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29-year-old journalist Lyra McKee who was shot and killed (Kevin Cooper/Amnesty)

Gail Walker: Lyra really was that 'bright, shiny button of a person'... but we couldn't save this light from being extinguished
Dissidents have blood on their hands, say Lyra McKee's friends as they stage Saoradh protest
Lyra McKee 'strived to help out the forgotten in society'
Alliance and UUP back call to restore devolution in wake of Lyra McKee killing
Illegal parade attendees could face prosecution: PSNI
Watch: Watch: Friends of Lyra McKee place red handprints at Saoradh HQ in Derry
Watch: Lyra McKee murder: 140 people contact police with information

Woman (57) arrested in connection with murder of Lyra McKee

Police forensic experts at the scene where Ronan Kerr died (Paul Faith/PA)

New IRA: Dissident republican group linked with four murders

Lyra McKee with her partner Sara Canning

Ex-Provo's excoriating message for Lyra McKee's New IRA killers

Sunday Life

Belfast stripper causes rush hour smash - fell asleep

This is the Belfast glamour model who fell asleep at the wheel .

Northern Ireland

Commemoration marks 50th anniversary of troops in NI

Thousands of former members of the security forces are to take part.

McKee right with racist thug Stephen Croft, also circled

Sunday Life

DUP candidate caught on camera at UDA terror fest

The DUP council candidate has denied being a UDA supporter.

A party of visitors at the railway line where prisoners were ferried into Auschwitz II-Birkenhau

Northern Ireland

Chilling lesson for Northern Ireland pupils from Auschwitz

Victoria Leonard joins students and teachers from 58 Northern Ireland schools.

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There are a total of 50 Tescos around Northern Ireland, including up to 20 larger-format superstores and Tesco Extras, which include additional counter services (stock photo)

Hundreds of Tesco jobs in Northern Ireland at risk as cuts loom on counters

Up to 300 jobs at Tesco stores around Northern Ireland could be hit as the grocery giant confirmed it is cutting back on services like its deli, fish and meat counters.

Celtic

Celtic legend Billy McNeill passes away aged 79

The legendary Celtic player and manager Billy McNeill has passed away.

Northern Ireland

Ill mum denied benefits 'on verge of taking her own life'

She has said she has been left on the verge of ending her own life.

Northern Ireland

Simon Harper 'a true gentleman and leader'

Schools pay tribute to someone 'who put needs of pupils at core of all he did'.

Northern Ireland

Call for calm after second Lurgan stabbing

Fears over a rise in knife crime following a second serious stabbing.

Man charged with attempted murder after Lurgan stabbing

A 26-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder after a stabbing in Lurgan.

The Apprentice Boys’ annual Easter Monday parade in east Belfast

Features

Apprentice Boys parade on streets of east Belfast

The sun shone as the Apprentice Boys of Derry held their annual parade in Belfast.

The scenes of devastation at Oxford Street bus station

Northern Ireland

Book show more troops and police died in Troubles

A retired soldier has rewritten the history books of the Troubles after 10 years.

Floral tributes left at the scene of the Loughinisland massacre

Northern Ireland

Word ‘collusion’ used out of context 'to rewrite history'

Senior Orangeman claims the word 'collusion' has been misinterpreted.

Allison and Jennifer Pioprowska enjoying an ice cream at Helen’s Bay

Northern Ireland

Record-breaking NI heat leaves Majorca in shade

Another record fell in Northern Ireland yesterday.

In Focus: Brexit crisis

MPs need to act before Westminster becomes a bonfire of the vanities

If the devastating fire that swept through Notre Dame last week does not ring alarm bells among the complacent Westminster MPs about the perils of their own building, nothing will.

Crunch decisions lie ahead in Westminster

Chris Moncrieff: Farage's talk of his new party creating a stir across political landscape will cause tremors

View from Dublin: What Jonathan Swift would say about Brexit

Pol O Muiri: If you won a game of football 52 to 48, it would be over but with Brexit, there's no final whistle in sight

Suzanne Breen: Arlene Foster's Brussels trip a case of playing to her home audience

Video: Foster: If EU won't negotiate on backstop, UK faces no-deal Brexit

Editor's Viewpoint: Property market a beacon amid Brexit

Suzanne Breen: Don't write off next month's council and EU polls despite the lack of political fireworks

Alban Maginness: DUP should stay clear of the mother of all political crises at Westminster

Lidl in the middle

Every week Lidl introduces new middle aisle delights for the home and beyond to boost your weekly shopping basket credentials.

