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A triumphant Ian Paisley is carried shoulder-high after election victory

Read: Ian Paisley could lose North Antrim seat if 10% of voters sign a Petition of Recall

Read: DUP's Ian Paisley faces 30 days Commons suspension over Sri Lankan holiday - watchdog report in full

Ian Paisley contacted then Prime Minister David Cameron to lobby against a UN resolution on Sri Lanka. (Yui Mok/PA)

Read: Ian Paisley lobbied Cameron on Sri Lanka without disclosing family holidays, says watchdog

Read: Ian Paisley - full report from Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards

Northern Ireland

Couple accused of running Belfast brothel granted bail

A couple accused of running a brothel which operated in Belfast have been granted bail.

Disorder on Fahan street in Londonderry (Brian Lawless/PA)

Northern Ireland

Children 'exploited and goaded' in Derry violence, says SOS

Dissident republicans who have "nothing to offer their communities".

A plane had made an emergency landing at Belfast City Airport.

Northern Ireland

Belfast City emergency landing - plane windscreen cracked

A plane has made an emergency landing at Belfast City Airport.

Bobby Storey (left) and Gerry Adams address a rally (Niall Carson/PA)

Northern Ireland

Second arrest for attack on homes of Adams and Storey

A second man has been arrested over the firework attacks.

Northern Ireland hose pipe ban set to be lifted on Thursday

The hose pipe ban in place in Northern Ireland since the end of June is set to end.

Sir Cliff Richard after winning his High Court privacy battle against the BBC (Victoria Jones/PA)

Cliff Richard 'choked up' after court win over BBC

Editors have warned of “worrying consequences” for press freedom.

Northern Ireland

Theresa May to rule out hard border on visit to NI

Prime Minister Theresa May is to rule out a hard border during her visit.

A number of items were stolen from the office.

Northern Ireland

LGBT group's offices ransacked in Belfast

The Belfast offices of LGBT group The Rainbow Project have been ransacked.

Kerri Quinn joins actor Charles Lawson on Coronation Street

News

Kerri Quinn's Belfast accent to cut across Corrie cobbles

Northern Ireland actress's new role will see her character 'kick up a storm'.

The scene of the massacre at The Heights Bar in Loughinisland

Ombudsman fails in bid to stop legal action by family of Loughinisland victim

Northern Ireland's Police Ombudsman has failed in a bid to halt a legal action brought by the widow of a man murdered in the Loughinisland atrocity.

Two people have died after being rescued from the sea off the coast of Donegal. (File photo)

Northern Ireland

Donegal man and Derry teen die after fishing boat capsizes

Teenage boy from Northern Ireland was one of two people who died.

Food, Drink and Hospitality

Five Guys and Nando's opening new outlets in NI

Completion of two new stand-alone units due in October.

News

Watch: Jamie Dornan in latest trailer for Robin Hood reboot

The latest trailer for the rebooted Robin Hood story has been released.

Food, Drink and Hospitality

Krispy Kreme have 'no official plans' for Northern Ireland outlet

US doughnut giants says they have no official plans to open first NI store.

Man removes hoax bomb from Bangor road, receives PSNI visit

A man has received a visit from police after taking it upon himself to remove a hoax bomb from a road in Bangor.

Live Northern Ireland traffic alerts: Live updates

Follow our feed for the latest traffic updates from across Northern Ireland.

Boy George tells of 'pride and sorrow' as IRA ties revealed on Who Do You Think You Are?

Eighties pop icon Boy George has spoken of his pride but also his sorrow as it was revealed he has family connections to the IRA in early 20th century in Dublin.

Pictured: Nadine Coyle (Photo by Tristan Fewings/Getty Images)

Nadine defends Holmes after "creepy" comments

Nadine Coyle has hit back at suggestions Eamonn Holmes made "creepy" comments.

Abby Preston, aged five watches on during the annual 12th of July Orange march and demonstration taking place on July 12, 2018 in Belfast (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)

Twelfth: Pictures and videos from ALL parades across Northern Ireland

An estimated 30,000 Orangemen, women and juniors have stepped out at 17 Twelfth venues.

