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£5m lottery funding for disadvantaged communities to ‘rewild’ their local areas

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£70m bid to help farmers in Northern Ireland hit by supply woes

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95-year-old woman knocked to ground in Belfast city centre robbed of £200 she had collected to help Ukraine refugees, court told

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Another 117 Covid deaths recorded in last week

Antonio Conte: World-class striker Harry Kane can break more records at Spurs

Anya Shrubsole relieved after England keep slim World Cup semi-final hopes alive

Anne presents trophies after Camilla cancels visit to Cheltenham Festival

Another Covid booster could be rolled out in the autumn – Javid

Another milestone for Harry Kane as Tottenham beat Brighton

Abuse survivor fears Facebook security plan will allow predators ‘free rein’

Adult howler monkeys ‘use play to keep the peace’

Avast cybersecurity merger on hold amid competition warning

Astronomer couple honoured with English Heritage blue plaque

Archbishop tells head of Russian Orthodox Church of ‘grave concern’ over Ukraine

A timeline of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe’s detention in Iran

Anoosheh Ashoori’s children look forward to ‘extraordinary’ moment after release

Archbishops unite to press UK government on visas for Ukrainian refugees

Average petrol price reaches £1.65 per litre

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BBC News anchor becomes emotional during Zaghari-Ratcliffe announcement

Boost aid spending to help Ukraine, says Cameron

BBC’s Emma Vardy is on the crest of a wave... and set to tie the knot at Co Antrim fairytale castle

Bank mulls rate hike amid inflation dilemma caused by Ukraine conflict

Bella Hadid says she now makes a conscious effort to protect her mental health

Boy threw five-year-old down stairs months before his death, murder trial hears

Belfast man who kicked dog in the head jailed and banned from keeping animals for five years

Billie Eilish, Lil Nas X and Olivia Rodrigo to perform at 64th Grammy awards

Ben Lake produces overtime winner as Belfast Giants lift Challenge Cup trophy with thrilling win over Cardiff Devils

Bishop’s ‘rage’ at Government policy on refugees fleeing Ukraine

Belfast principal fears for pupils if Holiday Hunger scheme ends

Belfast Giants ace Kevin Raine determined to home in on Challenge Cup glory against Cardiff Devils at the SSE Arena

Beavers return to London in scheme to boost nature and reduce flood risk

Belfast Giants ready to make Challenge Cup dream a reality, claim David Goodwin and Adam Keefe ahead of final

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Chelsea bidders raise stakes as battle to take over at crisis club intensifies

Charities share more than £1.3m to support Ukrainians fleeing war

Cheltenham Festival 2022: Sweet moment for Rachael Blackmore riding Honeysuckle to victory at packed races

Cheltenham 2022: No fairytale ending for Ryanair’s Michael O’Leary and Tiger Roll

Childcare costs placing huge pressure on family budgets – TUC

Chelsea brush aside Everton to move to within two points of leaders Arsenal

Catholic boarding school has ‘serious failings’ over safeguarding

Chicago Cubs owners The Ricketts Family confirm they will bid to buy Chelsea

Currys launches recycling scheme for old electronic items

Centurion Club in St Albans to stage first event of controversial Super League

Covid ‘not yet seasonal or predictable’, says WHO

Cocoa pills could reduce the risk of dying from cardiovascular disease – study

‘Covid is definitely not over’: Experts believe up to 150k people in Northern Ireland infected last week as chief scientific advisor warns public

Coronavirus Northern Ireland: Five further deaths and 2,391 cases

Clean air and wildlife targets unveiled – but face criticism from campaigners

Covid linked to type 2 diabetes in study

‘Committed’ gang member jailed for 14 years for shopping centre killing

Catholic Church explores using unused buildings to house Ukrainian refugees

Corrie McKeague inquest: Detective ‘suspicious’ of reset of bin weights device

Cameron Smith pulls out of Dell Match Play to spend more time with family

Confidence that now is a good time to buy a home ‘at lowest level since 2008’

