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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)

Boris Johnson wins race to be Tory leader and PM
He beat Jeremy Hunt in a ballot of party members and will enter Downing Street on Wednesday.
Boris Johnson: What will the new prime minister mean for NI?
BBC News NI's Jayne McCormack assesses what Number 10's new occupant will mean for NI.
Hydebank Wood: Concern over increase in female prisoners
The number of women in custody reached 84, the highest on record over the last five years.
Belfast Pride decision overturned by Armagh council
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon council reverse a motion to take part in the event.
Gay marriage and abortion: Why are there different laws in Northern Ireland?
Why do different rules apply in Northern Ireland when it comes to abortion and same-sex marriage?
Shane Lowry: Open win helps Irish 2026 Ryder Cup bid, says sports minister Shane Ross
Shane Lowry's Open win has boosted the hopes of Ireland staging the 2026 Ryder Cup, the Irish sports minister tells the BBC.
Irish moon landing stamp spells 'moon' wrong
The Irish postal service has apologised for making the mistake in its native language.
Cuilcagh Mountain boardwalk visitors may damage peatland
Mountain steps are a big hit with hikers but there is concern for a protected peat bog underneath.
Open champion Shane Lowry's signed gift for injured spectator
The Belfast man hit by Lowry's wayward shot said it was "like a brick hitting me on the back of the head".
Plan to build £10m aquarium in Belfast unveiled
The developers aim to attract more than 300,000 visitors to the Titanic Quarter site every year.
Beef producers face "crisis", UK farming unions warn
With cost of feed and the value of beef declining, UK beef producers say they face a "crisis".
Police and ambulance attend shooting in west Belfast
A man is understood to be in a critical condition after being shot in the legs.
The Open 2019 diary: A 'watershed' moment for Northern Ireland
As Irishman Shane Lowry wins the Open, tourism chiefs hail a "watershed" moment for Northern Ireland.
The Open 2019: Shane Lowry's Royal Portrush win seals first major
Ireland's Shane Lowry claims a first major championship win of his career with a dominant six-shot victory at The Open at Royal Portrush.
'To do it at Portrush - you couldn't write it'
Ireland's Shane Lowry praises the "incredible" Royal Portrush crowd after it cheered him to a home Open triumph on Sunday.
The Open 2019 diary: Rea revved up for Sunday and Uncle Sam
A biking legend, a golfing family and some tigers on the loose make the cut in Sunday's Open diary.
The Open 2019: Graeme McDowell 'overwhelmed' by special Royal Portrush Open
Northern Ireland's Graeme McDowell expresses his pride at "Portrush, Northern Ireland the whole island of Ireland" after completing his final round at The Open Championship.
NI Paper Review: Troubles pension fallout and west Belfast shooting
The government's stance on a pension for those who carried out terror and a shooting make headlines.
Latest Northern Ireland weather forecast
The weather forecast in Northern Ireland.
Daniel Radcliffe uncovers NI links in new BBC show
The Harry Potter star explores his County Down roots in a new series of Who Do You Think You Are?
Northern Ireland Bill has become about more than the Stormont Assembly
The legislation has provided more than its fair share of shock votes and parliamentary drama.
The pen pals from America and Northern Ireland who fell in love
A generous act of charity in north Down brought an unlikely transatlantic love story to light.
Brexiteer stronghold town divided on importance of union
Brexit or the union? BBC News NI assesses the views in Brexiteer stronghold, Clacton-on-Sea.
England v Ireland: The ultimate Test in Irish cricket odyssey
Playing a Test at Lord's is the stuff of dreams for Ireland as they prepare to take on England at the home of cricket.
Whiterock Children's Centre: School uniform exchange
The school uniforms are free to anyone who needs them.
Car drives at crowd in Dundalk graveyard
The incident happened at St Patrick's Cemetery in Dundalk on Sunday afternoon.
Armagh young photographer making art while undergoing cancer treatment
A budding photographer who took up a camera while undergoing treatment for cancer.
Wheelchair user falls down embankment at Giant's Causeway
A disabled man has been rescued after falling down an embankment in his wheelchair at the Giant's Causeway.
Lyra McKee's family 'living in nightmare' since her murder
The murdered journalist's sister Nichola opens up about her family's experience the night of the murder.
Premier Division: Dominant Derry City secure 3-0 win over Sligo Rovers
Goals from Junior Ogedi-Uzokwe, Jamie McDonagh and Jack Malone help dominant Derry City beat Sligo Rovers 3-0 at the Brandywell.
Derry cemetery fouling: Council installs more dog bins
Derry council is asking people to help identity owners who fail to clean up after their pets in the City Cemetery.
Damian McErlain steps down as Derry team manager
Damian McErlain says personal circumstances led to his resignation as manager of Derry's senior football team.
Irish 'Angela Merkel thinks we're at work' fan marries German bride
Ireland fans hit headlines at Euro 2012 with their "Angela Merkel thinks we're at work" flag.
Brexit: French minister pledges Irish solidarity during border visit
Amélie de Montchalin visits the Irish border and says the withdrawal agreement is not up for renegotiation.
Man arrested in connection with fatal Dublin stabbing
A man has been arrested in connection with the stabbing in the early hours of Friday morning.
Varadkar: NI only backstop could avoid hard border
Leo Varadkar says there are ways to avoid a hard border, but that he is still preparing for no-deal.
EU clock change plan opposed by Irish cabinet
The European Commission proposes ending the practice of adjusting clocks by an hour twice a year.

