Missing Bushmills man Mark Dinsmore: Police renew urgent appeal
Police have renewed their appeal for missing Bushmills man Mark Dinsmore, 50, who may have been injured in a collision near Ballymoney.
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Man dies following Falls Road fatal collision in west Belfast
A man has died following a collision involving a pedestrian and a lorry on the Falls Road in west Belfast. Police are appealing for witnesses.
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PSNI to change response to welfare calls from 1 November under new policy
The PSNI will change its response to welfare calls from 1 November under Right Care Right Person, directing some callers to health and social care services.
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Shankill Road evacuations as man arrested in terrorism investigation
Residents have been evacuated in the Shankill Road area of Belfast as police investigate suspected terrorism offences and arrest a 35-year-old man.
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Young people’s mental health improves in Northern Ireland but girls report higher loneliness levels
New figures show improvements in young people’s mental health in Northern Ireland, but 28% of pupils still report signs of loneliness, with girls particularly affected.
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Queen’s University Belfast secures £7.5m to expand cyber security and AI research
Queen’s University Belfast has secured £7.5m in UK Government funding to expand its Cyber-AI Hub, supporting cyber security research, innovation and skills development.
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Belfast Christmas lights switch-on 2026: Free tickets, dates and entertainment announced
Free tickets for Belfast’s Christmas lights switch-on 2026 will be released on 3 November at 10am and 7pm. Find out when the event takes place, who is performing and how to book.
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New partnership launched to improve maternity and neonatal services across Northern Ireland
A new Maternal and Newborn Partnership has been launched to improve maternity and neonatal services across Northern Ireland, involving healthcare professionals, policymakers and families.
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Andrew Muir and Connie Egan re-selected as Alliance candidates for North Down
Alliance has re-selected Andrew Muir and Connie Egan to contest North Down in the 2027 Assembly election, with both MLAs highlighting their priorities for the constituency.
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Alliance re-selects Eóin Tennyson for Upper Bann in 2027 Assembly election
Alliance Deputy Leader Eóin Tennyson has been re-selected to contest Upper Bann in the 2027 Assembly election, calling for an end to political deadlock at Stormont.
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