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Victim: Katrina Rainey, who died in a burning car. Credit: Funeral Times

Northern Ireland

Husband of midwife Katrina Rainey who died after car fire faces court on murder charge

The husband of a woman who died after being pulled from a burning car has appeared before a court accused of her murder.

Latest News

Up in smoke: Boiler owner Tom Forgrave now finds himself in difficulty because of failures by the government. Credit: Sean Gladwell/Getty Images

Sam McBride Premium

Sam McBride Opinion It may be lawful for Stormont to break its promises, but there’s still a price

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson. Credit: Jonathan Porter / Press Eye

Northern Ireland

Donaldson’s threat to collapse Stormont spooks rally bosses

Jeff Dudgeon pictured at the City Hall in Belfast.

Features Premium

Out and proud when no rainbow flags flew in Belfast and ‘Save Ulster From Sodomy’ was in full swing

Kenny Shiels

Northern Ireland Premium

Kenny Shiels on being Irish: How police ring of steel around town provided great football pitch

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Exciting: Big Telly Theatre’s artistic director Zoe Seaton and (above) cast from Department Story

Theatre and Arts

Department Stories: a shopping spree with a difference as theatre company offers up an interactive experience

A vacant retail unit in Belfast city centre, which once housed women’s lingerie and fashion, is to host a unique ‘shopping’ experience when it reopens next week.

The Port of Belfast has not experienced the sort of chaos prevalent in other parts of the UK. Credit: Liam McBurney/PA

Northern Ireland Premium

As GB economy sneezes, are we catching a cold? How Britain’s supply problems compare in NI

David Healy

Linfield

Linfield will face a fight to keep David Healy, admits Pat Fenlon

Support: Fay McEvoy (6) and mum Nuala with the duck bringing comfort to children with cancer across Northern Ireland. Credit: Phil Smyth

Northern Ireland Premium

The feathered friend helping children across Northern Ireland cope with cancer treatment

Headlines

Unionism’s ‘project fear’ tactics are so self-defeating that Givan could be its last First Minister. Credit: Liam McBurney

Gail Walker Premium

Gail Walker Opinion Unionism’s ‘project fear’ tactics are so self-defeating that Givan could be its last First Minister

Emergency services at the scene near the Belfairs Methodist Church in Eastwood Road North, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, where Conservative MP Sir David Amess has died after he was stabbed several times at a constituency surgery (Yui Mok/PA)

UK

Fatal stabbing of Sir David Amess declared terrorist incident

A medical worker holds a test for Covid. Credit: Images By Tang Ming Tung

Coronavirus Premium

More women than men being tested and finding Covid infection

John Harrison/Harrison Photography

News

Liam Neeson 'thinks of mother Kitty everyday'

Fuel prices are up again. Credit: Europa Press via Getty Images

Northern Ireland Premium

Mark Bain Opinion We could end up working just to pay for the commute

Petrol prices in Northern Ireland vary (Joe Giddens/PA)

Northern Ireland Premium

NI fuel prices: postcode lottery for motorists as UK average per litre rises

Scene of the incident

Northern Ireland

Man dies following incident in Ballymena

Sir Alex Ferguson and Mickey Harte Credit: Getty Images/INPHO

County Tyrone News Premium

Sir Alex Ferguson praised Mickey Harte in a letter following murder of Catholic PSNI officer

Darragh O'Brien TD, SDLP Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon and SDLP South Down MLA Sinead Bradley.

Northern Ireland

Narrow Water Bridge project to include walking and cycling facilities

Carnage: a soldier and a protester on Bloody Sunday

Northern Ireland Premium

Bloody Sunday book author ‘wanted to write for all sides’

21a Aughnaloopy Road sits in expansive grounds of 1.3 acres

House and Home

Magnificent Mourne home is massive, but the heating bills might not be as big as you’d expect

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Weekend

BBC Radio 1 DJ Phil Taggart (Photo by Kevin Scott for Belfast Telegraph)

Features Premium

The Joy of Decks: DJ Phil Taggart’s delight at working back home in Northern Ireland

After 10 years in the pressurised world of BBC Radio One, Phil Taggart would be forgiven if he decided to take a well-earned break. But not a bit of it. The 34-year-old is still pedal to the metal with a new slot on BBC Radio Ulster, a weekday drivetime show on American-based station Sirius XM and a weekly podcast of chill out tunes and special guests. He’s also got itchy feet to return to the local club scene.

Lady Portia Di' Monte

Features

Meet Northern Ireland’s ‘fabulous’ drag queens

Just do it!” exclaims Trudy Scrumptious, who after 22 years is one of Northern Ireland’s most established and respected queens. “Everyone should try drag at some point in their lives. Pull on a dress, find yourself a wig and don a pair of heels. Perform, do your housework, whatever. Just work it and remember — be fabulous!”

