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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)

General Election 2019: NI parties clash during BBC election debate
The parties discuss Brexit, healthcare and the collapse of the assembly during the BBC debate.
General election 2019: Colum Eastwood claims he is the victim of 'dirty election tactics'
The SDLP leader says he is the victim of "dirty election tactics by opponents" in Londonderry.
Ballycastle: Vigil on beach for swimmer Deirdre McShane
Deirdre McShane, a mother of two, died while swimming with a friend at Ballycastle beach.
Christine Connor dismisses pipe bomb claims as 'ridiculous'
Christine Connor is accused of attempting to murder a police officer in north Belfast in 2013.
People are leaving winter clothes at St Mary's Church
Clothing is being left on the gates of St Mary?s Church in Belfast to help keep homeless people warm.
Health workers' strike: Nurses begin further 48 hours of action
Members of the Royal College of Nursing are refusing to do things like working unpaid hours.
General Election 2019: Fall in NI postal and proxy votes
The number of people allowing others to vote on their behalf has fallen in Northern Ireland.
Belfast man Patrick McWilliams sentenced for child sex offences
Patrick McWilliams will spend three years in jail and the rest of his life on the sex offenders register.
Cash and drugs seized in operation targeting INLA
No arrests were made during the two day cross border operation in the north west.
General election 2019: Blind voters urge online fix to privacy problem
Blind and partially-sighted people like Joe Kenny say it's "high time" the system was made fairer.
Antrim cash machines: Second man charged over theft
A digger was used to steal the machines at a supermarket in County Antrim last week.
Shoplifting on the rise in Northern Ireland, say police
The PSNI believes there is a link between the increase and a rise in the use of illegal drugs.
General Election 2019: Northern Ireland candidates
A full list of all candidates running for election to the House of Commons on 12 December 2019.
Election 2019: Increase in number of voters on electoral register
An extra 51,000 people are on the register compared to the general election in 2017.
General Election 2019: Voters 'will reward NI Greens' for pro-remain pact
The party is standing aside in all but three seats to try to boost the pro-remain voice at Westminster.
General election 2019: ?People are sick of conflict?
Two first-time voters, aged 18 and 69, explain why they are voting in the general election.
General Election 2019: Parties clash during UTV election debate
The parties clash over Brexit, healthcare and the collapse of the assembly during the UTV debate.
Human rights to health - your questions answered
BBC News NI answers some of your questions about the general election.
Election 2019: Digging into NI parties' manifestos
BBC News NI checks out some of the more eye-catching proposals in the NI parties' election manifestos.
Election 2019: Your Northern Ireland Questions Answered
BBC News NI answers some of your questions about the general election and what could happen after polling day.
Who should I vote for? General election 2019: Compare the party manifestos
Compare where the parties stand on key issues - from Brexit and the NHS to education and the environment.
Election 2019: Will there be checks between Great Britain and NI?
Boris Johnson has claimed only goods passing through on their way to the Irish Republic would be checked.
Northern Ireland weather forecast
The weather forecast in Northern Ireland.
Cystic fibrosis: Drug plea for woman 'struggling to breathe'
Nicole Adams has cystic fibrosis and is in hospital where her lung capacity fell below 20%.
Efrem Gidey: From Calais refugee camp to European Cross Country medal
Eritrea-born Efrem Gidey won a European Cross Country medal for Ireland less than three years after living in a refugee camp in Calais.
Sonia Kinsella: GAA provides 'escape' from cancer battle
Ulster GAA's coach of the year Sonia Kinsella says training "helps lift the worry" of cancer.
How to hit the bullseye when you can't see or hear
John Nicholl is deafblind and uses hands-on sign language to communicate when participating in blind archery.
General election 2019: Blind campaigner has never voted in secret
Joe Kenny votes in every election, but as blind man he says he cannot vote in secret.
Ballycastle: 'This morning was a really tragic event'
Ciaran Kinney from the Coastguard says the conditions at Ballycastle were treacherous.
'I just wanted to get her body out of the sea'
A dog walker describes how she tried to save two swimmers in difficulty off the Ballycastle coast.
Oil facility expansion opposed
The £20m project would see the redevelopment of the Cloghan Point near Whitehead.
Daniel Hegarty: Ex-soldier to challenge murder charge
Daniel Hegarty,15, was shot twice in the head in Londonderry during an Army operation in 1972.
Strabane mortar bomb discovery: 36-year-old man released
The incident, involving a device near a police station in Strabane, remains under investigation.
Apprentice Boys of Derry parade passes peacefully
About 3,000 members of the order and 23 bands took part in the annual Lundy parade.
Bloody Sunday: Joe Mahon awarded £250,000 for injury
Joe Mahon pretended to be dead after being shot by a British soldier in Londonderry in 1972.
Brexit: GB to NI checks 'clear' in negotiations - Coveney
The Irish foreign minister also says concluding a trade deal by the end of 2020 is a "tall order".
Republic striker Murphy admits failing drugs test
Bolton's Republic of Ireland striker Daryl Murphy has admitted testing positive for using cocaine last season.
Storm Atiyah: Power outages and parks closed
Gusts stronger than 80mph forecast by Met Éireann and several power outages.
FAI accounts: Governing body reveals liabilities of more than 55m euro
The Football Association of Ireland discloses current liabilities of more than 55m euro as the governing body publishes its annual accounts.
Eight migrants found hiding on cargo ship in Irish port
The men were discovered by crew on a ship which had travelled from France.

