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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)

Theresa May says Brexit deal still 'achievable' despite differences
The prime minister calls for "cool heads" as the UK and the EU search for a deal ahead of a key summit.
Murder trial shown shotgun and ammo
The weapon was found at the home of one of the men accused of murdering Stephen Carson.
Brexit, the Irish border and the 'battle for the union'
Have the growing tensions over Brexit led to another fight entirely - the future of the union?
Holyland students 'as bad as last year'
Complaints in student areas are down by a third - but residents say noise problems persist.
Primark fire: Belfast shopper numbers 'fall' after blaze
Figures suggest shopper numbers in September were down 30% on the same month in 2017.
Brexit talks: What is the 'backstop to the backstop'?
John Campbell explains the new phrase that has entered the Brexit negotiations.
Pearse Jordan: IRA man's family fails in new legal bid
Pearse Jordan was shot as he ran from a stolen car he had been driving in west Belfast in 1992.
Barristers Lockhart and McGuigan ordained deacons
Nine men, including two prominent barristers, were ordained as Catholic deacons in Belfast on Sunday.
Campaign to seek adoptive parents in Northern Ireland
The Health and Social Care board reports a lower number of applications in some health trust areas.
Aaron Ramsey out for Wales against Republic of Ireland due to 'family reasons'
Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey is to miss Wales' Uefa Nations League game against the Republic of Ireland for "family reasons".
New teachers' job scheme excludes 2018 graduates
Teachers who graduated in 2018 are not eligible for a jobs scheme for "recently-qualified" teachers.
Young and black in Northern Ireland
Young black people talk about what it's like for them living in Northern Ireland.
Suicide in Northern Ireland: 'I have no sons left'
Patricia lives in Northern Ireland, the place with the highest rate of suicide in the UK.
Belfast's Central Library celebrates a birthday
The 130-year-old building was designed by WH Lynn
Austria 1-0 Northern Ireland: We deserved at least a draw - Michael O'Neill
Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill says his side created the better chances and didn't deserve their 1-0 Nations League defeat away to Austria.
Irish Premiership: Matthew Snoddy scores after 10 seconds
Matthew Snoddy scores after only 10 seconds for Irish Premiership champions Crusaders against Glentoran.
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Garda Supt David Taylor suspended after Disclosures Tribunal report
Garda Supt David Taylor was severely criticised by an inquiry into a child sex abuse smear campaign.
Eir apologises for broadband outage
Eir customers report widespread problems accessing the internet across the Republic of Ireland.
Irish tourist admits defacing Auschwitz memorial
It is understood the man admitted scratching his name on a wall.
Ireland's Minister for Communications Denis Naughten resigns
The independent TD from Roscommon has resigned after a controversy over the National Broadband Plan.
Dublin school closed over Instagram 'threats'
A 16-year-old boy was arrested after a student allegedly made references to bringing a gun to school.
New Brexit checks needed on GB-NI goods - Barnier
The EU's chief Brexit negotiator say animals and some food products would have to be checked at ports.
PM urged to allow NI immigration scheme
It comes following a sharp fall in the number of foreign workers in Northern Ireland.
Northern Ireland economy 'bounced back to growth'
The service sector was the biggest contributor to second quarter growth.
NI economy upturn may be temporary
The pace of economic growth in NI picked up in the second quarter of 2018 according to Danske Bank.
Businesses affected by Belfast Primark fire to get cash
The retailer is also poised to reveal what it intends to do with the burnt out Bank Buildings.
Harry Arter: Roy Keane apology 'wasn't needed' after Republic row
Republic of Ireland midfielder Harry Arter says he never needed assistant manager Roy Keane to say sorry for their row before returning to the squad.
Nations League: Bosnia-Herzegovina v Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill warns his players not to be overpowered by Bosnia-Herzegovina in Monday's Nations League match in Sarajevo.
World Superbikes: Jonathan Rea earns record 10th straight win in Argentina
Jonathan Rea sets a new record of 10 straight World Superbike race wins by taking victory in Argentina despite suffering from food poisoning.
Irish Premiership: Ballymena sign Ghanaian striker Umar
Ghanaian teenager Basit Umar joins Irish Premiership side Ballymena United after a delay over his work permit.
Planning ahead
The UK's EU exit and the Irish border will be the major item on the agenda at this week's Brussels summit.
Northern Ireland forecast
The weather forecast in Northern Ireland.
Shipbuilder and strongman
The rail tale of the final days of one of Northern Ireland's greatest businessmen.
'We don't want to return'
Mark Simpson talks to six students from Northern Ireland who don't plan to return after studying in Dublin.
Not forgotten
A service for Irish soldiers who fought and died in France
Brexit 'another hurdle' for expanding Londonderry firm
A business in Londonderry has announced a £4million expansion plan and says Brexit is simply an obstacle it will deal with
Vandalism forces Buncrana church to close its doors
In one incident at the church in County Donegal, 'KKK' was scrawled on a Bible
Londonderry factory girls sculpture shelved
The artwork to remember Londonderry's shirt workers had already cost £85,000 of public money.
Primary school principals warn of funding crisis
Primary school principals in Derry have warned parents of the inevitable outcomes of cuts to school budgets
Judgment reserved in 'Good Samaritan' bomb appeal
Eugene Dalton, Sheila Lewis and Gerard Curran were killed in 1988 after going to look for a neighbour who had been kidnapped by the IRA
Nuala O'Loan: Five-year legacy plan time limit 'totally impossible'
Nuala O'Loan says thousands of cases cannot be dealt with "in such a short time".

