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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)

Northern Ireland to get share of NHS money
Extra funds will be included in the block grant but may not be ring-fenced for health spending.
Billy Caldwell: Senior MP urges reform over medical cannabis
An MP leading an all-party group looking at medical cannabis calls for 'more fundamental reform'.
Politicians unite to demand dignity for terminally ill
Politicians describe the current system as "cruel, traumatic and lacking in dignity and compassion".
Team Ulster success at Special Olympics Ireland
Team Ulster collects gold medals in gymnastics, athletics, aquatics and badminton at games in Dublin.
Viscount's private Lough Neagh island available for rent
Coney island which has hosted St Patrick and the 7th Viscount Charlemont is now seeking a long term tenant.
Two men airlifted to Altnagelvin after slurry incident
Emergency services attended the scene of the incident at a farm in the Claudy area.
Titanic search was US 'front for Cold War mission'
Titanic discovered during secret US mission ordered by President Reagan to recover lost submarines
Foster meets Fermanagh GAA team ahead of Ulster final
The DUP leader brought the Fermanagh GAA senior football team a good luck card.
Sinn Féin vote to change abortion policy
The party can now support a law which is set to allow abortions within the first 12 weeks of pregnancy.
Carrickfergus Castle besieged by 3000 Vespa scooters
Vintage and modern unite as 3,000 scooters travel to Carrickfergus Castle for Vespa World Days event.
The Titanic: The top-secret mission behind its discovery
The search for the sunken ship was actually a front for a hunt to find two lost Cold War submarines.
Cannabis oil ordeal 'horrific and cruel'
The mother of a boy who had his medicinal cannabis confiscated says the experience was horrific and cruel.
Vespa World Days festival descends on NI
A cavalcade of colourful scooters has motored into Northern Ireland for the 'Vespa World Days' event.
'My life was flipped upside down'
The patient was on epilepsy medication for 15 years, but has now been told she does not have epilepsy.
Storm Hector causes havoc along coastline
Parts of Northern Ireland see winds reach up to 60mph due to Storm Hector.
World Cup kicks off in west Belfast sweepstake
Three streets are flying the flags of their chosen World Cup sweepstake countries for all to see.
BBC Breakfast
BBC coverage of latest developments
Ireland to hold referendum on blasphemy law
Blasphemy is currently punishable in the Republic by a fine of up to 25,000 euros (£21,000).
Prince Charles and Camilla end Ireland visit in Kerry
The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall round off a four-day visit to the island of Ireland.
Another 140 Irish adoptions suspected of being illegal
Irish authorities examine new cases in addition to the 126 illegal adoptions identified last month.
Detective Jerry McCabe awarded freedom of Limerick
Jerry McCabe was killed and a colleague injured during an armed raid on a post office van.
Belfast IT firm Novosco to create 150 jobs
The company says the positions will have average salaries in the region of £42,000.
Paris firm in £16m Belfast retail property deal
A city centre unit changes hands in what agents say is Northern Ireland's largest retail purchase so far this year.
Service sector output reaches highest level in decade
Output in the Northern Ireland service sector reaches its highest level in almost 10 years.
Queen's University Belfast opens £7.5m manufacturing facility
It will allow manufacturers to experiment with high-end equipment and get access to the latest research.
Australia v Ireland: Kearney ready to 'throw everything' at series decider
Ireland are treating their decider against Australia as a cup final as they seek a first southern hemisphere series win since 1979, says Rob Kearney.
Netherlands Twenty20 Tri-series: Ireland and Scotland finish level on 185 runs
Two runs from the final ball mean Ireland and Scotland finish level in their second Netherlands Twenty20 Tri-series encounter.
British Superbikes: Glenn Irwin runner-up in race one at Snetterton
Northern Ireland's Glenn Irwin is second in race one at the fourth round of the British Superbike Championship at Snetterton.
Ladies' Ulster SFC final: Armagh 4-8 Donegal 9-21
Holders Donegal secure an emphatic 28-point victory over Armagh at Brewster Park to retain the Ladies' Ulster Senior Football Championship.
No ordinary ordination
Fr Tony McAleese is the first priest originally from Belfast's St Vincent de Paul parish to be ordained there in 50 years.
Northern Ireland forecast
Northern Ireland weather forecast
Deep in debt
Only one in six people in Northern Ireland have fully repaid their student loans.
Bovine rescue
Caroline and Kevin McCarron found an apt new name for the young cow after Storm Hector put it in peril.
Read all about it
The papers report on 10-year-olds found drunk, a dig in Portrush and will Arlene Foster go to the Ulster final?
Fighting chance
Andy Young from Northern Ireland talks about the sacrifices he has made to live the dream of being an MMA fighter.
Exhumed body not missing teenager
Arlene Arkinson's family say they are devastated by the latest setback in the search for her body.
Claudy bridge repair delay
The Ballynameen Bridge in Claudy partially collapsed in last floods last August.
Council clash over Hussey role
Derek Hussey is currently banned from driving after pleading guilty to drink-driving in 2016.
Halloween party to last eight days
Organisers say an extended week-long Halloween celebration will see record numbers visit the city.

