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Siblings' hilarious Chicken Song they wrote on a long car journey with dad has over 1 million hits on YouTube
A brother and sister, now aged 11 and 13, used a long and boring car journey to create a hit song that’s gone viral on YouTube racking up more than a millions views so far. Siblings Jago and Dorothy ...
GPs across NI to reduce ‘unfunded’ work as part of dispute over finances
GPs across Northern Ireland are set to take collective action this week over what they believe to be an “inadequate funding package” from the Department of Health.
Belfast man tackled and kicked police officer in bid to get sent to jail
A resident of a homeless hostel who attacked police in a bid to go to prison “got his wish”, a court has heard.
NI sex offender ‘who compared schoolgirl to a young Jane Fonda’ is refused bail
A convicted sex offender who allegedly quizzed and compared a schoolgirl to a young Jane Fonda must remain in custody, a High Court judge ruled today.
Michelle O’Neill on being shaped by ‘killing of local lads by British state’ and convincing unionists ahead of border poll
Stormont’s First Minister Michelle O’Neill has described how she was shaped by the killing of local people by “the British state” while growing up in Co Tyrone.
NI council urged to reveal plans for new leisure centre over concerns swimming pool is too small
A Newry, Mourne and Down councillor has urged the local authority to reveal designs for a new leisure centre after it was claimed the swimming pool will be too small.
Flight to Belfast forced to divert mid-air after pilots declared emergency on board
A British Airways flight headed to Belfast was forced to divert the plane after pilots declared an emergency, resulting in a delay of three hours.
Crocker-Donovan 2 promoters still awaiting conformation of Executive funding for Windsor Park showdown
The promoters of the historic All-Ireland World title fight between Lewis Crocker and Paddy Donovan at Windsor Park have yet to receive an official response from First Minister Michelle O’Neill and ...
Sienna Evans follows in footsteps of famous father and uncle at SuperCupNI: ‘I love playing for Manchester United’
For one young Manchester United prospect at the SuperCup NI she doesn’t have to look too far for inspiration at the start of her football journey – or as far as aspirations to win the tournament go.
Belfast Zoo remains closed for second day due to issues with water supply
Yesterday the zoo announced it would be closed on Sunday and Monday citing “essential maintenance”, but further details were confirmed in a social media post this morning. "Belfast Zoo will remain ...
Starmer to raise Gaza ceasefire and UK steel tariffs in Trump meeting
Sir Keir Starmer is expected to raise the prospect of reviving ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas and the future of tariffs on British steel as he meets Donald Trump in Scotland. The Prime ...
Josh McErlean outlines the keys to success as he braces to tackle Rally Finland challenge
World Rally Championship rising star Josh McErlean says the second-half of the 2025 season is all about “fine-tuning” to ensure his upward trajectory as an M-Sport Ford driver continues.