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Independent unionist MP Carla Lockhart has written an open letter to unionist voters.

Carla Lockhart says she wants to build a grassroots unionist movement

Ciara Mageean celebrates with her bronze medal after finishing third in the Women's 1500m at the European Athletic Championships in Amsterdam in 2016.

Funeral details released for ‘inspiration’ Olympian Ciara Mageean

DUP MP Carla Lockhart speaking during a Drumcree event at Edgarstown Estate, Portadown, Co Armagh in September. Pic: Mark Marlow/PA Wire

Lockhart quits DUP over its refusal to remove O'Neill as First Minister

Precision Group is delighted to announce the successful acquisition of SES Electrical Contracts, strengthening our Building & Maintenance division and expanding our electrical capabilities

'We are excited': NI firm expands electrical services with London acquisition

Northern Ireland holding firm Openfolde has appointed Jordon Hauge as its new Group head of operations, a senior role created to strengthen operational performance, quality, customer service and product delivery across the business

'Important appointment': NI holding firm appoints new group operations chief

Ernie Norris, President of Limavady Royal British Legion, laying three crosses at the town war memorial for relatives who paid the ultimate sacrifice.

Veteran urges respect for Poppy ahead of Remembrance Sunday

John Minnis, founder of John Minnis, Stephen McClean, director and Emma McNeill, director

'We’re ambitious about the future': NI estate agent to open sixth office

Conal McGarrity, managing director of P.A. Duffy & Co Solicitors pictured with Emma McCaul (left) and Ellen Hartles (right)

Two 'exceptional lawyers' promoted to director roles at NI law firm

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Gerry and Paul recognised for helping transform Belfast tourism and connectivity

Traffic and Travel

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Traffic & Travel: Newry road closed following collision

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Traffic & Travel: A1 closed near Banbridge southbound

Stormont Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins (left), along with Belfast Lord Mayor Rois-Maire Donnelly speaking to members of the media at the launch of the draft Eastern Transport Plan 2035 at 2 Royal Avenue in Belfast.

Transport plan proposes new pedestrianisation across Belfast city centre

Traffic & Travel: Co Antrim road closed following collision

Newry Leisure Centre.

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Traffic & Travel: A1 northbound currently closed following collision

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BBC Look East presenter Susie Fowler-Watt

BBC presenter quits after 35 years for new career

Why can't we just agree on a direction for plugs to point in, and then stick to it?

The Gadget Agenda: Awkward plugs are driving me up the wall Gareth Butterfield

Millions of UK households face another broadband bill increase in April 2027, even if they are locked into an existing contract, prompting fresh calls for a ban on mid-contract price rises.

Broadband customers face fresh £48 bill warning

The Government recommends households gradually build an emergency kit with practical essentials such as a torch, first aid kit, emergency radio and portable power bank.

Explainer What you need in a Government 3-day emergency kit

Crime

Vets Dan Flynn and Rose McCullough And Vet nurse Leanne Green, left, tend to a pet dog for issues not related to fireworks.

Belfast vet prescibed meds in advance to help dogs with fireworks

Seamus Maguire and Joe Lynskey, two members of the Disappeared who will be remembered in the 20th annual walk at Stormont. Photo: PA

Grieving families of Disappeared call for information ahead of memorial walk

The photo of Nancy the dog shared by Jon Burrows

Calls for review of fireworks law after incidents

Police are appealing for information

House ransacked in Halloween burglary

Under-18s in Northern Ireland are now banned from buying vapes and related products. Image: Stock copyright William Lailey/SWNS

Under-18s in Northern Ireland now banned from having vapes of any kind

Norwood Children's Day Care Centre in Ballymena

Man 'disgusted at himself' after burgling Ballymena children's daycare centre

Weather

However, full restoration of all properties remains 6pm on Tuesday.

Storm Boelo: Thousands without power and flights and ferries cancelled in NI

A warning for high winds is in place this weekend as Storm Boelo lands

Dublin Marathon participants face windy run - weather warning extended

Business

(L-R) Jonathan Mitchell, co-founder of Our Brewery and Michael Crealey, Lead Packaged Buying Manager at Tesco Northern Ireland, toast to the awarded Our Brewery range available at selected Tesco stores across NI.

Award-winning NI brewery adds two new beers to Tesco NI range

The Bedford Hotel Belfast has created a new deputy general manager role following a successful first six months in business. Pictured is executive head chef Noel McMeel and general manager Mike Gatt at the opening of The Bedford in April 2026 alongside The Bedford Hotel team

'Phenomenal reception': NI hotel's new management role after first six months

The opening of a new fabrication hall at Harland & Wolff has been hailed as a major milestone in the revival of shipbuilding in Belfast, as work progresses on three support ships for the Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA)

‘Shipbuilding is returning': £157m investment marks milestone in H&W revival

Politics

A homeless couple sleeping on a corner in Belfast city centre. Picture date: Friday August 9, 2024.

