A doctor who examined a woman allegedly raped by two Ireland and Ulster rugby players could not determine whether the sexual contact had been consensual, despite intimate injuries. Belfast Crown
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Police have described as “sickening” a petrol bomb attack on the home of a man with severe learning difficulties. It happened at Hillview Terrace in Banbridge about 5.30am on Sunday.
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The Public Health Agency (PHA) has confirmed arrangements for delivery of Lifeline, Northern Ireland’s crisis response helpline service, beyond April this year. The current contractor, Contact (Northern Ireland), had decided
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A woman who has accused two Ireland and Ulster rugby players of rape was distressed as footage of her police interview was played to a court. The hour-long video showed
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A couple from Northern Ireland have appeared in court on child sex abuse charges. Gary Talbot, 58, is accused of two counts of raping a child aged five or under.
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Medics in Northern Ireland should be legally forced to come clean about errors in their care, a public inquiry said. The mother of one girl who died from avoidable negligence
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Medical chiefs from three hospital trusts criticised in Sir John O’Hara’s damning report have made an unreserved apology. Speaking on behalf of the Belfast, Western and Southern Health and Social
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Voters in Ireland will be going to the polls in May to cast their vote on liberalising the country’s restrictive abortion laws. The Irish Government has formally backed proposals to
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Two Ireland and Ulster rugby players accused of rape boasted on WhatsApp about their sexual exploits, a court has been told. Stuart Olding, 24, and Paddy Jackson, 26, who deny
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Survivors of historic child abuse have made a desperate plea for Stormont politicians to restore Northern Ireland’s devolved government. Victims and campaigners were at Parliament buildings as a fresh round
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