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

Irish Premiership: Larmour goal gives Glenavon win over Carrick Rangers
A first-half Daniel Larmour goal gives Glenavon a 1-0 win over Carrick Rangers in the Irish Premiership at Mourneview Park.
Holders Crusaders at home to Dundela in Irish Cup fifth round
Crusaders get a home draw against Dundela in the fifth round of the Irish Cup, with Glenavon hosting Coleraine in one of two all-Premiership ties.
Jonathan Rea: Motorcycling champion receives honorary doctorate from QUB
Record five-time World Superbike champion Jonathan Rea receives an honorary doctorate from Queen's University, Belfast.
Irish Premiership: Glenavon edge out Carrick for first win in three
Glenavon beat Carrick Rangers 1-0 at Mourneview Park to secure a first win in three games in the Irish Premiership.
Derry City sign midfielder Clifford from St Pat's
Derry City sign ex-St Patrick's Athletic central midfielder Conor Clifford for the 2020 season.
Baxter hopes Crues can be involved in title run-in
Crusaders manager Stephen Baxter hopes his team can still be involved in the league title race after a hectic run of festive fixtures.
Rory McIlroy: World number two turned down Saudi Arabia event offer
Rory McIlroy reveals that he will not be playing in next month's Saudi International despite being offered a large appearance fee.
FAI 'unable' to attend Oireachtas Committee meeting
The Football Association of Ireland board says it is unable to attend Wednesday's emergency Oireachtas Committee meeting.
Republic striker Murphy admits failing drugs test
Bolton's Republic of Ireland striker Daryl Murphy has admitted testing positive for using cocaine last season.
McCourt to fight German Ruis on Dublin Bellator bill
Saintfield woman Leah McCourt will face Germany's Judith Ruis at Bellator Dublin on 22 February in the first of her six-fight deal.
Mehaffey focused on bid to become professional after injury setback
Olivia Mehaffey says she is determined to turn professional in 2020 after a hand injury ruined her chances of making the move this year.
Burns enjoying flourishing partnership with Cooney
Ulster fly-half Billy Burns backs his partnership with scrum-half John Cooney to continue to improve as the season progresses.
McAleer signs Kellie Maloney as new manager
Northern Ireland's only professional female boxer Cathy McAleer signs Kellie Maloney as her new manager.
Billy Coleman Award: Junior British Rally Champion Josh McErlean wins
Junior British Rally Champion Josh McErlean wins the prestigious Billy Coleman Award.
Ciara Mageean: Irish 1500m star backs WADA's four-year Russia ban
Ciara Mageean will be back in action after her track season heroics at Sunday's European Cross Country Championships in Lisbon.
Johnny Sexton: Injured fly-half to miss Champions Cup game with knee injury
Leinster captain Johnny Sexton is out of Saturday's Champions Cup game against Northampton Saints with a knee injury.
Allen recovers to reach Scottish Open second round
Northern Ireland's Mark Allen begins the defence of his Scottish Open title with a 4-2 win over Andy Hicks in Glasgow.
Danielle Hill: Larne swimmer already planning for Tokyo Olympic trials in April
Danielle Hill is confident she will be able to handle the pressure of performing at her best in Ireland's Olympic swimming trials in April.
FAI crisis: Irish football governing body to meet Shane Ross and Sport Ireland
The crisis-hit Football Association of Ireland agrees to meet Irish Sports Minister Shane Ross and Sport Ireland on Wednesday.
Giants ready for Challenge Cup quarter-final
Belfast Giant Jordan Smotherman says his Cardiff Devils will come out desperate to win the first leg of their Challenge Cup quarter-final on Wednesday.
Belfast Giants: Penalty kill fatigue hurt us against Steelers - Keefe
Adam Keefe says that Belfast Giants' 4-0 defeat against the Sheffield Steelers wasn't a true reflection of the game at the SSE Arena.
Linfield beat Cliftonville to go top
A Chris Casement goal gives Linfield a 1-0 win over Cliftonville as the league champions go top of the table for the first time this season.
Jarvis double as Coleraine draw with Glentoran
Coleraine fight back from 2-0 down at the break to draw 2-2 with Glentoran thanks to two goals from midfielder Aaron Jarvis.
Late drama as Kelly's stunner downs Crusaders
Ballymena United win their first game since September after Josh Kelly's brilliant strike two minutes from time gives David Jeffrey's men all three points at Seaview.
Larne secure 3-1 victory away to Glenavon
Harry Flowers, Albert Watson and Johnny McMurray are on target as Larne secure a 3-1 victory over Glenavon.
Patton double ends Dungannon's run of defeats
Dungannon Swifts bring a miserable record of eight straight league defeats to end as Mark Patton strikes twice in a 3-1 win over Warrenpoint Town.
Carrick impress in win over 10-man Institute
In-form Carrick Rangers chalk up another win with a comfortable 3-0 victory at home against 10-man Institute.
Efrem Gidey: From Calais refugee camp to European Cross Country medal
Eritrea-born Efrem Gidey won a European Cross Country medal for Ireland less than three years after living in a refugee camp in Calais.
Irish Premiership: Five things we noticed
BBC Sport NI highlights five main talking points from another thrilling weekend of Irish Premiership action.
QUIZ: Review the sporting week
Another weekend of sporting action with no shortage of talking points. Football, Rugby, swimming, ice hockey and athletics, did you keep across it all?

