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Olympic gold medallist Rhys McClenaghan heads the list of Northern Ireland people named in the King’s New Year Honours.
He is one of 55 local recipients of honours from across society.
He is one of 55 local recipients of honours from across society.
New Year Honours: Olympic star Rhys McClenaghan awarded MBE as full list of NI recipients revealed
Olympic gold medallist Rhys McClenaghan heads the list of Northern Ireland people named in the King’s New Year Honours.
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December 29, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Olympic gold medallist Rhys McClenaghan heads the list of Northern Ireland people named in the King’s New Year Honours.
He is one of 55 local recipients of honours from across society.
He is one of 55 local recipients of honours from across society.
Sky News’ Washington correspondent David Blevins has come home to Co Armagh for a Christmas break after a “relentless and insane year” of covering the world’s biggest news stories.
‘People always ask if it’s as mad as it seems… and it is’: David Blevins on his ‘insane’ year of reporting from US
Sky News’ Washington correspondent David Blevins has come home to Co Armagh for a Christmas break after a “relentless and insane year” of covering the world’s biggest news stories.
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December 29, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Sky News’ Washington correspondent David Blevins has come home to Co Armagh for a Christmas break after a “relentless and insane year” of covering the world’s biggest news stories.
The DUP has defended Sammy Wilson’s previous support of Alaa Abd El-Fattah but has called for a “review of the case” following “abhorrent comments” the Egyptian activist made on social media.
DUP defends Sammy Wilson support for activist but calls for ‘full review’ of case after controversial tweets revealed
The DUP has defended Sammy Wilson’s previous support of Alaa Abd El-Fattah but has called for a “review of the case” following “abhorrent comments” the Egyptian activist made on social media.
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December 29, 2025 at 7:18 PM
The DUP has defended Sammy Wilson’s previous support of Alaa Abd El-Fattah but has called for a “review of the case” following “abhorrent comments” the Egyptian activist made on social media.
Figures revealing up to 32,000 people have died while waiting on procedures in Northern Ireland since 2022 are a sign that “something has gone fundamentally wrong” with our health service, an Opposition MLA has said.
Up to 32,000 people die on NI’s healthcare waiting lists over last three years
Figures revealing up to 32,000 people have died while waiting on procedures in Northern Ireland since 2022 are a sign that “something has gone fundamentally wrong” with our health service, an Oppositi...
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December 29, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Figures revealing up to 32,000 people have died while waiting on procedures in Northern Ireland since 2022 are a sign that “something has gone fundamentally wrong” with our health service, an Opposition MLA has said.
The White House wanted to avoid a photo of Bill Clinton shaking Gerry Adams’ hand at a Belfast reception held as part of the US president’s historic visit in 1995.
White House did not want photo of Clinton shaking Adams’ hand during 1995 visit
The White House wanted to avoid a photo of Bill Clinton shaking Gerry Adams’ hand at a Belfast reception held as part of the US president’s historic visit in 1995.
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December 27, 2025 at 8:13 AM
The White House wanted to avoid a photo of Bill Clinton shaking Gerry Adams’ hand at a Belfast reception held as part of the US president’s historic visit in 1995.
A new book highlights our local culinary talent with recipes from 20 of the finest restaurants
Northern Ireland on a plate – four delicious fish recipes from top chefs
From Steve and Rebekah McCarry, head chef and co-owners of Lir
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December 27, 2025 at 8:13 AM
A new book highlights our local culinary talent with recipes from 20 of the finest restaurants
A young man who died in a crash during the early hours of Boxing Day has been described as a “beloved son” and “selfless individual”.
Young farmer killed in Boxing Day crash will ‘pick up GAA jersey for final time’ as club pays touching tribute
A young man who died in a crash during the early hours of Boxing Day has been described as a “beloved son” and “selfless individual”.
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December 27, 2025 at 8:13 AM
A young man who died in a crash during the early hours of Boxing Day has been described as a “beloved son” and “selfless individual”.
The death of a young woman in a Co Monaghan canal was due to a “violent physical assault” and not accidental, a new forensic pathology report claims.
‘Deeply disturbing’: Chilling report says woman’s canal death was no accident
The death of a young woman in a Co Monaghan canal was due to a “violent physical assault” and not accidental, a new forensic pathology report claims.
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December 27, 2025 at 8:13 AM
The death of a young woman in a Co Monaghan canal was due to a “violent physical assault” and not accidental, a new forensic pathology report claims.
In a four-decade long career in broadcasting, Eamonn Holmes has seen it all.
But after hundreds of chats with the leading names from showbiz, one still stands out for the Belfast-born presenter - and not for the right reasons.
But after hundreds of chats with the leading names from showbiz, one still stands out for the Belfast-born presenter - and not for the right reasons.