Latest Sports News... (Source: BBC News)

Shane Lowry: Open win helps Irish 2026 Ryder Cup bid, says sports minister Shane Ross
Shane Lowry's Open win has boosted the hopes of Ireland staging the 2026 Ryder Cup, the Irish sports minister tells the BBC.
SuperCupNI: Ballymena United are 'buzzing' for Manchester United U23 test - Jeffrey
Ballymena United manager David Jeffrey says his players can't wait to face Manchester United Under-23s in the SuperCupNI on Monday night.
Giants to begin title defence against Storm
Last season's double winning Belfast Giants will begin their Elite League defence away to Manchester Storm on 15 September.
'No regrets over playing for England' says Ireland bowler Rankin
Ireland fast-medium bowler Boyd Rankin says he has no regrets over playing for England as he prepares for his country's first Test at Lord's.
The ultimate Test in Irish cricket odyssey
Playing a Test at Lord's is the stuff of dreams for Ireland as they prepare to take on England at the home of cricket.
The Open may return to Portrush as early as 2024
Graeme McDowell says he has heard "whispers" that the R&A may be considering Royal Portrush to host The Open Championship again in 2024.
Northern Ireland 'need more competitive games'
Northern Ireland netball captain Caroline O'Hanlon says her side need to play more competitive games to improve their chances in major tournaments.
Open champion Shane Lowry's signed gift for injured spectator
The Belfast man hit by Lowry's wayward shot said it was "like a brick hitting me on the back of the head".
The Open 2019: Shane Lowry eyes Ryder Cup debut after Portrush triumph
Open champion Shane Lowry turns his attention to qualifying for the Ryder Cup in 2020 after triumphing at Royal Portrush.
High-quality draw between Donegal and Kerry had you on the edge of your seat
BBC Sport NI columnist Martin Clarke believes Sunday's Super 8 draw between Donegal and Kerry was the best All-Ireland SFC game of recent seasons.
McGonigle's potential move to Crusaders is 'dead' - Kearney
Coleraine manager Oran Kearney says there is "nothing more to report" regarding striker Jamie McGonigle's potential move to Crusaders.
Linfield could face Apoel Nicosia or FK Sutjeska in Europa League
Linfield will play either Apoel Nicosia of Cyprus or Montenegro's FK Sutjeska if they make it through to the Europa League third qualifying round.
Armoy road races: Sheils out to extend seven-race winning run in Open races
Derek Sheils will aim to extend his seven-race winning run in Open races at Irish national road events at this weekend's Armoy races.
Shane Lowry's Open victory at Royal Portrush realises childhood dreams
Ireland's Shane Lowry says he grew up "holing putts to win The Open" after winning his first major at Royal Portrush.
Irish Oaks winner Sea Of Class dies after battle with colic
Last year's Irish Oaks winner and Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe runner-up Sea Of Class dies after losing a battle with colic.
O'Shea takes Royals first-team coaching job
Former Manchester United defender John O'Shea joins Reading as a first-team coach following his retirement as a player
Ireland's Lowry wins The Open to claim first major
Ireland's Shane Lowry claims a first major championship win of his career with a dominant six-shot victory at The Open at Royal Portrush.
Super 8s: Donegal and Kerry draw in 1-20 to 1-20 thriller
Kerry and Donegal remain level on points at the top of Super 8s Group One after a thrilling 1-20 to 1-20 draw at Croke Park.
McDowell proud after 'phenomenal' Portrush Open
Portrush native Graeme McDowell says he is "proud of the town, Northern Ireland and the island of Ireland" after a "phenomena;" Open Championship.
Kennedy extends lead with Snetterton win double
Jack Kennedy extends his lead over Alastair Seeley to 22 points in the British Supersport series after securing a win double at Snetterton.
Donegal showed 'real character' in Kerry draw - Bonner
Donegal manager Declan Bonner praises his team's attitude in a thrilling 1-20 to 1-20 draw with Kerry in the Super 8s on Sunday.
The Open 2019: Shane Lowry says 'you couldn't write it'
Ireland's Shane Lowry praises the "incredible" Royal Portrush crowd after it cheered him to a home Open triumph on Sunday.
The Open 2019: Rory McIlroy, Tony Finau & Lee Westwood feature in best shots of tournament
Watch a collection of the best shots from The 2019 Open Championship, featuring champion Shane Lowry, runner-up Tommy Fleetwood and a superb hole-in-one from Emiliano Grillo.
The Open 2019: Five key holes that gave Shane Lowry victory at Royal Portrush
Watch the key moments in the battle between Ireland's Shane Lowry and England's Tommy Fleetwood in the final round of The Open at Royal Portrush, which led to Lowry winning his first major.
The Open 2019: Shane Lowry wins The Open by six shots ending 15-under
Shane Lowry wins The Open ending his tournament with a round of 72 to end 15-under and beat Tommy Fleetwood into second by six shots at Royal Portrush.
The Open 2019: Graeme McDowell 'overwhelmed' by special Royal Portrush Open
Northern Ireland's Graeme McDowell expresses his pride at "Portrush, Northern Ireland the whole island of Ireland" after completing his final round at The Open Championship.
The Open 2019: Two holes that floored Tommy Fleetwood & sealed Shane Lowry's Open triumph
Shane Lowry delivers "a hammer blow" for Tommy Fleetwood and the rest of the field with a birdie on the 15th after gaining a shot on the 14th as he extended his lead before going on to win the 2019 Open at Royal Portrush.
The Open 2019: 'This is glorious stuff' - Shane Lowry lights up The Open with eight-birdies in spectacular 63
Watch highlights as Shane Lowry hits eight birdies in a remarkable round of 63 to take control of the 2019 Open at Royal Portrush with a four-shot lead going into Sunday's final round.
Pelvis break recovery 'a slow process' - Michael Dunlop
Michael Dunlop says he hopes to try getting on a bike next week but admits his recovery from a broken pelvis sustained at the Southern 100 is likely to be "a slow process".
The Open 2019: Shane Lowry - Pied Piper of Portrush brings unity
Shane Lowry was not viewed as south or north, Catholic or Protestant - he was Irish to the Portrush fans cheering him on to victory, writes Tom English.
Portrush Open 'watershed' moment' for Northern Ireland
As Irishman Shane Lowry wins the Open, tourism chiefs hail a "watershed" moment for Northern Ireland.
Sport on the BBC: Best of this week's TV & radio coverage
This week's sport on the BBC includes football from the Women's World Cup, the Cricket World Cup, golf from the US Open and much more.

