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DUP leader Arlene Foster at 'A Better Deal' event at the British Academy, London, outlining opportunities: Pic Steve Parsons/PA Wire

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Ann McGregor, chief executive of the Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Watch: Work together to find solution and avoid 'disaster' businesses appeal

Theresa May is under pressure to come up with a Plan B (Victoria Jones/PA)

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The scene at Castleview in Killyleagh, Co. Down after the gun attack last year. Pic: Jonathan Porter/PressEye

Northern Ireland

Five arrests in PSNI burglary probe - shots fired at home

Five people have been arrested in a PSNI burglary probe.

Marks and Spencer may close one of its outlets

Northern Ireland

Marks and Spencer may close NI outlet

Marks and Spencer has confirmed that it is consulting with staff on possible closure.

Robbie Robinson who died in the Mournes on Sunday

Northern Ireland

Mourne fall victims died doing what they loved

Families say men killed in Mourne separate falls died doing what they loved.

Lismore Comprehensive School in Craigavon. Credit: Google Maps

Northern Ireland

Teenager arrested outside Co Armagh school

A teenager has been arrested following an incident outside a school in Co Armagh.

Northern Ireland’s Gavin Whyte (John Walton/PA)

NI footballer Gavin Whyte 'embarrassed beyond words' after Belfast incident

Northern Ireland international Gavin Whyte said he was "embarrassed beyond words" after an incident in Belfast describing as a "moment of stupidity" and one he will regret.

There has been 12,248 recorded assaults on PSNI officers in the last decade.

Northern Ireland

Almost 3,000 assaults a year on PSNI officers

Police officers suffer an average of 3,000 assaults a year, according to new figures.

Music and Gigs

NI music and film celebrated in mini festival series

A new mini festival series will celebrate the arts in Northern Ireland.

Film and TV

Expect the unpredictable when Line Of Duty returns: Compston

The police drama will be back for a fifth series later this year.

The IRA bomb exploded in the room above Margaret Thatcher’s suite

Film and TV

Peaky Blinders creators to make IRA Brighton bombing TV series

The series will be an adaptation of the novel High Dive, a re-imagining of the bombing.

'Machete' brandished at school pupils as they made way to PE lessons

Police have charged a teen after an incident outside a Northern Ireland school which saw pupils confronted by a boy wielding what's thought was a machete.

Nottingham Forest confirm the appointment of Martin O’Neill as the club’s new manager (Nottingham Forest)

Football

Martin O'Neill confirmed as Forest's new manager

Nottingham Forest have announced the appointment of Martin O’Neill as new boss.

14 Jan 2019 People out at the Limelight for Scratch Mondays. Picture: Liam McBurney/RAZORPIX

Nightlife

Belfast nightlife: Scratch Mondays at Limelight [Photos]

Flick through our nightlife gallery from Scratch Mondays at Limelight on January 14.

Ian Adamson’s wife Kerry walks behind her husband’s coffin

Northern Ireland

Remarkable gathering to say farewell to Ian Adamson

Van Morrison sang a poignant farewell to his close friend Dr Ian Adamson yesterday.

Eamonn Mallie: Face to Face with... Charlie Lawson

Sunday Life

Charlie Lawson says united Ireland inevitable

Coronation Street star Charlie Lawson also said he could became a loyalist paramilitary.

Brexit Analysis

Suzanne Breen: Only question is scale of Brexit defeat PM May will suffer

Theresa May made a last minute plea to MPs to give her Brexit plan a second look - but despite putting on a brave face even she knows that victory is next to impossible.

Chris Moncrieff: Brexit D-Day finally dawns for May but will she still be PM on Friday?

Rick Wilford: If Theresa May loses heavily in Brexit vote, it will be because of her obstinacy, not her resilience

Stephen Farry: A People's Vote can help dig us out of hole Brexit has now become

Arlene Foster: Deal will fall unless there is change of heart in Dublin and EU on backstop

Karen Bradley: Northern Ireland politicians must work across divides to build a future that works for all

Fionola Meredith: People must be free to protest, but they have no right to bully politicians like Anna Soubry

Eamon Delaney: Republic's political leaders are still tone-deaf on Northern Ireland

Simon Coveney: Brexit must not paralyse Northern Ireland politics... restoring Stormont is now crucial

Eilis O'Hanlon: If Northern Ireland is to remain in the UK, the UUP and DUP must appeal to Catholics

We’re all off to sunny Spain – Northern Ireland’s top 10 Spanish holiday destinations...

