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It should be Larne celebrating a third title in four years. .. while Coleraine and Glentoran must think about Europe
2+ hour, 19+ min ago (245+ words) It's been 17 years since Glentoran won the title and 52 since Coleraine won their only League championship. Larne only have to go back to 2024. The Belfast comedian and writer talks about his new podcast, health struggles, evolving on stage and why…...
I want him to be proud of me" " MP running London Marathon in brother"s memory
9+ hour, 20+ min ago (1589+ words) By Christopher Mc Keon and David Lynch, Press Association Political Staff A Labour MP will run the London Marathon in tribute to his older brother, who died last year from a rare cancer. Josh Fenton-Glynn will run the 26. 2 miles through…...
NI Weekend: take to the stage, hit the streets or jump in to an outdoor adventure
11+ hour, 21+ min ago (473+ words) Six schools, including Seaview Primary in north Belfast, have shown they have the'recipe'for success'when it comes to'food sustainability'at this year's'Brennans Dough It Yourself" The Great Bread Challenge, a'province-wide competition'for Key Stage 2 (KS2) primary school children. Tasked with'designing unique recipes to turn…...
Former Fermanagh star reveals the deep-rooted issues holding the Erne County back
17+ hour, 21+ min ago (290+ words) Former county star Sean Quigley believes that Fermanagh has a systemic problem that "runs a lot deeper than just their senior team" and that they could be in for "a long day" against Armagh in Saturday's Ulster Championship clash. James…...
Alliance MLA Kellie Armstrong announces she will not seek re-election
20+ hour, 56+ min ago (513+ words) Alliance Party MLA Kellie Armstrong has said she will retire from politics next year. The Strangford representative confirmed she would not be standing in the 2027 Assembly election. Ms Armstrong was first elected to the Assembly in 2016, having previously been a…...
Average home heating oil prices in NI now lowest since March 3
14+ hour, 55+ min ago (765+ words) Average home heating oil prices in Northern Ireland have fallen again with 300 litres now costing "328. 20, according to figures. But the oil industry in NI has warned that the future for prices looks uncertain due to lack of short-term supplies from…...
Keir Starmer will be Prime Minister beyond this Parliament, Downing Street says
20+ hour, 42+ min ago (756+ words) By George Lithgow, Press Association Political and Home Affairs Correspondent Sir Keir Starmer will still be Prime Minister beyond the current Parliament, Downing Street has insisted. The Labour leader has faced calls to resign amid the fallout from the Lord…...
Father Ted writer Graham Linehan's Belfast discrimination case postponed
21+ hour, 2+ min ago (257+ words) Father Ted co-creator Graham Linehan's landmark discrimination claim against a Belfast pub is to be postponed, a judge confirmed today. Boss who took company out of administration says decision forced after demand "fell off a cliff' The man Stephen Mc…...
Iranian foreign minister to travel to Pakistan for ceasefire talks
23+ hour, 59+ min ago (1130+ words) Iran's state-run IRNA news agency confirmed on Friday that Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi was heading to Pakistan for talks. IRNA said Mr Araghchi would also go to Oman and Russia. The trip to Pakistan comes as officials there have…...
Intruder who spent hours trying on drag queen costumes in Belfast city centre bar jailed for seven months
19+ hour, 5+ min ago (280+ words) An intruder who spent hours trying on assorted drag queen costumes in a Belfast city centre venue has been jailed for seven months. Get up to 60% OFF plus membership to Rory's Travel Club with an annual subscription. Rory's Travel Club…...