Ah thanks so much - that’s nice to hear! Appreciate that :)

Oliver James MacCormack jailed over human trafficking and prostitution - BBC News Oliver James MacCormack was convicted on 40 counts spanning seven years from 2015 to 2022.

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Drugs deaths here in NI are stubbornly high- 944 in 5 years alone! Is it time to change our drug laws and allow a safer injection facility?

We went to the town of Rojales with the George family so they could
lay flowers. The family were told the area where John was found but not the exact spot - that was distressing for them.

John George’s mother, Sharon, tells me the last three weeks have been a nightmare for her and her family.

The family of John George who was murdered in Spain arrived back in Belfast yesterday. They have to wait two more weeks to get their son’s body back.

I met Seanín at the Welcome Centre - she’s told me she doesn’t even know who she is anymore! “It’s not even surviving, it’s just existing”

Political & social failure on an extraordinary scale.

The impact of this will be felt for decades. 5 thousand children? There needs to be a direct electoral consequence for this human misery.

This is terrible that families do not have a proper home to live in. We must invest in building more social housing and support the rented accommodation sector.

'I just want somewhere I can call home for my children' Two parents speak to BBC News NI about their struggles at finding accommodation after becoming homeless.

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Behind Sara Sharif’s smile was a life of violence and torture The 10-year-old was sassy, bubbly and dreamed of being on X Factor, but behind closed doors she was brutally beaten. Why could no-one save her?

Sara had loved playing the guitar and dreamed of being on the X Factor. Her favourite colour was pink, and her favourite food was chicken biryani.

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Tomorrow evening at 6 PM.

Late Late Toy Show: Patrick Kielty says 'no other show you'd rather host' It will be Patrick Kielty's second time hosting the annual TV Christmas spectacular on RTÉ this Friday.

'Unpredictability of #LateLateToyShow is why it's special'

Ireland’s biggest tv event of the year are tonight.

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West Belfast schoolboys learning to tackle violence against women An all-boys school is taking part in lessons aimed at tackling violence against women and girls.

The boys stepping up to tackle violence against women www.bbc.com/news/article...

Kneecap: Belfast rap group wins case against UK government A funding award of £15,000 to the band was blocked by former Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch.

Kneecap wins discrimination case against UK government www.bbc.com/news/article...

The ICLVR said it received information about suspicious activity during the 1970s at a grave in Annyalla cemetery.

The Disappeared: Body exhumed from Monaghan cemetery The ICLVR says the timeframe and location "coincide with the disappearance of Joe Lynskey in 1972".

Remains exhumed from cemetery in Disappeared search www.bbc.com/news/article...

Conor McGregor: Nikita Hand support shown by hundreds in Dublin Protesters march in Dublin three days after Nikita Hand won a civil rape case against Conor McGregor.

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NIHE: 'Record-breaking' emergency housing demand over weekend The Northern Ireland Housing Executive says it faced "unprecedented levels” of people seeking emergency temporary accommodation.

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As Conor McGregor lost his temper in the witness box, for the jury it was the moment the mask slipped Conor McGregor signalled for his fiancee to come to his side.

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Conor McGregor: How the last day of the Nikita Hand case unfolded A hushed and packed courtroom was present when Nikita Hand won her civil case against the MMA star.

How the final day of the McGregor case unfolded www.bbc.com/news/article...

Man charged after cocaine worth £1.8m seized in Omagh A man is charged after police recovered suspected cocaine in the Doogary Road area.

Man charged after cocaine worth £1.8m seized in van www.bbc.com/news/article...

Woman wins civil rape case against Conor McGregor A civil action was taken by Nikita Hand who had accused McGregor of raping her in a Dublin hotel in 2018.

Woman wins civil rape case against Conor McGregor www.bbc.com/news/article...

Policies over drugs, Irish unification to be published Follow all the latest developments on the 15th day of the General Election campaign as political parties publish policies on a range of issues, with just one week until polling day.

With one week to go until voters go to the polls, you can keep up to date with all the latest on the General Election campaign here #Election24

Ken Reid: Former UTV political editor dies Mr Reid reported on key moments in the peace process during almost three decades on screen.

How sad!! Ken was such a lovely man, always friendly and no ego!

Former UTV political editor Ken Reid dies www.bbc.com/news/article...

Casement Park: Redevelopment cost now estimated at £270m The projected price tag for redeveloping the west Belfast stadium has fallen from £300m.

A source tells @EndaMcClafferty the October meeting between GAA & Gordon Lyons was at times ‘fraught & tetchy’

Jarlath Burns accused GL of “dragging his heels” on #CasementPark

GAA President challenged DUP Minister over his failure to attend any GAA matches

Full story👇
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‘We apologise to the people of Northern Ireland for any confusion or offence’

Notre Dame Hockey say their earlier guidance for fans not to wear green in NI was posted ‘out of an abundance of caution’ but ‘should not have been posted’.

Kate Nicholl responds to Gordon Lyons’ comments.

Sunday Politics Northern Ireland - 17/11/2024 Mark Carruthers looks at the political developments of the week and questions policymakers on the key issues. With Justin McCamphill, Jacquie White, Mark Durkan MLA and John Manley.

Yesterday’s #SundayPolitics in case you missed it…
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