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The funeral of INLA man Martin McElkerney takes place in Divis, west Belfast on May 23rd 2019 (Photo by Kevin Scott for Belfast Telegraph)

Gallery: INLA man's death 'a tragedy,' mourners told

Watch: Belfast Funeral for Martin McElkerney

Gallery: Hundreds lines streets of Belfast [Photos]

Homily for Martin McElkerney [full text]

Prime Minister Theresa May is under intense pressure to resign (PA)

PM pulls Brexit Bill from Commons

Theresa May’s key Brexit legislation has been pulled from Commons schedule.

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Thieves raid homes in new property development

Thieves have carried out a raid on new homes in a new housing development.

Northern Ireland

MLA withdraws from PSNI chief constable interviews

Dolores Kelly withdraws from the interview panel to select next PSNI chief.

Judith Kerr, author of the Tiger Who Came To Tea, during a reading (Gareth Fuller/PA)

News

Tiger Who Came To Tea author Judith Kerr dies aged 95

The Tiger Who Came To Tea author Judith Kerr has died at the age of 95.

Win rent-free year in luxury two bedroom apartment in Belfast’s Portland 88

Your chance to win a luxury apartment - plus two runners up will walk away with £1000 each.

Mother-of-one Natasha Carruthers was only 23 when she was crushed to death by her own car.

Young mum killed in 100mph car chase after drug deal row, jury told

A young woman died in a car crash after a high-speed chase in Co Fermanagh following a failed drug deal, a jury has been told.

The man was found injured in the Point Street area of Larne. Credit: Google

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Man suffers serious facial fractures in Larne assault

A man has suffered suspected fractures to his face after an attacked in Larne.

Northern Ireland

Lack of major events in NI after Open a worry: Paisley

NI tourism industry will be left staring into the abyss after The Open, MP warns

There is a proposal for a new single transfer test.

Northern Ireland

Transfer test plans 'not fit for purpose,' says exam chief

AQE chair criticised plans in a letter to school principals and governors.

Gigi Hadid (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images)

Fashion and Beauty

Belfast Fashion Spy: I like Gigi Hadid’s modern girly look

Rachel Dean checks out the style in Victoria Square, Belfast.

Paul Stewart holds the remains of his son’s phone after it caught fire

Dad in deadly defect warning after phone bursts into flames

A Co Armagh man has warned of a potentially deadly defect in smartphone.

Handout photo issued by the Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) of Ulster Unionist candidate Danny Kennedy, as he arrives to cast his vote for the European Parliament elections with his wife Karen, at a polling station at Bessbrook primary school in Bessbrook, County Armagh, Northern Ireland. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Thursday May 23, 2019. See PA story POLITICS Elections Ulster. Photo credit should read: Ulster Unionist Party/PA Wire

EU Elections 2019

Watch: Voters head to polls for 2019 EU elections

Voters across NI head to the polls for the 2019 European Parliament elections.

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Councillor says paramilitaries keep drugs out of town

A PUP councillor in Coleraine is to be reported to the NI standards commissioner.

A Coastguard Search and Rescue helicopter located the vessel (Andrew Milligan/PA)

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Yacht missing for more than 24 hours found off NI coast

A yacht with one person on board has been found off Co Down coast.

Northern Ireland

'Hint of progress' in latest push to restore Stormont power-sharing

Northern Ireland minister has said there is "a hint of progress" in talks.

Brexit - EU Elections

Alliance's Long narrow favourite to take third seat in Euro poll

Voters go to polls in what is one of the most competitive EU elections in decades.

2019 EU Elections: List of candidates for Northern Ireland

Pressure intensifies on Theresa May to resign as Andrea Leadsom quits Cabinet

Opinion: Arlene Foster: Fatal flaws remain... we need a better agreement

Martina Anderson: I'm the only voice for unionist remainers

May's disastrous deal unaltered and we won't back it: DUP leader

Firm stops stockpiling in UK after Brexit delay

Video: Theresa May says she has listened to 'Unionist concerns' on Irish backstop

Opinion: Chris Moncrieff: Theresa May deserves praise for trying to solve Brexit... not vilification

Ulster Unionist leader rejects paramilitary support after call to back unionists in European election

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The statue of George Best, unveiled near Windsor Park, has been the target of social media abuse but the sculptor says he is happy with the positive reactions of those who are 'important'.

