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Half of NI high street banks gone in ten years as Bank of Ireland confirm further branch closures

More than half of all the branches operated by the main banks in Northern Ireland have closed in the last decade.

Is the Irish Sea border a threat to unionism – and what should unionists do now? Leading commentators offer advice to the politicians

NI British passport holders may get vote in Irish presidential elections

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Arlene Foster talks defended by loyalists' group chair

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Northern Ireland's roadmap out of Covid lockdown 'based on data over dates'

Tributes as Eamonn McCann quits Derry council on health grounds

Warm tributes have been paid to veteran civil rights leaders Eamonn McCann, who is resigning as a Derry City and Strabane councillor on health grounds.

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I wish it was as easy as Bloodlands makes out: 'Disappeared' hunter

Ireland and UK to bid for 2030 FIFA World Cup

A year like no other... Life in the grip of the Covid pandemic in Northern Ireland

Live: Covid data updates for Northern Ireland

How many NI people have had 1st and 2nd dose jabs?

Mapping Covid cases and deaths in your area

Death toll and confirmed new cases

Most common symptoms in NI during second Covid

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Belfast council bids to toughen regulation of 'unjustifiable letting fees' for tenants

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Fermanagh villagers now face a 50-mile round trip to visit nearest bank outlet after cuts

Healthcare firm to create 70 new jobs in Belfast

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Principal 'excited' ahead of the phased return of her pupils

Mairia Cahill accuses Roy Greenslade of demonising her over IRA rape claim

Council chief 'did not know source of threats' to Larne Port staff

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Bomb disposal diver says Boris Johnson's Irish Sea bridge is 'impractical but not impossible'

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Belfast council agrees on a rates rise of 1.92% for coming year

Restraints played role in death of DJ Gerard McMahon detained by PSNI, inquest told

Surfer Al Mennie completes 100km swimming challenge

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Young Armagh musician tipped for stardom after winning online singing competition run by Dermot Kennedy

A young Co Armagh musician is being tipped for stardom after winning an online singing competition run by Irish chart-topping pop star Dermot Kennedy.

'Belfast centre has been fast forwarded by 10 years': Kathleen McBride of BID Belfast on the challenges she is facing

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Belfast city centre to get a new Tesco Express store

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Theatre firm Cahoots NI says show goes on after losses

Lidl donates £120k to buy sports kit for 40 Northern Ireland schools

Rishi Sunak warned on Budget tax hike but housing moves are welcomed

15 new posts at software company Anaeko in Belfast and Fermanagh

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Malachi O'Doherty

Malachi O'Doherty Just because I'm 'old' doesn't mean that I'm finished yet... We must remember that not all of the elderly need to be protected

Before my next column I will have passed my 70th birthday. I don't expect Arlene and Michelle to declare a public holiday but I think I deserve some credit for having got here in one piece from the middle of the 20th century. Others didn't so I must at least be credited with some luck.

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While not unexpected, loss of 15 Bank of Ireland's Northern Ireland branches still a huge blow

Margaret Canning

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Diane Dodds’ Covid recovery plan for Northern Ireland is a step forward

John Simpson

Bloodlands viewers left shocked by twist in tale

Gillian Halliday

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No guarantee of power in Republic of Ireland for Sinn Fein's 'coalition'

Kevin Cunningham

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Linfield

David Healy: Linfield's last Boxing Day defeat always sticks in my mind... the day Glentoran won the league

Linfield manager David Healy admits there will be even more incentive than normal for the champions in tonight's crucial Big Two derby clash away to Glentoran.

Gordon Elliott: 'A moment of madness that I am going to have to spend the rest of my life paying for'

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Irish League players will need a proper break at end of season, warns Glentoran striker Robbie McDaid

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'What happened next was unbelievable': Ireland heroes relive historic World Cup win over England and Kevin O'Brien's record-breaking century

'We're rooting for him': Rory McIlroy pays tribute to Tiger Woods after wearing Sunday red at WGC Workday Championship

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How Johnny Sexton's 'world class' attributes inspire Ireland on and off the pitch, explains coach Andy Farrell

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'It has been surreal what we've been through... it's just horrific'

Me and my health: Elaine Agnew on her lifestyle

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'I felt I had to try and help in some way, even from afar' says NI yoga teacher Rebecca Quinn

Eight things endometriosis sufferers want you to know

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UDA cocaine turf war erupts on Shankill

A major drug dealer who survived a gangland murder bid has identified his attempted killer as convicted UDA gunman Dee Coleman.

