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Ireland Politics'Days of the farmers' union dictating policy are over' - MuirThe Agriculture Minister Andrew Muir says he will continue to engage with the Ulster Farmers' Union.2 hrs agoNorthern Ireland'We've stayed strong for Chloe,' says Mitchell family as trial date to be setBrandon Rainey, 30, formerly of James Street in Ballymena, denies murdering Chloe MItchell.4 hrs agoNorthern IrelandIFA 'steadfast' in vision for new training centreThe Irish Football Association says they hope to "mitigate concerns where possible" after local residents objecting to their proposed national training centre.3 hrs agoNI Men'From dying on the streets to dancing on the streets' - 50 years of The Peace PeopleGerry Grehan, head of The Peace People organisation which was founded 50 years ago this week, said the Fleadh demonstrated the transformation Belfast has undergone since the Troubles. 13 hrs agoNorthern IrelandNorth Belfast residents say they feel 'abandoned' by policeA house in Jamaica Street, Belfast, was attacked with paint and windows broken with a brick.3 hrs agoNorthern IrelandIt's in my soul - actor brings small town novel to big screenCiarán McMenamin's Skintown novel has been adapted into a movie and will premiere at the Edinburgh International Film Festival.10 hrs agoNorthern IrelandLaw Society president supports chief after character reference for paedophileMark Borland said David Lavery has his "support to continue as chief executive" and "to move us forward".6 hrs agoNorthern IrelandDo councillors get paid enough to attract young people to politics?The National Association of Councillors expresses concern that local councils "will not be as effective" unless allowances and conditions improve.Five-hour bridge closure sparks criticism of department The Foyle Bridge in Derry was closed for more than five hours on Thursday following a car fire.'The fish is in the right', says man bitten after catching blue sharkSebastian Achim was trying to tag a shark on board the small boat off the coast of County Waterford, when the incident happened.Mother who stabbed children admits killing son and attempting to murder daughterBoth children sustained stab wounds inflicted by their mother in their home in July 2021.Northern Ireland is now in its fourth heatwave of the summerAs other parts of the UK continue to experience extreme heat, Northern Ireland is looking at its own tumultuous weather picture.Features & AnalysisThe emerging paradox of Northern Ireland's AI storyThe hardware builders are riding a record-breaking high, but the broader professional services workforce must adapt as AI evolves.'I was blown away' - the fans who heard Phoebe Bridgers' unreleased album in a planetarium Armagh Planetarium hosts an early album listening party for American singer-songwriter Phoebe Bridgers.From drenching to dehydration - the pals who walked 500 miles, and moreJohn Gribbin and Eamon Donnelly began their long walk in England and just over six weeks later have completed their epic trek in Northern Ireland. 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Bad puns with top political coverage from BBC Northern Ireland.The ‘Frankenchicken’ debateFast-growing chickens are reshaping the poultry industry, and dividing opinion.Latest updates2 hrs agoFive-hour bridge closure sparks criticism of department The Foyle Bridge in Derry was closed for more than five hours on Thursday following a car fire.2 hrs ago2 hrs ago'Days of the farmers' union dictating policy are over' - MuirThe Agriculture Minister Andrew Muir says he will continue to engage with the Ulster Farmers' Union.2 hrs ago3 hrs agoNorth Belfast residents say they feel 'abandoned' by policeA house in Jamaica Street, Belfast, was attacked with paint and windows broken with a brick.3 hrs ago4 hrs ago'We've stayed strong for Chloe,' says Mitchell family as trial date to be setBrandon Rainey, 30, formerly of James Street in Ballymena, denies murdering Chloe MItchell.4 hrs ago6 hrs agoLaw Society president supports chief after character reference for paedophileMark Borland said David Lavery has his "support to continue as chief executive" and "to move us forward".6 hrs ago9 hrs agoTwo men released on bail after stabbingThere was a large police presence in the Fitzroy Avenue area of south Belfast.9 hrs ago10 hrs agoIt's in my soul - actor brings small town novel to big screenCiarán McMenamin's Skintown novel has been adapted into a movie and will premiere at the Edinburgh International Film Festival.10 hrs ago13 hrs ago'From dying on the streets to dancing on the streets' - 50 years of The Peace PeopleGerry Grehan, head of The Peace People organisation which was founded 50 years ago this week, said the Fleadh demonstrated the transformation Belfast has undergone since the Troubles. 13 hrs ago24 hrs agoBridge reopens after vehicle fire leads to traffic delaysA vehicle fire on the Foyle Bridge caused significant tailbacks in the city on Thursday afternoon. 24 hrs ago...