The Belfast Telegraph has teamed up with Turespaña ahead of the Holiday World Show on January 18-20 to find out what Northern Ireland’s most popular Spanish holiday destination is.

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Four-time World Superbike champion Jonathan Rea received the Freedom of the Borough of Antrim and Newtownabbey. He celebrated by joining the Mayor, Councillor Paul Michael, in moving a flock of sheep through the Barbican gate in Antrim town centre.

Jonathan Rea awarded Freedom of the Borough of Antrim and Newtownabbey

The Belfast Telegraph's Sports Star of the Year Jonathan Rea has picked up another accolade today as he was given he Honorary Freedom of the Borough of Antrim and Newtownabbey

Live NI traffic alerts: Crash on Belfast's Westlink is cleared

Follow the latest updates from our travel feed below.

Deborah McClenahan and Albert with Talitha Grace

Benefits refusal for disabled girl is devoid of humanity, say family

Talitha Grace McClenahan, who is severely disabled, had her PIP claim rejected.

Man kicked taxi driver out of car saying 'my turn to drive'

Man who kicked taxi driver out of car and said "it's my turn to drive" has been jailed.

27 March 2008 - General view of the Crown Bar in Belfast. Picture by Kelvin Boyes / PressEye.com

What's on in NI: From whiskey tasting to Foster and Allen

Here's our pick of 10 exciting things taking place across Northern Ireland this week.

Helen McBurney from Ballymena has fulfilled her life’s ambition of setting up her own beauty business thanks to help from the Go For It Programme at Ballymena Business Centre in association with Mid & East Antrim Borough Council.
Pictured with Helen (left) is Melanie Christie Boyle, Chief Executive of Ballymena Business Centre who provided Helen with expert advice and help with developing a business plan in order to help turn her business idea into a reality. The project is part funded by Invest Northern Ireland and the European Regional Development Fund under the Investment for Growth & Jobs Northern Ireland (2014-2020) Programme.

Mums the word for new Ballymena beauty company

A Co Antrim mum-of-two has fulfilled her life’s ambition of setting up her own beauty business thanks to help from the Go For It Programme at Ballymena Business Centre in association with Mid & East Antrim Borough Council.

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Proud brother: Michael Dunlop collects brother William's award from fellow bikes rider Glenn Irwin and Down Royal’s Emma Meehan

Watch: William Dunlop is inducted into Hall Of Fame on emotional night at Belfast Telegraph Sports Awards

Emotions ran high during last night's Belfast Telegraph Sports Awards in the Waterfront Hall as the late William Dunlop was posthumously inducted into the Hall of Fame.

Northern Ireland

Five arrests in PSNI burglary probe - shots fired at...

Five people have been arrested in a PSNI burglary probe in which shots were fired at a Co...

Brexit defeat: Work together to find solution and...

Northern Ireland’s business community urged politicians from all parties to work together to find a...

The Irish Parliament in Dublin is preparing to hold additional sittings in March as the UK is due to leave the EU (Maxwells/PA)

Result of Brexit vote increases risk of UK crashing out of...

The Irish government said the result of the vote in Westminster increases the risk of a disorderly Brexit.

PM suffers huge Brexit defeat: How Northern Ireland...

Parliament acted in the best interests of the UK by rejecting Theresa May's withdrawal...

Sport

Belfast Telegraph Sports Awards 2018: Jonathan Rea named Sports Star of the Year and William Dunlop inducted into Hall of Fame

Jonathan Rea has been named Belfast Telegraph Sports Star of the Year for the second time in a row.

Joselu celebrates putting Newcastle ahead in extra-time (Martin Rickett/PA)

Extra-time goals from Joselu and Ayoze Perez send...

Joselu and Ayoze Perez scored in extra time as Newcastle advanced to the FA Cup fourth round...

Gavin Whyte rapped for 'clearly unacceptable'...

Northern Ireland international footballer Gavin Whyte is to be disciplined after...

Jonathan Rea awarded Freedom of the Borough of...

The Belfast Telegraph's Sports Star of the Year Jonathan Rea has picked up another accolade...

Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill and captain Steven Davis.

How Steven Davis could be Rangers' key to winning...

Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill reckons Steven Davis could provide the key to unlock...

There’s much more to Spain than sunbathing and shopping! Here’s what you need to know...

Spain is NI’s favourite holiday destination, but most of us have barely scratched the surface of what this cultural and passionate European country has to offer.

