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When it comes to legal abortion services, NI is regarded as the UK benchmark. Seriously? Heaven help us...
More than 50 cross-party MPs, including SDLP leader Claire Hanna and Alliance’s Sorcha Eastwood, have just backed an ...
Author Lucy O’Callaghan: ‘I was stalked… we don’t expect someone to want to find and follow us’
Writers often take snippets of people they know to form characters. That person won’t be the whole character, but the way ...
BBC NI’s Tara Mills and Declan Harvey on family, anxiety and the book that changed everything
The talented, experienced journalists ask each other questions during the interview, displaying a friendship and informality ...
Family of woman jailed for murder of partner reject PSNI’s ‘mutually abusive’ relationship remarks
The family of Julie Ann McIlwaine — sentenced this week for the murder of her abusive partner — have called on the PSNI to ...
Irish Athletic Boxing Association asks Belfast council for £25k for boxing camp
The Irish Athletic Boxing Association is asking Belfast City Council for £25,000 to host an “elite boxing camp” in August, ...
‘No evidence’ Bobby Storey funeral was ‘significant catalyst’ for increased Covid cases, Chief Medical Officer tells inquiry
Chief Medical Officer Sir Michael McBride has rejected a claim by Baroness Arlene Foster that the funeral of senior ...
Order not to resuscitate severely disabled woman was medic’s decision, rather than family’s, coroner tells inquest
The decision over whether or not to resuscitate a severely disabled woman in Co Fermanagh was ultimately a medic’s decision ...
From the Danube to the Nile: Why River cruises are a brilliant way to travel
Europe’s second-longest river, the Danube flows through ten countries, linking vibrant capitals with enchanting medieval ...
Council hits back at ‘factually incorrect’ claim over ratepayers’ money being spent on Mayor’s Ball
Derry City & Strabane Council has said widely-circulated online claims about the costs of this year’s Mayor’s Ball are ...
‘Political policing’: Kneecap claim terrorism charge an attempt to restrict group’s ability to travel
Irish rap group Kneecap has claimed that a terrorism charge against one of its members is an attempt to restrict the group’s ability to travel.
Death of Co Down man a ‘poignant reminder’ of dangers of drug misuse and addiction, says coroner
The “tragic and unnecessary” death of a Co Down man who passed away in hospital after a cocaine binge is a “poignant reminder ...
NI traffic alerts: Delays after crash on Co Tyrone road
North Down - inside lane A2 Bangor - Belfast Road obstructed following a three car after Devils Elbow following three car road traffic collision - delays can be expected for Belfast bound traffic. (08 ...