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A computer-generated image of the proposed new civic hub in Newry.

Green legal challenge to council over proposed new civic hub

An alleged robber collided with a PSNI car during a 120mph pursuit on the A1 dual carriageway, a court has heard today.

'Alleged robber rammed PSNI car during 120mph pursuit'

Chief Constable Jon Boutcher speaks to reporters after a meeting of the Northern Ireland Policing Board in Belfast. Photo: David Young./PA

Boutcher challenges 'misinterpretation' of IRA remark in police log on Drumcree

The PSNI said the raid took place somewhere in west Belfast

PSNI seize items in fresh raid targeting alleged 'extreme right-wing' offending

No complaints were made about the incident, but Police Ombudsman Chief Executive Hugh Hume decided an independent investigation was necessary because officers' actions could potentially amount to misconduct.

Ombudsman clears police after Palestine protest arrests in Belfast

Russell Brand awaiting prison sentence after being found guilty of rape

The News Letter reports the death of Czar Nicholas of Russia at the start of March 1855. Picture: News Letter archives

‘The Disastrous Campaign in Crimea’ and sudden death of the Czar (January 1855)

'Keep growing': NI family-owned car retailer lands exclusive AION franchise

Country music star Garth Brooks pictured at Croke Park in Dublin in 2021 when promoting his 2022 gigs there.

Garth Brooks returns to Belfast for two concerts next year

Traffic and Travel

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Traffic & Travel: Newry road closed following collision

Road Closed

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...

A1 closed northbound

Traffic & Travel: A1 northbound currently closed following collision

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Kevin the Carrot and Chantenay launch a search for missing Cauli Dog in Aldi's 2026 Christmas advert.

Shoppers hail Aldi's Christmas advert 'the best' one - watch it here

A Ryanair flight from Madrid was caught up in Thursday’s disruption (photo by Jaime REINA / AFP via Getty Images)

Plane bomb threats: all flights and airports affected

Amazon driver tosses parcel out of van window - before 'taking snap of damaged package as proof of delivery'

Amazon driver ‘lobs’ Christmas parcel from van window

Four couples who are still together from all 10 MAFS UK series

Crime

An anti-fraud advert from the Department for Communities Jobs & Benefits offices.

Man convicted for fraud linked to PIP, ESA and Housing Benefit

Police officers responding to a call were able to locate and arrest a suspect and seize a number of items after the signs were defaced.

Man arrested after 'sectarian hate crime' damage to road signs

The report contains a foreword by committee chairman and Sinn Fein TD Matt Carthy which welcomes co-operation with legacy mechanisms and supporting information recovery but raises several concerns.

TDs: Irish Government should oppose aspects of UK Troubles Bill

The Police Service of Northern Ireland unveiling their new uniform in Belfast, 25 years ago.

Brian Dougherty: My PSNI journey took me to Ground Zero

Former special advisor to Lord Trimble, David Kerr.

David Kerr on PSNI: Why Trimble refused to abandon ‘police family’

A young boy plays on a scooter in front of the new sign at Police Headquarters in Belfast.

Lorraine Calvert: It has been a privilege to serve PSNI for 25 years

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

New death duties have plunged farming families across Northern Ireland into money stress, industry bodies have said, leaving them worried they won't be able to afford to inherit the family land. Photo: James Hardisty

MPs call on Westminster to scrap family farm inheritance tax

Victoria Square will launch its Christmas celebrations this weekend with a festive lights switch-on and two days of seasonal entertainment in Belfast city centre

NI shopping centre kicks off Christmas celebrations with two-day festive event

Vittorio Angelone as he appears in forthcoming BBC NI sitcom 'Rewarding'. Photo: Conker Pictures/Peter Marley/BBC

Graham Norton pushed back for joke storm comic's sitcom, as BBC condemns remarks

Politics

Morning View

Editorial: Remembering the sacrifice our brave police officers made for peace

Alliance Party deputy leader Eoin Tennyson wants to ban attempts to change someone's sexuality or "gender identity". Pic: Liam McBurney/PA Wire

Stormont conversion bill is overwhelmingly rejected in public consultation

Health Minister Robbie Butler speaking to the media as he arrives at Hillsborough Castle ahead of a meeting with Northern Ireland Secretary Sir Chris Bryant to discuss the budget

Budget talks at ‘pinch point’ as strike threat looms, says minister

Independent unionist Carla Lockhart has urged unionists to 'hold their head high' in their professional lives.

Carla Lockhart questions manner of DUP's call for unionist unity

UK Trending

Data revealed that the quality of toilet facilities affects how much people are willing to spend

UK hospitality industry risks losing £500m because of poor toilets

Over half of parents saying their child avoids creativity due to fear of getting it wrong

Parents say screen time and homework hold back children's creativity

Fern Brady reveals UK's biggest housemate icks

Brits biggest houseshare 'icks' revealed

1 in 3 are choosing to spend their weekends cooking

Brits ditch nights out for home cooking

Brits spend nearly four days a year handling ‘life admin’ for others on their phones

Brits spend nearly four days a year on phone life admin

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

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

Ross Davidson, Partner in the Belfast office at Browne Jacobson

Belfast law firm advises on £615m sale of 55 care homes
Browne Jacobson's team acted as sole legal advicer to the seller of Runwood Homes, which operates 12 care facilities across Northern Ireland, in the multi-million-pound deal with US investors
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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

The Police Service of Northern Ireland badge - agreeing the new emblem was seen as the first big test, says Pauline McCabe.

Pauline McCabe: Agreeing a new PSNI emblem was first big test

Then Assistant Chief Constable, Judith Gillespie, speaking at police headquarters in Belfast.

Judith Gillespie: PSNI was built on proud legacy of RUC

Leading food-to-go businesses from across Northern Ireland have been shortlisted for the 2026 Northern Ireland Food to Go Awards, recognising the talent, quality and innovation shaping the industry across the region

NI’s top food-to-go businesses shortlisted for 2026 awards

Education

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

Lessons learned review ordered after school bomb threats

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

Health

Jim Hunter, from Co Tyrone, far right, with stroke survivors at the Stroke Association's ice brain sculpture in London

'My whole character changed': NI stroke survivor's mental health battle

Lisa McWilliams and Jade Jones

Olympic champion backs NI entrepreneur in multi-million-pound deal

Inpatient maternity services will now be moved from Newry to Craigavon from 23 November due to a shortage of consultants.

Legal action begins to halt Daisy Hill maternity move

Katie, a Home Instead Care Professional, is encouraging others to join the organisation’s recruitment drive and help support people living with dementia across Northern Ireland

'Recruiting 450 professionals': NI home care firm launches recruitment drive

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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