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Business

Marks and Spencer may close Northern Ireland outlet - talks begin with staff

Marks and Spencer has confirmed that it is consulting with staff on the proposed closure of one of its shops in Northern Ireland.

Gourmet sausage maker Finnebrogue opening vegan...

A Northern Ireland meat company famous for its gourmet sausages is going vegan, it...

MPs warned on 'no-deal' as D-Day for Brexit vote...

One of Northern Ireland's most senior business figures has called pursuit of a no-deal Brexit "an...

Petra Wolsey, group marketing director for Beannchor, and Conall Wolsey, Beannchor director, with plans for the National's renovation

Belfast bar plans £350k makeover with retractable...

Merchant Hotel parent company Beannchor has announced a £350,000...

Civil servants have taken charge at Stormont

Time Northern Ireland civil servants took a firm stand...

Civil servants are now in charge, in the absence of ministers. They face dilemmas. Do they want to...

UK

Prime Minister Theresa May (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

May battling on two fronts after major Brexit defeat

Theresa May is battling on two fronts as the Prime Minister fights to retain her grip on power while attempting to find a Brexit compromise that could command...

World

Rihanna sues father over use of their last name for business

Rihanna is suing her father over his use of their last name for a business.

Kenyan security forces aim their weapons up at buildings as they run through a hotel complex in Nairobi (Ben Curtis/AP)

Briton dies in militant attack on hotel in Nairobi, reports say

A British casualty has died in a militant attack on a luxury...

Police Scotland was called over concerns for the casualty.

Homes evacuated after man’s body found near ‘potentially volatile’ items

Properties have been evacuated after a man was found...

Ed Miliband pictured in the House of Commons chamber (BBC/House of Commons/PA)

Theresa May’s Brexit defeat: The funniest Twitter reactions

It was another night of political drama in Westminster as MPs rejected Theresa May’s...

Toddler unhurt after tumbling from the back seat of a moving car

Authorities in Minnesota say a two-year-old child was...

Attorney General nominee William Barr (Carolyn Kaster/AP)

Trump nominee for attorney general asserts his independence

President Donald Trump’s nominee for attorney general has...

Chocolate spill creates sweet mess on Arizona highway

Authorities in northern Arizona had a mess on their hands after a truck crashed on a...

Republic of Ireland

DUP leader Arlene Foster has urged Theresa May to go back to Europe and broker a new deal. (PA Archive)

Parliament acted in UK’s best interests by spurning Brexit deal, DUP leader says

Parliament has acted in the best interests of the entire United Kingdom by...

Opinion

PM Theresa May has warned of catastrophe if her deal is rejected today

Chris Moncrieff: Brexit D-Day finally dawns for May but will she still be PM on Friday?

The shambolic chaos that's surrounded Brexit for months has...

Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald (Niall Carson/PA)

Sinn Fein urges Irish Premier to ‘stand firm’ after Westminster rejects deal

The Sinn Fein leader has urged Irish Premier...

Pro-Brexit supporters outside the Palace of Westminster (Jonathan Brady/PA)

Protesters cheer Commons defeat for Theresa May’s Brexit deal

There were muted cheers outside Parliament as...

Parliament acted in best interests of UK - EU has hard questions to answer, says...

Theresa May's Brexit deal has been rejected by Parliament by...

The Bezos' split was a bit too Gwynnie to be wholesome, but then texts told the...

It all started out so gorgeously Gwyneth. Last...

Suzanne Breen: Only question is scale of Brexit defeat PM May will suffer

Theresa May made a last minute plea to MPs to...

Editor's Viewpoint: Men were victims of tragic misfortune

Life is full of risks and sadly two men, both of them experienced in walking in...

Entertainment

Lead singer Dolores O’Riordan onstage during a benefit show (Yui Mok/PA)

The Cranberries bid farewell with tribute to late singer Dolores O’Riordan

The Cranberries are bidding a powerful farewell to their fans with one final album in honour of late singer Dolores O’Riordan.

Peaky Blinders creators to make IRA Brighton bombing...

The creators of Peaky Blinders have secured television rights to bestselling novel High Dive, a re-...

Tom Holland returns in first Spider-Man: Far From Home...

Tom Holland swings back into action in the first trailer for Spider-Man: Far From Home.

Kit Harington reveals ‘grief’ after filming the end of GOT

GOT star Kit Harington says he experienced “grief” after filming the end of the show.

Compston: Expect the unpredictable when Line Of...

