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Ex-partner of Natalie McNally admits to murder trial he lied to police and wiped phone days after her killing Man claims it was to hide ‘big bag of weed’

A former partner of Natalie McNally told lies to police officers in a statement he gave two days after her murder, a court has heard.

The man was questioned about why he didn’t tell detectives about the level of contact between the pair in messages prior to her death.

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Ask Allison: My dad and his sister fell out and she wanted her cancer kept secret from him. Now she’s dead, do I tell him? Psychologist Allison Keating answers your queries about life and relationships

"My aunt was one of three siblings, none of whom have had any contact with each other in over 10 years, and she had asked for her illness to be kept from them..."

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Twenty benefit fraudsters repaying money owed at rate of £1 per week UUP leader Jon Burrows calls for review into situation

Amid Communities Minister Gordon Lyons’ crackdown on benefit fraud, it can be revealed that there are 20 people across Northern Ireland repaying ill-got benefits at a rate of just £1 per week.

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Desperate drug dealer stockpiles liquid heroin to buy his way out of trouble with UDA Town’s criminal kingpin faces showdown with SEA brigadier Gary Fisher

UDA outcast Colin Simms is hoarding cash to buy his way out of trouble.

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Award-winning Italian deli planning to open new restaurant in Belfast city centre Award-winning Italian deli La Bottega plans a new restaurant and pasta bar in Belfast city centre.

An award-winning Italian deli wants to open a new restaurant and pasta bar in the heart of Belfast city centre.

10.03.2026 19:00 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Nothing in post-mortem to indicate Noah Donohoe had been the victim of assault, inquest hears Nothing in the post-mortem examination of Noah Donohoe’s body indicated he had been the victim of assault or the involvement of a third party, the inquest into his death has heard.

Nothing in the post-mortem examination of Noah Donohoe’s body indicated he had been the victim of assault or the involvement of a third party, the inquest into his death has heard.

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Natalie McNally’s ex-partner ‘wiped phone due to big bag of weed in his house’, trial hears Key witness reveals shocking details in Natalie McNally murder trial, including phone wiping and drug concerns. Follow the latest courtroom developments here.

A man has claimed he cleared his phone to “factory settings” when he was told detectives were at his home in connection with the Natalie McNally murder investigation because he had “a big bag of weed in his house”.

10.03.2026 17:31 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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John McEvoy of Duality Healthcare talks to Margaret Canning about his business and the benefits of a can-do attitude.

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‘My focus, with the time I have left, is to continue to enable those I represent and advocate for to be seen and heard’ Belfast mum-of-two Christine Campbell, who was diagnosed in 2021 with Stage 4B high-grade serous ovarian cancer, hopes to raise awareness of gynaecological cancers through sharing her story

Belfast mum-of-two Christine Campbell, who was diagnosed in 2021 with Stage 4B high-grade serous ovarian cancer, hopes to raise awareness of gynaecological cancers through sharing her story

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Natalie McNally’s ex-boyfriend arrested last week ‘over threats to kill woman’, court hears Revelation as man initially accused by defendant of murdering Lurgan woman takes witness stand

An ex-boyfriend of Natalie McNally was arrested on suspicion of making threats to kill a woman he had been seeing at the time of Ms McNally’s death, a court has heard.

The man, who has been granted anonymity, dated Ms McNally for over a year after meeting her on Tinder in the summer of 2019.

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Father of slain John George murder suspect says his son feared being killed because he ‘knew too much’ Czech MMA fighter Michal Malý was shot dead near his Torrevieja home, sparking claims he was silenced over John George's murder.

The father of a man shot dead in Spain last week has said his son feared being killed because he knew too much about the murder of John George .

Czech MMA fighter Michal Malý who had been a suspect in the murder 14 months ago was shot dead near his Torrevieja home a week ago.

10.03.2026 11:32 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Man dies following house fire in Dunmurry A fatal house fire in Dunmurry has claimed one life, prompting an investigation into its cause. Emergency services responded swiftly to the Station View blaze.

A man has died following a blaze at a property in Dunmurry on Monday night.

Emergency services were called to reports of a person trapped in a house fire in the Station View area shortly after 8:30pm on Monday.

10.03.2026 11:30 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
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Natalie McNally’s ex-bofriend arrested last week ‘over threats to kill woman’, court hears Revelation as man initially accused by defendant of murdering Lurgan woman takes witness stand

An ex-boyfriend of Natalie McNally was arrested last week on suspicion of making threats to kill a woman he had been seeing at the time of Ms McNally’s death, a court has heard.

09.03.2026 22:14 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Restaurant review: Savoury mince with a pint of milk? Co Down diner serves up hearty helpings of nostalgia The Homeland Diner in Rathfriland made us feel right at home with generous portions of comfort food, and reasonable prices to match

"There aren’t many places where you can walk through the doors and immediately feel right at home, but there’s a lot to be said about the comforts of the Homeland Diner in Rathfriland and its nostalgic menu..."