Covid death rates indicate ‘waning protection among long-term double-vaccinated’

Courteney Cox admits she ‘didn’t feel very relevant’ in Hollywood

Creative tech firm Retinize clinches £2m in seed round

Cliftonville and Coleraine reported for sectarian chanting at League Cup final

Chelsea cruise into Champions League quarter-finals

Cost of living crisis: Average cost of Northern Ireland home heating oil falls in last seven days

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Dan Biggar and Alun Wyn Jones will discuss who leads out Wales against Italy

Drug slashes risk of death for women with high-risk breast cancer by 32%

David Moyes wary of Spanish ‘dark arts’ as West Ham bid to see off Sevilla

Drivers aged 25-34 least likely to always wear seat belt – survey

Doctors who died during pandemic to be remembered

Disagreements are only going to grow as unionism heads into election in fractured state

Dagenham defender Yoan Zouma charged under Animal Welfare Act

Dan Biggar has relished ‘responsibility’ of Wales captaincy in Six Nations

Due diligence from 2018 offer likely to boost Ricketts family’s Chelsea bid

Derry hospital ordered to improve as regulator says it’s unclear patients were able to eat and drink properly

Dundonald road reopened following crash

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Emergency care public consultation launched as Robin Swann aims to alleviate ‘severe pressure’ in system

Exhibition inspired by vandalised paintings opens at National Gallery

Ed Sheeran’s Shape Of You ‘coincidentally similar to song by another artist’

Europe’s markets bounce back over Ukraine talks and China stimulus

England make steady start with the bat after late line-up change in Barbados

Eddie Howe educating himself over the situation in Saudi Arabia after criticism

Endangered baby rhino born at Czech zoo is named Kyiv in honour of Ukraine

Explainer: How much coal does Northern Ireland use and where do we get it?

England hand Yorkshire seamer Matthew Fisher surprise Test debut

Energy giant ‘actively’ eyes plans to reopen Middlesbrough gas terminal

Experts give contrasting views on Sheeran’s Shape Of You at copyright trial

Energumene wins battle of heavyweights and Champion Chase glory as Shishkin pulled up

Edward plants Jubilee tree in Kenya close to where his mother first became Queen

Eurovision hopeful Sam Ryder: My enthusiasm is greater than my fear

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Five men arrested in Lyra McKee murder probe released

Family of Anoosheh Ashoori ‘delighted’ following his release from Iran

Former Invictus Games trialist from Ukraine is killed fighting Russian forces

Former Holby City stars to return to show for last episode this month

First thing Nazanin wants is for me to make her a cup of tea – Richard Ratcliffe

Fever-Tree warns over hit to 2022 as costs soar amid Ukraine conflict

Flybe selects Belfast City Airport as its second base of operations in UK

Former Strictly Come Dancing stars to relive TV experience on UK tour

Funding announced to make museums and galleries more accessible

Families honour doctors who died in pandemic at memorial service

Former Welsh rugby chief ‘thought MBE was a prank’

Former PM leads Labour calls to keep families out of ‘extreme poverty’

Families lap up Belfast’s free ‘Paddy’s Eve’ concert

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Government’s Homes for Ukraine scheme hard to understand, says refugee charity

Government raises Chelsea travel budget for Middlesbrough cup tie

Gwen Stefani to headline festivities at Hollywood Bowl 100th anniversary

Government sets out new action plan to tackle racial inequality

Governing bodies urged to take ‘holistic’ approach to hitting distance in golf

Government vows to stop Russian oligarchs ‘abusing’ British courts

Gaelic Players’ Association needs to listen to what members want – a less demanding itinerary

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Health facilities ‘becoming a target in war’ – WHO

Horse mussels need more protection in British waters, scientists warn

Half of patients kept out of hospital in pilot paramedic blood testing scheme

‘He always wanted to be out saving the world’ – Pierre Zakrzewski’s mother tells of heartache after son dies in the Ukraine war

