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Diona Doherty on becoming a stepmum at 22 and why her birthday gift ‘turned into a real s**t date’
The Derry Girls actress married fellow comedian Sean Hegarty, who already had three children, and they have had another two ...
Queen's technician-turned-author reflects on his life: ‘I gave my poems to Seamus Heaney… he told me to stick to stories!’
Queen's technician-turned-author reflects on his life: ‘I gave my poems to Seamus Heaney… he told me to stick to stories!’ In ...
‘The pre-eminent public servant of his time and of his generation’: Tributes paid after death of Sir Kenneth Bloomfield
Party leaders have joined to together in paying tribute to the “pre-eminent public servant of his time and of his generation” ...
Why mum’s the word for comedian and former Derry Girl Diona Doherty
The Derry Girls actress married fellow comedian Sean Hegarty, who already had three children, and they have had another two ...
Rory McIlroy’s old school hails his grand slam-winning magic with black-tie gala dinner
Rory McIlroy’s old school in Holywood has paid tribute to his grand slam heroics with a black-tie gala dinner.
NI country singer lifts lid on his pop past – and his dance track with Snoop Dogg
Strabane country singer Lee Matthews knows what it takes to make it in music. He’s been performing for 28 years, and he’s ...
Women’s game can only prosper with investment and genuine connection to clubs, says Derry ace Shannon Dunne
Shannon Dunne wants to see more investment across women’s football as well as a deeper connection within her own club in ...
Family of Belfast barber respond to social media rumours with recovery update after bleed to the brain
The family of a popular Belfast barber have said he is making “huge improvements” after being discharged from hospital, five ...
Larne man banned from keeping animals after cat found riddled with fleas
A man had his cat taken off him after it was found to have “one of the worst flea infestations” a vet had ever seen.
Man in critical condition following serious assault as PSNI make arrest
A man is in critical condition in hospital after a “serious assault” in Strabane. The incident took place in the Main Street ...
Disposable vapes ban comes into force in bid to improve health and cut litter
Disposable vapes are banned from the shelves of all shops from Sunday in a bid to cut their use among young people as well as the “avalanche” of litter they create. The crackdown on the devices, also ...
Rory McIlroy’s old school hails his grand slam-winning magic at charity dinner
Rory McIlroy’s old school in Holywood has paid tribute to his grand slam heroics with a black-tie gala dinner.