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New IRA terror veteran Nuala Perry is back on the streets after being released following more than two years in Hydebank Prison.
New IRA terror queen returns home to hero’s welcome after more than two years in prison
New IRA terror veteran Nuala Perry is back on the streets after being released from jail following more than two years in Hydebank Prison.
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January 18, 2026 at 11:30 AM
New IRA terror veteran Nuala Perry is back on the streets after being released following more than two years in Hydebank Prison.
Broadcaster Hugo Duncan has reassured fans who've been shocked by his dramatic five-stone weight loss that he doesn’t have cancer.
In a new interview, the veteran radio star opens up about his health battles and his pride in his late mum.
In a new interview, the veteran radio star opens up about his health battles and his pride in his late mum.
‘It’s not what everyone has been thinking’: Hugo Duncan reassures fans after dramatic weight loss
Singer and broadcaster Hugo Duncan has reassured his thousands of fans who've been shocked by his dramatic five-stone weight loss that he doesn’t have cancer.
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January 18, 2026 at 11:09 AM
Broadcaster Hugo Duncan has reassured fans who've been shocked by his dramatic five-stone weight loss that he doesn’t have cancer.
In a new interview, the veteran radio star opens up about his health battles and his pride in his late mum.
In a new interview, the veteran radio star opens up about his health battles and his pride in his late mum.
"Given that there often appears to be increasingly few policy differences between the DUP, UUP and TUV, a pact would make sense," writes Suzanne Breen.
"But Jon Burrows will be no rollover for Gavin Robinson in any discussions..."
"But Jon Burrows will be no rollover for Gavin Robinson in any discussions..."
Pacts might save some seats, but unionism needs a better strategy to preserve the status quo
He won’t officially take up the job for another fortnight, but already the UUP’s next leader has received a ‘Dear Jon’ letter.
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January 18, 2026 at 9:58 AM
"Given that there often appears to be increasingly few policy differences between the DUP, UUP and TUV, a pact would make sense," writes Suzanne Breen.
"But Jon Burrows will be no rollover for Gavin Robinson in any discussions..."
"But Jon Burrows will be no rollover for Gavin Robinson in any discussions..."
Former Larne FC team bus driver Arlene Leitch has been dealing drugs for almost 20 years, according to locals.
The 54-year-old is currently on bail appealing a four-month prison sentence for attempting to import £10,000 of cannabis to her home.
The 54-year-old is currently on bail appealing a four-month prison sentence for attempting to import £10,000 of cannabis to her home.
‘She’s friends with drug dealers and ran in those circles for years’: Pals rubbish claims ex-Larne FC bus driver was set up
Former Larne FC team bus driver Arlene Leitch has been dealing drugs for almost 20 years, according to locals in the seaside town.
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January 18, 2026 at 9:34 AM
Former Larne FC team bus driver Arlene Leitch has been dealing drugs for almost 20 years, according to locals.
The 54-year-old is currently on bail appealing a four-month prison sentence for attempting to import £10,000 of cannabis to her home.
The 54-year-old is currently on bail appealing a four-month prison sentence for attempting to import £10,000 of cannabis to her home.
"It does not have the budget of blockbuster movies but BBC’s Titanic Sinks Tonight is such a harrowing depiction of lives on the liner in its final hours in April 1912 that it should cause us all to reflect on whether it would be better if the wreck had never been found."
BBC series a haunting reminder that Titanic is a graveyard — and will make many wish wreck was never found and plundered
It does not have the budget of blockbuster movies but BBC’s Titanic Sinks Tonight is such a harrowing depiction of lives on the liner in its final hours in April 1912 that it should cause us all to re...
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January 17, 2026 at 1:55 PM
"It does not have the budget of blockbuster movies but BBC’s Titanic Sinks Tonight is such a harrowing depiction of lives on the liner in its final hours in April 1912 that it should cause us all to reflect on whether it would be better if the wreck had never been found."
A man jailed for striking a paramedic in the face with a belt buckle and trying to drive off in his ambulance has abandoned his appeal against the sentence.
Man who attacked paramedic with belt and tried to take ambulance abandons appeal against jail sentence
A man jailed for striking a paramedic in the face with a belt buckle and trying to drive off in his ambulance has abandoned his appeal against the sentence.
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January 17, 2026 at 12:52 PM
A man jailed for striking a paramedic in the face with a belt buckle and trying to drive off in his ambulance has abandoned his appeal against the sentence.
The Ulster Unionist Party has an opportunity for “revitalisation” under the leadership of Jon Burrows, its incoming deputy leader has said.
But in an interview with Belfast Telegraph, Diana Armstrong said that her reasons for opting to join Mr Burrows’ ticket will remain private.
