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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)

Road-repairing budget set to run out
Any repairs being carried out after October "will require additional resources becoming available".
The Maze Escape: the biggest jailbreak in UK history
A key organiser of the Maze Escape, now a 'born again' Christian, has spoken for the first time .
Sinead Morrissey wins Forward Prize for poetry
Previous winners of one of poetry's most prestigious prizes include Ted Hughes and Carol Ann Duffy.
NI Paper Review: Skies 'democratised' in Ryanair row
A controversial defence of the budget airline features in Northern Ireland's papers on Friday.
Parking scheme frustrates Belfast Holyland residents
Residents say they have no idea when a parking scheme agreed last November will be implemented.
The News Letter celebrates 280 years in print
The Belfast daily was established in 1737 and scooped the story of America declaring independence.
Northern Health Trust cuts will see 65 beds close
Cuts to services, which management say are temporary, could come as early as November.
Two jailed over Londonderry PSNI recruitment drive bomb
Two dissident republicans sentenced to ten years for bomb attack at Waterfoot Hotel in Londonderry
Portaferry man gets animal ban for toenail overgrowth
Daniel Taggart's dog seized after vet reports worst case of toenail overgrowth they had seen.
Boxer returns to action after stabbing
Belfast amateur boxer Caoimhin Hynes is back in the ring this weekend five months after being stabbed in the face.
The View: Political tug of war over Irish language Act
From the Mourne mountains to Belfast's shipyard there is a division on whether we need an Irish Language Act.
Lord Laird's 'conscience is clear' on expenses
Lord Laird claimed £48,000 in expenses last year, despite only voting twice in the House of Lords.
Ryanair plans to make pilots change holidays
Pilots might have to defer some annual leave, says Michael O'Leary, as cancellations cost airline £22m.
'Recruit paedophile hunters' says ex-CEOP boss Jim Gamble
Jim Gamble calls for a "citizens' army" to work with police to identify abusers and gather evidence.
Maze Escape: In 1983, 38 IRA inmates escaped from the prison, near Belfast.
In 1983, 38 IRA inmates escaped from the Maze Prison, near Belfast. One prison officer was killed and others seriously injured.
Isle of Man seals and Lisburn divers' caught on camera
A diving group from Northern Ireland get up close and personal with a playful seal off the Manx coast.
Marion Millican murder witness relieved over McClenaghan guilty plea
Pamela Henry says Marion Millican can now "rest in peace" after Fred McClenaghan admitted killing her.
Residents angry at lack of help one month after floods
A month after floods ruined homes, residents are angry that they are not getting enough help.
Archive footage of explosion aftermath
From the archives: In 1992, residents in south Belfast spoke of the devastation caused by the IRA bomb at Northern Ireland's science lab at Belvoir Park.
Ryanair cancellations 'absolutely atrocious'
Stranded passengers tell the BBC what they've had to do to get home.
BBC Breakfast
BBC coverage of latest developments
Dublin search for missing man Trevor Deely ends
Trevor Deely was last seen walking home from a Christmas party in the Baggot Street area in December 2000.
Kildare fire deaths treated as murder 30 years on
Detectives say they have "new evidence" about deaths of a young woman and two children in 1987 fire.
Bere Island buzzing over mystery lottery win
Only 180 people live on Bere Island, County Cork - and it seems one of them has won £450,000.
Welfare 'rape clause' protests in Belfast and Londonderry
The clause will cap benefits at a parent's first two children, unless a third was conceived by rape.
Brexit: Verhofstadt rejects UK proposals for Irish border
The European Parliament's Brexit negotiator says technical solutions cannot solve Irish border issues.
Lake Torrent: Work begins on £30m Coalisland race track
The Lake Torrent car and motor-racing track is being built on the site of disused clay pits.
Pro 14: Ulster v Dragons (Fri)
Ulster make nine changes for Friday's Pro14 game against the Dragons who retain only Rynard Landman and Ollie Griffiths from their Connacht win.
Michael Conlan: Belfast fighter has fourth professional bout in Arizona
Michael Conlan aims to continue his continue his winning start to his professional career as he faces unbeaten Kenny Guzman in Tucson.
Declan Bonner set to be named Donegal football manager on Friday night
Declan Bonner is expected to be named as new Donegal football manager at a meeting of the county's clubs on Friday night.
British & Irish Lions: Sean O'Brien says team could have won 3-0 with better coaching
The British and Irish Lions could have whitewashed New Zealand 3-0 had they been better coached, says flanker Sean O'Brien.
Green river mystery solved
A dense carpet of duckweed is responsible for turning the Lagan Canal luminous green, says NIEA.
Northern Ireland forecast
Northern Ireland weather forecast
Freshers' Week 2017: Freshers praise Belfast universities
Freshers at Queen's University talk newness, nerves and nightclubs with BBC News NI's Jordan Kenny.
Cost of lairds
Criticism of peers' expenses and Colin Howell's former home on Airbnb make headlines .
'Closed shop'
Ellie Kendrick, who plays Meera Reed in Game of Thrones, says the film industry is "a closed shop".
Pilot shortage?
Could recruitment issues explain why the airline will be cancelling so many flights in the coming weeks?
Justice targeted
The 1992 bombing of the forensic science labs at Belvoir Park damaged 700 homes and buildings.
Safety call after girl falls out of school bus window
A mother wants safety checks after her daughter fell out of the window of an Education Authority bus.
Delay in £7m funding for City of Derry airport
The City of Derry Airport can't get access to pledged funds because of the deadlock at Stormont.
Judge's warning over mental health care provision in NI
A judge in Londonderry criticises a lack of appropriate mental health care services in NI.
Pedestrian dies in crash on Glenshane Road, Londonderry
The Glenshane Road remains closed after the crash early on Monday morning.

