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Pupils investigate the ‘Power of Uniform’

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Age NI says the review of elderly services should have begun 'months ago' while a nursing representative says they are 'fearful' of what winter holds

Age NI: A&E review ‘a bit late’ to help elderly this winter

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The Bishop of Down and Dromore, Rt Rev Harold Miller, and the Moderator of the Presbyterian Church, Rev Dr Charles McMullen, dressed as shepherds at the launch of the Bethlehem Village event

Village’s ‘Bethlehem’ event proves a huge draw

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Detective Superintendent Ryan Henderson launches the PSNI's annual domestic abuse campaign.

‘People do not have to suffer in silence’: Police reveal worrying rise in domestic abuse incidents

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Police praise public for their help in tackling drink drivers

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ED Team are asking for the public’s support this Winter

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Jonathan Rea honorary degree: I feel a lot more comfortable in leathers and a helmet, but it’s nice to be recognised

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Superbike champion Jonathan Rea awarded honorary university degree

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Chief Inspector Jon Burrows with the Trauma Teddies.

Police officers get new piece of kit - teddy bears

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Patronage to support Drew Nelson's legacy

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Diesel spill causing serious traffic disruption

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Motorists have been warned of icy conditions.

Temperatures set to plummet tonight

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There are reports of sheep running loose on the A1.

Sheep causing havoc on A1

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M1 crash causing long delays

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The PSNI closed the section of the M1 on Thursday morning.

Entire section of M1 now closed

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Crime More Crime >>

‘People do not have to suffer in silence’: Police reveal worrying rise in domestic abuse incidents

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PSNI notch up 1,000,000 followers on social media

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Man in his 80s left shaken by burglary ordeal

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Elderly man kicked and threatened during robbery

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Education More Education >>

Pupils investigate the ‘Power of Uniform’

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World Superbike Champion Jonathan Rea collects his Honorary Graduate from the University of Ulster

Jonathan Rea honorary degree: I feel a lot more comfortable in leathers and a helmet, but it’s nice to be recognised

Education

Professor shares ‘lessons on life’ at New Bridge

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Primary one and two children were among those suspended in the 2016/17 academic year (Photo: Shutterstock)

Kids as young as 4 are being suspended from Northern Ireland schools

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A school classroom.

Northern Ireland’s top-performing schools revealed

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Task Forces drive to accelerate local growth

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Sir Jeffrey Donaldson said he had a 'watching brief' on Libyan trade matters

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson: Libya trade envoy role ‘very interesting’

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Motorists have been warned of icy conditions.

Temperatures set to plummet tonight

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Dean and Stephen Irwin with their Dry Cured Streaky Black Bacon and grass-fed steak burgers and the two bronze trophies picked up in the 2018 Blas na h�ireann Irish Food Awards for the award-winning produce which comes from the home farm.

Meat the Farm Shop winners with tasty treats

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Politics More Politics >>

BREXIT POLL: Do you want a second referendum?

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Sinn Fein's Irish Presidential candidate Liadh N� Riada said she would wear a poppy if elected.

SF snub of Armistice Day ‘a backward step’

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Three Northern Ireland councils have written to Chancellor Philip Hammond

Three Northern Ireland councils join forces to pitch for growth deal

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NI man fails to get on presidential ballot

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Final blueprints for re-drawing NI’s political map revealed

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Environment More Environment >>

Work set to start on new Gilford Riverside Trail

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The red kite

Co Down named and shamed in bird persecution report

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Why not download the free Bin-ovation app.

Help to reduce, reuse, recycle

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Half Moon Lake, Belfast. Pic by Elaine Hill

Record number of NI parks and open spaces awarded Green Flag status

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Age NI: A&E review ‘a bit late’ to help elderly this winter

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Peter McVeigh (pictured left) of Donaghys, Banbridge presents a cheque for the money raised at the recent Ladies Night held in aid of Ellen's Journey. Attendees were treated to an in-store fashion show with giveaways and raffle prizes on the night, as well as Donaghys store and online discount. Also pictured are Beth McDaniel (Sales Assistant) Sheila Barry (General Manager) Chloe Gibson (Sales Assistant) and Paddy Treanor (Ellen's Father).

Donaghys raises over £1,000 for Ellen’s Journey

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New eating disorder service

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Ballycastle is situated in the Causeway Coast and Glens region of Northern Ireland (Photo: Shutterstock)

Happiest places in Northern Ireland revealed (and the most miserable)

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The Brain Injury Foundation is holding a series of local information evenings following the overwhelming reaction to a recent televison documentary.

My Injured Brain set to raise more awareness

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