The Danish Experiment: In the creative flow

Four Irish creatives are well and truly in the flow as they take part in Carlsberg's Danish Experiment in Copenhagen.

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Underwear shared at NI care home

Residents sharing underwear months after inspectors ordered halt to practice.

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Northern Ireland

Ombudsman fails in bid to stop legal action by...

Northern Ireland's Police Ombudsman has failed in a bid to halt a legal action brought by the...

The hosepipe ban was introduced in response to a 30% spike in demand for water (Peter Byrne/PA)

Northern Ireland hosepipe ban to be lifted

A three-week hosepipe ban in Northern Ireland is to be lifted.

Ian Paisley apologised for what he said was his ‘unintentional failure’ to register the hospitality (Liam McBurney/PA)

MP Paisley urged to quit over holidays funded by Sri...

A Democratic Unionist MP is facing calls to quit after a watchdog recommended his suspension from...

Second man arrested for attack on homes of Gerry Adams...

A second man has been arrested over the firework attacks on the homes of Gerry Adams and...

I'd do anything to lead Northern Ireland to the World Cup, says Michael O'Neill

Michael O'Neill relished watching the 2018 World Cup. Already highly motivated to take Northern Ireland to the biggest football show on earth, he says viewing events in Russia from afar has inspired him even more to guide his country to the finals in the future.

Sam Warburton has retired from rugby at the age of 29 (David Davies/PA)

British and Irish Lions captain forced to retire at 29

Former Wales captain and two-time British and Irish Lions skipper Sam Warburton has retired from...

Done deal: Bobby Burns shows off his new Hearts shirt

Bobby Burns to make competitive debut in Hearts' first...

Bobby Burns has only been at Hearts for a couple of months but has already worked his way into Craig...

Just champions: the French team's World Cup celebrations in full swing with President Macron and his wife Brigitte in Paris

Why a 48 team World Cup would be even better than...

Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill is convinced a 48-team World Cup would make the...

Making strides: Gareth Southgate impressed at the World Cup, and he has the talent coming through to keep moving forward

England have talent pool to follow Spanish route to...

What happens next for Gareth Southgate and his England team will be one of the most fascinating...

Business

Five Guys and Nando's opening new outlets in Northern Ireland

Five Guys and Nando's restaurants are on schedule to open at Rushmere Shopping Centre in Craigavon in October following completion of two new stand-alone units.

Krispy Kreme have 'no official plans' for Northern Ireland...

US doughnut giants Krispy Kreme have said that they have no official plans to open their first...

Construction firm Graham in £44m deal to build link...

Construction firm Graham has secured a £44m major link road contract in the north west of England.

Logistics 'could be in limbo' if UK Brexits without deal,...

We will be "disproportionally affected" compared to Britain in the event of a bad or...

'Record highs' for workforce as jobless now at 3.5%

Northern Ireland’s labour market has continued on its record-breaking run.

A guide to mortgages for the first-time buyer

The home buying process can often feel a little overwhelming, especially if you’re a first-time buyer.

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Donald Trump playing a round of golf on the Trump Turnberry resort in South Ayrshire (Jane Barlow/PA)

Trump ‘filled with sadness’ after death of secret service agent in Scotland

Donald Trump has said his heart is “filled with sadness” over the death of a US...

World

Several other people are feared trapped (AP)

Six bodies found after two multi-storey buildings collapse

Rescuers have found six bodies in the rubble after two multi-storey buildings collapsed east of the Indian capital.

Deepcut soldier let down by lack of support from military, says coroner

A young soldier who fatally shot himself at Deepcut...

Professor Robert Winston (Lauren Hurley/PA)

Science knowledge of primary teachers woefully inadequate, warns Lord Winston

Basic science knowledge of many primary school teachers is...

Northern Ireland hosepipe ban to be lifted

A three-week hosepipe ban in Northern Ireland is to be lifted.

Egypt passes bill to block popular social media accounts

Egypt’s parliament has passed a bill targeting popular social media accounts that authorities accuse of publishing “fake news”.

A Ethiopian holding an Ethiopian flag waves at the Eritrean president in Addis Ababa (AP)

First commercial flight from Ethiopia to ex-rival Eritrea touches down

Hailed as “the bird of peace”, the first commercial flight...

