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Johnny Hamilton, a former construction worker who rediscovered his love for art during the pandemic, is on a high as his portraits have caught the attention of Oasis members, Snow Patrol's Gary Lightbody and actor Gerard Butler.
‘People are travelling from all over to see my murals’: Street artist on a mission to ‘make Bangor great again’
He’s just been crowned Northern Ireland arts personality of the year, and he counts Oasis members, Gary Lightbody and actor Gerard Butler among his fans.
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November 16, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Johnny Hamilton, a former construction worker who rediscovered his love for art during the pandemic, is on a high as his portraits have caught the attention of Oasis members, Snow Patrol's Gary Lightbody and actor Gerard Butler.
Dean McCullough believes the rule change to this year’s series of I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! is “nuts” and says viewers never saw him “begging” producers to give him a break from the Bushtucker trials.
Dean McCullough says I’m A Celeb rule change is ‘nuts’ as show returns: ‘I couldn’t believe it...’
Dean McCullough believes the rule change to this year’s series of I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! is “nuts” and says viewers never saw him “begging” producers to give him a break from the Busht...
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November 16, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Dean McCullough believes the rule change to this year’s series of I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! is “nuts” and says viewers never saw him “begging” producers to give him a break from the Bushtucker trials.
Border bandit Brendan ‘B-Man’ O’Callaghan’s crime rackets continue to tick over — even though he is behind bars.
Business as usual for jailed ‘border bandit’ coke baron as trusted female pal takes over interests
Border bandit Brendan ‘B-Man’ O’Callaghan’s crime rackets continue to tick over — even though he is behind bars.
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November 16, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Border bandit Brendan ‘B-Man’ O’Callaghan’s crime rackets continue to tick over — even though he is behind bars.
This is the image detectives are hoping might snare an East Belfast UVF gunman who shot up the home of an innocent woman.
Caught on camera: Moment UVF gunman shoots up young woman’s home
This is the image detectives are hoping might snare an East Belfast UVF gunman who shot up the home of an innocent woman.
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November 16, 2025 at 8:07 PM
This is the image detectives are hoping might snare an East Belfast UVF gunman who shot up the home of an innocent woman.
"Situated six miles off Northern Ireland’s northern shore is a success story — and Stormont has had a significant role."
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The Rathlin experiment: How a tiny island could have a big role in how we live our lives
Situated six miles off Northern Ireland’s northern shore is a success story — and Stormont has had a significant role.
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November 16, 2025 at 7:39 PM
"Situated six miles off Northern Ireland’s northern shore is a success story — and Stormont has had a significant role."
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Former US senator George Mitchell, who played a vital role in the Northern Ireland peace process, has said he was not a passenger on any of sex offender Jeffrey Epstein’s private flights to Ireland.
I wasn’t on Jeffrey Epstein’s private jet to Ireland, says former US senator and NI peace negotiator
Former US senator George Mitchell has said he was not a passenger on any of sex offender Jeffrey Epstein’s private flights to Ireland.
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November 16, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Former US senator George Mitchell, who played a vital role in the Northern Ireland peace process, has said he was not a passenger on any of sex offender Jeffrey Epstein’s private flights to Ireland.
“You’ll need your big thick winter coats out...”
Met Office confirms when snow and ice could hit NI amid arctic blast warning
Temperatures are set to drop notably over the next few days in Northern Ireland, with snow and ice likely to feature by the end of the working week.
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November 16, 2025 at 6:35 PM
“You’ll need your big thick winter coats out...”
This is the convicted paedophile whose case highlighted serious failings within the Presbyterian Church in Ireland, leading to the resignation of moderator Rev Dr Trevor Gribben.
Face of paedophile youth group leader whose case brought down Presbyterian moderator
This is the convicted paedophile whose case highlighted serious failings within the Presbyterian Church in Ireland (PCI), leading to the resignation of moderator Rev Dr Trevor Gribben.
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November 16, 2025 at 6:15 PM
This is the convicted paedophile whose case highlighted serious failings within the Presbyterian Church in Ireland, leading to the resignation of moderator Rev Dr Trevor Gribben.
Northern Ireland’s First Minister has said her “heart is broken” after the deaths of three men and two women in their early twenties in a “tragic” road crash.
First Minister says ‘heart is broken’ as five young people who died in horror crash named
Northern Ireland’s First Minister has said her “heart is broken” after the deaths of three men and two women in their early twenties in a “tragic” road crash.
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November 16, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Northern Ireland’s First Minister has said her “heart is broken” after the deaths of three men and two women in their early twenties in a “tragic” road crash.
Rory McIlroy claimed the Race to Dubai and his seventh Harry Vardon Trophy, but couldn't make it a double celebration as Matt Fitzpatrick snatched his third DP World Tour Championship after a dramatic playoff in Dubai.