‘They said I couldn’t do the interview … I was delighted’: Eamonn Holmes on ‘disaster’ encounter with global music star
In a four-decade long career in broadcasting, Eamonn Holmes has seen it all.
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December 27, 2025 at 8:12 AM
In a four-decade long career in broadcasting, Eamonn Holmes has seen it all.
But after hundreds of chats with the leading names from showbiz, one still stands out for the Belfast-born presenter - and not for the right reasons.
But after hundreds of chats with the leading names from showbiz, one still stands out for the Belfast-born presenter - and not for the right reasons.
A 23-year-old Co Down man who passed away following a crash on Christmas Eve was “an amazing person who loved to help people”, a childhood friend has said.
‘He loved to help people’: Childhood friend pays tribute to footballer (23) who died in Christmas Eve crash
A 23-year-old Co Down man who passed away following a crash on Christmas Eve was “an amazing person who loved to help people”, a childhood friend has said.
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December 27, 2025 at 8:12 AM
A 23-year-old Co Down man who passed away following a crash on Christmas Eve was “an amazing person who loved to help people”, a childhood friend has said.
"In the Gospel according to The LizBot, almost whatever the question, ‘British austerity’ is the response. This is pathetic., but also revelatory about how Sinn Féin governs and Stormont functions"
Stormont’s minister for copy and paste: Liz Kimmins uses stock answer 132 times, prompting ludicrous Assembly responses
One of the greatest dangers of AI is that it gradually rots human intellect; that it makes us so dependent on machines that our capacity for sophisticated thought dwindles through disuse.
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December 27, 2025 at 8:12 AM
"In the Gospel according to The LizBot, almost whatever the question, ‘British austerity’ is the response. This is pathetic., but also revelatory about how Sinn Féin governs and Stormont functions"
Over the last 12 months we've spoken to a host of familiar NI faces about their regrets and revelations in our Meaning of Life series. Here are some of the best quotes from the year gone by.
The Meaning of Life: What Northern Ireland personalities have said about faith, grief and hope
Over the last 12 months our interviewees spoke to Áine Toner, Gillian Halliday, Amy Cochrane, Laura McDaid and Elle Gordon about their regrets and revelations in our Meaning of Life series.
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December 26, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Over the last 12 months we've spoken to a host of familiar NI faces about their regrets and revelations in our Meaning of Life series. Here are some of the best quotes from the year gone by.
A furious victims’ campaigner is demanding answers over the Department of Justice’s inability to find the will of a notorious paedophile minister who died with an estate worth almost £200,000.
Mystery over paedophile minister’s missing £200,000 will
A furious victims’ campaigner is demanding answers over the Department of Justice’s inability to find the will of a notorious paedophile minister who died with an estate worth almost £200,000.
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December 26, 2025 at 1:37 PM
A furious victims’ campaigner is demanding answers over the Department of Justice’s inability to find the will of a notorious paedophile minister who died with an estate worth almost £200,000.
Breaking | A man has died and several others have been injured after a Boxing Day crash in Co Tyrone.
‘Community heartbroken’ after man dies in Boxing Day crash in Co Tyrone
A man has died and several others have been injured after a Boxing Day crash in Co Tyrone.
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December 26, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Breaking | A man has died and several others have been injured after a Boxing Day crash in Co Tyrone.
Restaurant critic Joris Minne takes a quick look back at who made waves this year, as well as those aiming high for 2026.
Joris Minne’s best NI eats of 2025 – and what to chew on in 2026
A quick look back at who made waves this year shows familiar faces as well as new ones aiming high for 2026. They all share the same passion and ambition to do different things.
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December 26, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Restaurant critic Joris Minne takes a quick look back at who made waves this year, as well as those aiming high for 2026.
Rail campaigners have accused the Infrastructure Minister of “cheap talk” over regional balance.
Rail group: ‘How will Stormont fund £3bn line if it can’t find £1m for hourly Derry-Belfast service?’
Rail campaigners have accused the Infrastructure Minister of “cheap talk” over regional balance.
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December 26, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Rail campaigners have accused the Infrastructure Minister of “cheap talk” over regional balance.
"By the time you read this, on Boxing Day, I hope to be nibbling on a croissant in the south of France. Because this year, I decided to opt out of Christmas completely. And, boy, it feels good..."
Stuff the turkey – you don’t have to do Christmas if you don’t want to. Which is why I opted out this year
By the time you read this, on Boxing Day, I hope to be nibbling on a croissant in the south of France. Because this year, I decided to opt out of Christmas completely. And, boy, it feels good.
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December 26, 2025 at 10:06 AM
"By the time you read this, on Boxing Day, I hope to be nibbling on a croissant in the south of France. Because this year, I decided to opt out of Christmas completely. And, boy, it feels good..."