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Greenvale victims remembered: Painting marks month since crush tragedy

It was a poignant image which captured the heartbreak of the St Patrick's Day hotel tragedy in which three teenagers died.

Sri Lanka attacks 'were grizzly reminder of country’s past'

Sri Lankan woman living in Belfast has spoken of 'the terrible evil and darkness'.

Families faced evacuation on Sunday due to the huge blaze in Donard Forest

‘Suspicious’ forest blaze among fires in Co Down

Police are treating the cause of a major forest fire in Co Down as suspicious.

Belfast Telegraph - Weather Pictures - Helens Bay Beach - 22nd April 2019
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(L-R) Allison and Jennifer Pioprowska

Thousands enjoy NI's hottest Easter on record [Photos]

Thousands have flocked to Northern Ireland's beaches to enjoy the sunshine.

Traffic: List of parades including Belfast, Bangor and Larne

Follow the latest updates from our travel feed below.

Darren Cave signs for Raging Bull

Ulster and Ireland centre Darren Cave will be in House of Fraser on Wednesday 24th April to meet fans and customers - and of course sign anything from rugby balls to shirts.

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Mark Baxter has criticised the Boojum advertisement

Boojum eaterie rapped over Easter advert

A popular fast food chain has been criticised for a social media advert which depicts a resurrected Jesus Christ emerging from the tomb declaring "When the only thing worth rising for is a Boojum..."

Northern Ireland

Belfast stripper in pyjamas caused rush hour smash

This is the Belfast glamour model who fell asleep at the wheel and caused a three-car rush...

Man charged with attempted murder after Lurgan...

A 26-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder after a stabbing in Lurgan.

Woman (57) arrested in connection with...

A 57-year-old woman has been arrested in connection with the murder of Lyra McKee.

Bank's new financial wellbeing site draws 30,000 visitors in...

Bank of Ireland has invested €5m (£4.3m) into a new financial wellbeing programme for its...

'The epitome of everything that's good about Celtic': European Cup winning captain Billy McNeill passes away aged 79

The legendary Celtic player and manager Billy McNeill has been hailed as 'the epitomy of everything that is good' about the club after passing away.

Ulster sweat over injury doubt Jacob Stockdale for...

Jacob Stockdale remains a doubt for Ulster's Guinness PRO14 quarter-final with Connacht...

Ulster captain Rory Best is expected to get one final run-out at Kingspan Stadium.

Rory Best set for Kingspan send-off as Ulster reveal...

Ulster fans are set to get one final chance to see Rory Best lining out at Kingspan Stadium.

Starting point: Mark Allen will launch his bid for world glory

Mark Allen can win World Championship, insists...

Snooker legend Jimmy White believes Northern Ireland's Mark Allen has a real shot at winning...

Carl Frampton embraces Nonito Donaire at the end of their epic 12-round bout in April 2018.

Carl Frampton: Donaire is my inspiration...

Two of the nicest guys in world boxing come face-to-face this weekend and I would be surprised...

Kids, blue screens and activity - the balancing act for a happy healthy life

With the evolution of technology many children have swapped play time for screen time, much to the detriment of their mental health.In this feature, in association with Lidl, we look at the benefits of moving for both body and mind.

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Business

Hundreds of Tesco jobs in Northern Ireland at risk as cuts loom on counters

Up to 300 jobs at Tesco stores around Northern Ireland could be hit as the grocery giant confirmed it is cutting back on services like its deli, fish and meat counters.

Premier League star Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has invested in Newry-based firm STATSports

Northern Ireland sports tech brand scores with...

STATSports latest all-star transaction involving two Premier League footballers among other...

Seamus Leheny, regional manager of the Freight Transport Association, in Belfast

The Big Interview: Freight Transport Association...

He's one of a handful of business leaders here whose public profile has rocketed due to the...

Peter McRoberts, Danske Bank; Alastair Hamilton, Invest NI; Yelo’s Richard Furey; and Alderman Maureen Morrow at the opening of Yelo’s factory

Royal accolade bestowed on three Northern Ireland...

Three Northern Ireland firms have been awarded prestigious Queen's Award for...

Brexit worries: no-deal will have an impact

John Simpson: No gain in farmers crying after milk...

Farmers are now realising that Brexit will mean the Irish border will become an important new...

