Neal/Getty

Northern Ireland

Ten countries now included on NI red list for travel

Video News

Jurgen Klopp lauds 'exceptional' Diogo Jota

A device that was left outside a house was viable (Niall Carson/PA)

Northern Ireland

Dungiven: Device left outside home was viable

Larne business Sam McFaul is accused of making threats

News

Larne businessman on threats and fake gun charge

Jason Bowers

News

Antrim: Drug addict burglar terrified elderly woman

Spacious charm: 1 Upper Malone Road offers 1,900 sq ft of space

House and Home

A forever family home in south Belfast’s Upper Malone Road

DUP Alderman Maurice Devenney. Credit: Martin McKeown

Northern Ireland

Organisers of loyalist event in Co Tyrone ‘were not to blame for sectarian incidents’

The I’m A Celebrity stars have been removed from the castle (Joel Anderson/ITV/PA)

UK

Stars removed from I’m A Celebrity castle after production base damaged in storm

Attendance: Conor Murphy with Sir Mo Farah at NI Chamber’s 2021 president’s banquet

Northern Ireland Premium

Stormont ministers attend events despite their work from home message

(Gareth Fuller/PA)

UK

UK-France relations are ‘strong’, says minister despite Channel crossings row

TRÚ were shortlisted for the Northern Ireland Music Prize. Credit: Ciara McMullan

Features Premium

This much is TRÚ: Irish language, Ulster songs, alternative music... this three-piece has it all

Zach Trouton is talking about his brilliant time last week on the stage of the Ulster Hall. He was singing and playing guitar with the act called TRÚ. They were shortlisted for the Northern Ireland Music Prize and ready to make an impression.

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Weekend

The young woman comforted the man before the ambulance arrived

Frank Mitchell Premium

Frank Mitchell Opinion Act of kindness highlights our unnamed heroes

There are occasional days when you meet a very special person. Monday of this week was for me such a day. The morning was crisp, cold and bright. The radio programme was live from the Christmas Market at City Hall and the air was ringing with festive cheer.

Common Market

Joris Minne Premium

Joris Minne Opinion Common Market review: Street food - getting down and dirty with the common people

Street food artists of Belfast have taken shelter in a former fruit and veg warehouse to create a kind of rebel alliance where they can collectively and safely ply their dirty wares. Common Market, as it is known, is a profoundly sinful hellhole of filth, excess, greed and hedonism. You’re going to love it.

One of the selections available from Mike's Fancy Cheese

Christmas Premium

John Mulgrew Opinion Five festive food and drink gift options for Christmas

Keen cyclist David O'Doherty with Richard Ayoade

Film and TV Premium

Billy Weir Opinion David O’Doherty and Richard Ayoade putting pedal to the metal encourages me to get into Lycra again

Print by Gráinne Cuffe

Weekend Premium

Diarmuid Gavin Opinion Green thumb: best gifts for gardeners

It might be the time to adjust your expectations to accommodate this quirk

Weekend Premium

Ask Louanne: ‘I’m fed up with my constantly late friend but she doesn’t think it matters’

Apple Galette with Cardamom Whipped Cream. Pictures: Donal Skehan

Recipes Premium

Donal Skehan Opinion Warm up with these winter comfort dishes

Baked rinded soft cheese with garlic and rosemary and fried potatoes

Recipes Premium

Paula McIntyre Opinion Baked rinded soft cheese with garlic and rosemary and fried potatoes

Prawn and avocado tostadas

Recipes

Christmas nibbles to get your festive party started? Yes please!

Storecupboard One Pound Meals

Recipes

Christmas starters: Spicy red lentil soup

Brussels Sprout and Parmesan Salad with Lemon Dressing

Recipes

Seasonal sides: The perfect accompaniment for all Christmas tastes

Serves 2-3

Mushroom, Kale & Chestnut Pies

Recipes

Merry meat free magic: Vegan and vegetarian dishes are given a Christmas touch thanks to chefs

Opinion & Analysis

David Tweed

News Analysis Premium

John Laverty Opinion A ‘larger than life’ character? No, like Jimmy Savile, David Tweed was just a vile monster

Labour policy is to be neutral on NI, but has anyone told Sir Keir?

