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Northern Ireland

No-deal Brexit 'will damage NI health care'

The UK's leading medical authority has warned of a no-deal Brexit.

Northern Ireland

No-deal Brexit would be a ‘mistake we would regret'

Jeremy Hunt said a no-deal Brexit would be regretted for generations.

Northern Ireland

Wife of murdered officer 'disappointed in Derry'

Kate Carroll said she is "disappointed" following a bonfire in the Bogside.

Northern Ireland

Alliance to bring motion of no confidence in Belfast councillor

A motion of no confidence is set to be brought against UUP Councillor Jim Rodgers

Police are investigating criminality linked to the East Belfast UVF.

Man arrested over supplying unlicensed door staff by police investigating East Belfast UVF released on bail

A 28-year-old man arrested on suspicion of supplying unlicensed door staff by police investigating criminality linked to the East Belfast UVF has been released on bail pending further enquiries.

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Watch: Video tour of elegant town house in Helen's Bay

This elegant town house will wow viewers with its wonderful finishes.

Ian Thompson was seeking to vary bail terms so he check emails connected to the venture in his native Ballymena.

Northern Ireland

Man allegedly linked to cannabis network denied internet

Ian Thompson was seeking to vary bail terms so he check emails.

News

Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin dies aged 76

The singer, known for hits such as Respect and Think, died from cancer on Thursday.

Northern Ireland

MP Molloy caught up in Corbyn terror wreath-laying row

Sinn Fein MP Francie Molloy has defended his attendance at a conference in Tunisia.

Linda Ervine, who gained an A grade in A-level Irish, in front of a painting of former loyalist leader David Ervine at her home in Belfast (Steven McCaffery/PA)

Former Loyalist leader’s sister-in-law celebrates A-level Irish result

The sister-in-law of a former Loyalist leader has achieved an A grade in A-level Irish.

Michael Chissick, managing partner Fieldfisher with Alastair Hamilton, chief executive of Invest Northern Ireland.

Jobs

Law firm moves into NI creating 125 jobs

European law firm Fieldfisher has expanded into Northern Ireland.

Police are looking to track down the owner.

Northern Ireland

Kid's computer sparks 'suspicious device' call

A device used to encourage young people to get into programming sparked fears.

Thousands of People line the streets of Belfast to celebrate the annual 12th of July celebrations, As Orange men and bands parade through Belfast City Centre on Thursday.
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Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland Twelfth clean-up costs revealed

The cost to clean up after Northern Ireland's Twelfth celebrations has been revealed.

Health

Shocking lapses in hygiene uncovered at NI care home

Faeces was discovered on the floor of a shower room.

Pamela Ballantine is pictured with Ross Thompson of Thompson’s Teas enjoying Afternoon Tea in the Observatory.

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The Queen's Road saw massive tailbacks on Wednesday. Credit: Google

Stormont department working to address Belfast gridlock after bus lane changes

The Department for Infrastructure (DfI) has said they are working to tackle traffic issues after massive gridlock in Belfast on Wednesday evening.

10 things happening in Northern Ireland this week

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

Pope in Ireland: Dublin hospitals free up beds to deal with influx

Hospitals are actively discharging patients to free up beds ahead of the Pope's visit next week, it has been learned.

A woman has appeared in court charged with offences after a stabbing in Strabane on Monday

Strabane woman Dannii Wray (20) in court over stab incident

Woman appears in court charged with offences after a stabbing.

Northern Ireland traffic alerts: Latest delays

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Brainy dinner time banquets for upping your thinking game

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McGinley received a suspended jail sentence.

Rogue trader ordered to pay £5k for aggressively overcharging pensioner

A rogue trader who aggressively overcharged a pensioner for work around her home has been ordered to pay £5,000 compensation.

MPs would vote on Paisley suspension if he wins by-election

MPs would decide if Ian Paisley's suspension would be carried over.