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Roadmap envisages pubs fully open by the early summer

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Half of NI high street banks gone in ten years as Bank of Ireland confirm further branch closures

Is the Irish Sea border a threat to unionism – and what should unionists do now? Leading commentators offer advice to the politicians

NI British passport holders may get vote in Irish presidential elections

Arlene Foster talks defended by loyalists' group chair

Northern Ireland's roadmap out of Covid lockdown 'based on data over dates'

Tributes as Eamonn McCann quits Derry council on health grounds

I wish it was as easy as Bloodlands makes out: 'Disappeared' hunter

Ireland and UK to bid for 2030 FIFA World Cup

A year like no other... Life in the grip of the Covid pandemic in Northern Ireland

How many NI people have had 1st and 2nd dose jabs?

Mapping Covid cases and deaths in your area

Death toll and confirmed new cases

Most common symptoms in NI during second Covid

Belfast council bids to toughen regulation of 'unjustifiable letting fees' for tenants

Fermanagh villagers now face a 50-mile round trip to visit nearest bank outlet after cuts

Healthcare firm to create 70 new jobs in Belfast

Principal 'excited' ahead of the phased return of her pupils

Mairia Cahill accuses Roy Greenslade of demonising her over IRA rape claim

Council chief 'did not know source of threats' to Larne Port staff

Bomb disposal diver says Boris Johnson's Irish Sea bridge is 'impractical but not impossible'

Belfast council agrees on a rates rise of 1.92% for coming year

Restraints played role in death of DJ Gerard McMahon detained by PSNI, inquest told

Surfer Al Mennie completes 100km swimming challenge

Young Armagh musician tipped for stardom after winning online singing competition run by Dermot Kennedy

'Belfast centre has been fast forwarded by 10 years': Kathleen McBride of BID Belfast on the challenges she is facing

Belfast city centre to get a new Tesco Express store

Theatre firm Cahoots NI says show goes on after losses

Lidl donates £120k to buy sports kit for 40 Northern Ireland schools

Rishi Sunak warned on Budget tax hike but housing moves are welcomed

15 new posts at software company Anaeko in Belfast and Fermanagh

Malachi O'Doherty Just because I'm 'old' doesn't mean that I'm finished yet... We must remember that not all of the elderly need to be protected

While not unexpected, loss of 15 Bank of Ireland's Northern Ireland branches still a huge blow

Diane Dodds’ Covid recovery plan for Northern Ireland is a step forward

Bloodlands viewers left shocked by twist in tale

No guarantee of power in Republic of Ireland for Sinn Fein's 'coalition'

David Healy: Linfield's last Boxing Day defeat always sticks in my mind... the day Glentoran won the league

Gordon Elliott: 'A moment of madness that I am going to have to spend the rest of my life paying for'

Irish League players will need a proper break at end of season, warns Glentoran striker Robbie McDaid

'What happened next was unbelievable': Ireland heroes relive historic World Cup win over England and Kevin O'Brien's record-breaking century

'We're rooting for him': Rory McIlroy pays tribute to Tiger Woods after wearing Sunday red at WGC Workday Championship

How Johnny Sexton's 'world class' attributes inspire Ireland on and off the pitch, explains coach Andy Farrell

'It has been surreal what we've been through... it's just horrific'

Me and my health: Elaine Agnew on her lifestyle

'I felt I had to try and help in some way, even from afar' says NI yoga teacher Rebecca Quinn

Eight things endometriosis sufferers want you to know

Northern Ireland's leaders reflect on a year on covid

Captain Sir Tom Moore’s spirit lives on, family tells funeral service

First Minister retains support for Chief Medical Officer

'I’ve caught a pigeon!' - Stormont meeting interrupted by researcher's cat

Health Minister hits back at phased school return criticism

UDA cocaine turf war erupts on Shankill

Roadmap envisages pubs fully open by the early summer

Noah Donohoe's mother says PSNI investigation into son's tragic death is 'flawed'

exclusive Glam Co Antrim nurse's lockdown Insta posts prove a big hit

'Unionists can get rid of protocol': Rees-Mogg

Murder bid on friend 'a warning to the Mexican' UDA boss

Loyalist charity defends east Belfast UVF mob

TV film gives Dorrians hope of finally finding Lisa

Suzanne Breen Opinion Sammy's clowning on Covid just isn't funny