Northern Ireland news

• SDLP selects Mid Ulster candidate for Assembly Election as Patsy McGlone prepares to bow out

  15-10-2026 23:21 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Malachy Quinn as been a local councillor for more than 12 years
  
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• ‘In the name of God, go’: Law Society members back no-confidence votes in David Lavery and Council after fiery meeting

  19-10-2026 20:51 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  CEO had provided character reference for a relative convicted of serious sexual offences
  
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• Duran Duran’s ‘Derry girl’ gets biggest cheer of band’s return to Belfast

  19-10-2026 20:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Rachael O’Connor says touring with the legendary group is like ‘going on a big holiday’
  
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• Carer accused of punching pensioner in the face and spitting blood at police shows up to court with a black eye and cut nose

  19-10-2026 20:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Holywood man ‘attacked 67-year-old who asked him to stop pestering woman in bar’
  
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• Tributes paid to longest serving politician in Northern Ireland: ‘A giant in the party and community’

  19-10-2026 19:11 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Former SDLP councillor Dermot Curran spent over 50 years in elected politics before retiring in 2023
  
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• Royal County Down submits planning application for ‘significant’ course upgrade amid speculation on bid to host The Open

  19-10-2026 17:54 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  The club is drafting in the same architects as Royal Portrush, with Newry, Mourne and Down District Council considering the plans
  
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• ‘Rural lives cannot be an afterthought’: Four hospital campaign groups issue joint letter to Executive ministers

  19-10-2026 17:50 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  The letter is co-signed by activists who are lobbying against proposed and ongoing service cuts to rural hospitals
  
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• Boy (14) ‘attacked for being Protestant’ in alleged sectarian assault

  19-10-2026 16:40 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Julie Middleton MLA condemns ‘reckless sectarian violence’ after teenager sustains facial injuries
  
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• Police feared dissident gun attack if Drumcree parade went ahead, court told

  19-10-2026 16:05 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
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• Victim of ex-charity boss says she lied in court about domestic abuse hell she put him through

  19-10-2026 16:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Amanda Cavlin told ex to ‘hang himself because he was worthless’
  
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• Duncan Ferguson confirms coaching departures in first press conference as Glentoran boss: ‘I don’t know a lot about the Irish League’

  19-10-2026 15:49 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
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• TUV councillor raises possibility of ‘week of protests’ at next year’s Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann

  19-10-2026 15:34 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Ron McDowell said move could “force” negotiations on Garavghy Road
  
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• Three arrested over Derry bonfire that caused major traffic disruption

  19-10-2026 14:53 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  A 23-year-old man is due before court charged with criminal damage
  
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• My Money: ‘I saved on rent by becoming a property guardian. There were 12 of us sharing one kitchen’

  19-10-2026 14:46 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Stand-up comedian Eddie Mullarkey
  
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• Details of intelligence considered by Chief Constable around Drumcree parade outlined during Orangemen’s court challenge

  19-10-2026 14:34 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
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• ‘Some people settle down with a book or the TV... I play with sea glass’: Bangor mum turns beachcombing hobby into thriving craft business

  19-10-2026 14:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Special needs assistant Paula transforms trash into treasure
  
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• Jeffrey Donaldson will have to serve 2,741 days behind bars as release date revealed

  19-10-2026 13:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Outrage as child rapist gets automatic half-off jail term
  
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• Police treating ‘bomb threat’ email to 300 NI schools as a hoax originating outside UK

  19-10-2026 12:53 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  The same email was received by schools across the UK
  
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• Police treating ‘bomb threat’ email to NI schools as a hoax originating outside UK

  19-10-2026 12:50 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  The same email was received by schools across the UK
  
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• Orangemen’s legal challenge over block on Drumcree parade under way at High Court

  19-10-2026 12:24 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
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• Bomb threat to 160 NI schools ‘not viable’ says Education Minister as some pupils evacuated

  19-10-2026 12:21 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  The warning was signed off ‘Allahu Akbar’
  
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• Bomb threat to NI schools ‘not viable’ says Education Minister as some pupils evacuated

  19-10-2026 12:14 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  The PSNI has said enquiries remain ongoing
  
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• Ask Allison: My husband has ADHD and recently went on medication, but it hasn’t improved his volatile moods

  19-10-2026 11:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Psychologist Allison Keating answers your queries about life and relationships
  
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• Police investigating after NI schools report ‘bomb threat’ emails

  19-10-2026 11:23 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  At least one school has sent pupils home
  
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• New Glentoran manager Duncan Ferguson recalls terrifying first night in notorious Glasgow prison: ‘The lights went out, the doors shut and inmates began threatening me...’

  19-10-2026 11:16 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Scottish hardman feared for his life while serving time for match assault
  
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• Orangemen’s legal challenge over block on Drumcree parade to be heard at High Court

  19-10-2026 10:48 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
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• Disgraced GAA hero Kevin McGourty dodges prison over fake solicitor scam

  19-10-2026 10:29 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Glasgow court spares McGourty jail but orders him to do 200 hours’ unpaid work
  
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• Ninety thousand children living in poverty in Northern Ireland, and no sign of numbers falling

  19-10-2026 10:12 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Stark warning as charity releases latest figures
  
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• New Glentoran manager Duncan Ferguson recalls terrifying first night in notorious Glasgow jail: ‘The lights went out, the doors shut and people started shouting at me’

  19-10-2026 08:58 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Scottish hardman feared for his life while serving time for match assault
  
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• Nine thousand children living in poverty in Northern Ireland, and no sign of numbers falling

  19-10-2026 07:53 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Stark warning as charity releases latest figures
  
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