HSE warns of major pressure on hospitals ahead of St Patrick’s Day

Home heating oil price in Northern Ireland drops by 22.5% but Consumer Council warns it could be short-lived

Heather Knight hits unbeaten 53 to keep England’s World Cup hopes alive

HS2 minister ‘concerned’ at rising costs

House prices up nearly 8% to £159,151 average

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Independent Commissioner needed to look after rights of older people – study

Irish League matches should be played across whole weekend, says NIFL chief Gerard Lawlor

In Pictures: Weather makes the biggest splash at Cheltenham Ladies Day

ITV to broadcast fundraising concert for Ukraine

It is an honour to sit and watch Joe Root bat – Marcus Trescothick

Irish Government ‘doing everything it can to find accommodation for Ukrainians’

Ireland open for tourists once again after Covid: Taoiseach

Ian Trevithick’s daughter pays tribute to ‘hero dad’ as ex-Belfast Telegraph photographer is laid to rest

Ireland’s Iain Henderson excited at prospect of rare title success on home soil

Inquiry call over ‘jobs advertised below minimum wage’ on DWP website

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John Boyega announced as Madame Tussauds’ latest addition

Johnson ‘thrilled’ at Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe’s release

Joe Root lights up Kensington Oval with unbeaten century against West Indies

Joe Root lights up Kensington Oval with unbeaten century against West Indies

Jurgen Klopp cautious of relying too much on momentum in Liverpool’s title chase

Jamie George: Silencing French fans key to England spoiling Grand Slam party

Juventus dumped out of Champions League as Villarreal stun Italian giants

John Walsh appointed new Chief Executive of Belfast City Council

Joe Biden: US will send more weapons to aid Ukraine in defence against Russia

Joel Dommett announces replacement host for Comic Relief after contracting Covid

Journalist killed in Mexico is eighth so far this year

Japan to fully lift coronavirus restrictions as infections slow

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Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall in talks over new Leicester deal

Kate picks places close to heart for birthday portraits’ first public display

Keith Richards says Rolling Stones hiatus was ‘necessary’ and made him stronger

Kirsty Brown, one of Northern Ireland’s 8,500 young carers, ‘an incredible person’

Kim Kardashian reveals Pete Davidson had her name branded on his chest

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Lemn Sissay: My OBE is for younger self who overcame ‘dehumanising’ time in care

Liverpool close to within a point of Manchester City with victory over Arsenal

Lord Coe joins Sir Martin Broughton consortium bid to take control of Chelsea

Lock of Michael Collins’ hair sells for £18,000 at Belfast auction

Levelling Up: giving the power back to your local community

Linfield would end ‘never on a Sunday’ rule to play in League Cup final

Lighter caused fire that killed three children in Paisley, report finds

Little Britain back on iPlayer with edits to ‘better reflect’ cultural landscape

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Michael O'Leary denies Ryanair hiked prices for Ukrainian refugees fleeing war

MLA seeks to investigate recent surge in fuel prices amid Kilroot Power Station confusion

Marcus Rashford may be overlooked for England’s March double-header at Wembley

Man Utd forward Anthony Elanga included in Sweden squad for the first time

Man arrested in Lyra McKee murder probe released pending report to prosecutors

More than 900 people intercepted attempting to cross Channel in single day

Marvel stands with LGBT community following passing of controversial US bill

Micheal Martin tells Volodymyr Zelensky: Ireland is in solidarity with Ukraine

Marvel releases trailer for series starring its first Muslim superhero

Michael Sheen and Sharon Horgan to star in new BBC family drama

Mary Beard hopes new Classics bursaries will help share excitement of subject

Marcus Rashford explains reaction to fan ‘abuse’ after Atletico Madrid defeat

Man Utd must come back fighting in battle for top-four finish – Harry Maguire

Ministers told to sort ‘smugglers’ cove’ in Scotland created by crime reforms

Micheal Martin: Economic link between Ireland and US is ‘powerful relationship’

