Northern Ireland news

• Manhunt continues as Derry murderer remains on the run

  22-09-2026 17:45 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Gary Anderson is a dangerous murderer –and he’s on the run. The Derry man had been granted compassionate leave for his father’s funeral, even though his brother Sean, guilty of the same murder, wasn’t. The 29-year-old was sentenced to a minimum tariff of 15 years for his role in the murder of father-of-five Karol Kelly in 2018. The manhunt continues.Olivia Peden is joined by our crime correspondent Allison Morris. This episode was recorded on the after
  
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• Ballymena man dies after early-morning street assault

  23-09-2026 15:15 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Police believe Christopher Houston had been the victim of an assault and sustained a head injury
  
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• Dr David Coleman: Our six-year-old just runs away screaming and crying when she doesn’t get her own way – what can we do?

  23-09-2026 14:10 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Understanding what triggers big reactions can help parents stay calm and teach their child a better way to cope with their feelings
  
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• Ballymena boozer reborn at 40: Sprawling social hub still soaring after four decades

  23-09-2026 13:22 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  This venue has been an absolute icon in the Co Antrim social scene since the 1980s
  
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• ‘The Great British Bake Off’ review: If there was tension between Nigella Lawson and Paul Hollywood, there’s no sign of it on screen

  23-09-2026 12:46 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  The sultry goddess of TV cookery shows should give the ratings a big boost
  
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• TikTok will insist it is ‘only one part of a wider picture’ as bosses face questions over car-theft videos

  23-09-2026 12:44 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Social media giant initially refused invitation to appear before Oireachtas Media Committee
  
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• Criminal survives second shooting in just over 24 hours in Dublin

  23-09-2026 12:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  The man, aged in his late 30s and from Drimnagh, has been involved in local disputes in the area in recent years
  
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• Storm drain where Noah Donohoe’s body was found remains locked since tragedy

  23-09-2026 12:24 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Eight-month examination of the teenager’s final hours concluded last week
  
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• Anne Frances O’Kelly: I thought my younger brother had got on with things after our father’s murder... I was wrong, but he finally got peace on his deathbed

  23-09-2026 09:31 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Truth is the foundation for real forgiveness and lasting reconciliation, writes the daughter of Rory O’Kelly
  
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• I thought my younger brother had got on with things after our father’s murder. I was wrong — but he finally got peace on his deathbed

  23-09-2026 09:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Truth is the foundation for real forgiveness and lasting reconciliation, writes the daughter of Rory O’Kelly
  
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• Legacy body’s report into IRA murder of SDLP founder shot dead for being lawyer brought ‘sacred and transformative moment’ to dying son

  23-09-2026 08:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  ICRIR investigation examines IRA murder of devout Catholic SDLP founder killed for being a lawyer
  
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• Summers in Fermanagh to the big screen: The NI roots of Sense and Sensibility star Daisy Edgar-Jones

  23-09-2026 07:55 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  The cast, including Daisy Edgar-Jones and Esme Creed-Miles, plus director Georgia Oakley discuss their film adaptation of the Jane Austen classic
  
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• Legacy body’s report into murder of SDLP founder shot dead for being lawyer brought ‘sacred and transformative moment’ to dying man

  23-09-2026 07:40 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  ICRIR investigation examines IRA murder of devout Catholic SDLP founder killed for being a lawyer
  
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• ‘The minister wants to derail the integrated education project, and he’s on the way to achieving that’

  23-09-2026 07:24 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  President of teaching union NASUWT hits out at stalling of sector
  
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• Summers in Fermanagh to the big screen: The NI roots of Sense and Sensibility star Edgar-Jones

  23-09-2026 07:19 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  The cast, including Daisy Edgar-Jones and Esme Creed-Miles, plus director Georgia Oakley discuss their film adaptation of the Jane Austen classic
  
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• ‘Help turn the tide for fish with a message of kindness’: PETA offers to pay for Big Fish repairs… with a vegan catch

  23-09-2026 07:14 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Campaigners to write to Communities Minister with offer to fund sculpture fix if plaque promoting veganism is installed
  
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• Legacy body’s report into murder of SDLP founder shot dead for being lawyer brought ‘sacred and transformative moment’ to dying man’

  23-09-2026 07:07 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  ICRIR investigation examines IRA murder of devout Catholic SDLP founder killed for being a lawyer
  
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• First look at new NI-filmed romcom with stars of Derry Girls, Blue Lights and Schitt’s Creek

  22-09-2026 23:06 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  BBC NI comedy Committed is currently being filmed in Co Down
  
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• ‘You have to be approachable’: How one of Belfast’s last greengrocers remains a pillar of the community

  22-09-2026 21:55 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Gerry Lappin discusses his decades in the fresh food trade, the rising cost of produce, and taking charge of an east Belfast institution
  
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• Restaurant review: Pub grub worth returning for in Co Down town... especially at happy hour

  22-09-2026 20:06 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Romas is a reliable spot on the Ards Peninsula for food and drinks
  
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• Stormont’s controversial flags bill moves to next stage

  22-09-2026 20:01 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Legislation progresses to committee stage
  
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• Restaurant review: Pub grub worth returning for in Co Down... especially at happy hour

  22-09-2026 20:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Romas is a reliable spot on the Ards Peninsula for food and drinks
  
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• Depleted Belfast New IRA forced to call in Derry dissidents for former Provo’s funeral

  22-09-2026 20:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Outsiders formed masked ‘guard of honour’ for blanket protester Joe Maguire
  
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• Northern Ireland’s artificial intelligence economy doubles in size in 12 months

  22-09-2026 17:34 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Statistics show £200m target has been hit two years ahead of schedule
  
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• Irish Open secures return to Open Championship qualifying series

  22-09-2026 17:14 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  One spot at St Andrews will be awarded at The K Club from July 1-4 next year
  
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• ‘They should not be punished for choosing to live car-free’: Alliance and DUP clash over pedestrian access to recycling centre

  22-09-2026 16:55 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Ratepayers without a car are being discriminated against when it comes to using facility, claim critics
  
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• Co Down school recognised as world leader in AI education, with rare Gold AI Quality Mark

  22-09-2026 16:43 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  St Colman’s Newry becomes first in Ireland and one of only 20 worldwide to receive award
  
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• Flags bill would give ‘too much power’ to infrastructure officials, claims DUP MLA

  22-09-2026 16:10 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
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• Homeless man who stole £5k scanner after breaking into hospital jailed for 16 months

  22-09-2026 15:21 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Sentencing of co-defendant over theft of device containing patients’ medical records that has not been recovered put on hold
  
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• NI builder who left family home a ‘shell’ fined and given suspended sentence over £32,000 fraud

  22-09-2026 15:02 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  The defendant is set to appeal the sentence
  
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