Lamb ragu with conchiglioni at Home

Restaurant Reviews Premium

Joris Minne Opinion Home restaurant review: We’re all on the same page with this Belfast city centre eaterie

Movie star Sylvester Stallone

Frank Mitchell Premium

Frank Mitchell Opinion I wasn’t about to pass up the opportunity of a dander through Dublin with Sylvester Stallone

Joan Burney Keating

Features

My weekend with Cinemagic chief executive Joan Burney Keatings

Daube of beef

Recipes Premium

Paula McIntyre Opinion Daube of beef: Home cooking that brings comfort and joy

Irish-Australian poet, Lizz Murphy

Books

Irish-Australian poet Lizz Murphy: ‘Place is belonging and writing about place can be a search for belonging’

Roast Pork with Plum, Soy & Star Anise. Photos: Donal Skehan

Weekend

A taste of the Orient: Donal Skehan’s homemade dumplings, roast plum pork and tropical coconut cake

Economy Minister Gordon Lyons

Comment Premium

Eimear McGovern Opinion This voucher is a lifeline, not a luxury, to the most vulnerable

Offering unsolicited advice is generally considered unwelcome PIC: STOCK IMAGE

Features

Dear Louanne: Should I tell my brother about my concerns about his child?

Opinion & Analysis

Division: protesters against the NI Protocol in Newtownards earlier this year. Credit: Brian Lawless

Jon Tonge Premium

Jon Tonge Opinion Despite some movement, Protocol argument is far from over

Customs checks special offer: 50% off. The EU made a significant move this week, albeit one signalled for several months. But as nationalists and others bought in, half a sea border remained very much a sea border for many unionists.

Prices at the pump are hitting a high not seen in Northern Ireland since 2012

Richard Williams

Lindy McDowell

Offloading Duke of York isn’t the only challenge monarchy faces

Lindy McDowell

Fionola Meredith

Why women need protection from anti-abortion protesters

Fionola Meredith

Honest RHI boiler owners are sick and tired of being treated appallingly

Andrew Trimble

Sport

United Rugby Championship, Kingspan Stadium, Belfast 15/10/2021
Ulster vs Emirates Lions
Ulster’s Will Addison down injured
Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Ryan Byrne

Ulster

Will Addison: Ulster Rugby awaiting full update on 'nasty injury' suffered in win over Lions

Ulster head coach Dan McFarland admitted that the "nasty injury" sustained by Will Addison had marred Friday night's win over the Lions after the full-back was taken to hospital during the second-half.

Home favourite: Mark Allen thrilled NI fans with his quarter-final victory

Other Sports

Mark Allen ready to realise Northern Ireland Open dream but predicts ‘difficult’ semi-final against Ricky Walden

Mark Allen is on the crest of a wave after reaching today’s semi-finals of the BetVictor Northern Ireland Open at the Waterfront Hall — but admits the toughest challenges lie ahead.

Silver lining: Cliftonville striker Joe Gormley is determined to unlock the Solitude trophy cabinet. Credit: Desmond Loughery/Pacemaker Press

Cliftonville Premium

Joe Gormley: Cliftonville have faith in me so I don’t have to prove doubters wrong... I’ll stay at Solitude until they don’t want me anymore

Jason Smyth arrives home at Belfast City Airport to his wife Elise and daughters Lottie and Evie. Credit: INPHO/Presseye/Kelvin Boyes

Olympics Premium

Jason Smyth: I want to show my girls anything is possible by winning more Paralympic gold in Paris

Glentoran goal-scorers Lauren Wade and Joley Andrews celebrate with the trophy. Pic: Presseye/Stephen Hamilton

Glentoran

In pictures: Lauren Wade adds gloss as Glentoran Women lift Irish Cup to seal historic treble

First lady: Geraldine McGarrigle has made history since taking up wheelchair hurling

GAA Premium

Geraldine McGarrigle ‘proud’ of inspirational journey defying Spina Bifida to make All-Ireland history in wheelchair hurling

Business

Sea border: Freight trucks leave a ferry at Larne Port. Credit: Charles McQuillan/Getty Images

Northern Ireland Premium

Protocol problems and pitfalls: Nine sticking points that could sink new proposals

Shoppers have been out spending their vouchers.

Northern Ireland

NI voucher scheme: Over £2.2m used on Spend Local cards

In the summer Ryanair blamed the UK Government’s failure to suspend or reduce air passenger duty (APD) and “the lack of Covid recovery incentives” for its decision to stop flights from Belfast International and Belfast City. Photo: PA/Niall Carson.

Northern Ireland

Ryanair’s return to NI market with new Derry to Manchester route could see more flights added

Trying time: Alan Simpson says supply chains have taken a battering. Credit: Kelvin Boyes

Northern Ireland Premium

Christmas toy supply warning due to Port of Felixstowe chaos

Live: Covid data updates for Northern Ireland

Coronavirus

How many NI people have had 1st and 2nd dose jabs?

Coronavirus

Mapping Covid cases and deaths in your area

Coronavirus

Death toll and confirmed new cases

Coronavirus

A year like no other... Life in the grip of Covid in NI

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Irish leaders hopeful of Northern Ireland Protocol agreement

Sunday Life

16 Sep 2021 - Alan Oliver at Helping Hands Community Outreach Project in Portadown.

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Gallery UVF psycho Alan Oliver could reveal his serial killing secrets

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UVF murder victim’s sibling calls on killer Alan Oliver to tell the truth

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Cop ‘invited hospital patient to his home and sexually assaulted her’

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