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

Kearney prepares for Ireland's 'cup final' in Sydney
Ireland are treating their decider against Australia as a cup final as they seek a first southern hemisphere series win since 1979, says Rob Kearney.
Ireland and Scotland in dramatic Tri-series tie
Two runs from the final ball mean Ireland and Scotland finish level in their second Netherlands Twenty20 Tri-series encounter.
British Superbikes: Glenn Irwin runner-up in race one at Snetterton
Northern Ireland's Glenn Irwin is second in race one at the fourth round of the British Superbike Championship at Snetterton.
Team Ulster success at Special Olympics Ireland
Team Ulster collects gold medals in gymnastics, athletics, aquatics and badminton at games in Dublin.
Ladies' Ulster SFC final: Armagh 4-8 Donegal 9-21
Holders Donegal secure an emphatic 28-point victory over Armagh at Brewster Park to retain the Ladies' Ulster Senior Football Championship.
Healy could face disciplinary action for Genia injury
Cian Healy could face disciplinary action after Australia coach Michael Cheika questioned his role in scrum-half Will Genia's broken arm.
Weekend club cricket results in NI
Club cricket results from the Irish Senior Cup, North West Senior Cup, NCU Premier League and North West Premiership.
Ireland beat Scotland by 46 runs in Netherlands Twenty20 Tri-series
Andrew Balbirnie leads the way with a knock of 74 as Ireland ease to a 46-run win over Scotland in the Netherlands Twenty20 Tri-series.
Ritson beats Belfast boxer Hyland Jr in Newcastle
Lewis Ritson wins the British lightweight title outright by inflicting a first career defeat on Paul Hyland Jr in devastating fashion.
Ireland beat Australia to set up series decider
Ireland beat Australia 26-21 in Melbourne to level their series at 1-1 going into the final Test in Sydney next week.
US Open 'feels like a write-off' - McIlroy
Rory McIlroy says he feels like he "has had only three majors to target" after missing the cut at the US Open for a third successive year.
NI winger McGinn eager to get going for Aberdeen
A strong finish to the last campaign and faith in manager Derek McInnes has Aberdeen's Niall McGinn looking forward to next season with confidence.
Ireland in World Cup warm-up draw with Canada
Ulster's Zoe Wilson scores as a much-improved Ireland draw 1-1 with Canada in second game of SoftCo Series in Dublin.
Four-goal Dundalk rout Candystripes
Derry City slip to fifth place in the League of Ireland Premier Division after a 4-0 defeat by Dundalk at the Brandywell.
McCullough backs Conlan to become world champion
Wayne McCullough expects Michael Conlan to continue his rapid rise towards a world title in spite of his decision to change trainers.
Murphy praises Patton influence on Donegal
Donegal captain Michael Murphy hails the impact new goalkeeper Shaun Patton has had on their march to the Ulster SFC final.
Peter Kennedy: Former NI international joins Glenavon coaching staff
Former Northern Ireland international Peter Kennedy joins Glenavon's backroom staff as their new development coach.
Ulster U20 Football Championship: Ten Armagh players suspended for final
Ten Armagh players are handed bans for the Ulster U20 Championship final against Derry following the semi-final melee against Tyrone.
Michael Conlan can go to the top - Wayne McCullough
Former WBC bantamweight world champion Wayne McCullough is backing Michael Conlan to rise to the top of the professional boxing ranks.
Former Portugal midfielder Tiago takes coaching badges in Belfast.
Former Portugal midfielder Tiago joins a host of ex-internationals in taking UEFA coaching badges in Belfast.
Women's Premiership: Crusaders take top spot
Crusaders leapfrog Linfield at the top of the Premiership table following a convincing 5-2 win over Derry City at Seaview, there are also wins for Glentoran and Cliftonville.
'Word of mouth' attracts to players to coaching sessions - Best
IFA coach education manager Nigel Best says it is 'word of mouth' that attracts former internationals to take their coaching badges in Belfast.
Special Olympics Ireland: Emotional goodbyes
Athletes leaving Belfast for the Special Olympics Ireland Games in Dublin get an emotional send-off.
We want to erase those bad memories - Ryan McCluskey
Ryan McCluskey says Fermanagh can make up for the disappointment of their previous Ulster final appearance by winning a provincial title this season.
Mickey Harte the only man to manage Tyrone - McMenamin
Former All-Ireland winning defender with Tyrone, Ryan 'Ricey' McMenamin says Mickey Harte remains the best man to manage the county.
Like mother, like son for local motorcycling family
Heather and Adam Hawthorne share an unusual mother and son bond when they go motorbike racing in Northern Ireland.
Andy Young gave up his job to live the dream of being an MMA fighter
Andy Young from Northern Ireland talks about the sacrifices he has made to live the dream of being an MMA fighter.
Special Olympics selection bowls over three sisters
The Delaney sisters from Derry will compete in the Ten Pin Bowling event at the games in Dublin.
Ulster Football Championship: Fury in Armagh as Donegal demolish Down
The latest wobbly mobile phone images detailing GAA disgrace were a hard watch although Donegal's Ulster semi-final display was altogether more positive.
Sport on the BBC: Best of this week's TV & radio coverage
This week's sport on the BBC includes England World Cup group games and England's ODIs against Australia.

