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Freshers Flu? NI among most likely to call in sick

Flames and smoke pour from roof of factory building.

Watch: Flames and smoke pour from roof of factory building

Ross Watson alongside his wife Annika.

Watch: IVF miracle baby born metres apart from his future wife

Beach goers enjoy the weather on what was the warmest day of the year so far at Southend-on-Sea in Essex. Picture date: Monday August 12, 2024.

UK had hottest day of the year this week... but not Northern Ireland

New survey data has revealed that Northern Ireland is leading the UK air fryer revolution. Credit Expert Review

Northern Ireland leads the UK air fryer revolution

Derek Burwell, 83, spends 30 years building miniature railway in garden.

Grandad spends 30 years building miniature railway in garden

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Symptoms and signs to look out for in recent rise of Measles

R3’s analysis of data provided by Creditsafe shows 2,311 firms were set-up in Northern Ireland in April – the highest monthly total since records began in December 2021 and only the second time numbers have exceeded 2,000. Pictured is Ian Leonard, chair of R3 in Northern Ireland

Start-up boom as businesses launched in Northern Ireland near triple in April

Undated handout photo issued by Kensington Palace of Princess Charlotte, taken by the Princess of Wales to mark her ninth birthday.

Princess Charlotte’s 9th birthday is marked with the release of a picture

Northern Ireland falls in ranking on PwC’s Women in Work Index. Pictured is Cat McCusker, regional market leader at PwC Northern Ireland

NI falls from first to fourth in the UK for female gender equality at work

Northern Ireland nearly tripled in January from the same period last year, according to new research from R3, the UK’s insolvency and restructuring trade body. Pictured is Ian Leonard, chair of R3 in Northern Ireland

Start-up boom as businesses launched in NI near triple year-on-year

R3’s analysis of data provided by Creditsafe shows 13,280 firms were set-up in Northern Ireland in 2023 – a rise of 59.5% from 2022’s total of 8,325. Pictured is Ian Leonard, chair of R3 in Northern Ireland

UK top: Start-up boom as over 13,200 firms launched in NI - up by nearly 60%

The most competitive UK regions revealed

Baby southern white rhino Malaika with 15-year-old mum, Keyah, at West Midlands Safari Park

Watch: Adorable baby rhino takes first steps

Measles cases are on the rise - and health officials fear many children are not vaccinated against it. (Picture: RCPCH and NHS)

Children forced to isolate as measles becomes "national incident"

Kieron Brockhouse has been found not guilty of two anti-terror law charges

Kieron Brockhouse cleared of two counts of supporting a proscribed organisation
A West Midlands man who flew the flags of two outlawed Ulster loyalist groups has been found not guilty of two anti-terror law charges.
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Martinho De Sousa (L), Tireq McIntosh (C), Kian Durnin (R) have been jailed for a total of 69 years for shooting children in a Wolverhampton playground. Picture: West Midlands Police

Dramatic moment gunmen who shot children in playground were arrested

The home in Sandringham Avenue in Walsall which was built without planning permission - and must now be torn down Picture: SWNS

'Monster mansion' with no planning permission has to be demolished

Parent Power 2024: The Times releases its list of Best UK schools & league table

The Sunday Times releases Parent Power 2024 UK guide

Sussex spaniel Elton, who has recovered from paralysis, with veterinary physiotherapist Holly Finelli and master dog trainer Graeme Hall

Heartwarming video shows paralysed puppy learning to walk again

West Midlands-based HSL Compliance has acquired Belfast-based water treatment specialist Chemical Treatment Services Ltd (CTS) to accelerate its geographic expansion. The move gives HSL Compliance a permanent foothold in Northern Ireland for the first time, which will allow the business to grow its services in the country and in the Republic of Ireland

HSL Compliance breaks ground in Northern Ireland with Belfast acquisition

A Black Country boozer called The Tilted Barrel where pool balls 'roll uphill' is now Britain's wonkiest pub following the loss of the Crooked House.

Britain’s newly crowned ‘wonkiest pub’ set to go on auction

New index reveals Northern Ireland was the strongest performer, with percentage house price falls being more modest than elsewhere in the UK. The average house price in Northern Ireland fell by 1.8% in the third quarter of this year compared with a year earlier

Average UK house price £14,500 lower but NI named 'strongest performer'

Cops received a call from a member of the public that a 12 foot yellow python was slithering on Harwood Street, West Bromwich.