Latest Sports News... (Source: BBC News)

Republic midfielder Arter 'never needed' Keane apology
Republic of Ireland midfielder Harry Arter says he never needed assistant manager Roy Keane to say sorry for their row before returning to the squad.
We can't be overpowered by Bosnia - NI boss O'Neill
Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill warns his players not to be overpowered by Bosnia-Herzegovina in Monday's Nations League match in Sarajevo.
Belfast Giants hammer Elite League leaders Nottingham Panthers 6-1 at SSE Arena
The Belfast Giants extend their winning run to six matches with a 6-1 hammering of Elite League leaders Nottingham Panthers at the SSE Arena.
Rea earns record 10th consecutive World Superbike win
Jonathan Rea sets a new record of 10 straight World Superbike race wins by taking victory in Argentina despite suffering from food poisoning.
Burren deny Kilcoo a seventh consecutive Down football title
Burren wreck Kilcoo's hopes of achieving a record seventh straight Down Football title as two Donal O'Hare goals helped secure a 2-12 to 2-9 triumph at Newry.
Nations League: Republic need to 'get on front foot' against Wales - O'Neill
Republic of Ireland manager Martin O'Neill says his team must learn from last month's defeat by Wales as the sides prepare to meet in Dublin.
Irish Premiership: Ballymena sign Ghanaian striker Umar
Ghanaian teenager Basit Umar joins Irish Premiership side Ballymena United after a delay over his work permit.
Head coach McFarland 'still learning' with Ulster
Ulster head coach Dan McFarland admits his transition from the backroom to the top job is a work in progress after his side's impressive European win over Leicester.
Derry prospect Anton Tohill signs for AFL side Collingwood
Derry teenager Anton Tohill earns a two-year professional contract with leading Aussie Rules club Collingwood.
Aaron Ramsey out for Wales against Republic of Ireland due to 'family reasons'
Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey is to miss Wales' Uefa Nations League game against the Republic of Ireland for "family reasons".
NI U21s need big Windsor win to keep hopes alive
Preview followed by live coverage of Tuesday's Euro U21 Qualifying game between Northern Ireland U21 and Slovakia U21.
Northern Ireland boss Michael O'Neill wants improvement on 'basics'
Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill says his side must improve in front of goal and in possession against Bosnia-Herzegovina in the Nations League on Monday.
Elite League: Belfast Giants hammer table-topping Nottingham Panthers
Belfast Giants extend their winning run to six matches with a hugely impressive 6-1 hammering of league leaders Nottingham Panthers.
Gareth Bale: Wales star will not face Republic of Ireland
Gareth Bale is out of Wales' Nations League match against the Republic of Ireland in Dublin on Tuesday.
Down SFC: Burren end Kilcoo's six-year Mourne reign with a 2-12 to 2-9 triumph
Donal O'Hare hits 2-5 as Burren end Kilcoo's bid for a seventh consecutive Down SFC title with a 2-12 to 2-9 triumph at Newry.
Farmer wins British Superstock title at Brands Hatch
Clogher rider Keith Farmer clinches the British Superstock title, despite crashing in Sunday's final round at Brands Hatch.
Nations League: Callum O'Dowda a fitness doubt for Republic's Wales game
Bristol City's Callum O'Dowda is out of the Republic of Ireland's Nations League game against Wales, who will be without Gareth Bale and Aaron Ramsey.
Sunflower Trophy: Dean Harrison latest big name to sign up for meeting
Isle of Man TT and Ulster Grand Prix superbike lap record holder, Dean Harrison will race in next weekend's Sunflower Trophy at Bishopscourt.
Northern Ireland must be brave in possession - Steven Davis
Captain Steven Davis says Northern Ireland will aim to impose themselves on Bosnia-Herzegovina in Monday's Nations League clash.
McFarland and Best heap praise on Lowry after first Ulster start
Ulster head coach Dan McFarland and captain Rory Best are impressed by 'brave young man' Michael Lowry after the full-back made his first start in the Leicester win.
Nations League: Cyrus Christie upbeat after Republic of Ireland draw with Denmark
Republic of Ireland midfielder Cyrus Christie says the 0-0 Nations League draw with Denmark gives the team confidence for Tuesday's game against Wales.
'Routine heart test led me to quit playing at 22'
Warrenpoint Town manager Stephen McDonnell tells this week's Irish League Show how he was forced to stop playing at 22 because of a heart condition.
Watch: Linfield Ladies lift Premiership trophy after 5-0 win over Crusaders Strikers
Linfield Ladies round off their triumphant Women's Premiership campaign with a 5-0 thrashing of Crusaders Strikers at Midgley Park.
Irish Premiership: Jimmy Callacher heads hat-trick as Linfield beat Newry
A treble of headers from Jimmy Callacher helps Linfield to a 3-1 victory over Newry City as the Blues return to the top of the Premiership.
Irish Premiership: Matthew Snoddy scores after 10 seconds
Matthew Snoddy scores after only 10 seconds for Irish Premiership champions Crusaders against Glentoran.
'We had to dig deep' - Best and McFarland reflect on Ulster's win over Leicester Tigers.
Ulster captain Rory Best says their opening European Champions Cup Pool Four win over Leicester Tigers at Kingspan Stadium was a result of hard work on the training pitch.
Linfield lift Women's Premiership trophy
Linfield Ladies finish the season with a 5-0 win over Crusaders Strikers before being presented with the Women's Irish Premiership trophy.
Unsung Hero stories: World record breakers, gold medallists & more
The 2017 Unsung Hero award winners continue to make headlines by doing their amazing volunteering work in sport and fitness.
Sport on the BBC: Best of this week's TV & radio coverage
This week's sport on the BBC includes international football, the Super League Grand Final and the NFL International Series.

