Suspect dead and four critically ill after US hospital shooting 

A suspected gunman is dead and four people are in critical condition after a shooting at a Chicago hospital, police said.

Coveney praises ‘steely’ Theresa May for securing ‘good deal for Britain’ 

Ireland’s deputy premier has said people are wrong to underestimate British Prime Minister Theresa May when it comes to her ability to get the draft Brexit agreement through the House of Commons.

Foster: Border backstop is an unnecessary EU ‘negotiating tactic’ 

The draft Brexit deal presents a “false choice” as a legal backstop is not needed to maintain a free flowing Irish border, Arlene Foster has insisted.

Brexit must not be ‘false choice’ between May deal and no deal, says Sturgeon 

Scotland’s First Minister has warned that Brexit must not be a “false choice” between the deal Theresa May has presented and no deal.

'We would be trapped': Taoiseach comments show hard border never possible, says Arlene Foster 

Arlene Foster has pointed to comments by the Taoiseach Leo Varadkar as proof a hard border on the island of Ireland was only ever a negotiating tool, and never a realistic possibility.

Compensation scheme for historic child abuse could cost £114 million 

A compensation scheme for survivors of historic abuse in children’s homes across Northern Ireland could cost in the region of £114 million.

Man apologises for following woman home from Belfast city centre - but gives his reasons 

A Belfast man has apologised on Reddit for following a woman down a quiet road in the city centre after he saw her being pursued by two other men.

Retired judge warns public could be excluded from serious sex trials 

The public should be excluded from serious sex trials as part of a radical overhaul in Northern Ireland, a retired senior judge proposed.

Northern Ireland motorists fined £1.4m for parking in disabled spaces 

Drivers in Northern Ireland have been fined £1.4m in the past three years for incorrectly parking in disabled bays.

Man who couldn't pay £100 bill at Belfast Bullitt Hotel is jailed for deception 

A man who ran up a food and drink bill of nearly £100 at a top Belfast hotel with no way of paying for it has been jailed for four months.

Bradley warns no-deal Brexit will mean WTO customs checks in Ireland 

Northern Ireland Secretary Karen Bradley has made clear a no-deal Brexit will deliver customs and regulatory checks on the island of Ireland.

Niall Lyttle, who fell from pedal-power bike bar in Belfast, has died 

A man who fell from a bicycle bar in Belfast city centre has died in hospital.

May sells her Brexit plan to business leaders as Tory divisions continue 

Theresa May said her Brexit plan was the best for jobs across the country as she battled to keep her own post in Number 10.

Ulster Farmers' Union hit back at 'unjustified' criticism for backing EU deal 

The Ulster Farmers' Union (UFU) has hit back at criticism over its support of the draft agreement reached on the UK's withdrawal from the European Union.

Sinn Fein candidate Shauneen Baker tried to blow up Belfast airport as teenager 

A convicted attempted airport bomber has been selected by Sinn Fein to run for a seat on Belfast City Council.

Withdrawal deal is decisive step forward, insists Northern Ireland Secretary Bradley 

The Northern Ireland Secretary has described Theresa May’s withdrawal deal as a “decisive step forward”.

Britain's Got Talent posters removed by Belfast council after Union flag complaints from staff 

A row has broken out after Belfast City Council removed Britain's Got Talent posters because it features a Union flag.

Lord Empey claims DUP has failed to protect Union 

Ulster Unionist peer Lord Empey has said the DUP has failed to protect the Union - and must shoulder the blame for the Brexit backstop crisis.

Almost half of Northern Ireland schools in budget deficit 

Nearly half of all schools in Northern Ireland are in budget deficit, new figures have revealed.

Northern Ireland traffic and travel alerts: Delays on A1 after vehicle fire 

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Review: Rustioni leads orchestra as it performs a trio of greats 

The Ulster Orchestra, under the baton of the distinguished young conductor Daniele Rustioni, continued its successful 2018-19 season with music by Busoni, Mozart and Schubert in a well-filled Ulster Hall.

Heather Humphreys: 'I genuinely believe this agreement achieves the best of both worlds for Northern Ireland' 

Last Sunday as I stood in Enniskillen on a bright November morning at the Centenary of Armistice Day events, as I watched the young army cadets, I was reminded of the young men from every county in Ireland who made the ultimate sacrifice 100 years ago. This was a period of enormous suffering and tragic loss of life when unionists and nationalists set aside their differences to share a common endeavour, bravery and sacrifice.

Pushing me out of office won't result in better plan, May warns Tory rivals 

Theresa May took a swipe at Tory rivals threatening to unseat her as party leader as she warned the next seven days would be "critical" to achieving a successful Brexit.

Lisburn pensioner threatened with hedge-cutters during robbery ordeal 

Vicious thugs tied up a pensioner and threatened him with hedge-cutters as they burgled his house on Friday night.