Northern Ireland

O’Loan: Sorry, but I had to speak out on Omagh

Baroness defends Omagh probe claim as victim’s husband voices anger

Northern Ireland

Police outside homes in Ballysillan Avenue after the attacks

DUP hits back after north Belfast housing claims

The DUP has hit back at a story which claims it made representations on behalf of a...

Jeremy Hunt: No-deal Brexit would be a ‘mistake we...

A no-deal Brexit would be a “mistake we would regret for generations”, Foreign Secretary Jeremy...

Man arrested over supplying unlicensed door staff by...

A 28-year-old man arrested on suspicion of supplying unlicensed door staff by police...

Detective Superintendent Bobby Singleton (PSNI/PA)

Man arrested on suspicion of supplying...

A detective has warned there is no hiding place for paramilitaries or criminality in...

Eight Academy stars named with new signings in Ulster squad for first pre-season fixture

Ulster Rugby fans will get a chance to watch the province's stars of the future at Kingspan Stadium on Saturday.

Wanted man: Kyle Lafferty and Rangers are keen on a reunion, but Hearts are holding out for £750k

Rangers and Hearts locked in Kyle Lafferty...

Hearts manager Craig Levein has confirmed that his club are locked in talks with Rangers over...

Michael O’Neill's Northern Ireland are up two places in the latest FIFA World Rankings.

Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland both up in new...

Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland have both gone up two places in the latest update...

Cliftonville launch blistering attack IFA over Donnelly...

Cliftonville have launched a blistering attack on the Irish Football Association despite the...

Carl Frampton during the public work out at Castle court in Belfast on Wednesday

All you need to know about Carl Frampton and...

There are just two days to go before Carl Frampton's long awaited dream of fighting at...

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Business

Estate duty manager Bernie Hyland, David Wilson MD of Montalto Estate, and John McGrillen, chief executive Tourism NI

Historic Northern Ireland estate opens doors to the public creating 70 new jobs

The opening of a rural estate in Co Down has created 70 jobs for the local area.

Major international law firm moves into Northern Ireland...

European law firm Fieldfisher has expanded into Northern Ireland with the creation of...

House prices drop by 1% in second quarter of 2018 but...

Figures from a residential house price survey show that the average cost of a home here...

The Knockmore industrial estate near Lisburn

Lisburn industrial estate on the market for...

A large industrial estate near Lisburn is up for sale with an asking price of £8.5m.

Oil and transport costs pushes up inflation for first...

Inflation rose last month, largely due to higher transport costs, new official figures show.

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UK

Four young men were stabbed on a south London housing estate (Jonathan Brady/PA)

Teenager ‘cried for help’ before quadruple stabbing

A teenager cried “help, help” before four young men were stabbed on a south London housing estate, witnesses have said.

World

People gather in St Peter’s Square at the Vatican (Andrew Medichini/AP)

Vatican condemns ‘criminal’ sex abuse in Pennsylvania

The Vatican has called the sex abuse described in a grand jury report in Pennsylvania “criminal and morally reprehensible”.

Aretha Franklin has died aged 76 (Sipa Press/REX/Shutterstock)

Barack Obama, Mariah Carey and Adele lead tributes to ‘divine’ Aretha Franklin

Former US president Barack Obama has said that Aretha...

Police officers outside Landor House, Camberwell (Jonathan Brady/PA)

Five arrests after quadruple stabbing

Four people have been taken to hospital after being stabbed in south London.

A group of detectives outside a property on Grayshott Road (John Stillwell/PA)

Man charged with murdering nurse who performed on BGT with NHS choir

A man has been charged with murdering a nurse who...

No deal Brexit will damage Northern Ireland health care, warns medical body

A no deal Brexit would have "serious...

Mr Trump compared the press to an opposition party (AP)

Media tells Donald Trump – we are not the enemy

Newspapers from across the United States have hit back against President Donald...

Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin dies aged 76

Soul singer Aretha Franklin has died aged 76, her publicist has said.

Republic of Ireland

Jeremy Hunt: No-deal Brexit would be a ‘mistake we would regret for generations’

A no-deal Brexit would be a “mistake we would regret for generations”, Foreign...