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Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe on flight out of Iran as six-year nightmare ends

NI Retail Consortium’s Aodhan Connolly bristling with joy as he wins Irish Beard of the Year once again

New Belfast council chief John Walsh will earn up to £147k a year

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe: Charity worker with ‘pretty keen sense of justice’

Not enough evidence to decide cause of estate agent’s death – coroner

Nazanin Zaghari-Racliffe’s release could set precedent for political hostage-taking, MPs warn

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe ‘heading to Tehran airport and on her way home’

‘NHS dentistry is going to the wall’: MLAs issue warning over move to private sector

New Zealand to ‘welcome the world back’ as tourism restarts

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe flies back to UK following her release by Iran

New forensics technology can detect blood specks on dark clothing within seconds

New support centres open as more than 7,000 Ukrainian refugees arrive in Ireland

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe prepares to fly home following Iran ordeal

Nearly all FTSE 100 firms reach boardroom ethnic diversity targets

Northern Ireland author Sue Divin shortlisted for prestigious Carnegie Award

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe educating himself over situation in Saudi Arabia

New social media data dump means wait goes on for Molly Russell’s family

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Officers investigated for misconduct after strip search of black schoolgirl

On this day in 2018: Kevin Pietersen announces retirement from cricket

Omicron cuts into sales momentum at Zara owner Inditex

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Petrol bomb and paint bomb thrown at Newry property

PM to ‘stick to principles’ amid claims he is going from ‘dictator to dictator’

Paul Pogba describes ‘worst nightmare’ as home burgled with his children inside

Peter Vandermeersch named as new Mediahuis Ireland CEO

PM says ‘no way’ Ukraine joining Nato soon as Zelensky sees hope in peace talks

Polish rockers Chemia pause band activities to help support Ukrainian refugees

PM can boast no oil commitments during ‘dictator to dictator’ trip to Saudi

PSNI warn students ahead of St Patrick’s Day: ‘Think of others and stay away from the Holyland’

Payment of £400m debt helped secure release of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe

Police officers and member of public taken to hospital after vehicle involved in crash in Larne

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Queen holds face-to-face audience with poet Grace Nichols

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Researchers create fabric that ‘hears’ your heartbeat

Rare Henry Moore sculpture sold for eight times estimate after bidding war

Robert Rinder tracks down family of Strictly partner after they fled Ukraine

Russian anti-war protester strip-searched in 10-hour ordeal at her home

Ralf Rangnick says referee made it easy for Atletico to do ‘time-wasting antics’

Russian forces try to crush Ukraine defences amid diplomacy

Royal Collection swords withdrawn from Moscow exhibition

Russia and Ukraine both optimistic ahead of fresh round of peace talks

Record 69% of debit card transactions in December were contactless

Russia is expelled from Council of Europe over invasion of Ukraine

Riverdance’s Michael Flatley: I was not afraid to perform for ‘angry’ Putin

Refugee sentenced for manslaughter of veteran, 86, who ‘racially insulted him’

Russian forces destroy theatre sheltering hundreds of Ukrainians

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Saharan dust storm covering Spain spreads to France and Portugal

Saharan dust moving across Europe could hit UK on Wednesday

Sue Redfern embracing challenge after signing first full-time contract as umpire

Security alert in Portrush overnight declared a ‘hoax’

Seoul says North Korean projectile launch ends in failure

Scotland’s Covid cases could peak in next couple of weeks – expert

Services and production sectors soar 3.5% above pre-pandemic levels in ‘positive’ news for NI economy

Schools are playing big role on way to top, claims Ulster star Nathan Doak

St Patrick’s Day: Everything you need to know about the weather forecast and travel arrangements

Sturgeon pledges £15m to help Ukrainian refugees arriving in Scotland

Saudi’s King Salman leaves hospital after having pacemaker battery changed

Star-studded line-up announced for final episodes of The Ellen DeGeneres Show

St Patrick’s Day: Rare ‘blood rain’ could be set for Northern Ireland thanks to Storm Celia

