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Storm Antoni to bring heavy rain and strong winds
The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for rain on Saturday - from just after midnight until 11:00.
Pamela Ballantine reveals breast cancer diagnosis
The UTV presenter is urging women to get their breasts checked, after her diagnosis last year.
Sex abuse suspect Michael McMonagle appears in court
The former Sinn Féin press officer was arrested after failing to appear at a previous court hearing.
Wrexham sign Republic's McClean from Wigan
He joins the club owned by actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney for an undisclosed fee.
NI Scouts among those pulled out of camp in S Korea
More than 4,000 UK Scouts, including dozens from NI, hit by heatwave at World Jamboree.
Sea swimmers back in the water on north Down coast
Bathing resumes at Crawfordsburn, Brompton and Donaghadee after poor water quality warnings.
Holidays 'challenging' after food grants axed
Mum of child with special educational needs has to count every penny she spends on meals.
Pamela Ballantine reveals breast cancer diagnosis
The UTV presenter is urging women to get their breasts checked, after her diagnosis last year.
Sex abuse suspect Michael McMonagle appears in court
The former Sinn Féin press officer was arrested after failing to appear at a previous court hearing.
Wrexham sign Republic's McClean from Wigan
He joins the club owned by actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney for an undisclosed fee.
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