Terrifying moment 12ft python spotted slithering along UK street

The burnt out remains of The Crooked House pub near Dudley in the West Midlands. A fire gutted the 18th century pub just days after it was sold to a private buyer. Northern Ireland has few buildings from the 1700s, and weak planning policies and enforcement. Photo credit should read: Jacob King/PA Wire

Ben Lowry: We need tough preservation laws for historic buildings in NI

Carl Falconer who has been going to The Tilted Barrel pub for about 40 years.

Inside Britain’s new wonkiest pub The Tilted Barrel

Shocking footage shows young children being played on the tracks

Watch: Terrifying risks recorded on level crossings
Railway bosses have released examples of people risking their lives on railway level crossings as a warning to others
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Fire crews at The Crooked House pub

Britain’s ‘wonkiest pub’ catches fire one month after break-in

Iain Hughes went missing during a charity swim in the English Channel

Body found in search for firefighter missing in English Channel

Heartbreaking footage shows 11-month-old moggy Bella hooked up to tubes and a heart monitor after coming into contact with a lily, which are highly poisonous to cats.

Poisoned cat ‘died for 26 minutes’ after brush with popular flower

A £1million mansion could be yours for £550,000 - but buyers should be aware it comes with a huge catch.

£1m mansion up for grabs for bargain £550k – but there’s a huge catch

PC Steven Walters, pictured on October 4, 2016. (Photo - SWNS)

West Midlands Police officers guilty of having sex while on duty

Gang who used ‘Thank you NHS van’ to transport 100kg drugs during pandemic jailed for almost 100 years

Gang who used ‘Thank you NHS van’ to transport cocaine & heroin jailed

Father of two Iain Hughes went missing swimming the English Channel

Father of two goes missing swimming English Channel

Jacob Murphy, 17, from Quinton in Birmingham, is thought to be the youngest professional brewer in the UK

Meet UK’s youngest brewer who can’t wait for his 18th birthday

Birmingham Airport has been ranked the worst in the UK for delays for two years running. (Photo by PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Birmingham Airport ranked the worst airport for delays

Hayfever sufferers have been warned their symptoms could be out in full force this week

Hayfever warning as first ‘pollen bomb’ of the year hits UK

Britain’s ‘wonkiest pub’ could close after 192 years as ‘drunk’ building put up for sale

Britain’s ‘wonkiest pub’ put up for sale - see pictures

National Highways has issued a severe weather alert

National Highways issue severe weather alert in parts of the UK

Phoenix Rise - how to watch BBC coming-of-age drama & entire cast list

Usual and unusual ways people prefer to snack on their crisps

36% of Britons are forgoing healthcare in order to save money as the cost of living crisis bites

36% go without healthcare to save money amid cost of living crisis

Hoping to enjoy a carefree holiday

Unorganised holdaymakers wasting enough money when booking holiday

Queen Consort Camilla have tested positive for Covid-19, say Buckingham Palace officials.

Queen Consort Camilla tests positive for Covid-19

The Queen Consort was set to carry out several engagements but has been forced to cancel due to illness

Queen Consort forced to pull out of events after contracting illness

A Buckingham Palace spokesman said the Queen Consort was suffering from a 'seasonal illness'. Camilla was due to visit Elmhurst Ballet School in Edgbaston, Birmingham, on Tuesday, to celebrate its centenary, and later that day a library in Telford

Camilla forced to postpone events after contracting ‘seasonal illness’

Foodbank on Ward 10 at Walsall Manor Hospital with Claire Cooper, Senior Sister.

Hospitals forced to open food banks for their own staff

Amazon are closing three UK warehouses

Amazon to close three UK warehouses affecting 1200 jobs

Some of the animals looking for homes at Blue Cross

Blue Cross Animal charity releases list of animals looking homes

The Met Office has warned of icy conditions this Thursday with the possibility of snow falling on higher ground.

Ice warning with possible snow fall on higher ground across Northern Ireland

The Met Office has warned of icy conditions this Thursday with the possibility of snow falling on higher ground.

Warning for icy conditions with possible snow on higher ground

Parents are giving modern rewards to their children for doing chores – with trad...

Train drivers in the Aslef trade union are voting on whether to continue strike action for up to a further six months, NationalWorld can reveal. Credit: Mark Hall/Getty

Aslef announce new 24 hour strike - here’s when workers will walk out

A-Level students from Thornhill College

A-levels 2022: Pupils in Northern Ireland trounce every other region

Emma Willis, Kelly Holmes, Ellie Simmonds and Jermaine Jenas

Sport Relief All Star Games: Birmingham 2022