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The West Country team recorded eight yellow cards for simulation

Bristol Rovers named most prolific divers in England’s top divisions

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves has announced a U-turn on winter fuel payment cuts. Picture: James Manning/PA Wire

Winter fuel payment changes should be replicated in Northern Ireland - minister

Almost 45,000 hours of PE, since the London Olympic Games in 2012, have been lost

Ad Feature 4,000 hours of PE lessons lost in the last year, study reveals

Rate of drink and drug drive offences by police district

More drink drivers caught than 10 years ago

Larne’s DJ Fergie in a still from the award-winning documentary about his mentor, the late DJ and music producer Tony de Vit. Photo: Restless Films

Documentary on Tony de Vit and Larne's DJ Fergie now on Amazon Prime

Dr Marc Abraham OBE founder of Lucys Law, with Tara Cunningham and Brian Grzymek, Causeway Coast Dog Rescue, lobbying at Stormont for Lucy’s Law NI which is part of a consultation now launched by DAERA Minister Andrew Muir. CREDIT CCDR

Animal charity welcomes consultation on selling of puppies and kittens

A use on single-use vapes is now in force in the UK. Picture: NICOLAS TUCAT/AFP via Getty Images.

Ban on single-use vapes now in effect in Northern Ireland

Lindsey Burrow, wife of late rugby legend Rob Burrow, plants wildflowers in his memory to mark Celebration Day (May 26)

Celebs share how they plan to remember loved ones this Celebration Day

DUP Leader Gavin Robinson. (Image © House of Commons)

DUP leader: Customs a 'missed opportunity' in UK-EU trade deal

Aldi confirms Late May Bank Holiday opening hours

An old photo of one of the first ladies soccer teams in the world - the Northern Ireland Ladies Football Team which were made up mostly of workers at a local munitions factory in the town. They played against a Tyneside Ladies team, marking the first recorded international women's football match. Sadly in 1921 the Football Association (FA) in England banned women from playing on FA-affiliated grounds and this ban lasted for 50 years.

Ireland ladies soccer team in 1917

Potential housebuilding boom

“We could be on the doorstep of a housebuilding boom” as Planning Portal data re...

group pose

Ballyvally Archers Buttercup 3D shoot

Archie Henderson, all-Ireland under 15 champion

Coleraine youngsters breaking through in pool world

Dismay for motorcyclists in Northern Ireland as country ranked the worst in the ...

Alex Greene working in the kitchen at The Bucks Head in Dundrum

Outstanding first year in business for The Bucks Head

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage during a visit to The Big Club in Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, after Reform made gains against both Labour and the Conservatives across England in local polls. Photo: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire

Allister says Reform UK 'on course for Commons majority' after English elections

Britain's Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, leaves 11, Downing Street to deliver her Spring Statement to Parliament on March 26, 2025.

Watch: Rachel Reeves to make case for free trade at IMF talks

Shopping bags.

Easter Monday opening hours for UK shopping centres

Pony Max models the specially designed sheepskin padded saddle, which will improve quality of life for many local disabled riders, joined by Eakin Healthcare nominator Philip Clyde and his daughter Makenzie. CREDIT EAKIN HEALTHCARE

Causeway RDA saddle up thanks to Eakin Healthcare

The launch party of the book about the life of Lady Milena Grenfell Baines

Escaping the Nazis and leading the air fryer craze: Lady Milena's life

Raffle House hasn't said anything about its new Cotswolds home yet, but it looks fabulous

Win £2.8 million Cotswolds home with Raffle House’s two-for-one offer

Jodie Ounsley backs new campaign to challenge misconceptions

Minister Long said: “It is a significant and welcome development that 21 people in Northern Ireland have now received confirmation their convictions have been quashed and that these will be removed from their records." CREDIT NEWS LETTER

More PO Horizon scandal convictions quashed

Upper Bann MLA Jonathan Buckley says sentences for child sex offenders in Northern Ireland are too lenient.

Buckley slams 'lenient' sentences for child sex offenders

William Cooper who was originally from Coleraine. CREDIT JUST GIVING

Coleraine man dies in altercation in France

A couple walk in heavy rain on the South Parade Pier, in Portsmouth.

Watch: Met Office map shows where thundery showers will hit UK

A new report has found that over 20,000 dogs have been stolen in the UK between 2014 and 2024.

Top 10 loved dog breeds with the most reported thefts

Volunteer delivers emergency food parcel

Disabled people shouldn’t bear the brunt of the challenges our country faces

Green Growth Awards announces winners

Nick Mathison, Alliance chair of the Education Committee. Photo: Northern Ireland Assembly/PA Wire

Education reform: Alliance warn of 'already immense' teacher workloads

The TUV has raised questions about why Stormont isn't spending all of the money allocated to it by Westminster as a result of a more generous childcare scheme in England, on childcare here. Photo: Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire

TUV question how Stormont Executive spent extra childcare cash

Number of drink drive arrests over Christmas 2024 by district

Breath tests down by a third last Christmas

Brianna Gregg captained the Irish U16 Hockey Team against England.

Brianna earns captain honours for the Ireland U16 Hockey team

The championships cater for all types of accordion music. Photo: submitted

Bumper number of entries for 26th NI Open Accordion Championships

More than 1,600 claims were made on home insurance policies over the 5 years

Brits have claimed £31m for flood damages between 2020 and 2024

The book on ‘Paddy the Pigeon’ has been released by Ancre Somme Association Charity to mark International War Animal Day on February 24. Image: Ancre Somme Association Charity

New children's book outlines Paddy the Pigeon’s wartime efforts

The competition aims to fuel a passion among industry professionals

Ad Feature Department of Education and McLaren launch competition

These are the 16 health conditions that can now be treated using a new Online Doctor service.

The 16 health conditions that allow you to skip the lengthy GP queue

Locally, Derry led the way with a 4.4% boost.

Northern Ireland leads UK in Valentine’s Day breaks growth

Man looks at his bills.

Watch: 576 UK postcode areas eligible for a DWP cold weather payment

An estate agent's "sold" board stands outside a residential building.

Watch: Map shows the areas where house prices are rising the fastest