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Disappointment for Derry City fans in cup final

Thousands of Derry City fans travelled to Dublin for the FAI cup final but the Candystripes lost out to Drogheda two-nil.




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'Emotionally it is tough right now' - Derry boss Higgins

Derry City manager Ruaidhri Higgins and midfielder Michael Duffy give their thoughts on the Candystripes' 2-0 defeat by Drogheda United in the FAI Cup final.




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'Trusted associate' of drug dealing operation is jailed

Stephen Mooney from Londonderry was arrested when police saw him pay a man for drugs.




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Man dies after single-car crash in Strabane

Eoin Lynch, 29, from Castlederg, was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash on Orchard Road.




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Woman critical and children injured after crash

The crash happened at the junction of Oaklee Road on Sunday evening.




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Taoiseach Simon Harris calls Irish general election

A general election in the Republic of Ireland has officially been called for Friday 29 November.




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'They fought so hard to save my life'

John Deery survived a cardiac arrest while running the Belfast Marathon in May.




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Katie Simpson family 'feeling empty' after report

Katie Simpson's mother says those responsible for police failings "are nowhere to be seen".




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'He has nowhere to go and he's still there'

Sebastian's mother said he had limited access to the outside world after spending 10 months in hospital.




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Why has Northern Ireland not seen any sunshine recently?

Northern Ireland has been shrouded in cloud, with patches of drizzle, mist, and fog for more than a week.




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Cadets remember Canadian airmen of WWII

The small town of Irvinestown in County Fermanagh is the final resting place for 82 young airmen.




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'Buzzing' - Griggs was 'not trying' to break Parkrun world record

Teenager Nick Griggs admits he didn't set out to break the Parkrun world record after achieving the feat in Belfast on Saturday.




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The Irish-language history hidden in Belfast's attics

A project invoving schoolchildren aims to present the story of Irish language revival in Belfast.




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'Silent trauma' of miscarriage for women and partners

A woman and her husband talk about the traumatising effect of five miscarriages.




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‘Catfish killer used my photo to trap other girls’

Three victims have spoken to the BBC after one of the world’s most prolific online sex offenders was jailed.




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Marathon runner meets spectators who saved his life

John Deery, who is alive due to a series of events and some strangers, is backing a defibrillator campaign.




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Prof Brian Cox 'learns huge amount' from Belfast students

Cox delivered a speech about the earth and the forces of nature in the context of sustainability issues.




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Two rooms at school are out of bounds - principal

The situation at one primary highlights the issues raised in a report on the state of school buildings.




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Blood found in flat of murder accused, court hears

A man has gone on trial accused of murdering Damien Heagney.




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Officer accused of assault 'shrugged' colleagues off, court hears

An off-duty officer who allegedly assaulted two colleagues at a wedding said he "shrugged" them off.




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Businesses 'beyond crisis point' over budget

Several business organisations in Northern Ireland have written to Stormont ministers calling for support with their rates bill.




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Health union warns of 'large-scale' industrial action over pay

Health Minister Mike Nesbitt said he would not be able to match pay deals for healthcare staff in other parts of UK.




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PSNI not 'rigorous enough' in investigating Simpson death

For several months, Katie Simpson’s death in 2020 was treated by detectives as a suicide.




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Belfast's 'ugliest building' to be demolished

An old office block dubbed Belfast's 'ugliest building' is to be demolished.




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Woman sentenced for theft from alcoholics' charity

The woman said she had stolen £10,500 to help a daughter who was under paramilitary threat over a debt.




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Arrest after death of man at five-star hotel

A man in his 30s is being questioned after a man in his 60s was found dead in a County Laois hotel.




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'I've cried over online abuse of my footballer brothers'

Players were subjected to online abuse after their shock cup final defeat on Sunday.




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Scottish football podcast - Hibs feel the heat

Andrew Petrie, Tony Watt and Cammy Bell discuss all the big Scottish football news.




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Alex Salmond: The Man Who Changed Scotland

Those who knew him remember the man whose dream it was to lead Scotland to independence.




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Young Again: Kirsty Young interviews Irvine Welsh

Kirsty Young asks the author Irvine Welsh what advice he would give his younger self.




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Sir Chris Hoy: Finding Hope

Sir Chris Hoy shares how he wants to bring hope to others with stage four cancer.




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Do you have a story to share with BBC News?

Get in touch with journalists in Edinburgh, Fife and the east of Scotland with your story ideas.




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Sterilised mum: My miracle baby stopped breathing three times

Maeva McDermott, who was conceived after her mother was sterilised, was born with a severe condition that blocked her airways.




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Why the clocks have gone back and this landmark is still wrong

As people across the UK roll their clocks back to GMT on Sunday morning, there's one clock that will always show the wrong time.




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'We've lived in hospital since our son was born 17 months ago'

Teena Thomas and Sebastian Paul have not spent a single night at home since their son was born in June 2023.




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Edinburgh museum to reopen after public backlash

It will reopen on 2 December after the council received "passionate feedback" for the public.




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Residents jumped from balcony to escape flat fire

Ten people were taken to hospital after the blaze at Niddrie Mill Crescent.




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Boy, 13, charged over £20,000 damage at car dealership

Several vehicles on an Edinburgh forecourt had windows smashed and body work scratched during widespread disorder.




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Man sentenced for hit-and-run that killed pedestrian

Ralph Fairhurst was driving twice the speed limit when he struck Kyle Middlemas on Easter Road.




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Man arrested over alleged rape at car showroom

A 34-year-old man was arrested in connection with the incident and has been released pending further inquiries.




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Comedian Godley to go on 'final tour' before funeral

The comic's hearse will travel through Edinburgh and on to Glasgow before her funeral on 30 November.




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H&M cuts 150 jobs in Edinburgh call centre closure

The Waverley Gate call centre will cease operations in December before the building closes in March 2025.




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'I went from being a cleaner to building a warship'

As employers face a skill shortage, some firms have turned to unusual tactics to get the right workforce.




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Warning to keepers amid UK bird flu outbreak

People are urged not to handle sick or dead birds after a second outbreak of avian flu in the UK.




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Toy drive launched to help families at Christmas

The annual Salvation Army collection aims to help Manx families that are struggling financially.




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Largest ever Knox art display set for next year

The exhibition showcasing 200 pieces by the renowned designer will go on display in Douglas in 2025.




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Evening to highlight on-island nursing degrees

Manx Care is set to outline the opportunities to start a nursing career by studying on the island.




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Campaign encourages young people to report crime

Isle of Man Crimestoppers campaign encourages young people to recognise crime and report it.




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Grants for winter hospitality and leisure events

The Manx government scheme offering funding of up to 80% of costs aims to boost footfall for firms.