Roadside attack on Antrim businessman by bikers with gun and chain condemned as 'sinister' 

A roadside attack on a Co Antrim businessman has been condemned after he was targeted by bikers brandishing a suspected gun and a metal chain.

Christmas lights brighten Belfast's trade prospects 

The magic of Christmas has attracted thousands of shoppers back into Belfast city centre.

Tourists rescued after 25ft plunge into ravine in Northern Ireland 

An emergency rescue operation swung into action yesterday on the North Coast after a female tourist and her husband became trapped after falling 25ft into a ravine.

Nolan's documentary highlights injustice of Maguire Seven case 

BBC NI presenter Stephen Nolan tonight fronts a compelling documentary about one of the most notorious miscarriages of justice to have taken place during the Troubles - the case of the Maguire Seven.

International search on for new Northern Ireland police ombudsman 

An international search to find the next Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland begins today.

Johnston Press's Northern Ireland newspapers saved as creditors snap up publisher 

The newspaper publisher which owns the News Letter and Derry Journal has been saved after the company was bought by creditors.

Police warning to activist groups as Northern Ireland 'paedo hunter' sent to prison 

Not a single child abuser in Northern Ireland has been convicted on evidence provided by so-called 'paedophile hunters', the PSNI has said.

Soldiers face more 'agony' over Bloody Sunday delay 

No decision will be made until next year on whether to charge soldiers over Bloody Sunday, it's been reported.

Middle-aged men worst for harassing female staff, says chef Clare Smyth 

A world-renowned chef from Co Antrim has said women in the restaurant industry are more likely to be sexually harassed by customers than in the kitchen.

Owner whose cat was shot in eye loses compensation case 

A pet owner who launched a legal bid for compensation on behalf of her pedigree cat - which lost an eye in a brutal gun attack - has lost her legal case.

'Insult to injury' as survivors of abuse in Northern Ireland may be offered just £7,500 

Survivors of abuse at children's homes across Northern Ireland have criticised government proposals on compensation as "derisory".

On-the-run prisoners must pay a price, says MLA after killer captured in Belfast 

An Assembly member has called for the Department of Justice to ensure that prisoners who go on-the-run "pay a price" after a convicted murderer was returned to custody.

Belfast parents warned as teen 'caught hiding with weapon' 

Police have issued a fresh warning to Belfast parents about organised fights after a teenager was arrested with a dangerous weapon.

Irish minister's Brexit reassurance meaningless, claims Allister 

TUV leader Jim Allister has described an Irish minister's comments that unionists "should not feel threatened or fear a hidden agenda" from her government over Brexit as "meaningless hyperbole".

Huge appetite for Christmas Day dining out despite sky-high prices in Northern Ireland 

Mouth-watering dinners at eye-watering prices are all the rage this Christmas, with families forking out up to £600 for a festive lunch for four - and that doesn't even include drinks.

Gareth Watson still lights up lives after 16 years 

If you've ever struggled to find the motivation to put up your Christmas tree, spare a thought for Co Antrim man Gareth Watson.

Bradley turns up heat on DUP over Brexit deal 

Karen Bradley will tell business leaders today that the country faces a choice between backing Theresa May's draft deal or going "back to square one on Brexit".

Northern Ireland woman facing loss of unborn child says parents like her need more support 

A pregnant Limavady mother whose unborn daughter has a fatal foetal abnormality has hit out at the lack of information and options being offered to prospective parents after a devastating diagnosis.

Look out for cyclists, safety week urges 

Today marks the beginning of Road Safety Week with road users encouraged to "Be Bike Smart".

Memorial to Polish airmen who served in Co Down unveiled 

A memorial dedicated to Polish airmen who were stationed in Co Down during the Second World War has been unveiled.

Rathlin's poignant end to First World War commemoration 

An international commemoration to mark the centenary of the end of the First World War reached a poignant conclusion on Rathlin Island yesterday.

Residents threatened in late-night burglaries 

A householder was threatened with a knife during one of three burglaries in the Donegall Road area of Belfast that may be linked, the PSNI has said.

Swann urges Fine Gael to take care in comments about Brexit 

The leader of the Ulster Unionist Party has urged members of Fine Gael to be careful with their words when it comes to Brexit.

Lightbody slams limbo as 'unforgivable' 

Snow Patrol lead singer Gary Lightbody has spoken of his anger that Stormont has been in limbo for almost two years.

School students unite in their call for People's Vote 

More than 200 pupils from four schools here are expected to take part in a joint walkout at noon today to protest over the "unwillingness of politicians in Westminster to address the grave concerns young people have" over the draft Brexit deal, according to organisers.

Large rescue operation launched after woman trapped in Co Antrim cliffs 

A woman has been taken to hospital after she became trapped in cliffs in Co Antrim on Sunday evening.

Ireland’s deputy premier travels to Brussels for discussions over Brexit 

Ireland’s deputy premier Simon Coveney is set to take part in discussions in Brussels over the UK’s draft withdrawal agreement.