Election poll shows younger voters flock to Sinn Fein as Fianna Fail remains in the lead 

A new poll shows that younger voters are flocking to Sinn Fein ahead of the Irish general election, with the margin of error often putting the party neck-and-neck with Fine Gael.

Witnesses appeal after man injured in street shooting 

Police are appealing for information after a shooting in Belfast.

Last ‘UFO’ sightings reported to RAF to be published online 

Claimed sightings of UFOs received by a now-defunct unit within the RAF are to be published online.

Top republican survives Belfast gun attack 

Police are investigating a murder bid on a top republican.

Suzanne Breen: Some branded him bitter but Seamus Mallon was never one to bite his tongue 

I grew up watching Seamus Mallon on TV, his thick waves of white hair flying about his face as he railed against injustice.

Seamus Mallon funeral details announced as Clinton pays tribute to 'teacher in heart and practice' 

Former US president Bill Clinton has paid tribute to former deputy First Minister Seamus Mallon after his death aged 83. 

Man charged with attempted murder after 'savage attack' in Newry 

A 35-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder after a man was stabbed in Newry late on Friday night.

Wendy Austin bows out of BBC, but vows it won't be last we hear of her 

Wendy Austin said she feels lucky to have had such a great career as she waved farewell to the BBC.

Driver sought over lorry deaths can be extradited 

A lorry driver wanted in connection with the discovery of 39 bodies in a refrigerated container in Essex can be extradited from the Republic, a judge has ruled.

Alcoholic admits manslaughter of uncle during drunken fight at house they shared 

A Polish national who admitted killing his uncle in a drunken fight over a bottle of vodka and missing cash was told on Friday that he inevitably faces a jail term.

Coronavirus: Belfast patient tests negative for condition 

A patient in Belfast who was suspected of having the coronavirus has tested negative for the condition.

Victims to get Omagh bomber's share of Co Louth family home 

A Real IRA leader's share of the family home is to be transferred to the victims of the Omagh bombing, the Belfast Telegraph can reveal.

Big UK airports must screen anyone potentially exposed to illness: Wells 

Everyone who flies into the UK from areas affected by coronavirus should undergo medical checks, a former health minister has said.

Temporary MoT exemptions issued as centre disruption continues 

Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has said drivers affected by disruption at MoT centres will be issued with temporary exemptions from Monday.

Two men killed in separate collisions in Co Antrim 

Two men died in separate road traffic collisions on Friday.

Veterans feeling 'dumped on scrapheap' as British Legion to shut Portrush respite home 

The sister of a former UDR man left brain-damaged by an IRA bomb has said she will find it difficult to continue selling Remembrance poppies following the Royal British Legion's decision to close a respite home in Portrush.

Judge 'appalled' by files delay in Miami Showband legal case 

A failure by police to fully disclose documents in a major legal action over alleged collusion with loyalist terrorists behind the Miami Showband massacre is "appalling", a High Court judge has said.

Festival to celebrate the real Derry girls 

Well-known Londonderry-linked women recognised as leading lights in their field will be celebrated in a new Derry City and Strabane District Council project, Herstory 20/20.

Driver who killed mum-of-two fails to have jail term cut 

A man who knocked down and killed a Belfast mother-of-two in a stolen car has failed in a bid to have his 11-year prison term reduced.

No faults in care of inmate who took own life, inquest jury finds 

The care provided to a prisoner who took his own life in Magilligan was not deficient, an inquest has concluded.

Ismay murder trial judge hears final submissions 

Final submissions have been made in the non-jury trial of a west Belfast man accused of murdering a prison officer - 15 months after the hearing commenced.

Jimmy Ellis' battle to stage Over the Bridge' is recalled 

The widow and son of actor, writer and director James Ellis were in Belfast last night to mark the 60th anniversary of one of his proudest achievements.

Shock diagnosis for record-breaking gyrocopter man 

Round the world gyrocopter pilot Norman Surplus has revealed he is suffering from a rare form of cancer.

Tributes paid to 'kind, energetic and bright' primary school pupil who died suddenly 

Tributes have been paid to a football-mad schoolboy from Co Down who died suddenly.

Temporary High Court judges are appointed 

Six senior barristers have been appointed as temporary High Court judges sitting in Northern Ireland.

hauliers' concern that 'straightforward' transport forms will be more complex 

A supposedly "straightforward" form that Northern Ireland businesses will have to fill out to send goods to Great Britain post-Brexit is a complex document with "31 data elements".