But in an interview with Belfast Telegraph, Diana Armstrong said that her reasons for opting to join Mr Burrows’ ticket will remain private.
Jon Burrows’ leadership an opportunity for ‘revitalisation’, says UUP running mate Diana Armstrong
The Ulster Unionist Party has an opportunity for “revitalisation” under the leadership of former senior police officer Jon Burrows, its incoming deputy leader has said.
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January 17, 2026 at 12:08 PM
The Ulster Unionist Party has an opportunity for “revitalisation” under the leadership of Jon Burrows, its incoming deputy leader has said.
But in an interview with Belfast Telegraph, Diana Armstrong said that her reasons for opting to join Mr Burrows’ ticket will remain private.
But in an interview with Belfast Telegraph, Diana Armstrong said that her reasons for opting to join Mr Burrows’ ticket will remain private.
A former midwife who was banned from nursing after being caught on CCTV stealing drugs has now been barred from working in social care.
Disgraced ex-midwife who stole drugs from hospital is now barred from social care work
A former midwife who was banned from nursing after being caught on CCTV stealing drugs has now been barred from working in social care.
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January 17, 2026 at 11:40 AM
A former midwife who was banned from nursing after being caught on CCTV stealing drugs has now been barred from working in social care.
A mum-of-six has called for greater fire safety awareness after her 10-year-old son had to be rescued during a house blaze that gutted their family home in Bangor earlier this month.
Bangor mum on house fire ‘chaos’ after son rescued from blaze: ‘It could have been a whole lot worse...’
A mum-of-six has called for greater fire safety awareness after her 10-year-old son had to be rescued during a house blaze that gutted their family home in Bangor earlier this month.
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January 17, 2026 at 10:56 AM
A mum-of-six has called for greater fire safety awareness after her 10-year-old son had to be rescued during a house blaze that gutted their family home in Bangor earlier this month.
Four more people have been arrested in connection with the murder of Wayne Reid.
Four arrested over Coleraine murder amid claims victim was attacked because of £200 debt
Four more people have been arrested in connection with the murder of a man in Coleraine.
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January 17, 2026 at 9:50 AM
Four more people have been arrested in connection with the murder of Wayne Reid.
When you think of destinations for day trips and weekends away in the UK, it is unlikely to be among the places that immediately spring to mind.
But one Co Tyrone town is a surprise entrant on Time Out magazine’s top destinations to visit in 2026.
But one Co Tyrone town is a surprise entrant on Time Out magazine’s top destinations to visit in 2026.
NI town dubbed ‘hidden gem’ by locals after making Time Out’s list of ‘must-visit’ places
When you think of destinations for day trips and weekends away in the UK, it is unlikely to be among the places that immediately spring to mind.
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January 17, 2026 at 9:28 AM
When you think of destinations for day trips and weekends away in the UK, it is unlikely to be among the places that immediately spring to mind.
But one Co Tyrone town is a surprise entrant on Time Out magazine’s top destinations to visit in 2026.
But one Co Tyrone town is a surprise entrant on Time Out magazine’s top destinations to visit in 2026.
An historic listed building in north Belfast could be transformed into a ‘neurodiversity campus’ after new plans were lodged.
New plans revealed for historic Belfast courthouse nearly two decades after its closure
An historic listed building in north Belfast could be transformed into a ‘neurodiversity campus’ after new plans were lodged.
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January 17, 2026 at 9:01 AM
An historic listed building in north Belfast could be transformed into a ‘neurodiversity campus’ after new plans were lodged.
Deciding what to do with BBC NI and RTE might seem like one of the easier areas to resolve in a united Ireland, writes Sam McBride, but the complexity of this issue speaks to a question with far wider implications.
The Irish unity dilemma almost no one has considered, but which would impact everyone
More than half a century ago, the Rostrevor-born architect of the economic model which has shaped modern Ireland wrote a confidential note to the Taoiseach in which he set out a heterodox analysis of ...
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January 17, 2026 at 8:29 AM
Deciding what to do with BBC NI and RTE might seem like one of the easier areas to resolve in a united Ireland, writes Sam McBride, but the complexity of this issue speaks to a question with far wider implications.
Broadcaster and former TV news presenter Donna Traynor has revealed she is suffering from the health condition dubbed “the Celtic curse”.
“I found out by chance. I was in hospital having a scan for another condition when they discovered something on my liver...”
“I found out by chance. I was in hospital having a scan for another condition when they discovered something on my liver...”
Donna Traynor: I have the ‘Celtic curse’ – a dangerous blood condition that can rust your organs
Broadcaster and former TV news presenter Donna Traynor has revealed she is suffering from the health condition dubbed “the Celtic curse”.