National News Headlines

Boris Johnson wins race to be Tory leader and PM
He beat Jeremy Hunt in a ballot of party members and will enter Downing Street on Wednesday.
UK weather: How to keep cool and carry on in a heatwave
With temperatures set to soar in the coming days, how can the UK keep cool and carry on?
Labour anti-Semitism: Corbyn's plan to go to ruling body
The Labour leader says he wants to "confront this poison and drive it out of our party".
'Rape cases dropped' over police phone search demands
Campaigners say investigations have stopped after complainants refused to hand over their devices.
Lancaster University students' data stolen by cyber-thieves
The university, which alerted police, was subject to a "sophisticated and malicious" phishing attack.
Banned 'your wife is hot' air conditioning ad appears on billboard
An academic describes the advert for an air conditioning firm as "like something out of the 1950s".
Universal credit: Disabled people to get backdated benefit payments
Thousands of universal credit claimants will get back payments after a court ruling of discrimination.
YolanDa Brown: Music education 'creates more well-rounded people'
Jazz star and presenter YolanDa Brown says politicians should appreciate the benefits of music education.
Pledge to end smoking in England by 2030
The ambition is part of a range of measures to tackle the causes of preventable ill health.
Transgender treatment: Puberty blockers study under investigation
Early findings of patients reporting thoughts of self-harm warranted investigation, Newsnight finds.
Squirrel-eating men at Soho vegan food stall fined
The men bit into raw animals at a vegan food market wearing T-shirts saying "Veganism = Malnutrition".
Will Brexit break Britain, and would England care?
Residents of the UK's most Brexit-supporting town share their thoughts on Scottish independence with The Nine.

Source: BBC News

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