Opinion

The crowd at the Wolfe Tones concert at Feile an phobail

How thousands of pounds of your money is used to bankroll festival that ends in ‘Ooh,...

Thirty years ago, in 1988, two Army corporals were dragged from a car in...

David Black was killed in 2012 (PSNI/PA)

Prison Service chief condemns bonfire including names of murdered officers

The head of the Prison Service in Northern...

Tallaght Garda station (Brian Lawless/PA)

Homeless family who slept in Garda station offered a home

A homeless woman and her young children who slept at a Garda station have...

The road was closed following the collision (Niall Carson/PA)

Man killed in Co Westmeath road crash

A man has died and a woman has been seriously injured in a road accident in...

Three revellers enjoy the Twelfth parade

Jim McAuley: Why, for unionists, Britishness will always be more about the...

Peter Robinson's recent speech in Glenties caused...

Electricity bills for three in five households in Northern Ireland will rise by 14% this winter, it can be revealed today

Claire McNeilly: Fuel, groceries, rent, childcare... costs are soaring...

Fourteen per cent is a heck of a hike, whatever...

Alan Simpson: Comments from Baroness were untimely and cruel

As a former RUC detective superintendent...

Entertainment

Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin dies aged 76 after cancer battle

Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul, has died aged 76.

Obituary: Aretha Franklin was known for mega-hit...

Singer Aretha Franklin was the undisputed Queen of Soul.

Dr Ranj Singh has been announced as the seventh contestant for this year’s Strictly Come Dancing (Isabel Infantes/PA)

This Morning’s Dr Ranj Singh announced for...

He is the seventh celebrity to sign up for Strictly Come Dancing.

Aretha Franklin’s greatest hits remembered after she dies at the age of 76 (Mario Suriani/PA)

Aretha Franklin dies: The Queen of Soul’s biggest hits...

Singer Aretha Franklin became known as the Queen of Soul for a string of seminal pop songs throughout...

Derry band TOUTS on getting barred from the Crown...

Trio set to take to the stage at McHughs Basement Bar on Thursday, August 16.

Nightlife galleries

Music and Gigs

Music fans out to see DJ Ben Nicky at 2018 CHSq at Custom House Square, Belfast. Saturday 11th August 2018. Picture by Liam McBurney/RAZORPIX

Belfast Nightlife: Ben Nicky at Custom House Square - Saturday, August 11 2018 [Photos]

Nightlife

Music fans out to see Olly Murs at the 2018 Feile an Phobail, Falls Park, Belfast. Saturday 11th August 2018. Picture by Liam McBurney/RAZORPIX

Olly Murs in Feile an Phobail Falls Park concert [Photos]

Music and Gigs

People out at Filthy McNastys for Faith. Sunday 5th August 2018. Picture by Liam McBurney/RAZORPIX ©

Belfast Nightlife: Faith at Filthy McNastys, Sunday, August 5 2018 [photos]

Shocking lapses in hygiene at NI care home

News

10 things happening in Northern Ireland this week - from Titanicdance to Awful Auntie

Northern Ireland

Youths were seen walking alone the M3 in Belfast. Pic Google Maps

Concert goers Belfast motorway madness

News

Planet Love night at Feile in the Falls Park, west Belfast on August 9th 2018 (Photo by Kevin Scott for Belfast Telegraph)

Video: Planet Love Amazing drone footage

Northern Ireland

The fight on the Falls Road / Credit: Josh Reynolds

Video: Mass brawl outside dance music event

News

Eamonn Holmes has shared a photo of his son Declan’s wedding day.

