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Belfast Met’s Full-Time Open Day takes place this Saturday
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Homes needed for children in care as Northern Ireland faces 'foster care crisis'
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Belfast Health and Social Care Trust is now recruiting for Home Care Workers
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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'
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The popular spot has changed over the years, but has always kept its rustic charm
Six cases heard before NI courts this week
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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
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The sign at Shandon Park was removed on Saturday evening
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'Our team at Extern is here to help anyone struggling with their mental health'
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Cargin vs Dunloy LIVE score updates from 2025 Antrim Senior Football Championship Final
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Holders Cargin bid for a fourth successive title in what is a repeat of the 2023 county final with Dunloy aiming for a first football win since 1936
Investigation after multiple cars damaged with 'Halloween hair-dye' in Dundonald
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Northern Ireland can follow Slovakia's lead says Bailey Peacock-Farrell
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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
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The Southampton midfielder can't wait to get another crack at Germany
