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Bell set up the charity as he wanted to give something back after the kindness of the local community, who rallied round the family after Kevin’s death. “When Kevin died Newry came round us like a blanket, it was unreal,” he admitted. The community in Newry through a variety of …

A 27-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a stabbing in Portadown. Source link

In a statement on social media on Wednesday, Ms Cusack said she had “wrestled with this decision for over a week” and said resigning from the party is the “only way I can realistically move forward with dignity, confidence and self-respect”. She added: “The events leading to this decision have …

It comes after last week’s Stormont budget which the health minister has labelled ‘flawed’. Source link

The man had been on trial for eight charges arising out of two meetings secretly recorded by MI5. Source link

Rev David Clements’ father Billy was a reserve police officer who was murdered by the IRA in December 1985. He said he felt there could be “no absolute justice for people who’ve done dreadful things” after a new legacy law came into effect on 1 May. The law has been …

Covid-19 inquiry in Belfast on Wednesday 1 May – BBC News BreakingBreaking news Close breaking news Summary The UK Covid-19 Inquiry, sitting in Belfast, is scrutinising the Northern Ireland Executive’s handling of the pandemic More than 4,000 people in Northern Ireland died with Covid since the pandemic was declared in …

As the Legacy Act deadline comes into force, a man whose father was murdered when he was a child says victims’ relatives are being put through more turmoil. Sean Slane was speaking on the day that a legal cut off point came into effect halting future inquests into Troubles era …

The scheme was part of the Windsor Framework, the revised Brexit deal for Northern Ireland. Source link

John Winton was killed after he was struck by the bin lorry he was working on in Limavady in 2018. Source link

Covid-19 inquiry in Belfast on Wednesday 1 May – BBC News BreakingBreaking news Close breaking news Summary The UK Covid-19 Inquiry, sitting in Belfast, is scrutinising the Northern Ireland Executive’s handling of the pandemic More than 4,000 people in Northern Ireland died with Covid since the pandemic was declared in …

A 12-year-old girl who missed four months of her education due to a delay in securing a secondary school place has said she felt “lonely and isolated” away from classes. Aurelia – who has cerebral palsy and uses a wheelchair – was invited to Stormont to tell politicians first hand …

Two devices were thrown at the property in Ballymena while two people were inside the premises. Source link

The crash happened on the Doogary Road near Omagh, County Tyrone, on Tuesday evening. Source link

Ervin was pleased with the start that his side made to the game, but expressed his disappointment with their performance after that, particularly in the goal they conceded, as Michael Harris carried the ball a long distance before Jamie Dunne teed up Lafferty. “It was very cagey, both teams were …

“It’s not acceptable for a young person to watch her peers and her classmates get their place allocated in a straightforward system, and for her to be left with uncertainty and a real fear that she’s not going to get a placement that works for her,” he told BBC News …

Sir David Sterling says local ministers were “found wanting” when it came to making difficult decisions. Source link

Stardust families to receive formal state apology – BBC News BreakingBreaking news Close breaking news Source link

Stardust families to receive formal state apology – BBC News BreakingBreaking news Close breaking news Source link

Stardust families to receive formal state apology – BBC News BreakingBreaking news Close breaking news Source link