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Northern Ireland ‘absolutely crucial’ for UK’s growth prospects – Chancellor

Rachel Reeves made her first trip to the province as Chancellor, visiting the filmmaking facilities at Studio Ulster in Belfast.

Evening Standard

Two arrested in investigation into attempted murder of senior police officer

Detective Chief Inspector John Caldwell was seriously injured after being shot in Co Tyrone in February 2023.

Evening Standard

Woman, 74, arrested in Belfast for wearing Palestine Action T-shirt released

Police said she was arrested on suspicion of possession of an article that indicates support for a proscribed organisation.

Evening Standard

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Woman wearing Palestine Action T-shirt arrested in Belfast

Belfast West MLA Gerry Carroll called on Executive ministers to ‘speak up for the right to protest’.

Evening Standard

Northern Ireland’s AI-related revenue ‘reached £188m in 2024’

Stormont Economy Minister Caoimhe Archibald has projected that AI ‘will transform our economy’.

The Independent UK

Belfast leisure centre workers to take 24-hour strike action

It comes in a dispute over pay.

Evening Standard

Barry McIlheney was joyously rock ‘n’ roll, memorial service told

Mr McIlheney, originally from Belfast, died in May at the age of 65.

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British Airways flight forced to divert to Manchester after mid-air emergency

Passengers on the Belfast-bound flight had a four-hour delay due to a ‘suspected technical issue’

The Independent UK

Bereaved family intend to apply to access Scappaticci will

The High Court in London ruled earlier this week that the will of a man believed to be the IRA agent known as Stakeknife will not be made public.

Evening Standard

Former top civil servant Sue Gray appointed to Queen’s University Senate

Dr Feargal McCormack has also been announced as a new Pro-Chancellor at the Belfast university.

Evening Standard

British Airways plane forced to divert mid-air after pilots declared emergency on board

The captain of the British Airways flight made an emergency ‘squawk’ approximately 30 minutes into the journey from London Heathrow to Belfast

Evening Standard

Bible belonging to ‘father of modern policing’ among exhibits for new museum

The 1608 Bible, which belonged to Sir Robert Peel, will go on display at the new museum in Belfast.

Evening Standard

Kneecap to face no further action over Glastonbury performance

Belfast rap group say ‘one element of the political policing intimidation attempt is over’ after investigation dropped

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New charity to address ‘hidden homicides’ receives calls within hours of launch

Retired detective sergeant James Brannigan is leading The Katie Trust, set up in memory of murdered showjumper Katie Simpson.

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The Conversation

How to give children the freedom to play all across the city – not just in playgrounds

Children play everywhere. Yet their right to play – protected by a UN convention – is constantly challenged by adults.

The Independent UK

Watch: Eleventh Night bonfires lit across Northern Ireland

Watch a compilation of beacon bonfires being set alight across Belfast as communities mark the Eleventh Night.

Evening Standard

Tens of thousands take part in Twelfth celebrations in scorching temperatures

Traditional Orange Order parades have been taking place across Northern Ireland.

The Independent UK

Twelfth of July: Thousands join Orange Order parades across Northern Ireland

Crowds lined the streets in cities, towns and villages across the region as temperatures reached above 25C

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The Independent UK

Twelfth of July parades begin across Northern Ireland

Tens of thousands are taking to the streets across the region for the traditional Orange Order parades on Saturday.

Evening Standard

Muir ‘very disappointed’ bonfire was lit despite warnings over asbestos

Hundreds of Eleventh Night bonfires were lit across Northern Ireland on Friday.

The National (Scotland)

Kneecap effigies, Palestinian, and Irish flags on loyalist bonfires amid asbestos row

IRISH and Palestinian flags, effigies of the Irish rap group Kneecap, and sectarian slogans have been seen topping loyalist bonfires in Northern…

Evening Standard

Firefighters deal with ‘challenging night’ ahead of July 12 Orange Order parades

Firefighters said they dealt with 72 bonfire-related incidents on Friday night.

Evening Standard

Tens of thousands take to streets for annual July 12 Orange Order parades

The loyal order parades come after the burning of bonfires at hundreds of sites across the region as part of the annual festivities.

Evening Standard

Loyalist bonfire on site with asbestos lit despite warnings

Elsewhere, effigies of the Irish rap group Kneecap, Irish flags and sectarian slogans were burned on pyres across Northern Ireland.

Evening Standard

Effigies of Kneecap, Irish flags and sectarian slogans top loyalist bonfires

The bonfires are set to be lit late on Friday night.

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