Line Of Duty star Martin Compston has urged fans to “expect the unpredictable”.

Nightlife galleries

Nightlife

Belfast nightlife: Scratch Mondays at Limelight - January 14, 2019 [Photos]

Nightlife

12 Jan 2019 People out at Plastik for Different gravy Saturdays. Pictures by Liam McBurney/RAZORPIX

Belfast nightlife: Different Gravy at Plastik - Saturday, January 14 2019 [Photos]

Nightlife

07 Jan 2019 - People out at Limelight for Scratch Mondays. Picture by Liam McBurney/RAZORPIX

Belfast nightlife: Scratch Mondays at Limelight - January 7, 2019 [Photos]

Gavin Whyte rapped for 'clearly unacceptable' behaviour

Sunday Life

Charlie Lawson: United Ireland is inevitable

Sports Awards

Gala night at Tele Sports Awards

Northern Ireland

Almost 3,000 assaults a year on PSNI officers

Northern Ireland

Derelict Belfast linen building to become Deloitte's £85m hub

Northern Ireland

Tragedy on Mournes - two die in separate falls

Sunday Life

Girlfriend of Jay Donnelly says 'I'll stand by my man'

Northern Ireland

'Orange State is gone and it's not coming back' - McDonald

Northern Ireland

Benefits refusal for disabled girl is devoid of humanity, say family

Northern Ireland

Police investigators at the scene of an incident in Coleraine in the early hours of Monday morning. Steven McAuley/McAuley Multimedia

Two young NI women stabbed while out walking

Northern Ireland

Lizann Hughes on Slieve Binnian with a ghostly figure in the background on the rocks behind her

Pictured: Ghostly figure captured on Mourne walk

News

What's on in NI: From whiskey tasting to Foster and Allen

Film and TV

Premiere date for final series of Game Of Thrones confirmed

Northern Ireland

The helicopter is transported from Algergrove Flying Station to its new home (Rebecca Black/PA)

Wessex helicopter heads to Belfast gaol museum

Northern Ireland

Live Northern Ireland traffic alerts: Delays and disruption

Archive

Northern Ireland Troubles gallery - conflict and bloodshed

Opinion

Opinion: Topical and political cartoons from Belfast Telegraph

Video News

Brexit Withdrawal Agreement: How did MPs vote?

A look at how MPs voted over the historic Brexit Withdrawal Agreement in...

Life

Fashion and Beauty

Beauty expert Paddy McGurgan shares his skincare tips

Make-up masterclass: 5 tips for a healthier complexion

Me and my health: Olympian Jim Kirkwood on his lifestyle

He lives in Hillsborough, is married to Pamela and has two daughters.

Healthy message: statins do not replace the need for a healthy lifestyle, which should include exercise, say doctors

Lifesaver or a needless risk? Experts split in statins debate

As well as being the most commonly prescribed medication, statins are among the...

Helping hand: mindfulness can be beneficial to children too

How kids can reap mindfulness benefits

The cult of slowing down and appreciating the 'now' has never been more popular.

Health

NI people on getting through every day with arthritis

Viral

Viral

#EggChallenge: Why are Cesc Fabregas and Alvaro Morata lobbing eggs in the air?

Celebrities reminisce with the #10YearChallenge

Celebrities are using social media to reflect on the last decade in the latest online challenge.

Woking tweet plea for help after manager loses phone contacts again

Woking sent out an unusual request on Twitter after...

Nike teases self-lacing trainers which can be controlled from a phone

Sportswear giant Nike has teased its first self-lacing...

Viral

Nike unveils self-lacing shoes controllable from a smartphone

Cars

Sunday Life

Parliament acted in best interests of UK - EU has hard questions to answer, says DUP

Watch: PM suffers huge Brexit defeat: Northern Ireland parties react

Watch: Work together to find solution and avoid 'disaster' businesses appeal

Watch: Brexit options: What potential outcomes remain?

Five arrests in PSNI burglary probe - shots fired at home

Marks and Spencer may close NI outlet

Mourne fall victims died doing what they loved

Teenager arrested outside Co Armagh school

NI footballer Gavin Whyte 'embarrassed beyond words' after Belfast incident

Almost 3,000 assaults a year on PSNI officers

NI music and film celebrated in mini festival series

Expect the unpredictable when Line Of Duty returns: Compston

Peaky Blinders creators to make IRA Brighton bombing TV series

'Machete' brandished at school pupils as they made way to PE lessons

Martin O'Neill confirmed as Forest's new manager

Belfast nightlife: Scratch Mondays at Limelight [Photos]

Remarkable gathering to say farewell to Ian Adamson

Charlie Lawson says united Ireland inevitable

Brexit Analysis

Suzanne Breen: Only question is scale of Brexit defeat PM May will suffer

Chris Moncrieff: Brexit D-Day finally dawns for May but will she still be PM on Friday?

