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First Minister Michelle O'Neill defends Sinn Féin tributes to former IRA man Brendan 'Bik' McFarlane www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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The Northern Ireland Executive will try again later to agree its long-delayed programme for government - a day after the decision was postponed. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Irish-language groups across Northern Ireland and the Irish Republic are holding a "strike" in protest at cuts to cross-border funding. It comes amid a dispute between Sinn Féin and the DUP over funding arrangements for north-south bodies. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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A meeting of the Northern Ireland Executive to agree its long-delayed programme for government has been postponed. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Plans to extend Belfast's Glider bus service to the north and south of the city are being scaled back because they are "not economically viable". www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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The Windsor Framework has not provided a solution for Northern Ireland consumers who want to buy plants from online retailers in GB, a trade body has told MPs. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Sinn Féin to boycott White House St Patrick's Day celebrations www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Stormont officials have brought in consultants to help address an "optical illusion" along a Belfast footpath which has caused pedestrians to trip and fall. 🚧 The kerb on Castle Place has been blocked off with an "eyesore" orange barrier for two years. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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The final day of commemorative hearings in the Omagh Bombing Inquiry will get under way later www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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🙌 Stormont's communities minister Gordon Lyons uses sign language in the Northern Ireland Assembly to introduce the second stage of the Sign Language Bill, to recognise British and Irish sign language.

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A funding scheme worth £200,000 is being planned to support businesses in the Sandy Row area of south Belfast. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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"Stark divide" on immigration between Sinn Féin voters in Northern Ireland and Republic, @irishtimes.com survey suggests. "Sinn Féin voters in the south are much more negative about immigration.. and exhibit attitudes which more resemble northern unionists." www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...

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Northern Ireland is the "least diverse" part of the UK, according to research published by the Stormont assembly. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Queen's University Belfast denies putting staff under pressure to "inflate the grades" of students. In an email seen by BBC News NI, some staff were asked to 'bear in mind' the higher average marks in other Russell Group universities. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Foyle Pride says Stormont parties involved in a ban on puberty blockers won't be invited to take part in this year's parade. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Stormont's communities minister to reintroduce the practice of publicly naming people who have been convicted of benefit fraud. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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First and deputy first ministers to meet King Charles during trip to Windsor Castle www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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TV presenter Donal Skehan defends role on judging panel for Ireland's #Eurovision selection show following criticism from runner-up Samantha Mumba. bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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SDLP leader Claire Hanna says her party will not attend St Patrick's Day celebrations at the White House due to US president Donald Trump's stance on Gaza. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Sinn Féin councillor Aoife Finnegan has been selected to replace former Stormont economy minister Conor Murphy as an MLA for Newry and Armagh, following his election to the Seanad. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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It's official: Ireland will be represented at #Eurovision this year in Switzerland by Norwegian singer Emmy with 'Laika Party' - a song about a Soviet space dog 🐶 🎶 'Laika party in the sky' #LateLate #RTELateLate

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The use of lethal force by SAS soldiers was unjustified when they opened fire killing four IRA men in an ambush at Clonoe in Co Tyrone, an inquest has ruled. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Secretary of State Hilary Benn issues a challenge to the Stormont executive to reform Northern Ireland's public services www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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DUP and Sinn Féin ministers in dispute over funding proposals for north-south bodies www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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"Would you consider yourselves friends?" Michelle O'Neill: "Yes, I think we are.." Emma Little-Pengelly: "..this is a professional working relationship.." - Northern Ireland's first and deputy first ministers, speaking on the first anniversary of Stormont's restoration.

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Sinn Féin has confirmed its Stormont ministerial reshuffle as Conor Murphy leaves the Northern Ireland Assembly to join the Seanad. - Finance: John O'Dowd (switching from Infrastructure) - Economy: Caoimhe Archibald (switching from Finance) - Infrastructure: Liz Kimmins

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"Significant" progress but "much more to do". The verdict of Stormont's first and deputy first ministers, as they mark one year since the NI Executive was restored. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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A year since Northern Ireland's devolved government at Stormont was restored.. So what's changed? ✍️ @bbcjaynemcc.bsky.social www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Sinn Féin's Conor Murphy set to be replaced as Stormont economy minister after being elected to the Seanad. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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"Pressure for change in Northern Ireland has come in a storm, but any decision should be made in calm weather. Ultimately the cost of any compensation would be borne by the consumer.." ✍️ Former Green Party leader and ex-MLA Steven Agnew on Storm Éowyn: m.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/opinion/comm...

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The PPS has decided not to prosecute following a police probe into allegations of "forged signatures" on papers for a Sinn Féin election candidate. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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DUP peer Peter Weir, Stormont's former education minister, has been appointed by the DUP to the board of the Education Authority. He replaces DUP councillor Mervyn Storey, who was appointed by Education Minister Paul Givan as chair of the education body.

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Translink chief 'has concerns' about more taxis being allowed to use bus lanes in Belfast www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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🏘️ Stormont's finance minister Caoimhe Archibald has launched a consultation on proposals to raise the domestic rates cap, and reduce the early payment discount 👇 💵 Rates are a tax paid by households and businesses in Northern Ireland based on property values. www.finance-ni.gov.uk/consultation...

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The family of an Irish soldier jailed for rape say the Londonderry councillor Brian Tierney was "misled" into providing a reference for him. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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The family of an Irish soldier convicted of rape says an SDLP councillor was "misled" into providing a court reference. "The truth is that Councillor Brian Tierney was misled into giving this character reference – and we fully apologise to him and his family." Full statement 👇

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Claire Hanna defends the SDLP's handling of a councillor who gave a court reference for a man jailed for rape. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Stormont speaker Edwin Poots has followed up last week's dressing down over MLAs' clothes with another salvo about their behaviour. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Victims of Omagh bombing are 'front and centre' of inquiry as hearings begin - live updates www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cy...

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Councillor suspended from the SDLP after providing a court reference for Irish soldier jailed for rape www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Sinn Féin has lifted the suspension of Belfast councillor JJ Magee. He was suspended from the party in November over an allegation of inappropriate online messages with a minor, which Mr Magee strongly denied. Sinn Féin statement 👇

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Was 'Belfast 2024' (Belfast City Council's £6m year-long festival) a game-changer for the arts - or did enough people know it was happening? An Alliance councillor says there are questions over its impact.. 📰 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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🍃 Live updates from BBC News NI as Storm Éowyn hits Northern Ireland www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cv...

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Dáil to make second attempt to elect Taoiseach after chaotic scenes www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Election of a new Taoiseach delayed after a bitter row in the Dáil, forcing the suspension of proceedings twice www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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🚗 Stormont's Department for Infrastructure has launched a consultation on changing the frequency of MOT testing from one year to two years for some private cars, motorbikes and light goods vehicles. www.infrastructure-ni.gov.uk/news/biennia...

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Micheál Martin to be officially installed as Taoiseach as Dáil resumes www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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PSNI to launch officer recruitment campaign aiming to lift numbers from an all-time low www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Stormont speaker Edwin Poots gives MLAs a dressing down - for not dressing up www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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'Lessons to be learned' from McMonagle report, says First Minister Michelle O'Neill www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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