Minister 'delighted' that students from Gaza have arrived in NI

It is understood that the students are among a group of 34 students that arrived in the UK in recent days.

'Oysters are a missing habitat, a missing species, that do fantastic things for biodiversity'

Thousands of European oysters have been placed on the Belfast Lough seabed, in a bid to bring back native reefs that had almost disappeared.

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Light therapy boxes placed in all NI libraries

Some of the lamps - which are often used for Seasonal Affective Disorder - are available to loan for up to three weeks.

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'This Christmas Carol - it's ours'

Charles Dickens' novella A Christmas Carol has been reimagined by playwright Marie Jones in the setting of Victorian Belfast.

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When Henry met Tom - a story of friendship between man and Robin

Tom McElhone's remarkable friendship with Henry the robin proves a viral hit.

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Kilrea Bridge reopens - but for how long?

The reopening of the bridge across the River Bann has provided a boost to businesses and residents.

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John Linehan is best known for his character May McFettridge, a Belfast housewife with a sharp tongue

Comedy panto legend on saving a life: 'Maybe she went on to have a family'

Northern Ireland comedy legend May McFettridge aka John Linehan recalls the moment a young woman told him his words helped keep her alive.

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A group of primary school children dressed up in nativity costumes.

Rural school hosts its last nativity

This year's nativity at Duneane Primary is the school's last as it is closing.

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Evri services 'just not good enough'

Evri has apologised to those impacted and said it will take appropriate action and support customers.

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Mums call for more breastfeeding support

A Newry woman says she paid for breastfeeding support as midwives were too busy to help her.

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Should Belfast have a real or fake Christmas tree?

From 2026, Belfast City Hall's Christmas tree will be an artificial one.

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Ashley Wilie has long black hair and is wearing a cream jumper with red hat. Her partner beside her has long black and grey hair, and beard. He is wearing a grey jumper and top.

Childcare reforms 'would make a huge difference' for families

The Northern Ireland Executive plans to subsidise over half of all childcare costs for working families by April 2032.

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A man with short grey hair, wearing a navy coat. He is standing in front of a pile of rocks and there is a blue sky above.

Passage tomb closed due to safety reasons

The solstice marks the shortest day - and longest night - in the northern hemisphere and the start of astronomical winter.

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The picture shows trainee doctor David McCleary who has short fair hair and is wearing a navy v-neck medical shirt

Student doctors 'disheartened' over lack of funding

Some student doctors at Queen's University Belfast undertaking a second degree say they face a "double disadvantage" in funding their studies.

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Sumo wrestling on the rise in Belfast

The ancient Japanese tradition of Sumo wrestling has found its Irish home in Belfast.

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'Storms are getting worse every year'

Flooding during Storm Bram caused a lot of damage for Carrick resident Gordon Kerr.

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Paul Wilson with a beard and wearing a black hoody

Families 'want truth' about IRA spy

Paul Wilson, whose father was killed by the IRA in 1987, says he knew Stakeknife was not being named in Operation Kenova's final report.

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Sir Iain Livingstone wearing leopard print glasses and a shirt and tie

'It's in the public interest that Stakeknife is named'

Kenova head Sir Iain Livingstone calls on the UK government to publicly name the Army spy known as Stakeknife.

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A man is standing outside. Trees are behind him. He's wearing a blue hoodie.

'Are my children getting the same opportunities as other children'

The school closed on 3 December after an inspection of the roof found that it was unsafe.

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Maire is wearing a light blue fleecer and has long brown hair.

The girl from NI performing on the Late Late Toy Show

Maire, from Magilligan, County Londonderry, is among the children selected to perform on Friday.

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Two young girls stand outside a primary school. They are both dressed in a school uniform of a blue jumper and a yellow polo shirt underneath. The girl on the left holds a paper sign with the words 'Slow Down' written in colorful lettering. Beside her another girl holds a similar hand drawn sign with the words 'keep us safe" in bright bubble letters.

'The road can be dangerous because the cars go too fast'

The Department for Infrastructure turned down an application for traffic-calming measures and a 20mph speed limit.

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