“I knew he was a prisoner of war, but he never talked about it...”
Thirty five years ago, Carl Murray began chronicling the remarkable story of how his father Frank saved hundreds of lives after being held as a prisoner of war in a Japanese camp where he used Irish to outwit his captors.
Thirty five years ago, Carl Murray began chronicling the remarkable story of how his father Frank saved hundreds of lives after being held as a prisoner of war in a Japanese camp where he used Irish to outwit his captors.
Son of Belfast doctor and World War Two hero who outwitted Japanese captors with Irish tells of pride at legacy
The son of a Catholic doctor from Belfast who joined the British Army during the Second World War remains “very proud” of his late father who “did the right thing”.
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December 26, 2025 at 9:29 AM
“I knew he was a prisoner of war, but he never talked about it...”
Thirty five years ago, Carl Murray began chronicling the remarkable story of how his father Frank saved hundreds of lives after being held as a prisoner of war in a Japanese camp where he used Irish to outwit his captors.
Thirty five years ago, Carl Murray began chronicling the remarkable story of how his father Frank saved hundreds of lives after being held as a prisoner of war in a Japanese camp where he used Irish to outwit his captors.
There is a plan to transform the "trailblazing" Bank of Ireland building in central Belfast into a tourist attraction, creative hub and public space complete with rooftop garden and courtyard.
£100m project to turn art deco Belfast landmark into visitor hub gathers pace
A plan to transform the landmark Bank of Ireland building in central Belfast will tell the city’s story in a new way, a project worker has said.
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December 26, 2025 at 8:45 AM
There is a plan to transform the "trailblazing" Bank of Ireland building in central Belfast into a tourist attraction, creative hub and public space complete with rooftop garden and courtyard.
Belfast City Council will have to approve a centenary stone celebrating Northern Ireland’s first 100 years — further delaying its installation.
Erection of centenary stone at Stormont remains delayed due to planning logjam
Belfast City Council will have to approve a centenary stone celebrating Northern Ireland’s first 100 years — further delaying its installation.
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December 26, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Belfast City Council will have to approve a centenary stone celebrating Northern Ireland’s first 100 years — further delaying its installation.
Hundreds of swimmers dashed and danced into the sea for a charity dip at Helen’s Bay today.
In pictures: Swimmers brave the cold for charity Christmas Eve splash at Helen’s Bay
Hundreds of swimmers dashed and danced into the sea for a charity dip at Helen’s Bay in Co Down on Wednesday.
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December 24, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Hundreds of swimmers dashed and danced into the sea for a charity dip at Helen’s Bay today.
A festive feast at this five-star hotel will set you back £355 per person 🎄🍴
Belfast hotel still top of the table for NI’s most expensive Christmas dinner
Bookings for Northern Ireland’s most expensive Christmas Day dinner were being made more than a year in advance.
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December 24, 2025 at 11:57 AM
A festive feast at this five-star hotel will set you back £355 per person 🎄🍴
A woman has been arrested after a three-vehicle crash this morning.
Woman (27) arrested as emergency crews respond to serious accident in Co Armagh
A woman has been arrested after a serious accident in Co Armagh this morning.
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December 24, 2025 at 10:42 AM
A woman has been arrested after a three-vehicle crash this morning.
"I never thought I would say this, but I miss the school Christmas nativity," writes Mark Bain.
"Now that my children have moved well beyond primary school, I find myself desperately searching to recapture those moments. The ‘little ones’ are now more concerned about the 12 pubs of Christmas..."
"Now that my children have moved well beyond primary school, I find myself desperately searching to recapture those moments. The ‘little ones’ are now more concerned about the 12 pubs of Christmas..."
For years I wished for a quiet Christmas, but now all I want is for the sparkle, delight and mayhem to return
I never thought I would say this, but I miss the school Christmas nativity. And, no, not because it’s been cancelled in the wake of Supreme Court rulings or anything as drastic as that.
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December 24, 2025 at 10:21 AM
"I never thought I would say this, but I miss the school Christmas nativity," writes Mark Bain.
"Now that my children have moved well beyond primary school, I find myself desperately searching to recapture those moments. The ‘little ones’ are now more concerned about the 12 pubs of Christmas..."
"Now that my children have moved well beyond primary school, I find myself desperately searching to recapture those moments. The ‘little ones’ are now more concerned about the 12 pubs of Christmas..."
Campaigners have repeated calls for independent oversight of universities here to bring the sector in line with Britain and the Republic.
Ulster University under fire for £83k cost of Qatar trips after telling Stormont it is ‘feeling the squeeze’ of cuts
Ulster University has been criticised over an £83,000 bill for trips to Qatar.
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December 24, 2025 at 9:43 AM
Campaigners have repeated calls for independent oversight of universities here to bring the sector in line with Britain and the Republic.