Emotional Rory McIlroy overtakes Seve with seventh Race to Dubai despite dramatic playoff loss
Rory McIlroy claimed the Race to Dubai and his seventh Harry Vardon Trophy, but couldn't make it a double celebration as Matt Fitzpatrick snatched his third DP World Tour Championship after a dramatic...
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November 16, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Rory McIlroy claimed the Race to Dubai and his seventh Harry Vardon Trophy, but couldn't make it a double celebration as Matt Fitzpatrick snatched his third DP World Tour Championship after a dramatic playoff in Dubai.
Coleraine FC are understood to be taking a case against the Department for Communities over the Northern Ireland Football Fund, Sunday Life Sport can reveal.
Irish League big guns become latest club to take case against Department for Communities over the NI Football Fund
Coleraine FC are understood to be taking a case against the Department for Communities (DfC) over the Northern Ireland Football Fund (NIFF), Sunday Life Sport can reveal.
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November 15, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Coleraine FC are understood to be taking a case against the Department for Communities over the Northern Ireland Football Fund, Sunday Life Sport can reveal.
Scoil na Seolta in east Belfast — which is NI’s first integrated Irish-medium school — has ambitious expansion plans.
Here, its principal and chair of trustees speak to Mark Bain about community transformation and changing attitudes to the language.
Here, its principal and chair of trustees speak to Mark Bain about community transformation and changing attitudes to the language.
Inside the east Belfast Irish-medium school eyeing expansion: ‘The last time we had protest banners, we got over 1,500 emails of support’
Just over a decade ago, it was a dream that became a passion. A possibility became a probability, then a reality. And what they want now is normality.
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November 15, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Scoil na Seolta in east Belfast — which is NI’s first integrated Irish-medium school — has ambitious expansion plans.
Here, its principal and chair of trustees speak to Mark Bain about community transformation and changing attitudes to the language.
Here, its principal and chair of trustees speak to Mark Bain about community transformation and changing attitudes to the language.
The man who’s moved into the hot seat as head of news at the crisis-torn BBC has spoken of how he cut his journalistic teeth in Belfast, where he knew “diddly squat” about the place.
New BBC news chief on his NI grounding: ‘I knew diddly squat about the place’
The man who’s moved into the hot seat as head of news at the crisis-torn BBC has spoken of how he cut his journalistic teeth in Belfast, where he knew “diddly squat” about the place.
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November 15, 2025 at 8:15 PM
The man who’s moved into the hot seat as head of news at the crisis-torn BBC has spoken of how he cut his journalistic teeth in Belfast, where he knew “diddly squat” about the place.
A north Belfast widower who was reunited with his lost dog after a full week, said the kindness of strangers has “restored his faith in the human race”.
‘He’s all I have’: Belfast widower reunited with missing dog has ‘faith restored in humanity’ after posts go viral
A north Belfast widower who was reunited with his lost dog after a full week, said the kindness of strangers has “restored his faith in the human race”.
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November 15, 2025 at 7:42 PM
A north Belfast widower who was reunited with his lost dog after a full week, said the kindness of strangers has “restored his faith in the human race”.
10,000 days since the establishment of power-sharing here, Suzanne Breen reflects on how hopes for a new era of co-operation and prosperity were dashed.
10,000 days of power-sharing: Looking back to first meeting of NI Assembly – when politics and personality collided
History was made in a modern room without charm or character. It was in Castle Buildings, Stormont, that all the big names of Northern Ireland politics gathered for the first meeting of the Assembly 1...
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November 15, 2025 at 7:08 PM
10,000 days since the establishment of power-sharing here, Suzanne Breen reflects on how hopes for a new era of co-operation and prosperity were dashed.
Other UK education departments have said their ministers would not attend Israeli-run institutions in the illegally occupied West Bank.
They set out their position after Paul Givan said he stood over his decision to visit a school in East Jerusalem, attributing criticism to “pan-nationalism”.
They set out their position after Paul Givan said he stood over his decision to visit a school in East Jerusalem, attributing criticism to “pan-nationalism”.
Paul Givan’s counterparts make clear they ‘would not’ visit school in illegally occupied territory
Other UK education departments have said their ministers would not attend Israeli-run institutions in the illegally occupied West Bank.
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November 15, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Other UK education departments have said their ministers would not attend Israeli-run institutions in the illegally occupied West Bank.
They set out their position after Paul Givan said he stood over his decision to visit a school in East Jerusalem, attributing criticism to “pan-nationalism”.
They set out their position after Paul Givan said he stood over his decision to visit a school in East Jerusalem, attributing criticism to “pan-nationalism”.
"Nestled along a serene coastline, the ‘soulful escape’ invites visitors for an alcohol-free weekend of digital detox and mindful practices, dedicated to reconnecting with oneself..."
