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'I tried Martin Lewis' student loan hack and got a refund on my payments'
Cost of Living
The Money Saving Expert offered advice this week on how to get a refund if you have overpaid your student loan repayments
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Review: Flame is still cooking up a storm for Belfast foodies in new city centre home
Belfast Food and Drink Scene
Flame may have moved to a "new and improved" location this summer but it has certainly retained all of its burning ambition.
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Opinion: Belfast must collaborate as a city to manage safety issues and protect global reputation
Belfast City Centre
"Whilst there are wonderful transformations happening across Belfast, we can’t ignore that antisocial behaviour such as littering, graffiti, drug misuse and aggressive begging can deter tourists and investors alike"
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Brendan Hughes: PSNI data breach shows need for proper investment in FOI process
PSNI
While the breach has seriously damaged confidence in the PSNI, pulling down the shutters will do little to restore faith
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Analysis: Derry election recount a relief for SDLP and disappointment for Alliance
Politics
The result went the SDLP's way this time, but the party has many more electoral fights ahead
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Brendan Hughes: DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson's weak response to dissenters paves way for further Stormont drift
Politics
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson's strongly worded message exposes his frustration with some in his own party
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Analysis: NI secretary Chris Heaton-Harris making no revenue-raising decisions anytime soon
Politics
Secretary of State Chris Heaton-Harris made clear he is taking his time to assess his options
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Brendan Hughes: Ambitious all-island train service review easily derailed
Politics
Stormont's track record on delivering major projects shows these plans - like the Belfast-Dublin rail service - are going nowhere fast
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Brendan Hughes: DUP MP Ian Paisley's lawyer remarks only weaken Troubles bill opposition
Politics
The DUP remained silent when asked for its response to criticism of Mr Paisley's remarks
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Brendan Hughes: No policing consistency over PSNI withholding mugshots
PSNI
The PSNI won't issue custody photos of people jailed for serious offences - and is refusing to explain why
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Review: Arlene Foster's GB News live coverage of the Twelfth an ambitious washout
The Twelfth
Twelfth downpours may not have dampened spirits, but for some the amateurish production may have made this show a washout
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Brendan Hughes: Belfast Twelfth of July parade changes make a lot of sense
Politics
It is not a Parades Commission ruling which has forced a rethink, but a dawning realisation that all traditions must adapt or die
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Help us tell BBC Northern Ireland to 'Be A Better Neighbour'
BBC
It's no exaggeration to say that some local news titles may be forced to close if the BBC's plans are not stopped
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Brendan Hughes: Swearing Northern Ireland secretary can't escape criticism over Stormont budget cuts
Politics
Setting aside the swearing, it was the dismissive tone many interpreted from the NI secretary which drew the most criticism
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Brendan Hughes: NI politicians should rethink giving court case character references
Politics
The case of ex-DUP councillor William Walker is not the first time parties have faced questions over court references
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Brendan Hughes: Boris Johnson partygate report findings a surprise to no one in Northern Ireland
Politics
For many the partygate report will be seen as the point where Boris Johnson's trademark slipperiness has finally caught up with him
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Analysis: Heat on DUP as NI secretary asks for advice on water charges and tuition fees
Politics
The move is little more than a paper exercise but will be seized upon by other parties
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Brendan Hughes: Low-key deputy leadership of DUP's Paula Bradley was a missed opportunity
Politics
Two significant interventions by Paula Bradley early in her deputy leadership have led some to question whether she was sidelined
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Analysis: Gavin Robinson as DUP deputy leader strengthens Jeffrey Donaldson's position
Politics
With his leadership consolidated, Sir Jeffrey has a much greater chance of charting a path back to Stormont power-sharing
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Brendan Hughes: Sinn Fein MP John Finucane's role in IRA commemoration raises questions
Politics
The controversy could risk undermining Sinn Fein's carefully cultivated message of "working for all"
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Brendan Hughes: Northern Ireland business leaders send message to DUP to bring back Stormont
Politics
The message from the marquee gathering at Westminster was clear - business wants Stormont back
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Analysis: 'Get back to work' is main message from voters in Northern Ireland council election
NI Council Elections
A look at the successes and challenges for parties as they assess the results
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The Earth's Corr: Cycling through the excuses on parking
Environment
People are sick to the back teeth of buck passing when it comes to these things. They want action, not more excuses..
