Ian Paisley says his 'mind is open' to a united Ireland

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8 October 2025

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Ian Paisley

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'Would I have made it to 60 if my cancer symptoms weren't detected?'

Marie McGrath was diagnosed with bowel cancer at the start of 2026

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A black and white photo of RMS Titanic, a large ocean liner with four funnels, a black hull and a white upper deck. There are masts at the front and rear.

Designs of 'unsinkable' Titanic to be made public for first time

They are among hundreds of thousands of ship plans and documents made widely accessible.

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Alesha is wearing a blue hoodie and a yellow top underneath. She has dark hair with a fringe, freckles and is smiling.

You’ve met Judge Judy - now meet judges Alesha and Robert

Drivers caught speeding on a stretch of road outside a rural school are being taught some lessons by the pupils.

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A man in a striped shirt is using a VR headset and hand controls. He is standing in a room which is brightly lit by a window. A man wearing a brown shirt is observing him. Other people can be seen in the background.

Meet the student using virtual reality to help with phobias

Liam Harte, a computer science student at Queen's University spent the past three years developing a therapist-led VR platform.

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Will drivers be banned from overtaking school buses at stops?

The infrastructure minister has said she plans legislation prohibiting overtaking school buses.

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Schoolchildren miss out on 'unsafe' out of bounds assembly hall

The roof at one Belfast assembly hall is being held up by steel rods while the school awaits repairs.

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Stock shot of a pine marten - it has brown fur with a pale beard

Stormy the pine marten sets up home at Stormont

Cameras capture a "resident pine marten" at the home of the Northern Ireland Assembly.

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A woman with dark hair tied back is looking into the camera. She has dark eyes and red lipstick. She is wearing a light brown to with white buttons and is sitting on a beige seat.

Traitors winner on shock bereavement and changing plans

Rachel Duffy went from the "highest of highs" by co-winning The Traitors TV show to the "lowest of lows" when her mother died just days later.

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Young person in red-shirt with darts board behind.

Meet the young people taking up darts

Luke Littler became world champion in 2025, which inspired a whole new generation to take their first steps up to the oche.

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Firefighting family with 300 years of service

There has rarely been a time when a McClelland hasn't been on duty in the Newry area.

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Everything you need to know about the new school uniform law

New guidelines have been issued by the Department of Education in the wake of law changes on uniforms.

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Aidan Gillen looks into the camera. He has brown scruffy hair with some white at the side. He is wearing a black jacket and dark round neck jumper.

Belfast-based film on Bafta shortlist

A short film set in Northern Ireland has been shortlisted for a Bafta award.

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Will minimum alcohol pricing save lives?

The health minister has said time is "quite rapidly" running out for the executive to introduce alcohol minimum pricing in Northern Ireland.

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Celebrating the father of the modern tractor Harry Ferguson

But since his death in 1960, the legacy of Harry Ferguson has lived on only through his world-famous Massey Ferguson tractors.

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Have you heard the one about the comedian, the car and the 32 counties?

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Two children are dressed as Kpop Demon Hunters. They have purple hair and and are wearing colourful costumes. They are standing at either side of their mum who has dark hair and is wearing a purple jumper.

KPop fans inspired by Belfast creator to go 'up, up, up'

The Belfast born creative is now hoping to inspire the next generation of animators to go "up, up, up" in the industry.

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Thousands queue as beauty store arrives on island of Ireland

Almost 2,000 people joined the queue for the opening of a new store in Belfast this morning.

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A boy with short curly blond hair is looking into the camera.He is dressed in a school uniform - a dark coloured blazer, a light blue shirt, and a blue and yellow striped tie. The background is out-of-focus, but you can make out a classroom with tables, orange chairs and cabinets.

'Tips on how to cope goes a long way' - OT students breaking the mould

A school in Draperstown is part of a groundbreaking project working with occupational therapists

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A man with short grey hair, wearing a blue hospital gown, lying on a white pillow in a hospital bed. He is staring at he camera.

'I feel great after pioneering Belfast heart treatment'

Patient hopes new cutting edge heart treatment will dramatically improve his quality of life.

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Will it ever stop raining?

There has been heavy rain across Northern Ireland and flooding across some areas.

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