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A new Drumcree stand-off, as is currently happening, was always a nightmare scenario for authorities, but it was inevitable from the moment of the controversial High Court ruling in the early hours of Sunday.

Jeremy Clarkson has said the producers behind Clarkson’s Farm are worried about “how to pay the mortgage” as many people in television are unable to find work.

Andy Burnham has promised to put the country on a new path as he delivered his first Labour conference speech as the party leader and Prime Minister.

A top doctor for NHS Tayside says there was a missed opportunity to stop a disgraced brain surgeon from operating long before his eventual dismissal, an inquiry has heard.

The Co Down home of disgraced paedophile MP Jeffrey Donaldson and wife Eleanor has gone on the market with an asking price of £650,000.

The body of a newborn baby has been discovered on a shoreline in Wales, police said.

A 43-year old man was told on Tuesday that he will be sentenced later this year on a charge of trying to defraud the family of murdered journalist Martin O’Hagan Last month Michael Kingsberry appeared at Belfast Crown Court where he denied a charge of fra…

A journalist was crowned king of a traditional monarchy that lost its one-time “boy king” last month, triggering widespread grief and a succession dispute in Uganda’s Tooro Kingdom.

A journalist was crowned king of a traditional monarchy that lost its one-time “boy king” last month, triggering widespread grief and a succession dispute in Uganda’s Tooro Kingdom.

Former world snooker champion Graeme Dott has been sentenced to seven years in jail after being found guilty of sexually abusing two primary school-age children.

Claude chatbot developer Anthropic has warned investors that advanced AI technology may pose “catastrophic or existential risks to humanity” – despite preparing for a blockbuster stock market listing, reports have said.

Justice minister Naomi Long has apologised after she suggested Orange Order members are more capable of ‘acting for the greater good’ than nationalists on the Garvaghy Road.

A suspected terror plot against an RAF base used by American forces “clearly involves the hand of a foreign actor”, US secretary of state Marco Rubio has claimed, but refused to provide further details.

A 34-year old man appeared in court on Tuesday where he denied killing children’s nurse Karen Cummings.

A union representative has said Sandie Peggie was suspended because of her conduct, not because of her sex and gender beliefs, a tribunal has heard.

Overseas visitors will not be charged to enter England’s national museums after ministers decided against changing the universal free admission policy.

Sarina Wiegman says she expects more from Chloe Kelly and Ella Toone after the pair were left out of England’s forthcoming World Cup play-off games with Greece.

Anti-migrant activist Daniel Thomas – known to his supporters as Danny Tommo – has been remanded into custody as he faces trial next year accused of criminal damage of a boat in the English Channel.

Close Brothers has revealed plans to strip out more than another £60 million in annual costs amid plans to continue ramping up the use of artificial intelligence (AI).

LaLiga president Javier Tebas has called for Manchester City to face the strongest possible sanction available to the Premier League if they have breached financial rules.

Tom Atcheson revelled in his first Northern Ireland match at Windsor Park as he helped Michael O’Neill’s men keep another clean sheet in Monday night’s 0-0 draw with Hungary.

A Ferris wheel attraction could soon return to Belfast city centre as part of the latest efforts to draw footfall to the former Europa bus station.

US actor Dennis Haskins has been remembered as “a loyal friend” by his Saved By The Bell co-star Lark Voorhies after his death aged 75.

Marks & Spencer has struck a partnership deal for Sephora to run beauty departments in rafts of its stores from next year.

BBC director-general Matt Brittin has said artificial intelligence (AI) is not going to replace human creators, despite recently watching a “pretty good” AI-generated episode of Doctor Who.

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Na Fianna Runners are delighted to announce The Fianna 5, five-kilometre and five-mile runs, to take place in Coalisland on Sunday November 22.

The number of mortgage approvals made to home buyers has slipped to its lowest level since the end of 2023, figures show, as elevated borrowing and living costs weighed on housing demand.

Manchester United midfielder Ella Toone and Arsenal forward Chloe Kelly have not been selected by Sarina Wiegman for their forthcoming World Cup play-off games with Greece.

The triple lock policy used to increase state pensions has come under the spotlight amid speculation over how potential reforms to social care in England would be funded.

An Australian property group under the majority control of Rupert Murdoch’s News Corp has agreed to buy a sizeable stake in the parent group of PropertyPal.

The countdown is well and truly underway to one of the biggest nights in the local sporting calendar, with just over a week to go until the 2026 Irish News Ulster All-Stars.

US actor Dylan Sprouse and his wife, model Barbara Palvin, have welcomed their first child together.

He has tackled the towering waves of Mullaghmore and represented Ireland in top-level surfing competition.

Garvaghy Road residents have accused the British government trying to lure them into a “stitched up” mediation process over the Drumcree parade dispute.

Madame Tussauds London has added a cloak to its wax figure of The Last Of Us star Bella Ramsey, who will appear in the upcoming series of The Celebrity Traitors.

A Reliant Regal Supervan III used in the filming of hit comedy series Only Fools and Horses is heading under the hammer at auction.

Former Tottenham and Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino has expressed sadness that the Premier League “lived through a period of deception” if Manchester City breached financial rules.

Pensioners could be willing to give up the triple lock if they know their money is going towards social care rather than to fill a “black hole” in government spending, Angela Rayner suggested.

The autumn nights are drawing in and we’re feeling that annual seasonal slump.

Loyalist Jamie Bryson says events in support of Drumcree Orangemen are being organised across the north.

Drug giant AstraZeneca has invested two billion US dollars (£1.5 billion) in US pharmaceutical firm Summit Therapeutics as part of a cancer treatment research joint venture.

Card Factory has revealed a rise in sales despite pressure on UK consumers driving a decline across its high street stores.

As the old adage goes, first impressions count – and that certainly rings true when it comes to curb appeal, and prepping your home for the open market.

Actress Hayden Panettiere’s ex-fiance Wladimir Klitschko has filed an urgent petition asking that he be allowed to act as their 11-year-old daughter’s temporary representative in a California court to protect her inheritance after the death of her mother.

As autumn continues, leaves are turning and there’s no better time to take a walk in the sunshine to appreciate the rich hues the season has to offer.

Donaghmore’s Tyrone SFC quarter-final replay victory over Carrickmore was built on defensive solidity and but Ben Hughes feels they are coming up some of ‘the best players in the county’ when they face Edendork in this weekend’s semi-final.

Drinks manufacturer AG Barr has said sales growth was “constrained by supply chain issues” in the first half of 2026 but stressed this has now been resolved.

OpenAI has said it is delaying the release of a new artificial intelligence model over security concerns voiced by its researchers, the latest in the company’s effort to decelerate the pace of the technology’s advance.

A play using documents from the Gisele Pelicot rape case will receive its UK premiere at London County Hall on November 30.