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There is a road crash on the south bound carriageway of the M1 just past the turn off for Lurgan, Co Armagh.

Person injured in M1 crash

Odhràn Kelly from Lurgan, Co Armagh. A vigil is to be held in Edward Street on Saturday. A family statement said: "There will be a vigil for Ordhàn Kelly, on Saturday 9th December at 6pm Edward Street, please join all his Family and friends, to remember the Loving, funny and caring, person he was. We need to stand together and unite that no more of our precious children are taken so cruelly."

Vigil for Odhràn Kelly

Larne Market Yard. Pic: Google Maps

Market Yard could become civil weddings venue

Jamie Payne wants to make precious memories with wife Joanne, who has incurable cancer.

Dad's plea for terminally ill wife facing final Christmas

Officers from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s International Policing Unit extradited a 69-year-old man on Tuesday (December 5) from Denmark. Picture: Pacemaker (archive image).

Man extradited to NI from Denmark over indecent assault in Co Armagh in 1970s

Sister-in-laws, Audrey, left, and Lorraine Wilkinson posing with some of the knitted Christmas figures created by Audrey at the Shankill Parish Christmas Market. The proceeds from sales go to Macmillan Cancer Support. Audrey has raised £4,500 for the charity so far. LM50-211.

In pictures: Sharing festive cheer at Shankill Parish Christmas Market in Lurgan

Ukraine Crisis

Hope for Youth Ministries would like to thank everyone who donated to their recent street collection. Pic credit: Hope for Youth Ministries

Hope for Youth Ministries thanks the people of Lisburn for their kind donations

Footage of Wigan fans singing in 2016 was mistaken as Ukrainians celebrating the Crimean Bridge attack by Hungarian TV station HirTV - Credit: Getty / YouTube

Hungarian TV station mistakes Ukrainians for Wigan Athletic fans

The warning applies to anyone travelling to Europe during the busy summer season

Brits travelling to Europe issued with flight delay warning

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Football Latest

Presenter Claire McCollum, Gary Montgomery, Glens United and former Arsenal star Martin Keown at the awards ceremony. Photo by: Press Eye

East Antrim double at grassroots football awards

Joe Thomson scored Larne's second goal in November as the east Antrim side recorded a 2-1 win over Linfield at Windsor Park in the Sports Direct Irish Premiership. (Pic: Pacemaker).

Healy calls on players to play with pride after Glentoran defeat

Karen and Don Croy, Kachela and Glen Murray and Joanne and Paul Hewitt at the 2010 Olderfleet Liverpool FC Supporters' Club dinner.

26 super photos of Olderfleet Liverpool Supporters' Club hosting Anfield legends...

Jim Dobbin. Photo: National World

Town mourns loss of footballer, musician and community stalwart

Sport

Tom Simms Memorial Park, Carrick. Photo by Google

Carrick RFC pay the price for poor start against Ballymoney

Hillsborough driver driver Daniel Harper made his debut in the Asian Le Mans Series. Pic credit: BMW M Motorsport

Asian Le Mans debut for Hillsborough motorsport driver Daniel Harper

Hannah is pictured collecting her award from Lady Mary Peters. Pic credit: MPT

Mary Peters Trust funding initiative helps Lisburn athlete

Members of BMX Club in Lisburn are celebrating after receiving a donation from the Donnelly Group. Pic credit: Donnelly Group

Lisburn BMX Club pedals forward thanks to a donation from the Donnelly Group

Players from the homeless sector, asylum community, and players from across all local communities took part in Street Soccer NI’s football match for Homeless Awareness Week (4-10 December). Credit NIHE

Street soccer helps Causeway Coast homeless

Portrush woman Valerie Taggart has scooped the ladies title for the 18th time. Credit NI Special Pool Association

Portrush's Valerie wins NI title for 18th time!

Portrush's East Strand was the venue for the Polar Plunge in aid of Special Olympics Ireland.

In pictures: Portrush Polar Plunge

What’s On

Dave Boy McAuley enjoying the archive footage in UTV's series '‘Homemade Heroes’'. Picture: UTV

Boxing hero Dave ‘Boy’ McAuley to feature in UTV's 'Homemade Heroes’ series

RUAS Operations Director, Rhonda Geary and Danske Bank’s Head of Agribusiness, Rodney Brown look forward to welcoming visitors and exhibitors to the 37th Royal Ulster Winter Fair. Pic credit: Brian Thompson

The countdown is on to the 2023 Royal Ulster Winter Fair in Lisburn

Portstewart is one of a number of stunningly scenic towns and villages in Northern Ireland. Picture: TourismNI

9 storybook towns and villages in Northern Ireland that are well worth a visit

Pauline Carville in Sleeping Beauty at the Riverside Theatre in Coleraine. Credit Riverside Theatre

West End's Pauline in Coleraine's Sleeping Beauty

Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens, Councillor Steven Callaghan alongside Kathleen Walker, Lynda Bartlett and Museum Officer Jamie Austin with several of the toys from days gone by which are featured within the exhibition.

Treasured Toys on show in Ballymoney

Join The Snowman at Hillsborough Castle this Christmas. Pic credit: HRP

Children's classic 'The Snowman' comes to life at Hillsborough Castle

Enjoy a Santa Paws event with your pet. Picture: Andrew Masters on Unsplash

Where Santa Paws dog-friendly Christmas events are being held across NI

Retro

Lauren O'Donnell, Fiona Cush and Rosie McStravick making new friends at Mayfield summer scheme in 2007.

9 amazing photos to bring back memories from Mayfield Village Hall in 2007

Beverley and Michael Gingles, Joan and Paul Graham and Shirley and James Hunter pictured at the Manchester United Supporters' Club dinner in the Larne Masonic Centre in 2008

21 great photos of big nights for Larne Man United Supporters’ Club 2007-2009

Claire Hyndman, Charlene Kenning and Natasha Ferguson looking their best at the Sperrin College formal in 2010.

12 great pictures to bring back school formal memories from 2010

Lifestyle

Paul Bailie CAP Debt Centre Manager Lisburn. Pic credit: CAP

Six ways to entertain your kids for free this Christmas

Seven dogs are currently awaiting adoption at the Ballymena rehoming centre, including Jai, Pablo, Wolfie, and Desmond. Photos: Dogs Trust

7 dogs seeking new homes at Dogs Trust Ballymena

The Fort, 20 Ballyknock Road, Tandragee is an exceptional period home.

Beautifully restored exceptional country home in Co Armagh

Dobbies at The Junction recruiting for an official dog toy tester this Christmas. Picture: Released by The Junction

The Junction launches hunt for official dog toy tester at Dobbies Antrim

The detached, extended bungalow is located on a generous site. Photos: Doherty Yea

Stunning three bedroom detached bungalow

This property is on the market now priced at just under £1million

A stunning countryside home with all the space and mod cons a family could need

Jewellery Making Workshop at Gobbins Crafts

Gift a giant experience this Christmas

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NHS staff can claim free coffee from Starbucks for one day only

Home Alone is the UK's favourite festive film according to a recent study.

How to watch all the Home Alone movies over the Christmas period

A fare dodger who posted tips on TikTok about how to avoid paying for train journeys has been caught and fined more than £700 Picture: East Midlands Railway / SWNS

TikTok fare dodger fined - after telling followers not to buy tickets

Craig Gillett, 61, as Santa, runs Santa's Grotto Frome alongside his sister Clare Perry, 59, Mrs Claus but is facing eviction over planning permission Picture: Santa's Grotto Frome / SWNS

Santa faces eviction from grotto over planning permission row