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Brendan Hughes: Northern Ireland councillors held to higher standard than MLAs
NI Council Elections
The system in place for holding MLAs to account appears much less stringent than for councillors
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Real LifeGrieving family raise thousands in memory of four-year-old son who died in tragic holiday accidentEdward Massey passed away hours after arriving for a holiday on the Spanish island of Tenerife
Outrage as guests arrive at North Coast hotel for bookings only to find it closed
North Coast
A number of people had to find elsewhere to stay after expecting to stay the night at Me & Mrs Jones hotel in Portstewart
Glengormley family-run chippy on 28 years of creating a 'home from home'
Glengormley
The popular spot has changed over the years, but has always kept its rustic charm
Six cases heard before NI courts this week
Courts
Two Belfast men who stole a scooter from a doctor in an early morning hijacking were handed 30-month sentences
Investigation after dual language sign cut with angle grinder in East Belfast
East Belfast
The sign at Shandon Park was removed on Saturday evening
CrimeInvestigation after multiple cars damaged with 'Halloween hair-dye' in DundonaldThe incident took place some time between Friday evening and Saturday morning
43-year-old woman arrested on suspicion of murder after two children found dead at home
Crime
Police were called to a home in Stafford at around 7.30am on Sunday morning by the West Midlands Ambulance Service. Two children were sadly pronounced dead at the scene
Man to appear in court charged with sexual communication with a child
Courts
It comes after a man was arrested in Strabane on Saturday, October 11
Mallusk hub fighting food poverty across Northern Ireland as winter demand looms
Newtownabbey
Last year they provided 172 charitable projects across NI with 1.7 million meals
Investigation after dual language sign cut with angle grinder in East Belfast
East Belfast
The sign at Shandon Park was removed on Saturday evening
Real LifeGrieving family raise thousands in memory of four-year-old son who died in tragic holiday accidentEdward Massey passed away hours after arriving for a holiday on the Spanish island of Tenerife
Outrage as guests arrive at North Coast hotel for bookings only to find it closed
North Coast
A number of people had to find elsewhere to stay after expecting to stay the night at Me & Mrs Jones hotel in Portstewart
Glengormley family-run chippy on 28 years of creating a 'home from home'
Glengormley
The popular spot has changed over the years, but has always kept its rustic charm
Six cases heard before NI courts this week
Courts
Two Belfast men who stole a scooter from a doctor in an early morning hijacking were handed 30-month sentences
Investigation after dual language sign cut with angle grinder in East Belfast
East Belfast
The sign at Shandon Park was removed on Saturday evening
CrimeInvestigation after multiple cars damaged with 'Halloween hair-dye' in DundonaldThe incident took place some time between Friday evening and Saturday morning
Northern Ireland can follow Slovakia's lead says Bailey Peacock-Farrell
Northern Ireland football team
Northern Ireland goalkeeper Bailey Peacock-Farrell eyeing a big night against Germany at Windsor Park
Shea Charles relishing 'one of the biggest nights' of his Northern Ireland career
Northern Ireland football team
The Southampton midfielder can't wait to get another crack at Germany
43-year-old woman arrested on suspicion of murder after two children found dead at home
Crime
Police were called to a home in Stafford at around 7.30am on Sunday morning by the West Midlands Ambulance Service. Two children were sadly pronounced dead at the scene
Man to appear in court charged with sexual communication with a child
Courts
It comes after a man was arrested in Strabane on Saturday, October 11