Lyons pressed to end deaths of 61 homeless people per year

Jonathan Buckley prompted debate within unionism over cooperation talks. Pic: Mark Marlow/PA Wire

DUP's Buckley warns nationalists would be 'affronted' at TUV proposals

Green Party councillor Lauren Kendall, who has completed what she hopes will be her final chemotherapy session after being diagnosed with stage three breast cancer

‘Very difficult days’: NI councillor’s moving tribute after cancer milestone

UUP leader Jon Burrows. Photo: Liam McBurney/PA WIre

UUP contests DUP claim that unity talks set to happen

UK Trending

Joy Cullen gave up her job as her hip pain pre-surgery was too severe

NHS patients choose to travel further for surgeries under scheme

More than half of adults have avoided buying clothes over concerns about caring for them

Eight in 10 Brits suffer from 'laundry anxiety', according to research

Three quarters of Brits believe a week of guaranteed sunshine would boost their mood.

Six in 10 Brits face 'sun withdrawal'

Shoppers are preparing for Black Friday by tracking prices and researching products before buying.

Brits fear autumn budget will put pressure on finances

Research found more than four in 10 Brits are envious of Spain’s laid-back approach to mealtimes

Eating out in Britain has become an increasingly rushed affair

Original fireplaces, exposed beams and cornicing have been named the ultimate signs of good taste in the home, according to new research

Period features still deemed 'most stylish' property features

Farming

Ulster Farmers' Union president, John McLenaghan.

Farmers: Budget hasn't touched taxes strangling our family businesses

Food and Farm minister Andrew Muir pictured with Bronagh O’Kane of Drumard Farm, Cookstown, the local winner in the BBC Food and Farming Awards

NI farmer and former aerospace engineer wins BBC Farming for the Future Award

People

Belfast's historic 1852 Hotel has been sold to hospitality operator Fahrenheit 7 in a deal advised by CBRE NI and CBRE Hotels

Historic Belfast hotel sold to hospitality operator for undisclosed sum
The 1852 Hotel, a 21-bedroom property in Belfast’s Queen’s Quarter, has been sold by Ringland Group after more than a decade of ownership, with its existing management team remaining in place
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Archdeacon Elizabeth Cairns from Mullavilly Parish is asking for help in gathering 100 nativity scenes together in time for the festival.

Race is on to gather 100 nativity scenes from around the world

Bluecoat Engineering, a steel fabrication business specialising in lift components, has been acquired by Re-Ropes, a division of Mallusk-based WH Scott Group

NI lift group acquires specialist London engineering firm

Andrew Carlisle, bugler for the Hillsborough Fort Guard, Peter Cunningham, CEO Camlin Group, Tim Holt, member of the Executive Board of Siemens Energy AG, Adnan Chaudhry, senior vice president Digital Grid, Siemens Energy and Michael Cunningham, COO Camlin Group

Lisburn firm announces £20m investment and more than 100 new jobs in NI

Jason Starbuck, partner, and Marie Doyle, office senior partner with BrightStart apprentices and graduates

Professional services firm welcomes 63 new hires to NI office

Education

Jay Basra highlighted that the Order of Service for the QUB Remembrance Sunday service on 8 November stated that Orange collarettes were not to be worn.

Royal British Legion distances itself from QUB Orange collarette row

Clare Quinn, Trade Engagement Officer, and Zoe Bratton, Product Development Officer, Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council, with Level 2 Hospitality trainees Ciara and Ellah and Northern Regional College’s Emma Louise Davis and Gabrielle Quinn.

Rising chef talent shines at Northern Regional College's 'North Coast Table'

Lyric Theatre Belfast Creative Learning Department has completed a five-week tour of primary schools in 11 council areas across Northern Ireland of their production ‘Waste Busters the Eco-Musical’.

Eco musical completes five week tour of primary schools across NI

Union UCU warns that the scale of voluntary redundancy applications raises serious questions about staff confidence, the university’s future and the need for urgent intervention.

More than 700 Ulster University apply for 450 voluntary redundancy places

The hoax email threat was sent to 300 schools across Northern Ireland on Monday morning.

Terror expert rejects 'Islamist' claim of school bomb threats

The incident, involving uniformed Bangor Academy pupils, took place outside of school hours in a car park a short distance from its grounds.

Delete footage of attack on teenage girl, say police and school

Health

Semichem launches new charity partnership with Air Ambulance NI. Pic credit: Damien McAnespie

Semichem takes off with Lisburn based charity Air Ambulance NI

Firework sales and use are tightly regulated, breaches of the law carrying hefty fines

Firework safety call as Halloween 'increase in preventable incidents' predicted

Andi Osho, who plays Sandra Cliff in Blue Lights, says she experienced vertigo, phantom smells and gritty eyes with menopause

Blue Lights actress reveals the hidden side of menopause

Caoimhe and Samantha help Elizabeth into her bespoke moulded wheelchair

New wheelchair opens up a world of possibilities for Elizabeth

Opinion

Morning View

Editorial: Hiking BBC tax as households turn off is the wrong approach

Jonathan Buckley MLA speaking to the media outside Carleton Street Orange Hall in Portadown, Co Armagh.

Unionism cannot afford a strategic own goal over Drumcree

Today, Northern Ireland’s Halloween is a commercial spectacle with Londonderry’s acclaimed street carnival touted as one of the best in the world

Jackie McGregor: Sparklers in living room: subtler terrors of 1980s Halloween

Morning View

Editorial: Fix needed for parties' inability to set a Stormont budget

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