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Violence monetised: How livestreamers on TikTok turned Ballymena’s unrest into odd viral and profitable spectacle
It could be the opening sequence of a Netflix dystopian drama: smoke curling through a housing estate in Ballymena, voices rising in anger, a dozen phone screens glowing like lanterns against the dark ...
Weather warning in force for thunderstorms in parts of NI this weekend
A weather warning for heavy rain and thunderstorms has been issued for parts of Northern Ireland. The Met Office yellow alert applies to counties Antrim, Armagh and Down and came into force at 6am on ...
Water cannon deployed as PSNI officers attacked with petrol bombs in Portadown during another night of rioting
Police used water cannon to tackle rioters during a fifth night of violence in Northern Ireland. Officers came under attack ...
NI man completes gruelling desert marathon to raise funds for British Heart Foundation after son’s life-threatening diagnosis
Darran Cusick undertook the Marathon des Sables to fundraise for the British Heart Foundation after his teenage son Ashton ...
NI man tackles famous seven-day marathon in Sahara desert to raise funds after son’s life-threatening diagnosis
Darran Cusick undertook the Marathon des Sables to fundraise for the British Heart Foundation after his teenage son Ashton ...
Incoherent DUP vulnerable if voters realise it lobbied for more migration while presenting very different message
The monstrous fury unleashed in Ballymena this week before infecting other towns is a problem for all of society — but it is ...
‘Some come out of curiosity, others for peace’: The quiet rise of conscious living in Northern Ireland
Amid the fast-paced modern life, a quiet spiritual movement, with a temple tucked away in the scenic village of Dunmurry, is ...
Travel review: Sleek and arty east London hotel a win for the discerning traveller
On visits to London, I’m usually bunking up with a friend who lives in the Big Smoke itself, or another chum in Hertford not ...
Father’s Day: The male role models who shaped our lives
Ahead of Father’s Day, Weekend and Belfast Telegraph writers and contributors pay tribute to the men who had the greatest ...
My weekend, with Juice Jar founder Sam Shephard: ‘Saturday is about being with the family and switching off from work for a few hours’
A chilled Sunday with no alarms, pancakes with the boys, and ideally some fresh air. Maybe a hike up Cave Hill or a beach walk. Roast dinner in the afternoon, followed by feet up and a bit of Netflix ...