Trump: Montenegro’s aggressive people could start World War Three

US president Donald Trump has taken another jab at Nato, questioning whether the alliance’s mutual defence pact might conceivably let tiny...

Republic of Ireland

Former Sinn Fein president Gerry Adams (Brian Lawless/PA)

Second man held over attack on Gerry Adams’ house

A second man has been arrested in connection with an attack on the home of former Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams.

Opinion

The Chief Constable has admitted that the recruitment of Catholics into the PSNI is not high enough

Alban Maginness: Policy of 50/50 recruitment was key to Catholics joining the PSNI ...

One of the most outstanding and unexpected successes of the Good...

Joe McHugh is the minister for the Irish language (Paul Faith/PA)

Move to recruit Irish language translators for European Union

A recruitment campaign is under way for 72 Irish language

Man arrested after 3m euro drugs stash seized from van in Dublin

Gardai have arrested a man after three million...

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar (third right) at Derrynane House, Kerry, for a government cabinet meeting (Brian Lawless/PA)

Irish leaders signal frustration at shifting UK stance on Brexit

Ireland and the EU are very frustrated at the UK Government’s shifting...

Gerry Adams attends a rally on Monday called in support of the former Sinn Fein president after the attack on his home

Eilis O'Hanlon: Why Sinn Fein denouncing dissident violence, while glorifying its...

The "industrial, firework-type devices" which...

Toppled tower: the Cluan Place bonfire was knocked down on safety grounds

Paramilitary gangsters are the real criminals, not some silly police officer who...

I don't know about you but I'm still troubled by the...

The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee faces a big decision

Economy Watch: Bank of England's use of interest rates can be problematic

The prospect of an imminent rise in interest rates...

Entertainment

Jack kisses new girl Laura in Love Island (ITV)

Love Island’s Jack kisses new girl after dumping Laura in villa shake-up

Love Island’s Jack Fowler kisses new girl Laura Crane as he moves on from ex-partner Laura Anderson, after the villa sees a romantic overhaul.

(Doug Peters/PA) EDITORIAL USE ONLY A 25ft statue of Jeff Goldblum’s torso in his famous pose from Jurassic Park, which has been created by NOW TV to celebrate the film’s 25th birthday is unveiled at Potters Fields Park, London.

25ft statue of Jeff Goldblum you didn’t know you needed...

A 25ft statue of Jeff Goldblum has been unveiled in London.

Helena Bonham Carter attending the European premiere of Oceans 8, held at the Cineworld in Leicester Square, London. Picture date: Wednesday 13th June, 2018. See PA story SHOWBIZ Oceans8. Photo credit should read: Ian West/PA Wire

The Crown: Netflix reveals first look at Helena Bonham...

The third series of the royal drama will feature a host of new faces.

Kerri Quinn's Belfast accent to cut across Corrie cobbles

Northern Ireland actress' new role will see her character "kick up a storm."

Watch: Jamie Dornan in latest trailer for Robin Hood...

The latest trailer for the rebooted Robin Hood story has been released.

Nightlife galleries

Entertainment

People out on Friday night for a special Filthy McNastys presents Dsqo. 13th July 2018 by Liam McBurney/RAZORPIX

Belfast Nightlife: Filthy McNastys presents Dsqo [Photos]

Entertainment

People out at Lux for Fat Tuesday.10th July 2018. Picture by Liam McBurney/RAZORPIX

Belfast Nightlife: Lux for Fat Tuesday - July 10 2018 [Photos]

Entertainment

People out at Plastik for the Box Reunion Party. Saturday 7th July 2018. Picture by Liam McBurney/RAZORPIX

Belfast nightlife: Box Reunion Party at Plastik - Saturday, July 7 2018 [Photos]

Ian Paisley could lose North Antrim seat if 10% of voters sign Petition of Recall

Titanic

Belfast exhibition tells story of Titanic survivors plucked from icy waters by Carpathia

Northern Ireland

Courts: Personal trainer 'lost control' in Belfast diner

Republic of Ireland

Sinn Fein's John Finucane could run for Irish presidency

Food, Drink and Hospitality

Belfast restaurant chain closes

Northern Ireland

The Orange Order has condemned drug use after a video of what appears to be a man in a band uniform snorting cocaine emerged online.

