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An injured soldier is carried away through the muddy fields at Passchendaele

The muddy, bloody WWI battle where many of the dead were never found

A departures board at Belfast International Airport, Co Antrim, following disruption to flights due to a "technical issue" at an air traffic control centre in Scotland

Ryanair reveals 1,000 flights cancelled last month amid UK air traffic chaos

Nicolas Raskin of Rangers. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

I was mentally ready to leave – Nicolas Raskin on failed move away from Rangers

Rangers' Nicolas Raskin during a training session on Wednesday before the squad left for the Czech Republic

Gers' Nico Raskin stays behind as squad travels to Czech Republic for Euro tie

Ireland team huddle after the loss against France. (Photo by WorldSportPics/Will Palmer via Hockey Ireland)

Ireland 'delighted' at World Cup result after topping Pool H despite defeat

Mia Jennings of Ireland battles for the ball against Belgium

Battling Ireland teams fall just short in Hockey World Cup bid

Ireland's World Cup destiny is in their own hands

Ireland men set for Hockey World Cup showdown against Spain

Ireland women celebrate against New Zealand in the FIH Hockey World Cup. (Photo by WORLDSPORTPICS/Rodrigo Jaramillo)

Katie Mullan 'so proud' as Ireland post first World Cup win

Calor, a leading supplier of gas for homes and businesses across Northern Ireland, has announced the appointment of Sytze Nijman as chief executive officer

Calor names new boss as NI energy firm targets next phase of growth

Ireland's men will compete in the World Cup later this month. (Photo by WORLDSPORTPICS via Hockey Ireland)

World Cup appearance 'special moment for everyone involved' with Irish hockey

Peter Hickman secured a podium on his debut at Chimay in Belgium

Peter Hickman seals podium on debut at Chimay in Belgium

Coronation Street actor Charlie Lawson was a man in demand at the Hillsborough Twelfth. Picture: Matt Mackey, Presseye

Jonny McCambridge: Off on holiday, out of money, out of ideas

Northern Ireland chocolate shop Taste of Belgium has closed its Belfast store, bringing an end to its business just two years after opening in CastleCourt Shopping Centre. Credit Facebook

'With a heavy heart': Viral chocolate shop closes NI store after only two years

Ireland will be represented by HockeyID and women's squads, plus men's internationals, next month across World Cup play. (Photo By WorldSportPics)

Ireland's Para World Cup invite 'incredibly special' ahead of inaugural event

Aston Villa's Youri Tielemans is a transfer target for Manchester United. (Photo by Martin Rickett/PA Wire)

Manchester United in Andrey Santos transfer done deal and Youri Tielemans talks

8TEN Racing BMW rider Peter Hickman made a sensational debut at the Southern 100 on the Isle of Man. (Photo by Callum Staley/Pacemaker Press)

Peter Hickman rules out Armoy debut but injured Davey Todd 'doing his best'
Peter Hickman has confirmed he won’t be racing at Armoy this month but said his 8TEN Racing team-mate Davey Todd is “doing his best” to make his comeback at the Co Antrim meeting.
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Ireland senior women's players face June games in the Netherlands and Germany. (Photo by WorldSportPics/Javier Torres)

Ireland hockey squads with June dates for World Cup prep

Northern Ireland's Josh Rock will continue his debut BetMGM Premier League Darts campaign in Glasgow. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Josh Rock's Plan B no soap story plus his Glasgow hope for Rangers fan support

Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill. (Photo by Liam McBurney/PA Wire)

Blackburn-linked Michael O'Neill hails NI 'exciting group' in Nations League

Josh Rock takes on Michael Van Gerwen in the Premier League on Thursday night

Josh Rock set for showdown with Michael Van Gerwen in Belgium

Cole McCullough (Air Ambulance Off-Road Rider of the Year) and Emma Wray (Kerr’s Tyres Female Trailblazer of the Year) following success at the Adelaide Irish Motorbike Awards in Belfast. (Photo Stephen Davison/Pacemaker)

Cole McCullough's Belgium focus as 'shocked' Emma Wray looks to fresh challenges

Rangers' Nico Raskin, who scored in Tuesday's 2-0 win over Aberdeen at Ibrox, believes the Light Blues can go on and win the Scottish Premiership title. Photo by Andrew Milligan/PA Wire)

Resurgent Rangers can win title, says Nico Raskin

Magheralin's Daniel Wiffen. (Photo by MANAN VATSYAYANA/AFP via Getty Images)

Magheralin's Daniel Wiffen celebrates bronze with 'I've come through a lot' call

Rangers' Nicolas Raskin during a press conference ahead of Thursday's Europa League clash against Sporting Braga at Ibrox. (Photo by Andrew Milligan/PA Wire)

Rangers' Nico Raskin eager to move on after Russell Martin clash

Gavan Duffy, chairman of Classic Bike Racing Ireland, sustained severe injuries in an accident while competing in Belgium in August.

