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DUP leader Arlene Foster and deputy leader Nigel Dodds speaking to the media yesterday

Prime Minister Theresa May faced a turbulent session of PMQs (PA)

Jeremy Corbyn poses bigger economic threat than Brexit: Theresa May

Prime Minister Theresa May makes a statement outside 10 Downing Street, London, after the 1922 Committee announced that enough Conservative MPs have requested a vote of confidence in Mrs May to trigger a leadership contest. (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

May faces MPs after vowing to remain Tory leader

Arlene Foster meets with potential PM challenger Sajid Javid

Northern Ireland

A white Christmas? Snow set to fall in UK ahead of big day

Long-range weather forecasts predicting snow could fall in Northern Ireland.

Northern Ireland

James Nesbitt plan for luxury home rejected by NI council

Nesbitt has been refused permission to build a plush new pad on Antrim's north coast.

Junior Counsel for the RHI Inquiry Joseph Aiken begins three days of final submissions (RHI Inquiry/PA)

Northern Ireland

Final submissions in probe into botched RHI energy scheme

Scheme sparked row that contributed to the collapse of powersharing government.

10 Dec 2018 People out for Scratch Mondays at Limelight. Picture by Liam McBurney/RAZORPIX

Nightlife

Belfast nightlife: Scratch Mondays at Limelight [Photos]

Flick through our nightlife gallery from Scratch Mondays at Limelight.

Northern Ireland sales to Britain plunge by 20% - and exports to Republic rise by 16%

Exports from Northern Ireland to Britain fell by 20% last year, while sales to the Republic increased by 16%, new economy data has revealed.

Emergency services at the scene of Monday’s fatal accident

Northern Ireland

Tributes for Belfast man Brendan Shannon killed in crash

48-year-old man died after being knocked down by a car on the Andersonstown Road.

Features

Duchess of Abercorn inspired by daughter's nightmares

She was not from here, but her life is inextricably and forever linked with here.

French police patrol next to Notre-Dame cathedral of Strasbourg (Jean Francois Badias/AP)

World

Police name 29-year-old man Strasbourg shooting suspect

French police have identified a man suspected of killing three people.

The scene of the shooting near a Christmas market in Strasbourg last night

World

SF MEP tells of chaos as three shot dead in Strasbourg

MEP and her staff were among those forced to flee when a gunman opened fire.

North Antrim MP Ian Paisley is facing questions over a holiday to the Maldives (Brian Lawless/PA)

DUP to examine claims over Ian Paisley’s family holiday to Maldives

The DUP is to investigate claims MP Ian Paisley failed to declare another luxury holiday to parliamentary authorities.

The woman died in Edinburgh Royal Infirmary (PA)

New mum dies after collapsing, ‘lost’ in hospital

She reportedly got lost and collapsed as she returned to her ward.

Paul Campbell has used thousands of lights to decorate his garden for Christmas

Northern Ireland

Paul is light years ahead when it comes to festive decorations

LED lights, projectors, decorated trees, flashing signs and elaborate statues....

Mum Seph Ni Mheallain and dad Mairtin Mac Gabhann and with their son, Daithi

Northern Ireland

Toddler Daithi's only hope is new heart

Little Daithi was the star of the show at the launch of a new policy.

Thousands queued outside the new Primark store in Castle Street, Belfast city centre last Saturday morning

Northern Ireland

Tills at Belfast Primark shop ring in £5m boost to city

Belfast poised for a £5m Christmas cash injection now that Primark has reopened.

Brexit Analysis

Suzanne Breen: The writing's on the wall... May's refusal to read it is what's damning

Theresa May's tenacity and battling qualities have won her admiration even among political foes. But yesterday was far from the Prime Minister's finest hour.

Prime Minister Theresa May is heading to Europe (Yui Mok/PA)

Opinion: Jon Tonge: Why it would be wrong for DUP to view May's humiliation as victory

Opinion: Chris Moncrieff: PM might still pull off a deal...but don't gamble your life savings on it

Opinion: Editor's Viewpoint: More disarray over Brexit after frenzied day at Westminster

Sammy Wilson: I will have no difficulty ignoring siren voices backing this rotten Brexit agreement

Suzanne Breen: Most Brexiteers stay the course... despite gloomy predictions

'The deal is not a threat to integrity of the Union'

Nigel Dodds: Prime Minister must bin the backstop and work for a better deal

Suzanne Breen: Unionists united in opposition as Remainers rally around backstop

Nelson McCausland: All across Europe, the old order is changing and the only certainty is uncertainty

Ambassador and Cool FM DJ Rebecca McKinney and Lynda Hurley, Police Service Northern Ireland, pictured at the event in Belfast.