Video appears to show bandsman sniffing white powder - Order issues condemnation

Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland tourist shot in Spain

The Open

Rory McIlroy gets to grips with Carnoustie during his Monday practice round along with Jon Rahm ahead of The 147th Open Championship.

The Open tee times: Rory McIlroy to play with Leishman

Northern Ireland

The funeral of William Dunlop takes place in Ballymoney on July 11th 2018 (Photo by Kevin Scott for Belfast Telegraph)

William Dunlop funeral hears of 'gracious and thoughtful' road racing hero

The Twelfth

Bandsmen and Orange order members take part in the annual Twelfth of July celebrations in Belfast city centre, marking the victory of King William III's victory over James II at the Battle of the Boyne in 1690. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Thursday July 12, 2018. Photo credit should read: Niall Carson/PA Wire

Twelfth: Pictures and videos from ALL 17 parades across Northern Ireland

In Pictures

1/11/2000: Robert Dunlop with his son, William (16). William rode his Dad's 125cc Honda for his first taste of racing at Aghadowey.

Remembering William, Robert and Joey Dunlop [Photos]

Northern Ireland

Bloomfield Walk bonfire in east Belfast, which was set on fire during the night, as seen from the Castlereigh Hills. A High Court order late on Tuesday night stated that the bonfire should be reduced in size as it was a danger to surrounding homes. Picture by Jonathan Porter/PressEye

Video: Controversial Belfast bonfire set alight after court ruling

Northern Ireland

Exclusive Northern Ireland's top 100 companies for 2018 revealed

League Tables

Exclusive Revealed: School league tables - GCSE and A-Level

Education

Half of P7 pupils in Northern Ireland sit tests each year

Exclusive Revealed: School transfer test grade intake

Archive

Martin McGuinness handcuffed to a policeman after being remanded at Special Criminal Court in Dublin, January 1973.

Northern Ireland Troubles gallery - conflict and bloodshed

Opinion

Opinion: Topical and political cartoons from Belfast Telegraph

Video News

Stunning aerial footage of dolphins feeding off the coast of the Isle of Man

A photographer has captured stunning aerial...

Life

Features

Valuable work: Sadie O'Reilly holds a photograph of her son Tony, whose death from a heroin overdose motivated her to set up the charity HURT

How NI mum who lost her son to drugs has rescued thousands from life of addiction

Covering up: not all products cope well with the heat

Top tips to avoid the dreaded make-up meltdown

Foundation, cream and concealer can slide straight off your face...

Great rewards: John Dobson (second left), with wife Jo-Anne, picked up his award at the Great Yorkshire Show in Harrogate

Mark Dobson: I've thanked mum each day since transplant

Mark Dobson reveals his family's delight at a letter of...

5 reasons to make whiskey your go-to cooking ingredient

Encapsulating a host of flavours, whiskey is a great addition within a dish.

Travel

8 ways to enjoy the culture of buzzing Belfast

Viral

Viral

Refuse collectors reveal the strangest things they’ve found gathering rubbish new

Robotics YouTuber Simone Giertz releases first video since brain surgery

Inventor and YouTuber Simone Giertz has described her...

This training-ground goal from Ayoze Perez is absolute filth

If you thought there were some extraordinary goals in the World Cup, just wait until you...

Here’s the 25ft statue of Jeff Goldblum you didn’t know you needed to see

A 25ft statue of Jeff Goldblum has been unveiled in London...