Saharan dust cloud hits UK ahead of ‘hottest day of the year so far’

Simon Middleton takes day off England training camp to collect royal honour

St Columb’s put on a five star show to defeat St Louis Grammar and claim the Schools’ Cup

Shooting of Lisburn man Paul Smyth ‘bore all hallmarks of an execution’, court told

Supply chain issues putting pressure on NI agri-food industry, says Poots

Sophie Lancaster killer to be freed from jail

St Patrick’s Day: Young people warned to avoid Holyland area as police launch crackdown

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Tigers rescued from Argentina get new home in South Africa

Two dead and 94 injured after powerful earthquake hits Japan

The Gym Group set to raise prices to offset higher costs

Thousands of Ukraine refugees expected to arrive in UK next week – minister

Translink bus service could face ‘complete shutdown’ over driver pay dispute, warns union

Two years into pandemic, ‘one in eight’ think life will never return to normal

Thomas Tuchel focused on on-field success as Chelsea advance in Champions League

Talks with Iran to free Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe ‘going up to the wire’ – PM

The Fed creates posters to help retailers prepare for carrier bag price hike

Transmission of Covid from mothers to newborns is ‘rare’

They’re in an hour of need, says Briton handing out food to Ukrainians in Poland

Two million homes lose power as Japan is hit by powerful earthquake

Tánaiste to address Retail NI Future High Streets Summit

Tax rise due to be £12.5bn bigger than expected amid inflation surge, says IFS

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Ukrainian ballet star Ivan Putrov on uniting the dance world for charity gala

Updated Online Safety Bill reaches Parliament promising to make internet safer

US actor Jussie Smollett to be freed from jail pending appeal

Ukrainian refugees could arrive in Scotland this weekend – Nicola Sturgeon

UK-based Russian-Ukrainian couple reunited with family at visa centre in Poland

Ukraine visa scheme ‘a shambles’, says man trying to help wife’s family relocate

Universal Credit recipients ‘turning off fridges and unable to heat homes’

US reality TV stars Tom Schwartz and Katie Maloney announce separation

Ukrainian refugee scheme: Vital that sponsors in Northern Ireland are properly checked, warns anti-slavery expert

UK journalist Benjamin Hall in ‘good spirits’ as he leaves Ukraine after attack

UK Government should become involved in Scottish investment bank, says Brown

UN seeks £3.3 billion in appeal for war-ravaged Yemen

Updated Online Safety Bill will be ‘world-leading’, Culture Secretary says

Universities’ online teaching and ‘blended learning’ to be reviewed

Ukweli Roach to star in new BBC One crime thriller series

Ulster Rugby Round Up podcast: Seven straight wins for Ulster, Ireland keep Six Nations hope alive and a Schools' Cup final

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Volodymyr Zelensky tells US Congress: We need you now – I call on you to do more

Vietnam drops Covid restrictions for foreign visitors

Vladimir Putin is a war criminal, says Joe Biden

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What the papers say – March 16

Writer and broadcaster Lemn Sissay to receive OBE at Windsor Castle

What next for Manchester United as they play out another trophyless season?

Wales keeper Danny Ward to miss World Cup play-off with Austria

'Wouldn’t change a thing': Omagh mum Elaine Donaghy McCrory out to raise awareness of 'the positive reality of Down syndrome'

West Ham’s Kurt Zouma to be prosecuted by RSPCA over abuse of pet cat

We need to find ways to fly without shame on journey to more sustainable travel… thinking about short-haul trips is a good place to start

Watch: Man wielding axe steals thousands of pounds from Dungannon betting shop – PSNI make renewed appeal

Wagamama owner enjoys sales boost

WHO: Worldwide Covid deaths fell 17% last week, but cases rising

When is a potato not a potato? New Zealand couple’s world record dream mashed

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Zelensky sees room for compromise as 20,000 escape Mariupol