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23 Mar, 2018
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Council backs NI’s first bonfire permit scheme
Unionists in Mid Ulster Council say Sinn Fein “rode roughshod” over them tonight to introduce what is believed to be Northern Ireland’s first ever permit system for bonfires on council property.
Latest News
IN PICTURES: Martin McGuinness portrait unveiled at Stormont

A portrait of the late Martin McGuinness has been unveiled at Stormont.

Motorway closed due to cyclist

A section of motorway had to be closed after a cyclist was spotted cycling towards Belfast on the M5.

Border deal must be done by October: Varadkar

An Irish border deal must be done by October – or Northern Ireland would continue to follow EU regulations in an all-island economy after Brexit, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has warned.

Facebook: Mark Zuckerberg apologises over Cambridge Analytica scandal

Mark Zuckerberg has said it was "clearly a mistake" to trust Cambridge Analytica (CA) when Facebook asked the British data firm to delete tens of millions of users' data.

Sport Update
VIDEO: Watch as Oxford Bulls meet Everton stars to mark World Down’s Syndrome Day

EVERTON Football Club hosted a group of extra special guests for the recent home win against Brighton; a team of eight young Down Syndrome players from Derry.

TT 2018: Michael Dunlop contemplating next move

​Michael Dunlop says he hopes to have his Superbike plans firmed up sooner rather than later as the 15-time Isle of Man TT winner contemplates his next move.

Northern Ireland captain Steven Davis ruled out of South Korea friendly – here’s why

Northern Ireland captain Steven Davis has been ruled out of Saturday's friendly with South Korea, boss Michael O'Neill has announced.

And finally...
Movies AND TRAILER: Joaquin Phoenix on his role as Jesus in Mary Magdalene

Joaquin Phoenix rises to the challenge of playing Jesus of Nazareth in new biblical biopic Mary Magdalene. The actor talks to Georgia Humphreys about how he approached the part, the film's timeliness and his own faith.

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