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Northern Ireland

Fiancee's anguish over Storm Ali tree fall death

Couple were due to collect wedding rings day after tragic death.

Brian Carron before a previous court appearance in Dungannon.

Northern Ireland

Tyrone man accused of having guns and explosives granted bail

Brian Carron is to be released from custody on conditions including a ban on leaving NI.

Royal Belfast Academical Institution flew their flag at half mast in tribute.

Northern Ireland

Double tragedy for school after ex-pupil (22) dies

A NI school is mourning the second sudden passing of a former pupil this week.

CDE Global have asked eligible staff to apply for a Irish passport.

Northern Ireland

Brexit: Get an Irish passport NI company tells staff

A Co Tyrone export company has asked its staff to apply for Irish passports.

Road traffic collison on the main A26 Between Ballymena and Ballymoney. PICTURE STEVEN MCAULEY/MCAULEY MULTIMEDIA

Two rushed to hospital after two vehicle crash on A26

Two people were rushed to hospital after a two-vehicle collision on the A26 Crankill Road outside Ballymena.

Northern Ireland

Man charged with murder has panic buttons installed

A man charged with the murder is under threat, the High Court heard today.

Northern Ireland

Mother spared jail because 'no-one available to look after son'

A Ballymena mother targeted retailers in her latest thieving spree.

Northern Ireland

Police investigating suspicious approach to child

Police are investigating a suspicious approach to a child in Co Antrim.

The donation of £500,000 by Primark to be distributed to businesses in Belfast city centre affected by the fire which destroyed the retailer's Bank Buildings premises is a tremendous gesture

Northern Ireland

Council's £1.2m for Primark fire fund cash injection

Belfast City Council has committed £1.25million for businesses hit by blaze.

Eight-year-old Daniel Bradley, who died in Co Londonderry following a road crash on Thursday. Photo credit: Kilronan School/PA Wire

'Dan the man, forever in our hearts'- Parents pay heartbreaking tribute to son killed in RTC

The parents of eight-year-old boy Daniel Bradley who was killed after being struck by a vehicle in Co Londonderry have paid tribute to their son.

A woman was caught drink-driving when a safety device in her Ford Focus car automatically called the police when she hit a tree late at night on a rural road in Co Antrim

Northern Ireland

Car alerts police to its drink-driver after crash

Safety device automatically called police when she car hit a tree.

Northern Ireland

Loyalists suing state claiming internment to 'balance numbers'

A west Belfast woman and around 20 Protestant men are all suing the UK state.

A Belfast woman was put on hold for twelve minutes after calling an ambulance.

Northern Ireland

Woman's 12-minute 999 wait as boy lay convulsing

A Belfast woman has told how she was put on hold for 12 minutes on 999.

News

Christine and Frank Lampard 'so in love' with new arrival

Christine and Frank Lampard have announced the birth of their first child.

The Ultimate Weekend with Belfast International Arts Festival

To fully immerse yourself in this year’s festival happening 16th October – 3 November, we’ve put together an itinerary for the ultimate weekend in Belfast.

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Theresa May, pictured in Northern Ireland with DUP leader Arlene Foster (Clodagh Kilcoyne/PA)

Foster backs May and slams EU as 'disrespectful, intransigent and disgraceful'

The leader of the DUP Arlene Foster has slammed the behaviour of those negotiating on behalf of the European Union on Brexit as "disrespectful, intransigent and disgraceful".

A fallen tree hits a lorry on Osbourne Park near the Lisburn Road in Belfast during the heavy winds on Wednesday. Pic Colm Lenaghan /Pacemaker

NI traffic: Widespread road closures in wake of Ali

Follow the latest updates from our traffic and travel feed.

Darkley Pentecostal Hall, known as Mountain Lodge, following the shootings on November 20, 1983

Massacre at Darkley - and the nature of certainty

Landmark new book on the experiences of those that reported on the Troubles.

The carnival came to town for Culture Night with entertainment and events across Belfast

Culture Night Belfast 2018: Everything you need to know

Culture Night Belfast returns as thousands are expected to take to the streets.

