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Prime Minister Andy Burnham during a visit to The Oh Yeah centre in Belfast.

Burnham says united Ireland poll is 'off the table' during first NI visit

Andy Burnham said "we need to fix the things right in front of us in the here and now".

Joanne McLaughlin has dark hair and dark eyes, and is smiling at the camera. She is wearing a turquoise top. Sitting next to her is a young boy with black hair. Behind them is flower wallpaper.

I thought I was going to die after plane cockpit windscreen cracked

A passenger thought she was "100% going to die" after a mid-air emergency was declared on her flight to Londonderry.

Eugene Diamond stands behind his newsagents counter. He is bald and is wearing black-rimmed glasses and a pale blue shirt with yellow stripes. Behind him is the cigarette kiosk.

From cigarettes to energy drinks - half a century behind a newsagents counter

Eugene Diamond says habits have changed but the craic with his customers remains.

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Cartoon illustrates importance of inclusivity in schools with autistic lead character

A new Belfast-made cartoon series will be coming to screens soon with the aim of encouraging and empowering children in classrooms to be more inclusive and to create a space for minds of all kinds.

A group of Orange Order members and DUP's Carla Lockhart being blocked by police from walking down a road.

Parades commissioner resigns after Drumcree case

Unionist parties and the Orange Order have called for the commission to stand down.

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Concerns raised over impact of quad bikes on wildlife

A resident of Carnamoyle says quad bike riders in Lisnagra Woods have been impacting local wildlife.

Andy Burnham is smiling and looking to the side. He has dark hair, brushed to one side and dark glasses.

Andy Burnham has a lot of Irish roots - will he play on them during his visit?

Prime Minister Andy Burnham was quick to talk up his proud Irish roots on his last visit to Northern Ireland and we can expect more of the same this time.

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Smartphones could become illegal in NI schools

The education minister opens a consultation on whether to follow England on banning phones in schools.

Dolly Parton has curled blonde hair and is wearing a white, silvery dress. Carlin has a straight black bob and is wearing a black suit.

'World feels less bright' - fans and musicians on island of Ireland mourn Dolly parting

Irish country music artists Claudia Buckley and Máiréad Carlin have been among those to pay tribute to the late country music legend. 

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Foyle & West

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Four men charged over Moygashel bonfire hate display

All four men are to appear before Dungannon Magistrates' Court next month

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'Magical' and rare barn owl has bumper breeding season

Ten chicks have been successfully reared by two breeding pairs at secret sites across Fermanagh.

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Gregory Campbell under investigation for alleged spending breach

The watchdog's investigation concerns the MP’s spending against their Office Costs budget.

Eddie Keogh of Kingfishr performs on Day 3 of Outside Lands Festival at Golden Gate Park on August 09, 2026 in San Francisco, California.

'I love the whole spirit of the place': Kingfishr return to one of their favourite cities

The Limerick indie-folk group will perform at Live at the Square in Ebrington on Monday evening.

The former Danske Bank building is a large grey building. It is viewed from Derry's historic walls were cannons are seen up against the city walls.

Funding announced to secure future of landmark building

The former Danske Bank building in Londonderry city centre was built between 1860 and 1879.

Republic of Ireland

A pile of cannabis sits on the floor, packed in tight-plastic bags, after being put on display by the Republic of Ireland's Customs and Revenue who made the seizure

Man charged following cross-border drugs bust

He is one of two men arrested following an investigation that uncovered 119kg (262lb) of cannabis in Dundalk, County Louth, then a further 45kg plus cash and suspected cocaine in Newstownabbey, County Antrim.

A pile of green cannabis sits on the floor, packed in tight-plastic bags.

Drugs and guns seized during cross-border operation

Two men were arrested following searches in County Louth and County Antrim.

Simon O'Donovan. He has short brown hair, blue eyes, wearing a navy blazer, light blue shirt and blue striped tie.

Man charged with possession of Semtex near Irish border granted bail

Simon O'Donovan, 44, of Sperrin Road in Dublin 12 was granted bail during a hearing at the High Court.

A closeup image of a man's hand holding a yellow hosepipe. The hosepipe is spraying water on to an area of wild green plants.

Hosepipe ban extended in some parts of Republic of Ireland

The hosepipe ban in the Republic of Ireland is being lifted in 13 counties on Wednesday but extended in the rest of the country.

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Republic of Ireland net migration continues to fall from Ukraine war peak

New figures show that ever since the Ukraine war, net migration to the Republic of Ireland has steadily decreased.

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Fast-growing chickens are reshaping the poultry industry, and dividing opinion.

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