Jon Tonge

Lindy McDowell

The Covidiots who gurn about losing their liberty curtail it for the rest of us

Lindy McDowell

Fionola Meredith

It’s about time the law protected all of our children

Fionola Meredith

Alex Kane

Say it quietly, but maybe Bertie Ahern was right all along

Alex Kane

Sport

Ulster's head coach Dan McFarland (INPHO/Bryan Keane)

Ulster

Ulster’s long wait to right our wrongs led to huge win at RDS, claims Dan McFarland

Having passed with flying colours what he calls the ultimate test in the United Rugby Championship, Dan McFarland's admitted Ulster's long wait for action had left them stewing.

Ulster’s James Hume celebrates after their win over Leinster (INPHO/Ryan Byrne)

Ulster

Leinster 10 Ulster 20 ratings: James Hume and Nick Timoney return to lead huge squad performance at RDS

A fantastic performance from Ulster saw them end an eight-year wait for a win at the RDS Arena as they defeated Leinster 20-10 in Dublin.

Jonny Addis was denied by a stunning stop. Pic: INPHO/Presseye/Stephen Hamilton

Irish League

Irish League reaction: Coleraine keeper Gareth Deane hailed for 'world class' save while Ballymena boss David Jeffrey reveals celebration injury

Michael Carvill would head up the new Union

Irish League Premium

Irish League stars set to revive Players’ Union to tackle range of issues within the game

Rachel McLaren. Credit: William Cherry/Presseye

International

Rachel McLaren thrilled to make memorable Northern Ireland debut

Conor Marlin. Credit: Darren Kidd/Presseye.com

Football

Northern Ireland’s Conor Marlin aiming high after being handed interim assistant manager role at Oldham

Business

Bargain hunting: Black Friday shopper Francine Finnegan. Credit: Graham Baalham-Curry

Northern Ireland Premium

In the bag: Deal-hunters favour clothing retailers on soggy Belfast streets

David Henderson, managing director of Tobermore, has won the industry category of the Entrepreneur of the Year Awards

Northern Ireland

Tobermore boss David Henderson wins award at Entrepreneur of the Year competition

International Trade Secretary Anne-Marie Trevelyan speaks during the Global Investment Summit at the Science Museum, London. Picture date: Tuesday October 19, 2021.

Northern Ireland Premium

Cabinet minister hails ‘fantastic’ cross-border trading boost brought by protocol

Colum McLornan

Northern Ireland

Holiday at Home scheme scrapped as other options are considered

Top 100 Companies 2021

Northern Ireland's most profitable companies are revealed

Top 100 Companies Premium

exclusive Revealed: Northern Ireland's Top 100 Companies 2021 – Full list

Welcome to the Belfast Telegraph Top 100 Companies in association with Grant Thornton. We are delighted that the prestigious business advisory firm is supporting our must-read guide to Northern Ireland’s most profitable companies.

Brian McConville with his children Conleth and Naoimh at the 2017 Belfast Telegraph Business Awards

Top 100 Companies Premium

Family ties a theme of Northern Ireland’s Top 100 companies

learning pool

Top 100 Companies Premium

Corporate deals hit £1.3bn for Northern Ireland so far in 2021 as activity heats up

Stock photo (Joe Giddens/PA)

Top 100 Companies

Northern Ireland's 50 biggest employers

Live: Covid data updates for Northern Ireland

Coronavirus

How many people in NI have had the vaccine?

Coronavirus

Mapping Covid cases and deaths in your area

Coronavirus

Death toll and confirmed new cases

Coronavirus

A year like no other... Life in the grip of Covid in NI

Videos of the day

Sajid Javid on Omicron cases: We won't hesitate to take further action

Two cases of Omicron coronavirus variant detected in UK

Portstewart front covered in seafoam as Storm Arwen lands

Black Friday queues as GO Stations drop their fuel price by 20p Per Litre

'Noah will not be another legacy case': Fiona Donohoe addresses crowd at carcade in Belfast

Sunday Life

DISGUISED: Gary Fisher hides his face at the parade in Rathcoole

exclusive Sunday Life Premium

UDA’s Poppy Day disgrace: Insult as Fisher leads terror group on Remembrance parade

Meet the Belfast podiatrist who left Oz to dive feet first into charitable work

Premium

Kids’ play centre owner charged over indecent pics of children

Play ‘HotBox’, a traditional Finnish sauna with a panoramic sea views keeps the chills away at Benone Beach

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Lyra McKee murder accused given top job by New IRA’s political wing

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