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Freed sex trafficker pensioner placed in hostel yards from Queen’s University and close to vulnerable women

A pensioner jailed for involvement in a sinister sex trafficking gang which targeted vulnerable women is back walking the streets.

09.03.2026 20:39 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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‘Love it!’: First customers give their verdict on chicken chain Wingstop as it opens in Belfast Wingstop's first Northern Ireland branch opens in Belfast, drawing crowds eager to try its famous flavors. Discover customer reactions and menu highlights here.

Customers have delivered their verdict on popular US chicken chain Wingstop after waiting in line for over three hours to get inside the Belfast outlet when it opened its doors today.

09.03.2026 20:12 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
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Dedication of police officers in trying to find Noah Donohoe was ‘clear’, inquest hears Chief Inspector who completed review into how PSNI handled case identified five ‘minor’ issues in investigation of schoolboy’s disappearance

The dedication of police officers to find Noah Donohoe was “clear”, an inquest into his death has heard.

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Cliftonville boss and wife-to-be’s engagement tale: ‘I was like, Jim never drinks Moët’ In Jim Magilton and Aisling Costello’s household, there are three calendars - “the girls’ calendar, Aisling’s calendar, and then the really important calendar”.

“All he does is drink Guinness… I was like, Jim never drinks Moët. Is he nervous? And then he starts pacing… then I just sat down and then he walked over and did his wee speech, and then down on his knee. I was so happy.”

09.03.2026 16:52 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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‘I would swear he said goodbye’: The mystery of the Belfast man’s disappearance on flight 9H-ABU The mysterious circumstances around the disappearance of Piper Lance 9H-ABU have always left more questions than answers. In the 30 years since the plane vanished from the Mediterranean, it has sparke...

The mysterious circumstances around the disappearance of Piper Lance 9H-ABU have always left more questions than answers.

In the 30 years since the plane vanished from the Mediterranean, it has sparked theories of espionage, assassination and hijacking.

09.03.2026 16:24 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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‘It was a tragedy’: Widespread tributes paid to 11-year-old boy killed after Belfast crash There have been widespread tributes to an 11-year-old boy killed after he was struck by a vehicle in west Belfast on Saturday evening, sending the community into “complete shock”.

An 11-year-old boy was killed after he was struck by a vehicle in west Belfast on Saturday evening, sending the community into “complete shock”.

09.03.2026 15:46 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Natalie McNally’s ex confronts murder accused Stephen McCullagh in court: ‘You killed her’ A man who previously dated Natalie McNally has confronted Stephen McCullagh, who stands accused of her murder, in a courtroom outburst.

A man who previously dated Natalie McNally has confronted Stephen McCullagh, who stands accused of her murder, in a courtroom outburst.

09.03.2026 15:15 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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It’s been a whirlwind: NI star on a high amid Peaky Blinders hype as he hints at big project in works Belfast actor back as Johnny Dogs in film based on BBC’s epic Birmingham gangster series

Belfast actor back as Johnny Dogs in film based on BBC’s epic Birmingham gangster series

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‘Darkness always comes out eventually when you drink too much’: NI musician on sobriety, dad’s death and marriage plans Admired by Elton and a collaborator of Ed’s, the Bangor singer-songwriter tells Barry Egan how a traumatic incident in his 20s lit a creative fuse

Admired by Elton and a collaborator of Ed’s, the Bangor singer-songwriter tells Barry Egan how a traumatic incident in his 20s lit a creative fuse

08.03.2026 08:23 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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St Patrick's Day parking fines to continue despite Twelfth exemption Belfast City Council enforced 47 fines with a value of up to £4,230 last year

Belfast City Council will continue to dish out parking tickets on St Patrick’s Day but not the Twelfth.

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MLA throws weight behind campaign to reset the credit scores of victims of coercive and abusive relationships Former partners often left to foot bill for reckless or dishonest loans exes have taken out in their names

Politicians are being urged to support a campaign to reset the credit scores of victims of coercive control.

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‘When Danny got a better night’s sleep, we knew we were onto something’: NI firm launches balms and sprays for insomnia SleepSound: NI firm launches balms and sprays for insomnia

When it comes to getting a sound night’s sleep, a new range of natural sleep aids designed and made in Belfast might be just the ticket to the land of nod.

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Suffer little children — in silence — when it doesn’t suit the warmongers’ narrative Suzanne Breen: Suffer little children — in silence — when it doesn’t suit the warmongers’ narrative

"They say the first casualty of war is truth, but in the US-Israeli assault on Iran, it’s also children."

08.03.2026 08:22 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Deputy director of victims’ group under fire for ‘grossly inappropriate’ criticism of DUP and Orange Order DUP MLA Philip Brett said comments made by Dr Andree Murphy, the deputy director of Relatives for Justice were offensive

The DUP has hit out at a victims’ group leader who described the party and Orange institution as a “home-grown disorder”.

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Council boss alleged to have ‘unlawfully suspended deputy for insubordination after she raised complaint against him’ Roger Wilson, Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council: Allegations council boss unlawfully suspended his deputy

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council is in turmoil over allegations its chief executive unlawfully suspended his deputy after she raised a grievance against him.

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