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'We're honouring our son's journey from premature baby to inspiring young man'
Co Derry
“Eoin was our miracle baby. We treasure every single day we had with him”
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Almost half of babies born in Northern Ireland in 2026 to be asked to join study
Children
It will track the lives of 30,000 babies and their families with the aim of informing future health, education and social care policy.
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Families call for urgent improvements to end of life care in rural Northern Ireland
Family
"Hospices deliver vital care and support for patients and families, yet too many people are missing out on this essential care"
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Full list of 'old lady' baby names making a comeback in 2025
Family
A baby name consultant has shared the classic baby names poised for a resurgence in 2025
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NI property: Inside 'truly magnificent' £1.25m NI family home with tennis court
Property
The epitome of luxury living
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Chrissy Burns: Co Armagh murder victim formally named as police issue appeal for information
Co Armagh
A 39-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder.
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Why parental involvement in education is key
Education
Writing for Belfast Live, teacher and founder of Primary NumeraSee, Katrina Bradley speaks of the importance of parental involvement in education
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Details as Belfast's Festival of Asia celebrating culture and food returns this month
Food And Drink
The event promises culture, colour and culinary delights
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'Our three-year-old was diagnosed with rare cancer two days after we got married'
Cancer
The toddler fell ill after complaining of pains in her side
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'I hate my friend's awful baby name so much but I'm scared to tell her'
Real Life
A woman has been left horrified after hearing the names her friend has picked out for her newborn baby – and she's not sure whether to confront her about it
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Heartbroken parents pay tribute to 'wonderful' young Irishman who died while jogging in Australia
Republic of Ireland
The 26-year-old was due to fly home for the first time in two years just over a week before the tragedy occurred
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Heather Humphreys: Family life of Ulster grandmother who could be Ireland's next president
Politics
Away from her long-standing career in Irish politics, she is also a mother and grandmother
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How living with mental health challenges inspired new poetry collection
Mental health
It offers a raw and unfiltered glimpse into some deeply heartbreaking and heartwarming journeys.
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Daughter raced to track down mother after horror tip-off she was booked into Dignitas
Family
Maureen Slough, 58, from County Cavan, Ireland, ended her life in Switzerland, having told her family she was going on holiday with a friend - but she travelled alone
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Police renew appeal over 1973 Belfast schoolboy murder
East Belfast
The 10-year-old's body was found mutilated and dumped in the River Lagan
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Belfast man backs calls for improved diagnosis and support after losing parents to Alzheimer’s
Real Life
“An early and accurate diagnosis is vital to enable people living with dementia to access the care, support and treatments they so desperately need.”
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WATCH: Doorbell camera captures hooded man armed with hammer targeting home
West Belfast
The shaken family have shared the footage in a bid to catch the culprit.
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In photos: Act of remembrance marks Orange Victims' Day
Orange Order
The Orange Order chief told the event that families of Troubles victims are still seeking justice
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This Morning's Cat Deeley shares family news live on ITV show after marriage split
Cat Deeley
Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard returned to the ITV programme on Monday after their summer break.
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How much Belfast's top hotels are charging for Christmas Day lunch
Christmas
Some great options are already available if you'd rather leave the stress of cooking to someone else this year
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Orangeman’s poignancy sitting at table where grandfather was killed 50 years ago
Orange Order
The Tullyvallen attack was the largest loss of life suffered by the order in a single attack.
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Cat Deeley 'anxious' over This Morning return after being blamed in Patrick Kielty split
Cat Deeley
The TV presenter is reportedly feeling anxious about her return to This Morning as she faces backlash and blame over her split from Patrick Kielty
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All the details we know so far on the chickenpox vaccine in NI
In the Know
Children in Northern Ireland will be offered a free vaccination against chickenpox for the first time from 2026
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'It’s trial and error adjusting to the new norm': Grandma on challenges as husband's main carer after stroke
Health
“It’s 24/7 and there’s so much worry. As a caregiver you do everything on your own.”
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