National News Headlines

NHS funding: PM calls for 10-year plan to spend cash
PM wants NHS to ensure "every penny" is well spent - but questions continue on how the increase will be funded.
David Dimbleby to leave Question Time
The presenter will leave the political debate show in December after 25 years to return to reporting.
Child prisoners 'held in solitary confinement'
Prison reform charity says it has been told of numerous incidents in young offenders institutions which amount to the banned practice,
Billy Caldwell: Senior MP urges reform over medical cannabis
An MP leading an all-party group looking at medical cannabis calls for 'more fundamental reform'.
Debit card payments more popular than cash
More than three million people hardly used cash at all last year, according to the banking trade body.
Defence spend rise urged over Russian threat
MPs say funding of the UK's armed forces should rise from 2% to 3% of total GDP.
Upskirting row: MP Sir Christopher Chope says he supports ban
The backbencher was criticised by other Tory MPs after he objected to a law making upskirting a crime.
Glasgow art school blaze: Expert warns it may have to be demolished
A construction expert warns the fire-ravaged structure of the Glasgow School of Art may have to be demolished.
Brexit deal: Tory rebel warns government could collapse
Rebel Tory admits waking up "in a cold sweat" thinking about the consequences if MPs reject eventual Brexit deal.
'Horse hit' as Windsor Triathlon cyclists pass
Windsor Triathlon organiser Human Race Events said those responsible would be disqualified.
Police condemn 'appalling' violence at cycle festival
Nine people are hurt and eight arrested at an Eritrean event in Greater Manchester.
Question Time: David Dimbleby to step down after 25 years
David Dimbleby, who has hosted Question Time since 1994, says he will leave it at the end of the year.

Source: BBC News

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