In pictures: Mixed reaction to George Best statue - but where does it rank in football's great sculptures

The new George Best statue near Windsor Park has divided opinions, with some fans on social media sticking in the boot.

Northern Ireland’s Top 100 Companies 2019

Northern Ireland's most profitable companies are revealed.

Belfast writer Jan Carson’s new novel earns major prize

Belfast-based author named as Irish laureate of the 2019 EU Prize for Literature.

Northern Ireland traffic alerts: latest updates

Follow the latest updates from our travel feed below.

Snow Patrol pictured at the Oh Yeah centre in Belfast where they announced their Bangor Ward Park gig on 25 May 2019. It will be the third time the band have played the venue. Picture by Jonathan Porter/PressEye

10 things happening this week in Northern Ireland - from Snow Patrol to maritime festivals

Here's our pick of the 10 most exciting things taking place this week across Northern Ireland (May 20-26).

Launch of Countrysports Fair, Scarvagh House, Scarva, Co.Down

Country music, food and drink and family entertainment - May 25 & 26 - the NI...

Families and Countrysports enthusiasts are in for a real treat as the sights, sounds and tastes that Northern Ireland has to offer are fused together in the stunning surroundings of Scarvagh House for the NI Countrysports Fair on May 25 & 26.

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Watch: Video tour of luxury Cultra home offering stylish modern family living

Built just last year and designed by award-winning architect Des Ewing this luxury home boasts beautiful bespoke design.

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In pictures: Mixed reaction to George Best statue -...

The new George Best statue near Windsor Park has divided opinions, with some fans on social...

Gerry Kelly and Caral Ni Chuilin at the funeral of Martin McElkerney.

Sinn Fein MLAs Kelly and Ni Chuilin attend funeral of...

Sinn Fein MLAs Gerry Kelly and Caral Ni Chuilin attended the funeral of INLA child killer Martin...

Man suffers serious facial fractures in Larne...

A man has suffered suspected fractures to his face after an attacked in Larne.

Thieves raid properties in new Northern Ireland...

Thieves have carried out a raid on new homes in a new Northern Ireland housing development.

Sport

Left fuming: Gary Smyth says he is disgusted after Glentoran’s ‘shameful’ handling of his sacking

'I've been treated shamefully by Glentoran. This is not the club I grew up loving': Gary Smyth blasts Glens after departure

Gary Smyth has described how he felt sick and disgusted when he opened a letter to inform him that his contract had been terminated at Glentoran.

Ryder Cup could arrive at Royal Portrush but...

Royal Portrush could be in line to host the Ryder Cup, golf's top team event.

Candidate: Martin Canning is interested in Coleraine job

Four men keen on becoming next Coleraine boss as...

Sam Allardyce's former assistant at West Ham and Blackburn Rovers Neil McDonald, plus...

Chris Henry (left) and Andrew Trimble were this week's guests on the Ulster Rugby Round Up podcast.

Ulster Rugby podcast S2E39: Andrew Trimble and Chris...

Ulster heroes Andrew Trimble and Chris Henry this week made a special visit onto the Ulster...

Big fan: Michael O’Neill has the support of Pat Jennings, who isn’t surprised his Northern Ireland success is turning heads

I want Michael O'Neill to stay at Northern Ireland...

Goalkeeping legend Pat Jennings hopes Michael O'Neill stays on as Northern Ireland boss but...

Playing in teams provides children with a life-long support system

Mental health and sport - your views

The link between physical activity and positive mental wellbeing has been well documented and in a recent survey 83% of our readers agree. Here, in association with Lidl Community Works Sport for Good, we reveal how you feel about mental health; including the causes of poor mental health and the solutions to improve it…

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