Viral

Watch Phil Mickelson hit a ball over a fellow golfer’s head from a metre away

Cars

Cars

Calls for Ian Paisley to resign over Sri Lankan holidays

Read: Ian Paisley could lose North Antrim seat if 10% of voters sign a Petition of Recall

Read: DUP's Ian Paisley faces 30 days Commons suspension over Sri Lankan holiday - watchdog report in full

Read: Ian Paisley lobbied Cameron on Sri Lanka without disclosing family holidays, says watchdog

Read: Ian Paisley - full report from Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards

Couple accused of running Belfast brothel granted bail

Children 'exploited and goaded' in Derry violence, says SOS

Belfast City emergency landing - plane windscreen cracked

Second arrest for attack on homes of Adams and Storey

Northern Ireland hose pipe ban set to be lifted on Thursday

Cliff Richard 'choked up' after court win over BBC

Theresa May to rule out hard border on visit to NI

LGBT group's offices ransacked in Belfast

Kerri Quinn's Belfast accent to cut across Corrie cobbles

Ombudsman fails in bid to stop legal action by family of Loughinisland victim

Donegal man and Derry teen die after fishing boat capsizes

Five Guys and Nando's opening new outlets in NI

Watch: Jamie Dornan in latest trailer for Robin Hood reboot

Krispy Kreme have 'no official plans' for Northern Ireland outlet

Man removes hoax bomb from Bangor road, receives PSNI visit

Live Northern Ireland traffic alerts: Live updates

Boy George tells of 'pride and sorrow' as IRA ties revealed on Who Do You Think You Are?

Nadine defends Holmes after "creepy" comments

Twelfth: Pictures and videos from ALL parades across Northern Ireland

The Danish Experiment: In the creative flow

Underwear shared at NI care home

Get in line with Lidl this summer

Ombudsman fails in bid to stop legal action by...

Northern Ireland hosepipe ban to be lifted

MP Paisley urged to quit over holidays funded by Sri...

Second man arrested for attack on homes of Gerry Adams...

I'd do anything to lead Northern Ireland to the World Cup, says Michael O'Neill

British and Irish Lions captain forced to retire at 29

Bobby Burns to make competitive debut in Hearts' first...

Why a 48 team World Cup would be even better than...

England have talent pool to follow Spanish route to...

Five Guys and Nando's opening new outlets in Northern Ireland

Krispy Kreme have 'no official plans' for Northern Ireland...

Construction firm Graham in £44m deal to build link...

Logistics 'could be in limbo' if UK Brexits without deal,...

'Record highs' for workforce as jobless now at 3.5%

A guide to mortgages for the first-time buyer

Trump ‘filled with sadness’ after death of secret service agent in Scotland

World

Six bodies found after two multi-storey buildings collapse

Deepcut soldier let down by lack of support from military, says coroner

Science knowledge of primary teachers woefully inadequate, warns Lord Winston

Northern Ireland hosepipe ban to be lifted

Egypt passes bill to block popular social media accounts

First commercial flight from Ethiopia to ex-rival Eritrea touches down

Trump: Montenegro’s aggressive people could start World War Three

Second man held over attack on Gerry Adams’ house

Alban Maginness: Policy of 50/50 recruitment was key to Catholics joining the PSNI ...

Move to recruit Irish language translators for European Union

Man arrested after 3m euro drugs stash seized from van in Dublin

Irish leaders signal frustration at shifting UK stance on Brexit

Eilis O'Hanlon: Why Sinn Fein denouncing dissident violence, while glorifying its...

Paramilitary gangsters are the real criminals, not some silly police officer who...

Economy Watch: Bank of England's use of interest rates can be problematic

Love Island’s Jack kisses new girl after dumping Laura in villa shake-up

25ft statue of Jeff Goldblum you didn’t know you needed...

The Crown: Netflix reveals first look at Helena Bonham...

Kerri Quinn's Belfast accent to cut across Corrie cobbles

Watch: Jamie Dornan in latest trailer for Robin Hood...

Video: Development continues at George Best Hotel

Video: Funeral of Alan Neill takes place

Sir Geoffrey Howe gives 1990 resignation speech

Video: Hundreds gather for William Dunlop's funeral

Watch: Brawl between women breaks out in west Belfast

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National Action leader Christopher Lythgoe jailed for eight years UK

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Belfast Nightlife: Filthy McNastys presents Dsqo [Photos]

Belfast Nightlife: Lux for Fat Tuesday - July 10 2018 [Photos]

Belfast nightlife: Box Reunion Party at Plastik - Saturday, July 7 2018 [Photos]