UK

Nigel Evans is joint executive secretary of the backbench Tory 1922 Committee (Kirsty O’Connor/PA)

Conservative MP calls on May to quit

A senior Conservative backbencher has called on Theresa May to announce her resignation to allow a contest to choose her replacement to begin “straight away”.

World

A general view of the skyline of New York city (Julien Behal/PA)

Why does the mayor of New York want to ban new glass skyscrapers?

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio plans to introduce a bill banning new...

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon is believed to have requested the chance to give a statement to the Scottish Parliament about plans for Scottish Independence (Andrew Milligan/PA)

Sturgeon expected to make statement on Scottish independence

Nicola Sturgeon is expected to give a statement to the...

The fire in Blaenau Ffestiniog was first spotted on Monday evening (Janine Hall)

Homes evacuated amid large mountain blaze

Fire crews have been battling a huge mountain blaze which has seen around 20 homes...

Mr Trump’s visit was announced as far back as 2017 (Brian Lawless/PA)

Donald Trump’s state visit to the UK expected to be announced

US President Donald Trump’s long-awaited state visit to the...

A soldier stands guard during a funeral service in Sri Lanka (Gemunu Amarasinghe/AP)

Sri Lanka minister says attacks were retaliation for Christchurch atrocities

Sri Lanka’s minister of defence has said the Easter...

Forty people have been arrested after the Sri Lankan bombings (AP Photo/Chamila Karunarathne, file)

Sri Lankan police arrest 40 suspects after bombings as death toll rises

Police have arrested 40 suspects in the Sri Lanka attacks,...

Rescuers continue to search for survivors following Monday’s magnitude 6.1 earthquake (AP Photo/Bullit Marquez)

Second earthquake rocks Philippines as death toll rises from first tremor

A second earthquake has hit the Philippines as rescuers...

Republic of Ireland

View from Dublin: is fear of inflation holding back real growth?

The world's central banks have spent much of the past 30...

Opinion

Gail Walker: Lyra Mckee really was that 'bright, shiny button of a person'... but we...

All day Saturday the sun beats down, unseasonably strong for April.

Friends of murdered journalist Lyra McKee deface the walls of a dissident republican office in Derry with red paint (Cate McCurry/PA)

Killed journalist’s friends protest outside dissident republican group’s office

Friends of murdered journalist Lyra McKee have...

A major report on how Ireland should tackle its greenhouse gas emissions was passed by the Climate Action Committee last week (David Jones/PA)

Naughton defends ‘transformational’ climate action plan

A Fine Gael politician has rejected criticism of...

Keith McClenaghan arriving at Derry Magistrates’ Court (Cate McCurry/PA)

Man in court after Londonderry bomb hoax

A man has appeared in court charged with communicating false information...

MPs need to act before Westminster becomes a bonfire of the vanities

If the devastating fire that swept through Notre...

It will be interesting to see if such a call finds any traction when the local government election campaign gets under way or will it, like so often in the past, be trampled underfoot in the unchanging tribal politics?

Editor's Viewpoint: Politicians must act, not utter platitudes

Anthony McIntyre is a former IRA man who spent 18 years in prison for murder.

Floral tributes outside the Greenvale Hotel in Cookstown

St Patrick's night tragedy victims are not forgotten

The death of three teenagers at the Greenvale Hotel on St Patrick's night...

Entertainment

Anna Maxwell Martin will debut as DCS Patricia Carmichael in Line Of Duty (BBC/PA)

Anna Maxwell Martin ‘dead chuffed’ to join Line Of Duty for remainder of series

Anna Maxwell Martin has said she is “dead chuffed” to be joining Line Of Duty for the final two episodes of series five.

Julian Fellowes has written The English Game (Ian West/PA)

Production begins on Julian Fellowes series...

Production has started on a new Julian Fellowes series charting the origins of modern football.

Luke Perry’s final Riverdale scenes to air this week

Luke Perry’s last episode of Riverdale is set to air this week, almost two months after the...

Prince Louis, taken by his mother, the Duchess of Cambridge, at their home in Norfolk earlier this month, to mark his first birthday (HRH The Duchess of Cambridge/PA)

Kate shares snaps of Louis to mark prince’s...

Adorable new photographs of Prince Louis have been released ahead of his first birthday on...

Embargoed to 1800 Friday April 5 Undated handout photo issued by the Official Charts Company of Billie Eilish, celebrating after her debut album, When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?, topped this week’s Official Albums Chart.

Billie Eilish moved to bigger stage at Glastonbury due...

Billie Eilish is being given a bigger Glastonbury slot because she has become such a big...

