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Carla Lockhart has left open the possibility of running in May's Assembly election. Pic: Mark Marlow/PA Wire

Carla Lockhart doesn't rule out Assembly election run

Inpatient maternity services will now be moved from Newry to Craigavon due to a shortage of consultants.

Trust Board confirms date to move inpatient maternity from Newry to Craigavon

The hoax email threat was sent to 300 schools across Northern Ireland recently.

Lessons learned review ordered after school bomb threats

Taoiseach Micheal Martin speaks to the media before a Cabinet meeting at Government Buildings in Dublin about a proposed public sector union strike. Picture date: Tuesday November 3, 2026.

Taoiseach expands on initiative to examine Irish unity options

Michael O'Neill, manager of the Northern Ireland football team, has paid tribute to Irish Olympian Ciara Mageean after her untimely passing from cancer.

'Ciara Mageean was a positive example for Northern Ireland'

A new grave stone has been erected to Lurgan native Thomas Cummins, a WW1 hero and former Glenavon player.

Grave stone erected for WW1 hero

Goods being sorted at a food bank. An emergency food parcel will be provided every 10 seconds across the UK this winter, the Trussell charity has predicted. The food bank organisation said rising costs of essentials such as food, electricity and rent are pushing more families "to the brink". Issue date: Wednesday December 3, 2025. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: Andy Buchanan/PA Wire

Almost 200,000 in NI at risk of needing to use food banks

Shamrock Park, home of Portadown FC, is getting a new name following a lucrative deal with British Supplements.

New name for Shamrock Park

Martin O'Hagan, a journalist with the Sunday World, was shot dead near his home in Lurgan, Co Armagh on September 28, 2001. Photo courtesy of Kevin Cooper.

Call to publish Martin O'Hagan murder report

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.

New parking powers could see on-the-spot fines at leisure centres in Newry. Mour...

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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

Detectives investigating the disappearance of Carrie Mullane (Noonan) have launched a murder investigation and arrested a man on suspicion of murder.

Man arrested on suspicion of murder after disappearance of woman

Sammie Bingham and son Kaiden, aged eight. She has reported the find to the PSNI, which has subsequently warned parents to be cautious

Co Down mother on finding needle buried in son's trick-or-treat sweetie

Laganside court complex. Image: Google

Italian sailor charged with exposing himself in Belfast

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

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

Economy minister Caoimhe Archibald comments on the draft UK-EU deal on food and agriculture goods at Stormont in Belfast. Picture date: Tuesday November 3, 2026. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: David Young/Press Association

Expected UK-EU deal on agri-goods prompts familiar divisions

The Atlantic Link Enterprise Campus was launched in 2017 on a 16-acre site with the aim of attracting high-tech businesses to Coleraine

'Highly recommend': NI data centre sold in under month as buyer plans AI campus

Co-Ownership has appointed finance professional Claire McAleenan as its new director of finance

Co-Ownership strengthens leadership team with senior finance appointment

Politics

DUP leader Gavin Robinson (second from left), alongside Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly (left) and party colleagues deputy leader Michelle McIlveen MLA (third from left) and Trevor Clarke MLA (right), speak to the media during a press conference at Parliament Buildings, Stormont, Belfast, where he discussed the prospect of unionist unity following the Drumcree parading dispute. Picture date: Monday November 2, 2026. Photo credit should read: Liam McBurney/PA Wire

Robinson insists party ‘fully behind’ his position on Drumcree dispute

Requirements for checks on certain goods entering NI from GB could be negated by an imminent UK-EU deal.

Unionist caution over imminent EU-UK trade deal which could soften sea border

Agriculture minister Andrew Muir said the powersharing executive would need to decide “in days” whether it was going to agree a spending plan for the current financial year.

Muir tells Executive it is ‘make your mind up time’ on NI budget

DUP MP Carla Lockhart speaking during an Orange Order parade in Portadown, Co Armagh. Picture date: Saturday October 24, 2026.

Lockhart: Leaving DUP was a particularly painful and difficult decision

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Miniature billboards, shop signs and railway adverts were installed throughout Bekonscot Model Village and Railway

Bekonscot Model Village goes big on itsu Jumbo Spring Rolls

It's estimated shoppers will splash out £170 more than they did last year

Consumers will spend an average of £304 this Black Friday

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

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

The Funeral of Olympian Ciara Mageean at St Patrick’s Church in Portaferry, Co. Down today, 3 November 2026.

'Ciara Mageean made one last effort for her friends at her wedding'
Irish Olympian Ciara Mageean made one last herculean effort to give her family and friends "a lavish, memorable occasion" at her wedding just weeks before she passed away, mourners at her funeral have heard.
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Belfast-based AI technology firm StormHarvester has appointed a former chief executive of a global water software business as a board advisor, as it steps up its expansion into the US market. Pictured is Brian Moloney, founder and CEO of StormHarvester with Colby Manwaring

'Enormous opportunity': NI AI firm strengthens US ambitions with appointment

Hundreds of tributes have been paid to well-known Coleraine butcher Ken Anderson, who died peacefully at his home on Monday (November 2). Credit Facebook

'A giant of a man in every way': Tributes pour in following death of NI butcher

CO3 chief executive Valerie McConville, Jacinta Linden and Jonathan McAlpin

'Privilege and a challenge': NI man appointed new chair of third sector body CO3

Michael Crealey, lead packaged buying manager for Tesco NI with Ryan McFarland, Drinksology Kirker Greer and cockapoo Wilfie

NI firm launches new Tesco range which puts dogs in the wine aisle

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

Celine Doherty, commercial director with Josephine McShane, personal assistant to chief executive

'Forever grateful': Newry woman's cancer found at Re-Gen screening

Health Minister Robbie Butler announced the investment

New £1.95m investment to tackle endometriosis diagnosis delays

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

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

Opinion

Neasa Quigley, President, NI Chamber

Employment costs remain major barrier to NI business growth

The Assembly at Stormont is “full of people who are diametrically opposed”

Kate Nicholl MLA: Collaboration isn't rewarded at Stormont. What if it was?

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

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