Are you the designated driver over Christmas? Then the drinks are on Coca-Cola!

Do you forfeit the fizz during part of the festive season to ensure loved ones are taken from A to B safely?

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'My whole world fell apart': Jim Donegan's widow's words of anguish

Tributes have been paid to a man shot dead while sitting in his car outside a west Belfast secondary school.

Police at the scene of a security alert on the Upper Dunmurry Lane in west Belfast following reports of a device left in the area over the weekend on December 10, 2018 (Photo by Kevin Scott for Belfast Telegraph )

Live Northern Ireland travel: Nutts Corner reopened after crash

Follow the latest updates from our travel feed below.

Ulster University graduations - December 12, 2018

Full list of graduations at University of Ulster, December 12, 2018

Roisin O’Neill ,with her daughter Casidhe, says she did not let her illness get her down as she graduates with a degree in business and accounting from Ulster University

Determined Tyrone mum who fought illness to gain business degree

Roisin O'Neill graduates despite battling severe health problems over the last four years.

Ulster Rugby Round Up podcast S2E17

The team look at a key phase for Ulster in the lead-up to the festive inter-pros.

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Undated handout photo issued by the PSNI of Padraig Fox who was was found dead in a flat in Newcastle, Co Down on Saturday afternoon.

Padraig Fox murder accused admits delivering fatal blow, court hears

The man accused of murdering Padraig Fox in Newcastle, Co Down, “has made admissions” to delivering the fatal blow, his lawyer has said

Northern Ireland

Muckamore report reveals shocking level of abuse

Charities have called for reform after 'shocking levels of abuse' were revealed.

Kate Nash is angered by the soldier’s remarks

Northern Ireland

Anger at soldier's Bloody Sunday 'job well done' comment

Sister of victim has branded the comments as deeply hurtful.

Northern Ireland

Prosecutors claimed Thompson flashed his lights at officers from across the border

Driver accused of taunting PSNI with flashing lights...

A banned motorist allegedly "taunted" police when he crossed into the Republic of Ireland...

Ofgem blames former Stormont department...

Northern Ireland’s energy regulator has laid the blame for a botched green energy scheme at the...

Leo Varadkar said there could be no question of removing the border backstop (PA)

Irish border backstop cannot be renegotiated,...

The substance of the Brexit withdrawal treaty cannot be changed, the Taoiseach has said.

A white Christmas? Snow set to fall in the UK ahead...

Long-range weather forecasts are predicting snow could fall in Northern Ireland this side of...

Sport

Steven Davis set to complete January Rangers return as Southampton boss plans clear-out

Steven Davis looks certain to rejoin Rangers next month after he was deemed surplus to requirements by Southampton.

Dangerman: Andrew Waterworth turns away in celebration after his extra time winner for Linfield at Stangmore Park

Waterworth hails Linfield's extra special spirit...

Andrew Waterworth praised Linfield's character after firing the Blues into their first League Cup...

Knockout blow: Leroy Millar hits the winner for Ballymena United at Seaview

DJ salutes 'top drawer' Millar as Ballymena earn...

Ballymena United boss David Jeffrey last night saluted the mental strength of his players after they...

Alisson's late save helped Liverpool into the knockout stages of the Champions League.

Watch: Super Alisson save in injury-time sends Liverpool...

Liverpool are to to the Champions League knock-out stages, thanks to Mo Salah's goal and an late,...

Hugo Lloris and Moussa Sissoko celebrate Champions League progression.

Tottenham 'buzzing' with unlikely progression after...

Tottenham have qualified for the knockout stage of the Champions League after drawing 1-1...

5 novelty Christmas jumpers to get your hands on this festive season

Christmas jumpers have fast become the number one must-have piece in everybody’s winter wardrobe, and we know finding the perfect one can be a bit of a mission.

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