Nightlife galleries

Nightlife

Nicola Coughlan on stage at Boombox BelfastÕs 90Õs School Disco with the contestant from Donegal who did the best Nadine Coyle impersonation. (Liam McBurney/RAZORPIX)

Belfast nightlife: Derry Girls star Nicola Coughlan at Boombox - April 17 2019 [Photos]

Nightlife

13 April 2019 People out at Limelight for AAA Saturdays. (Liam McBurney/RAZORPIX)

Belfast nightlife: AAA Saturdays at Limelight - April 13 2019 [Photos]

Nightlife

11 Apr 2019 People out at Filthy McNastys for Dsqo. Liam McBurney/RAZORPIX

Belfast nightlife: dsqo at Filthy McNastys - April 12 2019 [Photos]

Exclusive Lyra McKee was killed for the cameras

Northern Ireland

New IRA admits murdering Lyra McKee - woman (57) is arrested

Northern Ireland

Hundreds of Tesco jobs in Northern Ireland at risk as cuts loom on counters

Northern Ireland

Greenvale victims remembered: Painting marks month since crush tragedy

Northern Ireland

Boojum eaterie rapped over Easter advert

Northern Ireland

Commemoration marks 50th anniversary of troops in NI

Northern Ireland

Chilling lesson for Northern Ireland pupils from Auschwitz

Northern Ireland

Firefighters tackle a blaze at the foot of the Mourne Mountains close to Tullymore Forest Park in Newcastle on April 21st 2019 (Photo by Kevin Scott for Belfast Telegraph)

Pictured: Mourne Mountains fire brought under control

Northern Ireland

The annual Sinn Fein Easter commemoration parade takes place on the Falls Road in west Belfast

Thousands attend Easter Rising commemoration parades

Northern Ireland

Apprentice Boys of Derry parade in Belfast - pictures and video

Northern Ireland

Watch: Rat stuns diners in top NI restaurant

Sunday Life

Maisie Williams (left) and Kerry Ingram attending the Game of Thrones Premiere, held at Waterfront Hall, Belfast. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Friday April 12, 2019. See PA story SHOWBIZ Thrones. Photo credit should read: Liam McBurney/PA Wire

How Game of Thrones stars partied in Belfast

Northern Ireland

NI traffic and travel alerts - live updates

Northern Ireland

Today, we publish our annual guide on the GCSE performance of every post-primary school here that undertakes the examinations (stock photo)

Exclusive Revealed: GCSE league table results

Spirit of N. Ireland Awards

Specsavers Tony McGinn and Sean McCauley with Martin Breen, Pamela Ballantine and Marc Mallett launch the 2019 Spirit Of Northern Ireland awards.

Spirit of Northern Ireland Awards 2019: Enter now!

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Opinion

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Video News

CCTV shows suspect moments before Sri Lankan church blast

CCTV showing one of the suspected suicide bombers entering a St. Sebastian church in...

Life

Health

‘I started to suffer from acne in my 30s ... you can not let it define you’

On point: there are many devices that are centred on making life easier for women

Three femtech products that could improve the lives of many women

If you're the type of person who likes to keep an eye on...

Festival goers attend the 2019 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival - Weekend 2 on April 21, 2019 in Indio, California. (Photo by Presley Ann/Getty Images for Coachella)

Make-up masterclass: Five top tips for achieving the Coachella look

It's the week of the famous Coachella...

Five essentials for a summer workout

When it comes to nailing a good training session, we all know preparation is key.

Health

Emotionally drained: perimenopause is the transitional period before the menopause and its symptoms can be difficult to recognise

Feeling burnt out? Why you could be going through the perimenopause

Viral

Viral

‘Good Samaritan’ rescuer praised after woman dumps bag of seven tiny puppies

Brewery produces beer designed to be drunk through a Tim Tam

Anyone who has been to Australia will know the special joy...

Woman arrested for claiming officer killed chicken in drive-by shooting

A woman was arrested after claiming she saw a law...

Liverpool’s James Milner (right) celebrates Liverpool’s second goal during the Premier League match at The Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff. (David Davies/PA)

Liverpool’s James Milner pretends to walk like an old man after scoring penalty

Veteran Liverpool midfielder James Milner has celebrated...

