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In Pictures: Barry McGuigan's King's Hall fight in 1984
boxing
King's Hall was the venue for McGuigan's featherweight fight against Columbian Felipe Orozco
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TV host Gerry Kelly looks back on chats with young Rory McIlroy and Jamie Dornan
Celebrity
It takes a look back at ‘the most memorable moments of 'The Kelly Show’
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In pictures: Life in Belfast's Docks during the 1960s
Belfast Docks
These photos show Belfast back when horse power was key
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In pictures: Belfast's CastleCourt when it first opened 34 years ago
CastleCourt Shopping Centre
This weekend marks 34 years since CastleCourt first opened it's doors
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History of Northern Ireland's only Egyptian style pyramid hidden in Co Derry forest
Co Derry
Garvagh Forest is a far cry from the Egyptian desert!
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In pictures: 1990s Belfast will transport you back in time
Belfast City Centre
Take a trip down memory lane to Belfast in the 1990s to see how much the city has changed
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In pictures: Belfast Play Buses bring joy in the 70s
Belfast City Centre
The photos show one of the five Play Buses from 1970s Belfast
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In pictures: How Belfast has changed since the 80s losing some gems along the way
Belfast City Centre
The city has been through some big changes in the past four decades
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Nostalgia: The time dolphins took over a Belfast Leisure Centre
Belfast City Council
Photos have emerged of dolphins in the pool at Grove Leisure Centre and it is bringing back great memories for lots of people
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Photos capture Belfast's Royal Avenue over the decades
Belfast City Centre
Royal Avenue has always kept its grandeur feel down through the years
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In pictures: Postcards from early 1900s capture life in NI towns
In the Know
The pictures were taken at the turn of the century
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Old photos show Belfast's Kelly's Cellars in the 1960s
Belfast City Centre
The pub has been serving customers since 1720!
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In pictures: The story of Belfast's famous roundabout man Mickey Marley
Belfast City Centre
Belfast will always fondly remember Mickey and his roundabout for bringing hours of endless fun to children, even throughout The Troubles
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Nine of our favourite Belfast pubs from the 1990s that aren't there anymore
University Road
From The Rotterdam to The Garfield, many great nights were had!
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In pictures: The time Belfast hosted the 'happiest 5k on the planet' in 2013
In the Know
The Dulux Colour Run raised much needed funds for cancer charities
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In pictures: Images capture when BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend came to Derry in 2013
Co Derry
Among the star-studded line up were unannounced guest performances from the likes of Robbie Williams
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Watch: Archive footage shows life inside the Gallaghers tobacco factory
North Belfast
The footage aired as part of the popular 'Teatime with Tommy' on UTV
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21 Ulster Scots words and phrases you need in your life
In the Know
Wheesht, we're not blethering!
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In pictures: Images capture the first time Britney Spears played in Belfast
In the Know
The 'Toxic' singer later returned to the city in 2011
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In pictures: Images capture the time Red Bull Crashed Ice came to Belfast
Stormont
The high-speed spectacle skated into the city in 2015
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In pictures: Images capture the restoration of Stormont in 2007
Stormont
The restoration led to an unexpected friendship between Ian Paisley and Martin McGuinness
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Watch: Rare footage captures Lisburn to Antrim railway in it's heyday
Antrim
The footage was digitised as part of UTV's Archive Partnership Project
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In pictures: The time Cher's 2004 farewell tour came to Belfast
In the Know
The Living Proof: The Farewell Tour was initially billed as Cher's final farewell to the stage
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In pictures: When Britain's Got Talent came to Belfast 10 years ago
Britain's Got Talent
People queued for hours to catch a glimpse of the judges
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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