Irish rider suffered 'severe' injuries in crash at race meeting in Belgium

Nico Raskin fell out with axed Rangers manager Martin Russell after a turbulent start to the season. (Photo by Andrew Milligan/PA Wire)

Nico Raskin vows to 'give everything' to boost Rangers prospects

Max Aarons, who hopes his stoppage-time winner at Livingston signals the beginning of his Rangers redemption arc following his Champions League woe in Belgium last month

Max Aarons hoping Rangers winner signals beginning of redemption arc
Max Aarons hopes his stoppage-time winner at Livingston signals the beginning of his Rangers redemption arc following his Champions League woe in Belgium last month.
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A poll of 2,000 adults found 62 per cent have already attempted to recreate international dishes at home using supermarket ingredients

Brits reveal their 'food bucket lists' - including tapas in Spain

Ally McCoist has told embattled Rangers manager Russell Martin he must explain to bewildered supporters why he is not selecting Nico Raskin

Rangers manager Russell Martin must explain Nico Raskin stance – Ally McCoist

Peter Hickman on the 8TEN Racing BMW Superstock machine during qualifying at the Isle of Man TT. (Photo by Rod Neill/Pacemaker Press)

Peter Hickman commits to rest of season after comeback from TT crash

Rangers reveal SPFL investigating smoke bombs use by fans

Northern Ireland's Josh Rock. (Photo by Lewis Storey/Getty Images)

Josh Rock 'starting to be a proper dart player now' after second run to final

Then Belgian Classic Trophy races are held annually at Gedinne. (Archive photo)

Classic Bike Racing Ireland chairman 'seriously injured' in crash

Russell Martin will lead Rangers into his first Old Firm derby as manager this weekend

Russell Martin fails to clear up Nico Raskin uncertainty ahead of Old Firm clash

Rangers manager Russell Martin. (Photo by Steve Welsh/PA Wire)

Rangers Supporters Association calling for boss Russell Martin to be sacked

Ally McCoist let his feelings known after Rangers' drubbing by Club Brugge in the Champions League play-off

Ally McCoist on Rangers’ capitulation: Supporters deserve a lot better than that

The Belgian Classic Trophy races are held annually in August at Gedinne

'Deep concern' as Classic Bike Racing Ireland rider in 'serious' accident

Dan Thornhill, Josh Coleman and Glenn McCormick finished second in the Wright Engineering Team race at Foxhill

Broken finger is no issue for Niall Cregan to claim success at Tandragee

Despite a fire ripping through the main stage days before the festival was about to begin, a spokesperson for Tomorrowland 2025 thinks the DJs this year enjoy being up close and personal with festivalgoers.

Set times and how to stream weekend two of Tomorrowland 2025

Not even a fire on the main stage is keeping revellers away, as Tomorrowland throws open it's gates for the first weekend of it's 2025 event.

How to watch the Tomorrowland 2025 main stage this weekend

Ireland's senior women have accepted an invitation to enter the FIH Pro League for the first time. (Photo by Rodrigo Jaramillo/WorldSportPics)

Ireland women to face world's best and make Pro League history

Ethan Galbraith, Isaac Price and Dan Ballard look on during training ahead of Northern Ireland hosting Iceland on Tuesday in Belfast. (Photo by Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press). (Photo by Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press)

Isaac Price feels ‘settled’ at West Brom and ready to fire for Northern Ireland

Ambassador Ambition ship

I discovered the magic of cruising Northern Europe and you will too

Who do we think will make it through from the first Eurovision Song Contest semi-final taking place on May 13 2025?

Who do we think will move on from the first Eurovision semi-final? Benjamin Jackson

A graphic based on satellite imagery of the British Isles at the mid point in the day, 130pm, Wednesday April 2 2025, showing no cloud whatsoever. Image taken from www.sat24.com

Look at this satellite image of sunshine over Britain and Ireland - no cloud!

Northern Ireland's Isaac Price celebrates scoring against Switzerland. (Photo by Desmond Loughery/Pacemaker Press)

NI legend feels West Brom 'have got a steal' as talented star shows class

Julie Herman turns people's football shirts into puffer jackets.

Watch: Woman turns people's football shirts into puffer jackets

Traffic jam

Advice for road users ahead of the Europa Conference League football match

Ben Walker up against Argentina for Ireland in the FIH Pro League. (Photo by WORLDSPORTPICS/ RODRIGO JARAMILLO)

'Some of the best hockey we have played' but Ireland end 2024 with defeat

Northern Ireland medical device manufacturer Eakin Healthcare has retained its ‘Great Place to Work’ accreditation for second consecutive year. Pictured is Eakin Healthcare’s chief people officer, Gillian McAuley, celebrating the achievement with production colleagues in Comber

NI medical device manufacturer retains ‘Great Place to Work’ accreditation

Demonstrators on Friday outside Westminster warn about how assisted suicide will be seen as far cheaper than care under the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill if it becomes law. Pic: Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire

Ben Lowry: I fear pressure on vulnerable people under assisted suicide

Jim Shannon speaking during the debate

What Northern Ireland's MPs said about assisted dying in milestone debate

A Christmas market

Must-see undiscovered festive markets just a ferry ride away

Ireland will continue to play in the hockey Pro League in the upcoming season despite relegation following New Zealand's withdrawal

Ireland keep play in hockey's top flight despite relegation in debut season

Rangers manager Philippe Clement has reaffirmed his commitment to the Ibrox club amid speculation around the vacant Anderlecht job

Philippe Clement reaffirms commitment to club amid Anderlecht speculation

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