Viral

Puppy stolen from family two years ago found nearly 2,000 miles away

Cars

Features

New IRA admits murdering Lyra McKee - woman (57) is arrested

Woman (57) arrested in connection with murder of Lyra McKee

New IRA: Dissident republican group linked with four murders

Ex-Provo's excoriating message for Lyra McKee's New IRA killers

Belfast stripper causes rush hour smash - fell asleep

Commemoration marks 50th anniversary of troops in NI

DUP candidate caught on camera at UDA terror fest

Chilling lesson for Northern Ireland pupils from Auschwitz

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Hundreds of Tesco jobs in Northern Ireland at risk as cuts loom on counters

Celtic legend Billy McNeill passes away aged 79

Ill mum denied benefits 'on verge of taking her own life'

Simon Harper 'a true gentleman and leader'

Call for calm after second Lurgan stabbing

Man charged with attempted murder after Lurgan stabbing

Apprentice Boys parade on streets of east Belfast

Book show more troops and police died in Troubles

Word ‘collusion’ used out of context 'to rewrite history'

Record-breaking NI heat leaves Majorca in shade

In Focus: Brexit crisis

MPs need to act before Westminster becomes a bonfire of the vanities

Chris Moncrieff: Farage's talk of his new party creating a stir across political landscape will cause tremors

View from Dublin: What Jonathan Swift would say about Brexit

Pol O Muiri: If you won a game of football 52 to 48, it would be over but with Brexit, there's no final whistle in sight

Suzanne Breen: Arlene Foster's Brussels trip a case of playing to her home audience

Video: Foster: If EU won't negotiate on backstop, UK faces no-deal Brexit

Editor's Viewpoint: Property market a beacon amid Brexit

Suzanne Breen: Don't write off next month's council and EU polls despite the lack of political fireworks

Alban Maginness: DUP should stay clear of the mother of all political crises at Westminster

Lidl in the middle

Greenvale victims remembered: Painting marks month since crush tragedy

Sri Lanka attacks 'were grizzly reminder of country’s past'

‘Suspicious’ forest blaze among fires in Co Down

Thousands enjoy NI's hottest Easter on record [Photos]

Traffic: List of parades including Belfast, Bangor and Larne

Darren Cave signs for Raging Bull

Boojum eaterie rapped over Easter advert

Belfast stripper in pyjamas caused rush hour smash

Man charged with attempted murder after Lurgan...

Woman (57) arrested in connection with...

Bank's new financial wellbeing site draws 30,000 visitors in...

'The epitome of everything that's good about Celtic': European Cup winning captain Billy McNeill passes away aged 79

Ulster sweat over injury doubt Jacob Stockdale for...

Rory Best set for Kingspan send-off as Ulster reveal...

Mark Allen can win World Championship, insists...

Carl Frampton: Donaire is my inspiration...

Kids, blue screens and activity - the balancing act for a happy healthy life

Hundreds of Tesco jobs in Northern Ireland at risk as cuts loom on counters

Northern Ireland sports tech brand scores with...

The Big Interview: Freight Transport Association...

Royal accolade bestowed on three Northern Ireland...

John Simpson: No gain in farmers crying after milk...

Conservative MP calls on May to quit

World

Why does the mayor of New York want to ban new glass skyscrapers?

Sturgeon expected to make statement on Scottish independence

Homes evacuated amid large mountain blaze

Donald Trump’s state visit to the UK expected to be announced

Sri Lanka minister says attacks were retaliation for Christchurch atrocities

Sri Lankan police arrest 40 suspects after bombings as death toll rises

Second earthquake rocks Philippines as death toll rises from first tremor

View from Dublin: is fear of inflation holding back real growth?

Gail Walker: Lyra Mckee really was that 'bright, shiny button of a person'... but we...

Killed journalist’s friends protest outside dissident republican group’s office

Naughton defends ‘transformational’ climate action plan

Man in court after Londonderry bomb hoax

MPs need to act before Westminster becomes a bonfire of the vanities

Editor's Viewpoint: Politicians must act, not utter platitudes

St Patrick's night tragedy victims are not forgotten

Anna Maxwell Martin ‘dead chuffed’ to join Line Of Duty for remainder of series

Production begins on Julian Fellowes series...

Luke Perry’s final Riverdale scenes to air this week

Kate shares snaps of Louis to mark prince’s...

Billie Eilish moved to bigger stage at Glastonbury due...

Friends of murdered journalist deface office of dissident republican group

CCTV footage from Creggan on the night of Lyra McKee's murder

Video: Rat shock for diners in Northern Ireland restaurant

Co Down syndicate celebrates EuroMillions win

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