BBC editor Keane quits after PTSD diagnosis 

The BBC's Africa editor is stepping down from the job because he is suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Northern Ireland company removes Harry and Meghan adverts after action by reps 

A Northern Ireland company has removed adverts featuring the Duke and Duchess of Sussex after action by representatives of the royal couple.

Ivan Little: Loathing of discrimination led Seamus Mallon to politics 

No-nonsense Seamus Mallon, a granite-hard straight-talking political giant who bestrode the centre-stage of the real world of Stormont and Westminster for years, could have had a major part to play in Irish theatre if the Troubles had not brought the curtain down on his creative ambitions, according to friends.

Tom Kelly: Hume was architect of peace, but Mallon was the man who built it 

Death comes to us all but Seamus Mallon almost seemed invincible to me. So it was with a heavy heart that I discovered he was seriously ill a few weeks ago.

Half of local sewerage system near to capacity, says NI Water 

Fifty percent of the sewerage system will be at capacity within a few years if current funding levels continue, NI Water has warned.

Sports retailer still using picture of model with republican slogan tattoo 

The JD Sports model, whose photo was removed after he revealed his misspelt 'tiocfaidh ar la' tattoo while showing off a new training shirt for the Northern Ireland football team, is also pictured on the website modelling a retro Liverpool FC kit.

Londonderry admin staff fear their jobs at risk 

More than 60 workers at a financial administration company based in Londonderry fear their jobs could be at risk.

Seamus Mallon: Towering figure in political generation which delivered end of the Troubles 

A straight-talking colossus of Irish politics, Seamus Mallon devoted his life to securing peace and justice for the island he loved.

Jon Tonge: Please try to bear with me... MLAs actually do deserve a pay increase 

In defence of MLA salaries. How to lose your readers in your opening five words. Whisper it though and there might - just might - be a case for your local Assembly members to earn £50,500 each year.

Man killed in A6 crash 

A 29-year-old man has died following a crash on the A6 Randalstown Road on Friday afternoon.

Political figures pay tribute to ‘indelible’ impact of Seamus Mallon 

Stormont’s first and deputy first ministers have paid tribute to Seamus Mallon.

Coffee shop famed for dog club closes down 

A well-known Co Down coffee shop famed for its dog club has ceased trading.

Justice Minister to decide if Assembly or Commons is the best route for new Northern Ireland domestic violence law 

Stormont's new Justice Minister is expected to decide next week if some laws to combat domestic abuse here should be taken through Westminster.

Ex-Stormont deputy first minister Seamus Mallon dies at 83 

Former Stormont deputy first minister Seamus Mallon has died aged 83.

Limited testing taking place after faults found in MOT car lifts 

Limited private car testing is taking place at MOT centres in Northern Ireland.

Tributes pour in for 'fearless peacemaker' Seamus Mallon after death aged 83 

Tributes have been paid to former deputy First Minister Seamus Mallon after his death at the age of 83.

Ballymoney man Desmond Wilson killed in Dunloy crash 

A community has been left shocked after a man died in a two car horror smash in north Antrim.

Judge ‘appalled’ by delays in Miami Showband legal case 

A Belfast judge has said he is appalled by delays to an eight-year-old legal case involving the Miami Showband ambush.

Belfast man avoids jail for 'attempted mercy killing' of father 

A pensioner who tried to smother his dying father with a cushion because he wanted to end his suffering has walked free from court, after the judge suspended his 18 month jail sentence for two years.

'Astounding' £52m bill for nursing and midwifery agency staff in Northern Ireland means 330% increase in five years 

The cost of nursing and midwifery agency staff in Northern Ireland has more than trebled in the last five years, new figures have revealed.

Killer of Belfast mum Lisa Gow fails in bid to reduce 11 year prison sentence 

A man who knocked down and killed a Belfast mother-of-two in a stolen car has failed in a bid to have his 11-year prison term reduced.

Civil servants walk out in row over pay 

Civil service pay in Northern Ireland is going “backwards”, striking workers said.

Drivers to get 'temporary MOT exemptions' as only three Northern Ireland centres 'fully operational' 

Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has said drivers affected by disruption at MOT centres will be issued with temporary exemptions from Monday.

Murder bid trial of ex-soldier Hutchings to run alongside medical treatment 

The Belfast trial in March of former British soldier Dennis Hutchings for the attempted murder of a vulnerable man over 40 years ago, will initially sit three days per week, while the 78-year-old receives hospital treatment.

'Straightforward' post-Brexit form for Northern Ireland traders has '31 data elements' 

A purportedly "straightforward" form that Northern Ireland businesses will have to fill out to send goods to Great Britain post-Brexit is actually a complex document with "31 data elements", it has emerged.