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15 old DVDs you've probably got at home that could be worth a fortune
Entertainment
Before Netflix and Amazon Prime, these DVDs were a staple for many homes and they could be worth a lot of money now
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Ten TV adverts that will take you back to the early 2000s
Fun Stuff
Admit it, you probably still say “Have a break…” without thinking.
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Titanic survivor's unique item sells for record-breaking £300,000 at auction
Titanic
Colonel Archibald Gracie wrote The Truth About The Titanic, which described his experience of the 1912 tragedy that claimed 1,500 lives. The letter card is dated April 10, 1912
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Details of VE Day 80th anniversary celebrations taking place across Northern Ireland this May
Northern Ireland
Celebratory events will mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day, commemorating the end of World War II in Europe
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10 school trips we all went on, whether we wanted to or not
Fun Stuff
Some were genuinely brilliant. Others… well, at least the gift shop was decent.
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Nestle releases images of 16 retro Easter eggs and its amazing how they've changed
Food And Drink
Nestle UK and Ireland has released images of more than a dozen retro Easter eggs from across the years to take chocolate fans on a trip down memory lane ahead of celebrations this year
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Pictures capture CastleCourt opening 35 years ago
CastleCourt Shopping Centre
Over the past 35 years, generations have spent countless afternoons wandering through its shops, grabbing a bite to eat, or simply enjoying a day out under its glass roof.
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In photos: Belfast pauses to remember Titanic sinking 113 years on
Titanic Belfast
A minute's silence remembered the 1,512 people who lost their lives on April 15, 1912
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20 songs that had every noughties youth club disco pumping
Fun Stuff
In the days of Bebo and Limewire, all that was needed on a Friday night was a disco ball and a dodgy CD mix
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10 Years of Belfast Live: 10 of the biggest stories from 2015
In The News
As we celebrate ten years of bringing you the latest news, here's a look back to some of the first stories to make the headlines on Belfast Live
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From Blind Date to Mr Blobby, weekend TV will never be the same
TV
We take a look back at the weekend television that brought families together
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'We need to do more to remember the women who made Belfast a better place'
Women
Changes were made throughout 19th century Belfast due to a group of influential women
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Images capture Connswater Shopping Centre through the years
East Belfast
From Prime Ministerial visits to protests and even a duck darby, the cameras were there to capture it all
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'I explore abandoned NI buildings – here's a look inside one of the eeriest places I've ever visited'
TikTok
"It's one of the eeriest places I've ever visited"
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St Patrick's Day: Images capture Northern Ireland parade celebrations from twenty years ago
St Patrick's Day
Back in 2005, St Patrick’s Day celebrations in Northern Ireland were growing in scale and popularity.
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Remembering a Friday night trip to Xtra-Vision to rent the latest release
Fun Stuff
For those of us who grew up with Xtra-Vision, Friday nights will never be quite the same.
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Remembering the joy of Saturdays spent shopping at Woolworths
In the Know
We have taken a look back at some of our fondest memories of shopping in Woolworths
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Ballymena wife-swapping rumours make the news in 1969 in hilarious UTV clip
Ballymena
The clip has resurfaced from the archives and sees reporter Ian Hill visit Ballymena where reports of debauchery and wife-swapping have stunned the local community
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'Making people laugh is a gift' - Belfast tour guide wins award for contribution to the city
Victoria Square
He has been working at Victoria Square since it opened in 2008
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'A game changer': Belfast landmark placed on global 'at risk' buildings list
Belfast City Centre
Campaigners are calling for the Assembly Rooms to be saved and restored
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Regent House: Historic Co Down building on the market for first time in 20 years
Co Down
The building was originally constructed in 1820 and retains many of its original features
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Forgotten Northern Ireland phrases we used to hear all the time
Northern Ireland
These Northern Ireland expressions are sure to give you a blast of nostalgia
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15 old school DVDs you may own worth a small fortune
Entertainment
DVDs were once the most popular way to watch films and TV shows at home - before the rise of streaming platforms - and many films and TV shows are no longer available online
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10 video games that have been forgotten to time
Fun Stuff
From Bamboozle to Beehive Bedlam, these games kept us entertained for hours!
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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