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

Ulster and Dragons ring the changes
Ulster make nine changes for Friday's Pro14 game against the Dragons who retain only Rynard Landman and Ollie Griffiths from their Connacht win.
Michael Conlan: Belfast fighter has fourth professional bout in Arizona
Michael Conlan aims to continue his continue his winning start to his professional career as he faces unbeaten Kenny Guzman in Tucson.
Declan Bonner set to be named Donegal football manager on Friday night
Declan Bonner is expected to be named as new Donegal football manager at a meeting of the county's clubs on Friday night.
Caoimhin Hynes: Belfast boxer returns to action five months after being stabbed
Belfast amateur boxer Caoimhin Hynes is back in the ring this weekend five months after being stabbed in the face.
British & Irish Lions: Sean O'Brien says team could have won 3-0 with better coaching
The British and Irish Lions could have whitewashed New Zealand 3-0 had they been better coached, says flanker Sean O'Brien.
Archive: The day Derry fighter John Duddy met boxing great Jake LaMotta
BBC Sport Northern Ireland looks back to 10 years ago when legendary boxing great Jake LaMotta paid a visit on Derry boxer John Duddy at the famous Gleason's Gym in New York.
Allen beats Robertson to make World Open last eight
Mark Allen is through to the quarter-finals of the Yushan World Open after a deciding-frame victory over Neil Robertson.
Healy's Linfield target top spot in Premiership
Linfield have a chance to move back to the top of the Irish Premiership when they take on lowly Warrenpoint on Friday night.
Derry aim to return to form against Bray
Kenny Shiels expects better from his Derry City side in Friday's game against Bray after last week's "insipid" efforts in Galway.
GAA All-Star Awards: Eleven nominees from Ulster, 13 from Dublin
There are 11 players from Ulster counties included in the 45 nominations for the 2017 All-Star Football Awards.
Whyte to carry on as North West 200 supremo
Mervyn Whyte announces he is to continue in his role as Event Director at the North-West 200 international road races.
Hockey matches postponed again in umpires' expenses dispute
The start of the Irish Hockey League season is delayed again because of an expenses dispute between umpires and the sport's governing body.
Warriors' Wilson returns for Munster match
Team news and preview for Friday night's Pro14 match between Glasgow Warriors and Munster at Scotstoun.
Leinster welcome back Nacewa and Healy
Injury-hit Leinster make eight changes from the win over the Southern Kings for Friday's Pro14 game against the Cheetahs.
No flags at NI v Republic women's World Cup qualifier
"Safety concerns" prompted the decision not to play anthems at the women's World Cup qualifier.
Face Off: Shields targets double over Steelers
Belfast Giants forward Colin Shields hopes to chalk up two wins in this weekend's Elite League double-header against Sheffield Steelers.
Work begins on £30m race track in Coalisland
The Lake Torrent car and motor-racing track is being built on the site of disused clay pits.
Windsor Park in Belfast misses out on hosting 2019 Super Cup
Windsor Park will not stage the 2019 Super Cup after Uefa names Besiktas Stadium in Istanbul as the venue for the glamour game.
NI skipper Steven Davis supports search for Unsung Heroes
Northern Ireland skipper Steven Davis is backing the local campaign to highlight the role of unsung heroes in sport.
Ulster Director of Rugby Les Kiss keeping focus on Dragons game
Ulster Director of Rugby Les Kiss says his players must "keep their eye on the ball" and "stay focused on the job in front of us" as they prepare to face the Dragons in Belfast on Friday night.
Linfield start Shield defence with win at Ballyclare
Holders Linfield beat Ballyclare Comrades 4-1 in the first round of the County Antrim Shield.
Republic's women beat Northern Ireland in World Cup qualifier
The Republic of Ireland come away with a 2-0 win in their Women's World Cup qualifying match against Northern Ireland.
Former Celtic midfielder McCourt scores wonder goal for Finn Harps
Former Celtic and Northern Ireland midfielder Paddy McCourt scores a trademark wonder goal for League of Ireland side Finn Harps.
World Rowing Championships: Coleraine rowers aim to make mark at worlds
Coleraine rowers Peter Chambers and Joel Cassells aim to make their mark as part of the Great Britain squad which will contest the non-Olympic classes at the forthcoming World Championships in Florida.
World Rowing Championships: Holly Nixon and Rebecca Shorten target medals in Florida
Northern Ireland rowers Holly Nixon and Rebecca Shorten target medals as part of the Great Britain team which will compete in the World Championships in Florida from 24 September to 1 October.
Mayo manager Stephen Rochford left heartbroken by latest All-Ireland defeat
Mayo boss Stephen Rochford says "sport can can be cruel" after the county's hopes of a first All-Ireland Football title since 1951 are dashed.
Clifford 'impossible' to stop says disappointed Derry minor boss McErlain
Derry minor boss Damian McErlain says David Clifford was "impossible to stop" after he hit 4-4 in the Kingdom's 6-17 to 1-8 win over the Oak Leafers in the All-Ireland Minor Final.
Get Inspired Unsung Hero 2017: The search for great volunteers widens
The BBC Get Inspired Unsung Hero award is expanded for 2017 to recognise more volunteers from more grass-roots activity and sports.
Sport on the BBC: Best of this week's TV & radio coverage
This week's sport on the BBC includes the return of the Women's Super League and cycling's Road World Championships.