National News Headlines

General election 2019: Parties make last pitches on final campaign day
The party leaders will tour the country in the critical final hours before polls open on Thursday.
UK economic growth slowest since early 2009
The economy sees the weakest three months for more than a decade as growth flatlines.
General election 2019: Parties concentrate on key messages as election day nears
Pitches about the NHS and Brexit come to the fore, but both Labour and the Tories face criticism too.
GP Manish Shah guilty of sex assaults on 23 female patients
Manish Shah cited Angelina Jolie and Jade Goody to instil fear in his patients about their health.
General election 2019: Tories investigate candidate over alleged Islamophobia
The Tories investigate after Labour's Naz Shah makes complaint about Tory candidate's social media.
General election 2019: Jonathan Ashworth apologises after Corbyn criticism leak
The shadow health secretary says he was "joshing" in a secret recording leaked by a Tory friend.
Helen McCourt: Release of killer Ian Simms to be reviewed
The Justice Secretary Robert Buckland has requested the parole board reconsider its decision.
Falklands veteran 'forced out over sexuality' will get medal back
Joe Ousalice was discharged in 1993 when there was a ban on LGBT people in the armed forces.
Lorries topple and train lines close as wind and rain cause disruption
Roads are closed and trains and ferries cancelled as heavy rain and strong winds batter Scotland.
Man arrested in Bristol over suspected terror offences
The 33-year-old is arrested at a property in Bristol as part of a planned operation, police say.
Residents forced from homes by major blaze in Glasgow flats
The fire broke out on Glasgow's Lancefield Quay on the north bank of the Clyde on Monday evening.
General election 2019: The misinformation war over the boy in the hospital
We investigate how accusations of a faked photo spread on social media.

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