Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon councillor Arnold Hatch dismissed the local authority's awards ceremonies spending

So what? Councillor dismisses £54k a year spend on NI council award ceremonies

A Northern Ireland councillor said "so what?" when questioned as to why his local authority spent £54,000 a year on awards ceremonies.

Autism diagnoses have increased by over 100% in the last five years.

Northern Ireland

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Autism diagnoses in Northern Ireland children rise by more than double.

The PSNI's top positions are dominated by Protestants.

Northern Ireland

11% of senior PSNI officers are Catholic, new figures reveal

Only eight of the PSNI's top brass are Catholic, it has been revealed.

Prosecutor David Russell told an earlier hearing the infant's young mum begged for the child's life and that of her own mother after the pair armed themselves with knives from the kitchen of the family's Stranmillis home (stock photo)

Northern Ireland

Belfast man who held knife to baby’s throat jailed for eight years

Drink and drug-addled Belfast man invaded a family home.

Rangers banners outside The Golden Last pub in Benidorm were set alight yesterday morning

Northern Ireland

NI family left in fear after flags torched at Rangers bar

Londonderry family on holiday in Spain have spoken of their fears.

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Theatre and Arts

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Largest exhibition of Andy Warhol's work ever to be shown in Northern Ireland.

Irish Open

Rory McIlroy will not play in the 2019 Irish Open

Rory McIlroy has confirmed that he will sit out this season's Irish Open.

From left, Derry Girls writer Lisa McGee with cast members at the premiere at the Omniplex Cinema in Londonderry

Northern Ireland

Thief jailed for Derry Girls' Guildhall theft

Man admits stealing £1,560 worth of catering equipment from function.

Northern Ireland

SF leader has compromised PSNI chief recruitment: Foster

A war of words has erupted between the DUP and Sinn Fein.

Arlene Foster 'may meet Donald Trump during US visit'

DUP leader Arlene Foster may meet with US President Donald Trump during an upcoming visit to Washington, it has been reported.

The damage to the memorial wreaths at Narrow Water

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A lorry driver admitted wrecking a memorial to murdered soldiers.

A scene from a recent episode of Songs of Praise, which is being shifted from its early evening slot

BBC ‘burying’ Songs of Praise in lunchtime slot: Faith leaders

Senior religious figures in Northern Ireland voiced their disappointment at move.

Ordering the 33-year-old to spend half his sentence in jail and half on licence, Newry Crown Court Judge Gordon Kerr QC also imposed a five-year restraining order, barring him from contacting the victim (stock photo)

Jail for arsonist who stopped woman's escape from fire

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A trainee doctor who couldn't perform basic lifesaving techniques while working at Antrim Area Hospital has been struck off.

Theresa May is greeted by Jean-Claude Juncker (Francisco Seco/AP/PA)

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May and Juncker hail ‘constructive’ Brexit talks

PM and European Commission president hold “constructive” Brexit talks.

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Northern Ireland

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Northern Ireland

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Murdered loyalist Davy Murphy had dozens of enemies - a fact that makes finding his killers harder for the police.

Northern Ireland

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Sport

Confirmed: Rory McIlroy will not play in the 2019 Irish Open with focus fixed on Open Championship at Portrush

Rory McIlroy has confirmed that he will sit out this season's Irish Open.

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Back row from left: Gordon Merrylees (RBS) with Ulster Bank’s Lynsey Cunningham and Richard Donnan are joined by Dr Roisin Molloy (front left) and Julie Brien from Belfast firm Trimedika, which won the £1,000 pitching competition during the relaunch of the Ulster Bank Entrepreneur Accelerator

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A business programme supporting start-ups has helped create 1,000 jobs, Ulster Bank has said.

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The planned £12bn Sainsbury's-Asda merger has been thrown into serious doubt after the...

UK

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Michael Gove was heard talking tripe in the Commons as he encouraged people to...

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Police have made a new appeal for information about a...

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US says Alabama woman who joined Islamic State is not citizen

An Alabama woman who joined the Islamic State group in...

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Dozens killed in huge fire in Bangladesh capital

A devastating fire has raced through densely packed buildings in a centuries-old...

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Vladimir Putin has sternly warned the US against deploying new missiles in Europe,...

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Les Reilly (second left) and the staff of Reilly’s Daybreak in Naul, Co Dublin, celebrate selling the EuroMillions €175 million winning lotto ticket

'We didn't sleep a wink' ... Irish family syndicate celebrate €175m lottery win

The ticket holder of an Irish family syndicate set to collect a...