National News Headlines

Brexit: PM bids to break deadlock with two-year deal offer
The PM will say in her Florence speech that both sides have a responsibility to get Brexit right.
UK's terror fight 'puts unsustainable strain on police'
Resources are being diverted from mainstream policing, the National Police Chiefs' Council says.
Two charged with murder over burned body in Southfields garden
A man and woman will appear in court following the discovery of charred remains in Wandsworth.
Domino's pizza shop sex: Bridlington couple guilty
Daniella Hirst and Craig Smith will be sentenced for outraging public decency on 17 October.
Mental health staff on long-term stress leave up 22%
The number of staff taking long-term leave has risen steadily over the past five years.
Epilepsy drug warnings 'not reaching women', survey shows
Sodium valproate risks harming unborn babies, but 70% of women say they were not told of the risk.
Race crime against London police officers rises 56%
The Metropolitan Police say the increase in offences against officers is 'abhorrent'.
Banks to carry out immigration checks on customers
Financial institutions will be required from January to look for accounts of illegal migrants.
Body found in search for missing teenager
Libbi Toledo, 17, was last seen more than a week ago in Kirkcaldy, Fife.
Romelu Lukaku: Striker says it is time to 'move on' from controversial chant
Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku says he wants the club's fans to "move on" from their controversial chant about him.
Papworth Hospital granted royal title by Queen
Papworth Hospital opened as a tuberculosis colony and celebrates its 100th year in 2018.
Portsmouth museum wins £5m for last D-Day landing craft
The tank landing craft became a nightclub after the war and sank at Birkenhead Docks in 2010.

Source: BBC News

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