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Serena Terry to premiere her first ever one woman play at Edinburgh Festival Fringe
1+ hour, 24+ min ago (147+ words) Thursday, 2 July 2026 14: 04 By By Jeff Robinson Serena Terry will premiere her first ever one woman play, Factory Settings, in an exclusive three-performance run at Monkey Barrel Comedy during the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. "I still adore standup and creating online content…...
New RE Syllabus Proposed for Northern Ireland Schools
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (404+ words) Wednesday, 1 July 2026 09: 22 " A draft Religious Education curriculum has been published for consultation following a Supreme Court ruling. Christianity will remain central to lessons, while pupils will also learn about other faiths and non religious worldviews. Plans for a new Religious…...
Co Armagh man acquitted of murder of Newry postal worker shot during IRA robbery
21+ hour, 6+ min ago (473+ words) Wednesday, 1 July 2026 18: 21 In his ruling, Mr Justice Fowler said Mr Kerr was murdered "while he, with considerable courage and fortitude, resisted the terrorists" A Co Armagh man was today (Wednesday) acquitted of the murder of a Newry postal worker who…...
NI Water urges everyone to stay safe around its sites this summer
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (204+ words) Wednesday, 1 July 2026 11: 19 With school holidays officially here, NI Water is asking everyone to make safety at its various sites a priority throughout the summer holidays. NI Water is encouraging adults to talk to children and young people about playing safe…...
Northern Ireland pubs and restaurants back UK campaign for hospitality VAT cut
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (455+ words) Wednesday, 1 July 2026 08: 40 Government minister insists VAT is national tax so there will be no deviation Pubs, restaurants, caf's and hotels across Northern Ireland are throwing their support behind a new UK-wide campaign calling on the Government to cut VAT for…...
Jury sent out to consider findings in Noah Donohoe inquest
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (297+ words) Tuesday, 30 June 2026 13: 02 By By Rebecca Black, Press Association A post-mortem examination found the cause of death was drowning The jury in the inquest into the death of Belfast schoolboy Noah Donohoe has been sent out to consider its findings. The…...
Number of lost letters in Encompass failure could be close to 50, 000, MLAs told
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (395+ words) Monday, 29 June 2026 16: 08 The number of patient referral letters which went missing due to a breakdown in a new healthcare electronic data system could be close 50, 000, an MLA has suggested. Health Minister Mike Nesbitt told the'Northern'Ireland'Assembly he could not confirm that…...
Noah Donohoe inquest jury to decide whether police actions contributed to death
3+ day, 6+ min ago (609+ words) Monday, 29 June 2026 15: 21 The jury in a long-running inquest into the death of Noah Donohoe have been told it is for them to decide whether PSNI errors were made in the search for him and whether they contributed to his death....
Obesity service will provide weight loss drugs to patients
3+ day, 8+ hour ago (557+ words) Monday, 29 June 2026 06: 46 People may be able to refer themselves to obesity service without going through their GP Adults with severe obesity here are set to gain access to weight loss medication through a new regional service launching this autumn. Health…...
DUP announces independent review into fresh claims involving Jeffrey Donaldson
5+ day, 7+ hour ago (1152+ words) Saturday, 27 June 2026 07: 55 By By Rebecca Black and Claudia Savage, Press Association The DUP has announced an independent review following the emergence of fresh allegations surrounding its disgraced former leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson. Senior members of the DUP earlier denied the…...