Rick Wilford: If Theresa May loses heavily in Brexit vote, it will be because of her obstinacy, not her resilience

Stephen Farry: A People's Vote can help dig us out of hole Brexit has now become

Arlene Foster: Deal will fall unless there is change of heart in Dublin and EU on backstop

Karen Bradley: Northern Ireland politicians must work across divides to build a future that works for all

Fionola Meredith: People must be free to protest, but they have no right to bully politicians like Anna Soubry

Eamon Delaney: Republic's political leaders are still tone-deaf on Northern Ireland

Simon Coveney: Brexit must not paralyse Northern Ireland politics... restoring Stormont is now crucial

Eilis O'Hanlon: If Northern Ireland is to remain in the UK, the UUP and DUP must appeal to Catholics

We’re all off to sunny Spain – Northern Ireland’s top 10 Spanish holiday destinations...

Jonathan Rea awarded Freedom of the Borough of Antrim and Newtownabbey

Live NI traffic alerts: Crash on Belfast's Westlink is cleared

Benefits refusal for disabled girl is devoid of humanity, say family

Man kicked taxi driver out of car saying 'my turn to drive'

What's on in NI: From whiskey tasting to Foster and Allen

Mums the word for new Ballymena beauty company

Watch: William Dunlop is inducted into Hall Of Fame on emotional night at Belfast Telegraph Sports Awards

Five arrests in PSNI burglary probe - shots fired at...

Brexit defeat: Work together to find solution and...

Result of Brexit vote increases risk of UK crashing out of...

PM suffers huge Brexit defeat: How Northern Ireland...

Belfast Telegraph Sports Awards 2018: Jonathan Rea named Sports Star of the Year and William Dunlop inducted into Hall of Fame

Extra-time goals from Joselu and Ayoze Perez send...

Gavin Whyte rapped for 'clearly unacceptable'...

Jonathan Rea awarded Freedom of the Borough of...

How Steven Davis could be Rangers' key to winning...

There’s much more to Spain than sunbathing and shopping! Here’s what you need to know...

Marks and Spencer may close Northern Ireland outlet - talks begin with staff

Gourmet sausage maker Finnebrogue opening vegan...

MPs warned on 'no-deal' as D-Day for Brexit vote...

Belfast bar plans £350k makeover with retractable...

Time Northern Ireland civil servants took a firm stand...

May battling on two fronts after major Brexit defeat

World

Rihanna sues father over use of their last name for business

Briton dies in militant attack on hotel in Nairobi, reports say

Homes evacuated after man’s body found near ‘potentially volatile’ items

Theresa May’s Brexit defeat: The funniest Twitter reactions

Toddler unhurt after tumbling from the back seat of a moving car

Trump nominee for attorney general asserts his independence

Chocolate spill creates sweet mess on Arizona highway

Parliament acted in UK’s best interests by spurning Brexit deal, DUP leader says

Chris Moncrieff: Brexit D-Day finally dawns for May but will she still be PM on Friday?

Sinn Fein urges Irish Premier to ‘stand firm’ after Westminster rejects deal

Protesters cheer Commons defeat for Theresa May’s Brexit deal

Parliament acted in best interests of UK - EU has hard questions to answer, says...

The Bezos' split was a bit too Gwynnie to be wholesome, but then texts told the...

Suzanne Breen: Only question is scale of Brexit defeat PM May will suffer

Editor's Viewpoint: Men were victims of tragic misfortune

The Cranberries bid farewell with tribute to late singer Dolores O’Riordan

Peaky Blinders creators to make IRA Brighton bombing...

Tom Holland returns in first Spider-Man: Far From Home...

Kit Harington reveals ‘grief’ after filming the end of GOT

Compston: Expect the unpredictable when Line Of...

Watch: Brother Michael accepts award as William Dunlop inducted...

Video: Hundreds attend funeral of former Belfast Lord Mayor Dr Ian...

Theresa May's Brexit deal defeated by a majority of 230

MPs reject Theresa May's Brexit deal: What happens next?

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