People out at the Limelight for Scratch Mondays Freshers Ball. 17th September 2018. Picture: Liam McBurney/RAZORPIX

Belfast nightlife: Freshers Ball at Limelight [Photos]

Scratch Mondays celebrated the beginning of a new university term with a Freshers Ball.

McDonald’s Business Manager opens the doors to the new look Enniskillen restaurant

The McDonald’s restaurant in Enniskillen has received a major digital makeover, creating 10 jobs for the local area.

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Father Edward Daly shepherds civilians as they carry a wounded man on Bloody Sunday

Victims of Bloody Sunday commence legal battle for damages

Victims of the Bloody Sunday shootings are set to commence a legal battle for damages.

Theatre and Arts

Culture Night Belfast 2018: Everything you need to know

Culture Night Belfast returns and thousands are expected to take to the streets.

Northern Ireland

Police 'furious' over pay cut due to Stormont stalemate

Head of Police Federation says officers are "furious" at an upcoming cut in pay.

Northern Ireland

Two rushed to hospital after two vehicle crash...

Two people were rushed to hospital after a two-vehicle collision on the A26 Crankill Road...

Ceilidh dancing on Skipper street during Belfast Culture night. (Photo by Colm O'Reilly, Belfast Telegraph)

Belfast city centre reclaimed following devastating...

Belfast city centre, badly hit by the recent Primark fire, has been reborn with thousands...

Daniel Bradley, eight, died following the crash on Thursday night (Kilronan School/PA)

Boy killed in road crash will remain forever in our...

The family of an eight-year-old boy who died following a road crash in Co Londonderry say...

Victims of Bloody Sunday commence legal battle for...

Victims of the Bloody Sunday shootings are set to commence a legal battle for damages.

Sport

Angus Kernohan, David Shanahan and Kieran Treadwell all started against the Cheetahs

Ulster rescue draw against Cheetahs with last second try in Bloemfontein

A last second try from Henry Speight saw Ulster rescue a draw from the jaws of defeat in Bloemfontein as they drew 39-39 with the Cheetahs at Toyota Stadium.

Happy families: Daryl Fordyce with wife Tina and son Luka John

Footballers' Lives with Daryl Fordyce: Escaping Belfast...

In the latest of our popular series, ex-Glentoran and Linfield ace Daryl Fordyce discusses...

Kyle Lafferty celebrates netting for Rangers against Villarreal.

Watch: Kyle Lafferty scores with deft touch as Rangers...

Kyle Lafferty’s first ever European goal handed Rangers a hugely impressive 2-2 draw in their...

Up and away: Celtic’s Michael Johnston is tackled by Birger Meling

Watch: Leigh Griffiths' late strike makes Celtic...

Leigh Griffiths climbed off the bench to score a dramatic late winner for Celtic in their Europa...

Andrew Trimble retired from rugby this summer and has now taken up a role as a Premier Sports pundit.

Andrew Trimble: We love rugby, but not enough to deal...

As rugby continues attempts to tackle its problem with concussions, Ulster's record try-scorer...

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Know your Frankfurter from your Ulster Fry banger? Can you do wonders with the humble sausage? Here’s why you need Hafner’s to transform your mealtimes...

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Business

Merchant Square is one of many new office developments in Belfast

Blueprint for Belfast's growth proposes rezoning business space for leisure and residential use

Belfast has double the amount of space it needs for economic growth over the next 15 years, a major new strategic document has revealed.

Watchdog to probe Tayto's acquisition of rival snack firm

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched an investigation into Tayto's acquisition...

Manufacturers halting investment plans due to...

One in four manufacturers have put investment plans on hold or expect to lose skilled...

Catalyst Inc appoints Connect director as new chief

Catalyst Inc has announced the appointment of its new chief executive.

Diageo-owned whiskies on a bar at their headquarters in Edinburgh (PA)

Baileys owners warn 'volatility' in markets to hit profits

Baileys Irish cream owner Diageo has warned over "volatility" in some of its markets,...

UK

Carol Vorderman attends the the consecration parade for 617 Squadron’s new standard at RAF Marham in Norfolk (Joe Giddens/PA)

Carol Vorderman joins special event for Dambusters squadron

Carol Vorderman was a guest at a parade to mark a new standard – or colours – for RAF 617 Squadron, who blazed a trail in the Second World War as the Dambusters.