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Barry McGuigan allegedly breached his managerial duties to star boxer Carl Frampton by signing him up to a “slave contract”, the High Court in Belfast has heard. Financial arrangements were kept secret from the fighter entrusting his career to someone who persuaded him he was “like a fourth son”, it…

Mohamed Elyounoussi fires past Bailey Peacock-Farrell for the opening goal of the gameNorthern Ireland suffered a bruising 5-1 Nations League defeat by Norway in manager Ian Baraclough's first home game in charge.A frantic start saw Paddy McNair equalise Mohamed Elyounoussi's second-minute opener before the the visitors took control at Windsor…

Belfast author Anna Burns has been shortlisted for the International Dublin Literary Award. Her book 'Milkman', a previous winner of the Man Booker Prize is one of ten books in contention for the Dublin award. Three novels in translation are on the list which includes writers from Canada, France, India,…

A Belfast woman has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for attempting to kill police officers. Christine Connor (35), was convicted at Belfast Crown Court last month of attempted murder and causing an explosion likely to endanger life. During sentencing at Belfast Crown Court on Monday, Judge Stephen Fowler…

Northern Ireland may be renowned for its landscapes, coastlines, golf and Game of Thrones but for foodies it’s also a magical place. The AA Restaurant Guide 2020 includes 18 establishments from Northern Ireland on its shortlist and across the country there are also many amazing pubs, shacks and eateries to dine in.Here we…

Legendary Belfast singer Sir Van Morrison has sparked a massive controversy with his angry attack on the 'pseudo-science' of coronavirus that has curtailed audiences at live concerts during the lockdown. n Friday, the singer's official website carried a statement calling on other singers and musicians to join him in his…

Irish Rail has apologised to passengers who travelled on its Dublin to Belfast Enterprise service on Saturday, after complaints it was so “jam-packed” that people were unable to socially distance amid fears of contracting coronavirus. One passenger, who contacted The Irish Times, said the 11:20am train “was so busy” that…

Searches are continuing in the United States for a Belfast-born priest who has been missing since a boating accident on Sunday evening. Fr Stephen Rooney, who is the pastor at St Joseph’s parish in Trenton, Michigan, and parishioner and friend Robert Chiles were reported missing after Mr Chiles’ boat capsized…

A woman who was seriously injured in a bombing 48 years ago is to begin legal action against the Northern government today over delays to a compensation scheme for victims of the Troubles. Jennifer McNern is taking a judicial review against the Executive Office at Belfast High Court over its…

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