National News Headlines

Meghan expecting royal baby next spring
The Duchess of Sussex is due to give birth in the spring, Kensington Palace says.
Theresa May says Brexit deal still 'achievable' despite differences
The prime minister calls for "cool heads" as the UK and the EU search for a deal ahead of a key summit.
Cot designer denies manslaughter of 'choke death' baby
Bed designer Craig Williams is accused of manslaughter after the death of a seven-month-old boy.
Commons staff told to study abuse report 'very carefully'
Reports of behaviour alleged by staff include MPs being routinely "overbearing or confrontational".
Fracking starts at landmark Lancashire site
It is first time fracking has occurred in the UK since it was linked to earthquakes in 2011.
Which? testing reveals 'unsafe' child stair gates
Consumer group Which? urges parents not to use three models of stair gates, saying they could be unsafe.
Cancer lie husband 'stole years of my life'
David Carroll told his wife he had leukaemia when they met and kept up the pretence for nine years.
UK's F-35s given all-clear after US crash
The Ministry of Defence ordered an inspection of its fleet after one the fighter jets came down in South Carolina.
Claire's 'considers UK store closures'
The accessories chain is reported to be talking to restructuring firms about "a number of options".
Jail for Middlesbrough lottery-winner scammer
Jacob Tindall was one of a gang of four that targeted a vulnerable woman to access her winnings.
Woman paralysed after being 'catapulted' off bed during sex
Claire Busby is suing Berkshire Bed Company, saying her new divan was in a "defective state".
Meghan and Harry: Couple's baby due in Spring 2019
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex start their Australia tour with a special announcement.

Source: BBC News

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