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"About time!" as plan for new rail lines across NI and Ireland unveiled
Belfast International Airport
The All-Island Rail Review contains 32 recommendations to return trains to some long neglected parts of the island, improve the frequency of services and increase rail speeds between cities
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Have your say! Would you support plans to eradicate smoking in Northern Ireland?
Health
The UK government wants to raise the smoking age limit every year
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Colum Eastwood oath video sparks range of views from Belfast Live readers
Politics
The Foyle MP said that his "true allegiance is to the people of Derry and the people of Ireland"
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I'm giving up on public transport and using the car for my commute to Belfast, and here's why
Translink
Is Belfast's new Grand Central Station worth the pain of a summer of disruption on Northern Ireland's public transport?
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Maze prison site could be "profitable tourist attraction", reader says
Stormont
Other Belfast Live reader reckons former jail should be 'razed'
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Martyn’s Law in memory of Manchester Arena victim 'a positive step forward for Northern Ireland'
Ulster Hall
Mr McCloskey explores the need for the law to protect the public at large venues
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The Earth's Corr: Finally we have an environment minister who gives a sh*t about pollution
Environment
"There's going to be more chance you are going to get caught"
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Review: We tried this very Derry restaurant and we'll be back for sure
Co Derry
I heard you like tobacco onions
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Belfast early pub closing times "a sensible idea" as Temple Bar nightlife "ruined"
Belfast City Centre
Two Cathedral Quarter bars make moves to keep Belfast a "safe and welcoming place"
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Translink "don't stop to think about passengers" as fares rise announced from June
Translink
Some fares will rise by up to 10%
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Captaining a sinking ship - Inside Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's shambolic visit to Northern Ireland
Conservative Party
From press being sent to the wrong location to confusion around when interviews would take place, the writers of The Thick of It would have had plenty of material to work with
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Right to Buy "was a mistake" as Northern Ireland Housing Executive sells homes during crisis
Housing
The Housing Executive has sold off 2040 homes in the past five years
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"Some fear a United Ireland" as former leader calls for progress
Republic of Ireland
Former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern spoke out about his vision for a United Ireland
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How Belfast firm is upgrading the city’s power system for its changing energy needs
Belfast City Council
Alicia Trainor explains how SONI Ltd has upgraded the city’s power system for its changing energy needs
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New Northern Ireland MOT exemption certificates branded 'sweeping problem under the carpet'
Motoring
The Department for Infrastructure has announced that exemption certificates will be issued to vehicle owners in Northern Ireland who have not been able to secure an MOT test due to the ongoing suspension of testing
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Northern Ireland GP pressure sparks privatisation fears
Health
Belfast Live readers have their say as GP warns system is on the brink of collapse
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Northern Ireland MOT system "really not fit for purpose" as struggles continue
Motoring
The Driver and Vehicle Agency (DVA) has been under pressure in recent months as motorists have struggled to secure MOT appointments
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"The system is broken" as Craigavon café receives £70k rates bill
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council
Managers at Rushmere Shopping Centre's Number 7 Cafe were appalled to receive a £71,041 bill from Land and Property Services.
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Why is Northern Ireland lagging so far behind the rest of the UK in dealing with Child Criminal Exploitation?
PSNI
The Department of Justice said work has been ongoing for "many years" yet it cannot define Child Criminal Exploitation
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We must acknowledge progress and opportunity amid Belfast's challenges
Belfast City Centre
"The challenge now is to lift our heads and prepare for the future as we enter a new era of progress and opportunity."
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Welcome focus on Derry since Stormont return but the scale of the task is huge
Co Derry
High unemployment, low wages, poor infrastructure, and lack of students will need vast sums of money to fix
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Children's Commissioner says 'I believe that every child has the right to live in a peaceful world'
Northern Ireland
A letter from the Commissioner to children and young people in NI on World Children’s Day
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Opinion: Casement is a brilliant opportunity for West Belfast and we’re going to make it happen
Casement Park
"To this community Casement does not only mean the European Championships and a home for the GAA in Ulster, it’s so much more than that"
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Casement Park funding row shows sectarianism is blotting every major decision here
Casement Park
With Stormont remaining in stalemate, we must have the longest waiting lists for appointments in Europe
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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