Lesley Houston, Belfast Telegraph

Lesley Houston

Belfast Telegraph

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Belfast Telegraph Runher

Hundreds of women hit the pavement in yesterday's Belfast Telegraph Runher event, which this year took place at Delamont Country Park on the shores of Strangford Lough. → Read More

Tributes to Belfast flute band man Jonny Hamilton who died aged 31

Belfast man Jonny Hamilton who died suddenly on Sunday has been described as a "gentle giant". → Read More

Parents flying kids to England for £200 meningitis vaccine

Northern Ireland children not eligible for a NHS vaccine programme to fight a deadly strain of meningitis are heading off to England over the Easter weekend to avail of a newly-sourced → Read More

Anguish of BBC's Kerry McClean as dad dies of pancreatic cancer six days after diagnosis

BBC presenter Kerry McLean has led tributes to her father who has died just six days after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. → Read More

Duchess Kate criticised for 'snub' to Irish Guards and 115 years of royal tradition on St Patrick's Day

The Duchess of Cambridge is under fire for putting time with her children before a 115-year-old tradition of presenting St Patrick's Day shamrock to the Irish Guards today. → Read More

SDLP's Mark H Durkan apologises over 'elephant in the womb' abortion debate joke

Stormont minister Mark H Durkan has apologised for making a crass remark on the controversial subject of abortion at an event aimed at female voters. → Read More

Dunmurry Christ the Redeemer Primary School security alert declared a hoax

A hoax was responsible for a security alert at a Dunmurry primary school, police have confirmed. → Read More

Dunmurry primary school security alert disrupts funeral for Patrick McDonnell who died in US

The funeral of a man killed in America has been disrupted by a security alert at a Dunmurry primary school. → Read More

Sean Graham bookies facing a financial hit after workers vote for a strike during Cheltenham

A Northern Ireland bookmaker is facing a significant financial hit during one of the biggest events on the horse racing calendar after staff voted to take strike action during the Chelt → Read More

Fourth homeless man dies on Belfast streets

Belfast council has been urged to act after a fourth homeless man died on the streets yesterday. → Read More

McIlroy's ex Caroline Wozniacki wears coat of paint for Sports Illustrated Swimsuit shoot

Rory McIlroy's ex-fiancée Caroline Wozniacki continues to grab the headlines ahead of her former beau with her latest daring photoshoot. → Read More

Blind Carrick golfer Billy appeals for funds to help him become the World No 1

A blind golfer is trying to emulate the success of Northern Ireland's world beating champions - if he can just secure the funding to make his bid for the top in Japan later this year. → Read More

'Dissident' handguns found in Derry City Cemetery

Mourners were kept away from the gravesides of loved ones yesterday as a security alert in which two handguns were found closed Derry City Cemetery. → Read More

Mum of little Robbie Shaw (12) is delighted at 'miraculous' recovery after crash

The mother of a schoolboy football star who made a "miraculous" recovery after being struck by a car has said she drew strength from support she received from bereaved parents → Read More

Queen's student Anthony Mulvey killed in Fermanagh crash

A Queen's University student has died in a road accident in Co Fermanagh - the sixth person to die on Northern Ireland's roads so far this year. → Read More

Tributes paid to Joshua Kelly, 'bright, spirited' St Finian's boy who died in road accident near school in Newtownards

A six-year-old boy has died after a car accident in Newtownards, sending shockwaves through a community. → Read More

Joshua Kelly's mum Clare leads tributes to 'beautiful boy' who died in road accident near school in Newtownards

The mother of a six-year-old boy who died after a car accident in Newtownards has led tributes to her "beautiful boy". → Read More

Video: Move over Taylor Swift and Johnny Cash, Frostbit Boy McSorley is new star of country music

Ruairi McSorley - better known as 'Frostbit Boy' - has released a tongue-in-cheek song for charity which has soared to number two on iTunes' UK country music charts. → Read More

Sinn Fein man calls TUV rival a d***head in fiery debate

A dispute between councillors in Mid and East Antrim spiralled into name-calling on social media after a Sinn Fein member admitted he branded a unionist a "d***head" in the ch → Read More

Making a Murderer lawyer Jerry Buting is coming to Belfast

Northern Ireland's young lawyers are getting the chance to hear a first-hand account of one of America's most notorious murder cases. → Read More