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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)

Cost of living: Energy price hikes introduced in Northern Ireland
The increases will see tens of thousands of people pay more - in some cases £375 a year - for power.
Michelle O'Neill lays Somme wreath in Belfast
Sinn Féin's vice-president says she wants to be seen as a leader for all in Northern Ireland.
Irish writers to be removed by English exam board
Works by Seamus Heaney, Brian Friel and Eavan Boland are set to be removed from A-level courses.
'I've written a book about my brother's autism'
Tabitha Jennings, 11, hopes her work will help other children to learn about the condition.
Lisa McGee: Derry Girls writer to be awarded freedom of city
Derry Girls creator Lisa McGee will be the first woman to be awarded the city's highest honour.
The former landfill site that's helping boost the bee population
Aughnagun, in Newry is buzzing after the introduction of beehives by a group of local beekeepers.
Aer Lingus: Nine return flights cancelled due to Covid spike
Return flights from Dublin to Amsterdam, Gatwick, Brussels and Birmingham were cancelled.
Brexit: UK government not 'even handed' in protocol row, says tánaiste
Leo Varadkar has accused Number 10 of siding with unionists in seeking to scrap parts of the deal.
Breast cancer: 'I knew my body wasn't right'
A mother-of-three with aggressive breast cancer says she spent 13 months seeking help.
NI waiting lists: Overnight planned surgery centres established
The first elective surgery centre is earmarked for the Mater Hospital with further sites to come.
Muckamore: Elderly witness weeps over brother's mistreatment
Ex-patient of a County Antrim hospital had learning difficulties and schizophrenia, inquiry told.
Post Office scandal victims to get more money
More than 500 sub-postmasters are to get an interim payment from the government worth around £40,000 each.
Troubles legacy: Victims' relatives want legacy bill court ruling
Patricia Burns and Daniel McCready lodge a supreme court petition about the proposals' legality.
'Incredible spike' in donor sign-up after Daniel Greer appeal
More than 8,000 people from NI contacted a charity after Daniel Greer was diagnosed with leukaemia.
Latest Northern Ireland weather forecast
The weather forecast in Northern Ireland.
Muckamore patient subjected to 'Victorian model of care'
Muckamore Abbey is at the centre of a public inquiry into alleged abuse of patients.
How civil war erupted at the Irish Four Courts 100 years ago
On 28 June 1922 an attack on Dublin's Four Courts marked the beginning of the Irish civil war.
Out of the ashes - Ireland's archives reborn
Ireland's Public Record Office was destroyed a century ago but its archives have a new life.
Simone Magill: Northern Ireland striker ready to make Euro 2022 dreams come true
Simone Magill tells MOTDx about dreaming of becoming a footballer, starting a new life at Everton and Northern Ireland's European Championship hopes.
Brexit: UK government not 'even handed' in protocol row, says tánaiste
The tánaiste accuses Number 10 of "siding" with unionists in seeking to scrap parts of the 2019 deal.
'It was very difficult to get a cancer diagnosis'
A Belfast woman who has terminal cancer says her prognosis is worse due to a delay in getting a diagnosis.
Kathleen Thompson: 'Our mother was a totally innocent civilian'
Kathleen Thompson's daughter welcomes a coroner's finding that her killing by a soldier was unjustifiable.
Crashing waves and gusts welcome cruise ship to Warrenpoint
World Navigator is the town's first cruise ship in five years, carrying US tourists.
Clogher: PSNI officer attacked while making arrest
PSNI officers were responding to an assault in County Tyrone in which a man was punched in the face.
Stendhal: Thousands expected for music and arts festival
Stendhal Festival, which was scaled back in 2021, is expecting numbers to be at pre-pandemic levels.
Kathleen Thompson: Mother-of-six's killing 'unjustified'
Mother-of-six Kathleen Thompson was shot in the back garden of her home in Londonderry in 1971.
Breast milk donations requested by Western Health Trust
The Western Health Trust is appealing for donations to help premature babies across Ireland.
Dental industry 'in crisis' in wake of Covid-19 pandemic
Dentist Meabh Owens says her next available appointment to carry out treatment is in September.
Irish Birth Information and Tracing Bill becomes law
The bill gives adopted people in the Republic of Ireland full access to their original birth certs.
Aer Lingus: 18 flights cancelled over two days due to Covid outbreak
The airline apologised to people booked on the flights scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday.
Toscan du Plantier murder case to be reviewed
The Irish police's cold case unit is to review the 1996 murder of Sophie Toscan du Plantier in Cork
Retired woman takes on role at US summer camp on J-1 visa
Fiona Griffin jetted off on a J-1 visa to pursue her passion for travelling and adventure.
Dublin Airport: Irish army to be put on standby to provide assistance
The army will get security screening training in the event of further disruption at Dublin Airport.

