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RHI inquiry: DUP special adviser 'regrets' not declaring his father-in-law was recepient of scheme earlier

Sinn Fein’s Conor Murphy and Mairtin O Muilleoir were involved with Enterprise, Trade and Investment at the time of the RHI scheme

‘We will do our utmost to get as many RHI projects through as possible’... what Sinn Fein MLA told potential applicants

On Tuesday morning, Mrs Foster defended the DUP’s special advisers (Charles McQuillan/PA)

Martin McGuinness knew about RHI whistleblower concerns, insists Arlene Foster

Watch: RHI: Bell 'would have gone rogue' - Foster's regret at not sacking minister

Food, Drink and Hospitality

AA Hotel of the Year in goes to Derry's Bishop's Gate

Londonderry's Bishop's Gate Hotel has been crowned the winner of AA Hotel of the Year.

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Paisley asked council to pay for £1,500 table at dinner

A council chief said he was "very embarrassed for the reputational damage".

Four masked men broke into a home in Newtownabbey (stock photo)

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Masked men force entry into home during burglary

A man has been left shaken after four masked burglars broke in his home.

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Tragic young mum Lynsey Courtney loses cancer battle

Tributes have been paid to a well-known Portadown mum.

The post-Brexit border issue has raised many as yet unanswered questions

Brexit: 60% back special status for NI in poll of 4,000 online Belfast Telegraph readers

Almost 4,000 Belfast Telegraph Digital readers took part in our online poll on if Northern Ireland should have special status after Brexit.

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Brexit: NI could become 'Singapore-style free port'

Northern Ireland could be transformed into a business hub like Singapore.

Burrendale Park Road / Credit: Google Maps

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Five arrested after Newcastle play park altercation

Five people have been arrested after an incident in a play park in Newcastle.

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Monaghan man accused of obscene act in Belfast

He allegedly carried out an obscene act as he watched porn in public.

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Man accused of naming rape trial woman may contest charge

Man accused of revealing the name of a woman who claimed she was raped.

Man shot in the face on Bloody Sunday endured stigma of 'guilt by association', court told

A man shot in the face on Bloody Sunday had to endure the stigma of "guilt by association" for decades until a major inquiry established his innocence, the High Court heard.

Amy Patterson, Rachel Black and Chloe Millen pictured during the St. Patrick’s Spring Carnival celebrations in Strabane. Picture Martin McKeown. Inpresspics.com. 17.03.18

Irish to maintain rights in UK after Brexit

Irish citizens will continue to enjoy same rights they currently do after Brexit.

News

Take That celebrates 30 years with tour around Ireland and UK

Take That have announced a UK & Ireland arena and stadium tour.

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More than 250 Northern Ireland people aged over 100

A boom in the number of people aged over 85 in Northern Ireland.

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NI violin teacher on trial for assault of four girls under 13

A violin teacher has gone on trial, accused of sexually assaulting four pupils.

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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10. Gwen's Cafe - 121 Church Street, Ballymena

Top 10 spots for Ulster Fry in NI - Eamonn Holmes bites back at Tele

An Ulster Fry is undoubtedly the best way to start the day.

Northern Ireland traffic: Latest updates

Follow the latest updates from our travel feed below.

French President Emmanuel Macron was one of the leaders not to support Theresa May’s Brexit plan (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

Poll: Should NI have special status after Brexit?

Economist calls for referendum in Northern Ireland on Brexit customs arrangements

Free Belfast Telegraph Transfer Test Answer Booklets

At Transfer Test time it helps if you and your child are well prepared.

10 things happening in Northern Ireland this week - September 24 - 30 - from FEARmanagh to Rob Brydon

Here's our pick of the top events happening this week in Northern Ireland.

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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Confirmed: Making a Murderer Part 2 coming to Netflix in October

The highly-anticipated second chapter of documentary series Making a Murderer is coming to Netflix in October.

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Murderers’ seaside trip in NI slammed by victims' charity

A charity has branded a decision by prison chiefs as insulting to victims.

Lewis Crocker took his case under the Fair Employment and Treatment Order

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Protestant boxer who missed out on Games awarded £8,500

A young boxer who claimed he was not selected because he was a Protestant.

The event launched a survey related to Abortion as a Workplace Issue (Liam McBurney/PA)

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NI women ‘suffered workplace stigmatisation’ after abortion

Many women who had abortion suffered isolation in Northern Ireland as a result.

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RHI inquiry: DUP special adviser 'regrets' not...

A former DUP special adviser has told the RHI inquiry he regrets not declaring that his father-in-law was...

Arlene Foster gives evidence to the RHI Inquiry on September 25th 2018

RHI updates: Arlene Foster claims Jonathan...

Arlene Foster has told the RHI Inquiry on Tuesday afternoon that Jonathan Bell "pushed the...

Man shot in the face on Bloody Sunday endured...

A man shot in the face on Bloody Sunday had to endure the stigma of "guilt by association"...

RHI inquiry: Read evidence from key DUP special...

Evidence from two key DUP advisers and a Fermanagh poultry farmer has been published by the...

Sport

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

Revealed: Who Michael O'Neill and Steven Davis voted as their top three in The Best FIFA Men’s Player award

Luka Modric was named as the The Best FIFA Men's Player on Monday evening, with 29.05% of the vote.

Why Linfield and Crusaders should be Irish League's top...

High-riding Glenavon boss Gary Hamilton believes that Linfield and Crusaders should be occupying the...

JP McManus hands GAA counties HUGE cash boost with...

Ulster GAA counties are in line for an unprecedented cash windfall after millionaire...

Tiger Woods practices ahead of the 2018 Ryder Cup.

I couldn't walk; this is a hell of a comeback: Tiger...

Tiger Woods has admitted fearing he would never win another golf tournament due to...

Fighting attitude: Rob Herring in action for Ulster against the Cheetahs

How the Ulster players fostered winning...

Ulster have become masters of rescuing results from the jaws of defeat this season, and it's a...

Bangers about sausages?

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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