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The PSNI is trying to locate a convicted murderer who absconded from custody during an unescorted day release on Thursday.

A man in his 30s was shot in Northern Ireland on Friday evening confirmed the PSNI.

We want to see a sensible and orderly exit from the European Union which delivers on the result of the referendum for the UK and at the same time works for our neighbours in the Republic of Ireland too.

Diane Dodds has declared that Theresa May’s Brexit deal risks leaving Northern Irish farmers and businesses facing “new barriers” to trade with the UK mainland.

Police are becoming increasingly concerned for the whereabouts of a missing 52-year-old woman.

Jobs and newspaper titles, including the News Letter, at Johnston Press have been saved after the company was bought by creditors.

The chief executive of Johnston Press has reassured staff of a “brighter future” after the company announced it was preparing to enter into administration.

A 37-year-old man who neglected a dog while he went off drinking was banned from keeping animals last Wednesday at Craigavon Magistrates Court.