Latest Sports News... (Source: BBC News)

Women's Euros: Sara Booth and the turning point in the rebirth of Northern Ireland
Sara Booth, a leading figure in NI women's football for many years, recounts major milestones in the resurrection of the national team.
Jeremy Loughman: Ireland prop should not have returned after head injury assessment - NZ Rugby
New Zealand Rugby admits Ireland's Jeremy Loughman should not have been allowed back on the field after sustaining a blow to the head.
Hockey World Cup: Ireland out to recapture 2018 magic in Amsterdam
Ireland begin the 2022 Hockey World Cup with an unusual weight of expectation having shocked the world by reaching the final four years ago.
Euro 2022: Who are Northern Ireland's 23 history makers?
Meet the 23 players who will makes history for Northern Ireland at the Euro 2022 finals in England this summer.
Irish Open: New Zealand's Ryan Fox has one-shot lead after opening round at Mount Juliet
New Zealand's Ryan Fox has a one-shot lead after the first round of the Irish Open at Mount Juliet.
New Zealand v Ireland: O'Mahony to start for visitors as Healy passed fit
Peter O'Mahony will start at blindside flanker as Ireland look to beat the All Blacks in New Zealand for the first time on Saturday.
Women's Euros: Irish FA says boss Kenny Shiels met with Ciara Watling about squad omission
The Irish FA responds to Ciara Watling saying that she found out "via social media" that she was not in Northern Ireland's squad for the Women's Euros.
Daniel Ballard: Sunderland sign Arsenal defender on three-year deal
Sunderland sign defender Daniel Ballard on a three-year deal from Premier League side Arsenal for an undisclosed fee.
League Cup final: Chambers grabs extra-time double as Sion Swifts beat Cliftonville to lift trophy
Substitute Cora Chambers makes amends for missing a second-half penalty by scoring an extra-time double to win the League Cup for Sion Swifts.
LIV Golf: Shane Lowry 'confident' world's top players will stick with DP World & PGA Tours
Shane Lowry says he is "confident" the world's best golfers will remain on the PGA Tour and DP World Tour despite the presence of the LIV Golf circuit.
'This new crop are something special' - Ireland ready for World Cup
Ireland captain Katie Mullan and her team-mates look ahead to the upcoming hockey World Cup in the Netherlands and Spain.
Ireland in New Zealand: Cian Healy's injury 'does not look too good', says Andy Farrell
Andy Farrell says Cian Healy's leg injury "does not look too good" after the prop was taken off in his side's defeat by the Maori All Blacks.
Watch: Sion see off Reds in extra-time to lift League Cup
Watch highlights as Cora Chambers scores two goals in extra-time to give Sion Swifts a 2-0 win over Cliftonville in the League Cup final at Blanchflower Stadium.
Shane Lowry: The importance of Offaly GAA's biggest fan
Despite living in the US and forging his own successful golf career, Shane Lowry remains hugely invested in Offaly GAA.
Tom Cruise: Motorcycle racer Jenny Tinmouth on filming stunts with 'adrenaline junkie' Hollywood star
Motorcycle racer Jenny Tinmouth tells The BBC Bikes Podcast about filming stunts for the Mission Impossible films with Hollywood star Tom Cruise.
Bethany Firth: NI swimmer says Commonwealth Games are 'in my head every day'
Bethany Firth says she thinks about winning a Commonwealth Games gold medal every day - and has postponed her honeymoon in her bid for success.

National News Headlines

Chris Pincher: Call to suspend Tory MP after groping allegations
The Conservatives are facing pressure to suspend Chris Pincher and launch a formal investigation.
Zara Aleena: Man in court accused of murdering 35-year-old
Jordan McSweeney, 29, is accused of murder and remains in custody after appearing at the Old Bailey.
Rail strikes: No rush to call for more action, says union
The RMT's comments follow last week's industrial action which caused travel disruption across the UK.
Logan Mwangi: Inquiry calls to prevent other tragedies
Liberal Democrats say lessons must be learned from the murder with a review of child protection.
Cost of living: Families who care for relatives' children in crisis
Laura took in her two half-siblings six years ago, but says she is now struggling as prices soar.
Energy firms' customer service worst on record
Standards have "plummeted" since last year when many firms went bust, Citizens Advice says.
Scottish police officers set to take action in pay dispute
The Scottish Police Federation will begin its "most overt" action in a century over a £565 pay rise offer.
Hardship funding for students doubled last year
Universities gave £121m to students in financial difficulty, Freedom of Information responses suggest.
Champions League: BBC to show highlights from 2024-25 season
Highlights of the men's Champions League will be on BBC TV, BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website and app from the 2024-25 season.
'Exceptional' Roman gold coin hoard found near Norwich
The pre-Roman invasion coins have been found since 2017 and more may still be unearthed.
Logan Mwangi: Juror traumatised by murder trial evidence
Dr Joselyn Sellen says hearing what happened to Logan Mwangi left her "completely traumatised".
Mystery surrounds aristocrat's vampire hunting kit
The lockable box containing a hammer, a stake, crucifixes and pistols was once owned by Lord Hailey.

Source: BBC News

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