Review: A weekend of wellness at new north coast retreat offers everything from sea dips to stillness
The terms ‘wellness’ and ‘selfcare' have become buzzwords in recent years, often associated with aesthetic photographs of influencers wearing face masks or drinking green tea.
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November 15, 2025 at 6:20 PM
"Nestled along a serene coastline, the ‘soulful escape’ invites visitors for an alcohol-free weekend of digital detox and mindful practices, dedicated to reconnecting with oneself..."
The grandson of a former Presbyterian Moderator says his grandfather would “be spinning in his grave” over the latest scandal to hit the church.
Ex-moderator’s grandson says he’d be ‘spinning in grave’ over scandal
The grandson of a former Presbyterian Moderator says his grandfather would “be spinning in his grave” over the latest scandal to hit the church.
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November 15, 2025 at 6:10 PM
The grandson of a former Presbyterian Moderator says his grandfather would “be spinning in his grave” over the latest scandal to hit the church.
Forty years ago today, Margaret Thatcher and Garret FitzGerald signed an agreement which revolutionised Northern Ireland’s governance and precipitated one of the most dangerous periods of the Troubles.
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NI’s governance was revolutionised 40 years ago – but only now is gulf between ferocious unionist rhetoric and private compromise emerging
Forty years ago today, Margaret Thatcher and Garret FitzGerald signed an agreement which revolutionised Northern Ireland’s governance and precipitated one of the most dangerous periods of the Troubles...
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November 15, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Forty years ago today, Margaret Thatcher and Garret FitzGerald signed an agreement which revolutionised Northern Ireland’s governance and precipitated one of the most dangerous periods of the Troubles.
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A gardener who rented out a room before allegedly threatening to decapitate his female lodger when she tried to leave has been remanded in custody.
Co Down gardener denied bail over ‘threat to decapitate female lodger’
A gardener who rented out a room before allegedly threatening to decapitate his female lodger when she tried to leave has been remanded in custody.
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November 15, 2025 at 4:54 PM
A gardener who rented out a room before allegedly threatening to decapitate his female lodger when she tried to leave has been remanded in custody.
A Co Antrim teenager died from an insulin overdose days after the breakdown of a relationship, an inquest has heard.
NI teen died from insulin overdose ‘in attempt to get ex-partner’s attention’ after relationship breakdown, inquest finds
A Co Antrim teenager died from an insulin overdose days after the breakdown of a relationship, an inquest has heard.
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November 15, 2025 at 4:14 PM
A Co Antrim teenager died from an insulin overdose days after the breakdown of a relationship, an inquest has heard.
A Northern Ireland health trust has paused a staff parking application process after it identified “significant risks” associated with the plans.
Trust halts Royal Victoria Hospital staff parking process over safety fears
A Northern Ireland health trust has paused a staff parking application process after it identified “significant risks” associated with the plans.
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November 15, 2025 at 3:37 PM
A Northern Ireland health trust has paused a staff parking application process after it identified “significant risks” associated with the plans.
Lawyers representing the two officers have sought screening amid claims that testifying openly could either cause further trauma or lead to an increased security risk.
PSNI opposing bid by officers to be shielded from public view while giving evidence in data breach case
The PSNI is opposing a bid by two officers to be shielded from public view when giving evidence about a major data breach within the organisation, the High Court heard today.
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November 14, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Lawyers representing the two officers have sought screening amid claims that testifying openly could either cause further trauma or lead to an increased security risk.
Cora Coney was born in October 2022 at Craigavon Area Hospital, but died shortly after birth due to a “flurry” of infections.
Earlier delivery may have seen newborn baby survive, inquest is told by medic
Earlier induction of labour “would have made a difference” for a new-born girl who contracted a “virulent” infection days before being born, an inquest has heard.
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November 14, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Cora Coney was born in October 2022 at Craigavon Area Hospital, but died shortly after birth due to a “flurry” of infections.
Even though he only played at the highest level for a handful of years, thanks in large part to three knee operations and an early retirement, Nigel Carr is seen as one of the legends of rugby.
Here, the former Ulster, Ireland and Lions star looks back over his fascinating career.
Here, the former Ulster, Ireland and Lions star looks back over his fascinating career.
‘It’s hard to escape my career being cut short by IRA car bomb, but I’m glad focus is on rugby success after Hall of Fame award’
Humility and Nigel Carr go hand-in-hand. Case in point: when you ask about his recent induction into the Irish Rugby Writers’ Hall of Fame, one of the phrases he mentions is ‘imposter syndrome’.
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November 14, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Even though he only played at the highest level for a handful of years, thanks in large part to three knee operations and an early retirement, Nigel Carr is seen as one of the legends of rugby.
Here, the former Ulster, Ireland and Lions star looks back over his fascinating career.
Here, the former Ulster, Ireland and Lions star looks back over his fascinating career.