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January 17, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Broadcaster and former TV news presenter Donna Traynor has revealed she is suffering from the health condition dubbed “the Celtic curse”.
“I found out by chance. I was in hospital having a scan for another condition when they discovered something on my liver...”
“I found out by chance. I was in hospital having a scan for another condition when they discovered something on my liver...”
Warning: #TheTraitors spoilers in here 👇
NI star tightens grip on The Traitors after admitting ‘white lie’ in pivotal intervention
Maghera man Matthew Hyndman was nearly banished from The Traitors show on Friday night - but the 35-year-old creative director lives to see another day.
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January 16, 2026 at 10:12 PM
Warning: #TheTraitors spoilers in here 👇
Construction giant Heron Bros is planning to build a £25m industrial complex outside Londonderry with the potential to create 100 jobs.
Construction firm plans new £25m industrial complex project in Derry
Construction giant Heron Bros is planning to build a £25m industrial complex outside Londonderry with the potential to create 100 jobs.
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January 16, 2026 at 4:24 PM
Construction giant Heron Bros is planning to build a £25m industrial complex outside Londonderry with the potential to create 100 jobs.
A man has been arrested on suspicion of assaulting police and causing criminal damage to a hospital emergency department.
Man ‘unlawfully at large’ arrested, but proceeds to ‘damage hospital and assault police officers’
A man has been arrested on suspicion of assaulting police and causing criminal damage to a hospital emergency department.
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January 16, 2026 at 4:03 PM
A man has been arrested on suspicion of assaulting police and causing criminal damage to a hospital emergency department.
A police officer who has pleaded guilty to domestically abusing his partner has been sacked from the PSNI.
PSNI officer sacked after pleading guilty to domestic abuse: ‘His conduct was appalling’
A police officer who has pleaded guilty to domestically abusing his partner has been sacked from the PSNI.
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January 16, 2026 at 3:29 PM
A police officer who has pleaded guilty to domestically abusing his partner has been sacked from the PSNI.
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Job losses are taking place at a major Belfast financial services company following a “strategic review” by the business, Belfast Telegraph can reveal.
Job losses to come at Northern Irish financial services firm
Job losses are taking place at a major Belfast financial services company following a “strategic review” by the business, Belfast Telegraph can reveal.
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January 16, 2026 at 3:09 PM
Job losses are taking place at a major Belfast financial services company following a “strategic review” by the business, Belfast Telegraph can reveal.
A former NI council chief is due to appear in court accused of deleting and trying to delete emails linked to a Freedom of Information request about alleged loyalist threats.
Ex-council boss accused of deleting emails linked to Freedom of Information request about alleged loyalist threats
A former NI council chief is due to appear in court accused of deleting and trying to delete emails linked to a Freedom of Information request about alleged loyalist threats.
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January 16, 2026 at 3:08 PM
A former NI council chief is due to appear in court accused of deleting and trying to delete emails linked to a Freedom of Information request about alleged loyalist threats.
Inspired by his travels in Japan, Tony Bailie has dipped his toe into forest bathing, a new way to restore inner calm
Co Down writer launches forest bathing venture: 'I felt calm, refreshed and grateful'
A Co Down-based journalist and writer has dived into a new venture to become a forest bathing therapist.
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January 15, 2026 at 6:27 PM
Inspired by his travels in Japan, Tony Bailie has dipped his toe into forest bathing, a new way to restore inner calm
As organisation toasts 300 years on the island, Richard Ensor talks secret handshakes, charity fundraisers, and why he’s not averse to women joining
‘There’s nothing sinister about us’: Head of Freemasons debunks myths around world’s oldest secret society
More than 300 years after officially organising in Ireland, the Freemasons remain to many people a mystery.
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January 15, 2026 at 6:27 PM
As organisation toasts 300 years on the island, Richard Ensor talks secret handshakes, charity fundraisers, and why he’s not averse to women joining
A pensioner brother and sister in Londonderry, whose four dogs barked 4,416 times over an eight-day period, have been fined in court.
Brother and sister whose dog barked 4,416 times in eight days fined after noise complaints from neighbours
A pensioner brother and sister in Londonderry, whose four dogs barked 4,416 times over an eight-day period, have been fined in court.
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January 15, 2026 at 6:14 PM
A pensioner brother and sister in Londonderry, whose four dogs barked 4,416 times over an eight-day period, have been fined in court.
Residents evacuated from Co Antrim tower block during ongoing security alert
Residents evacuated from Co Antrim tower block during ongoing security alert
Police are currently at the scene of a security alert at Beechwood House in Newtownabbey.
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January 15, 2026 at 5:33 PM
Residents evacuated from Co Antrim tower block during ongoing security alert