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Michael McDowell insists that rank and file Garda will take over the duties of prison officers throughout Ireland during any industrial action, after pay talks broke down earlier in the month.

Stricter penalties for sex offenders approved by parliament

Proposed new laws introducing stricter...

Michale Hayes (left) from the National Lottery sprays Champagne as Les Reilly and the staff of Reilly’s Daybreak in The Naul, Co Dublin, celebrate selling the winning ticket (Niall Carson/PA)

Family syndicate claims £153 million EuroMillions jackpot

A large family syndicate from Co Dublin has come forward to claim the 175...

Northern Ireland Retail Consortium director Aodhan Connolly was among some of the retail bodies who expressed concern of a no-deal Brexit (PA)

Retailers in Ireland and UK issue stark no-deal Brexit warning

Leading retail bodies have issued a stark warning...

Mary Lou McDonald attended a gathering of ‘civic unionists’ in Belfast

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Entertainment

Wonders of Andy Warhol come to Belfast for art exhibition

The largest exhibition of Andy Warhol's work ever to be shown in Northern Ireland will be unveiled next month.

Jack Whitehall’s best jokes at the Brit Awards

Brits host Jack Whitehall’s quips were one of the stars of the show, as he poked fun at...

Beyonce and Jay-Z ‘bow down’ to Meghan with...

Beyonce and Jay-Z have shown support for the Duchess of Sussex with their acceptance...

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Double success for The 1975 as band claim album of...

The 1975 paid tribute to the Arctic Monkeys as they claimed their second prize of the night at the Brit...

Brits 2019: Fans blown away by Hugh Jackman’s...

Hugh Jackman’s performance left fans blown away as he opened the show at the Brit Awards 2019.

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Nightlife

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Belfast nightlife: Craics 90 at Filthy McNastys - February 19, 2019 [Photos]

Nightlife

14 Feb 2019 People out at Filthy McNastys for Dsqo. Picture by Liam McBurney/RAZORPIX

Belfast nightlife: dsqo. at Filthy McNastys - February 14, 2019 [Photos]

Nightlife

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Derry Girls creator Lisa McGee (second from left) with cast members visiting the Derry mural by UV Arts.

Derry Girls’ fans scream for a selfie as stars visit city to unveil the show’s new series

Food, Drink and Hospitality

After: Killeavy Castle, which dates from 1836, has been given a major facelift

Look inside: Derelict 1830s Northern Ireland castle reborn as £10m luxury hotel and spa

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Spirit of Northern Ireland Awards 2019: We’re looking for your nominations

Northern Ireland

SF MLA got stats wrong on helping unionists

Northern Ireland

BBC's Watson in need of kidney after dad's donation

Northern Ireland

Police are investigating a report that schoolgirls were spied on as they used the changing room of a County Antrim leisure centre

Pupils spied on in NI leisure centre changing room

Northern Ireland

Newry man jailed in Turkey for swallowing ring

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Transfer tests results: Year 8 intake in Northern Ireland selective grammar schools (2018)

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So what? Councillor dismisses £54k a year spend on NI council award ceremonies

Spike in autism diagnoses in Northern Ireland

11% of senior PSNI officers are Catholic, new figures reveal

Belfast man who held knife to baby’s throat jailed for eight years

NI family left in fear after flags torched at Rangers bar

Extremely loved, greatly missed: Maddy-Leigh family reveal 11-year-old unknowingly developed diabetes before sudden death

Wonders of Andy Warhol come to Belfast for art exhibition

Rory McIlroy will not play in the 2019 Irish Open

Thief jailed for Derry Girls' Guildhall theft

SF leader has compromised PSNI chief recruitment: Foster

Arlene Foster 'may meet Donald Trump during US visit'

Video: Man jailed over Narrow Water memorial attack

BBC ‘burying’ Songs of Praise in lunchtime slot: Faith leaders

Jail for arsonist who stopped woman's escape from fire

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Countdown to Brexit: 36 days until UK leaves the EU

May’s Tory party ‘destroying itself’ claims breakaway MP Wollaston

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Alban Maginness: Corbyn's five-point plan is Trojan horse to cause fatal split in Tories

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Trainee doctor at Northern Ireland Hospital struck off for incompetence in job

May and Juncker hail ‘constructive’ Brexit talks

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Record surplus delivers fillip for Hammond ahead of Spring Statement

Warm and sunny weekend could see record temperature for February

Police issue new appeal on anniversary of father being shot in face

US says Alabama woman who joined Islamic State is not citizen

Dozens killed in huge fire in Bangladesh capital

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Stricter penalties for sex offenders approved by parliament

Family syndicate claims £153 million EuroMillions jackpot

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