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Northern Irish community call for action after night of 'mayhem' in estate
Co Down
On Thursday night, antisocial behaviour dominated the Model Farm estate in Downpatrick, as two vehicles were destroyed by fires believed to be started by youths
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Irish rider dies at Isle of Man TT races in third fatal crash
Isle of Man TT
Davy Morgan, 52, from Co Down died following an incident on the final lap of the mountain section of Monday's race
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Young dad gets shock cancer diagnosis after symptoms of sinus infection as he makes plea to public
Cancer
In a plea to the public, especially those in the younger age category, the Co Down father urged them to listen to their bodies and to always get a second opinion
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Tributes to young tattoo artist stabbed to death in Downpatrick as murder investigation launched
Co Down
A man aged in his 30s has been arrested on suspicion of murder
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Tributes paid as 'beautiful' teenager who died in Co Down swimming accident named locally
Co Down
His father desperately tried to save his son as firefighters arrived but he later passed away in hospital
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Huge fire in Mourne Mountains as firefighters escalate operation to control blaze
Down
Meanwhile, emergency services also rushed to the scene of a massive blaze which broke out in Summerhill College, Sligo last night
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Irishman dies after falling nine storeys in America as family hit with double tragedy
Co Down
The construction worker had been working on a property in New York
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Leah McCourt's mum hits back at troll criticising the MMA star
MMA
Someone on social media claimed that the Co Down fighter's last bout was so boring that it put him to sleep
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Woman dies after getting into difficulty swimming in Bangor, Co Down sea tragedy
Swimming tragedies
'Coastguard, lifeboat crew, ambulance, doctors and police worked really hard to try and get the best outcome, but today it just wasn’t to be'
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Footage shows invasion of 'thousands' of Lion's Mane jellyfish hitting popular beaches on east coast of Ireland
Beaches
The nasty sea beasts - the world's largest jellyfish - can deliver a serious sting that can cause severe injury
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Tributes pour in for 'dedicated' Co Down surgeon who died suddenly
Co Down
Kyle Martin McDonald passed away in his sleep at home
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Essex lorry deaths: Co Down Man charged with deaths of 39 Vietnamese migrants remanded in custody
Essex lorry deaths
Harrison is charged with 39 counts of manslaughter, one count of conspiracy to assist unlawful immigration and one count of conspiracy to traffic people
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Serious concerns raised following reports of cluster of coronavirus cases in Co Down
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A cafe and a care home have closed their doors as a precaution, citing an "outbreak of Covid 19 in our area"
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Irishman credits 21 stone weight loss after winning coronavirus battle and finding love
Slimming World
Phil Kayes, 47, from Co Down weighed 37st 2½lbs but has now managed to slim down to an impressive 15st 6lbs after joining Slimming World
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Convicted rapist Brian Davey banned from Tinder after new profile surfaces
Northern Ireland
He has been advertising on Tinder for 'a nurse' to look after him, claiming to have Covid-19 in quarantine with a broken leg
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Irish community rallies around family of girl, 5, who died after sudden stroke
Northern Ireland
Little Kendal Flitcroft, from Bangor, Co Down, lived her life to the full despite dealing with serious health issues since birth
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Murder investigation launched after Venezuelan woman dies in Irish hospital following 'serious assault'
Northern Ireland
Natasha Melendez was being treated for her wounds but sadly passed away
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Boxing promoter and bookmaker Barney Eastwood dies aged 87
Boxing
The Down native died on Monday at the Ulster Hospital on the outskirts of Belfast after a period of illness
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Missing person appeal launched over two girls missing in Co Down
Missing person
Olivia and Chantelle were believed to have been in Newry
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Kate Middleton meets young kids and turns snake charmer during visit to open farm in Co Down
Kate Middleton
During her one-stop solo visit to Northern Ireland on Wednesday, Kate was given a guided tour of the farm, meeting the owners and staff at the family-run attraction
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Eamon Harrison granted appeal against extradition to UK over deaths of 39 migrants on Essex lorry
Courts
UK authorities want the 23-year-old from Co Down to face 39 counts of manslaughter, conspiracy to assist unlawful immigration and conspiracy to commit human trafficking
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Tributes pour in for Co Down boy, 14, killed in road incident
Co Down
Deaglan Moran died after an incident on the Flying Horse Road, Downpatrick
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Probe as teen found 'unresponsive' on street in Bangor, Co Down dies
Northern Ireland
Police are 'investigating the circumstances surrounding the death' of the 17-year-old
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School in Co Down suspends three pupils over teacher Instagram video prank
Social media
The school principal said the children 'thought this was a funny thing to do'
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