Wedding bells for Eamonn Holmes' 'Number 1 Son' and Belfast bride Jenny

News

People taking part in the Belfast Pride parade set off from Custom House Square in central Belfast. Michael Cooper/PA Wire

Belfast Pride Parade 2018 [photos]

Republic of Ireland

Temporary morgues planned for Pope's visit to Ireland

Northern Ireland

An image from social media footage of ex-Rangers star Nacho Novo during the airport confrontation

Celtic fan ‘sorry’ for airport confrontation with Novo

Northern Ireland

A roof-top running track such as this one in London might be installed in the old Belfast Telegraph building, plans for which have been submitted for approval

£75m rooftop running track plan for old Belfast Telegraph building

Northern Ireland

Revealed: Top 10 baby names in Northern Ireland

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Northern Ireland Troubles gallery - conflict and bloodshed

Opinion

Opinion: Topical and political cartoons from Belfast Telegraph

Video News

Dame Emma Thompson: Government needs to help improve diversity in top...

Dame Emma Thompson says her latest role, a...

Life

House and Home

Watch: Video tour of elegant town house in Helen's Bay

Why life is only beginning for us at 60... just like Madonna

Two Northern Ireland women on what the age-defying star means to them.

Honda reveals most sophisticated HR-V ever with refreshed styling and advanced technologies

Honda unveils most sophisticated HR-V yet

Honda has unveiled a significantly revamped new version of its HR-V model.

Split life: Kate Nash enjoys living between London and the States

Kate Nash: I felt on edge and needed to escape

Singer-songwriter Kate Nash has returned to music this year.

Fashion and Beauty

Belfast fashion spy: 'Dani Dyer always looks well put together'

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Watch this baby sun bear enjoying hugs from their mum

12 of the funniest A-level tweets to mark results day

Jokes about A-level results day on Twitter are now as much part of the annual tradition as...

A refugee with a masters in rocket science is using a novel way to find a job

A masters student has gone viral with his novel approach...

Creatives are sharing their job rejection stories and they’re inspiring

Every famous writer, actor and singer has experienced...

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Cars

Cars

DUP hits back after north Belfast housing claims

No-deal Brexit 'will damage NI health care'

No-deal Brexit would be a ‘mistake we would regret'

Wife of murdered officer 'disappointed in Derry'

Alliance to bring motion of no confidence in Belfast councillor

Man arrested over supplying unlicensed door staff by police investigating East Belfast UVF released on bail

Watch: Video tour of elegant town house in Helen's Bay

Man allegedly linked to cannabis network denied internet

Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin dies aged 76

MP Molloy caught up in Corbyn terror wreath-laying row

Former Loyalist leader’s sister-in-law celebrates A-level Irish result

Law firm moves into NI creating 125 jobs

Kid's computer sparks 'suspicious device' call

Northern Ireland Twelfth clean-up costs revealed

Shocking lapses in hygiene uncovered at NI care home

Experience the wonderful tradition of afternoon tea with Hastings Hotels

Stormont department working to address Belfast gridlock after bus lane changes

10 things happening in Northern Ireland this week

Pope in Ireland: Dublin hospitals free up beds to deal with influx

Strabane woman Dannii Wray (20) in court over stab incident

Northern Ireland traffic alerts: Latest delays

Brainy dinner time banquets for upping your thinking game

Rogue trader ordered to pay £5k for aggressively overcharging pensioner

MPs would vote on Paisley suspension if he wins by-election

O’Loan: Sorry, but I had to speak out on Omagh

DUP hits back after north Belfast housing claims

Jeremy Hunt: No-deal Brexit would be a ‘mistake we...

Man arrested over supplying unlicensed door staff by...

Man arrested on suspicion of supplying...

Eight Academy stars named with new signings in Ulster squad for first pre-season fixture

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Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland both up in new...

Cliftonville launch blistering attack IFA over Donnelly...

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Barack Obama, Mariah Carey and Adele lead tributes to ‘divine’ Aretha Franklin

Five arrests after quadruple stabbing

Man charged with murdering nurse who performed on BGT with NHS choir

No deal Brexit will damage Northern Ireland health care, warns medical body

Media tells Donald Trump – we are not the enemy

Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin dies aged 76

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Prison Service chief condemns bonfire including names of murdered officers

Homeless family who slept in Garda station offered a home

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