Life expectancy returns to pre-pandemic levels in Northern Ireland
The average lifespan was estimated at 78.8 for men and 82.5 for women
Sinn Féin favourite for second place in Republic’s general election
Another coalition between Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael remains likely, while Sinn Féin have recovered from painful local elections
Gerry ‘The Monk’ Hutch vows to stand for election again after missing out on Dublin Central
The alleged crime boss had been tipped to take one of four seats in Dublin Central, but lost to Labour’s Marie Sherlock
How Northern Ireland’s MPs voted as Assisted Dying Bill passes
The second stage of the legislation was passed on Friday by 330 in favour to 275 against
Established religion in Britain will become Islam or Catholic, says ex-MP John Taylor
Known for his provocative online posts, Lord Kilclooney predicted Islam or Catholicism would become the established religion in ‘heathen’ England.
Late Late Toy Show: Belfast girl Una ready for RTÉ debut
Una McIlhatton will represent Co Antrim for the live show in Dublin next Friday.
Watchdog welcomes improvements for victims of sexual offences
The Public Prosecution Service reported a ‘significant reduction’ in waiting times for decisions on sexual offence cases
Assisted dying: DUP warns bill would lead to ‘inevitable coercion’ as others call for ‘secular’ vote
The DUP’s Carla Lockhart said the bill would only put families under pressure, while the SDLP’s Colum Eastwood is voting in favour
Assisted dying: Debate in Northern Ireland intensifies ahead of Westminster vote
Derry-based author Paul Gosling is among those supporting assisted dying after his mother’s death from Motor Neuron Disease, while others say the focus should be on palliative care funding.
December court date for Co Tyrone man arrested in Dubai over Google review
Six weeks after his arrest, Craig Ballentine (33) said he was relieved to have progress in his case.
Cervical cancer survivor from Co Down says smear test saved her life
Michele Norman from Cloughey’s diagnosis was caught early thanks to a routine screening, but a quarter of those invited don’t attend appointments
‘For the kids you just have to keep going’: Co Antrim mum facing first Christmas without husband
Charlotte Nicholas from Randalstown has spoken of the help available to families after losing her husband Gavin to cancer in February
Ulster University graduates hope government review will end ‘toxic debate’ over Physicians Associates
Graduates say it is difficult to get jobs
Family hits out at lack of counselling after Co Down bus crash
The father of a young girl affected by a school bus crash last month says he has had to pay for private counselling.
Northern Ireland’s health minister warns budget to remain ‘highly challenging’ next year
As pay disputes with health workers continue, Mike Nesbitt said he already expects next year’s budget to be inadequate.