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Nine-year-old Dáithí Mac Gabhann receives heart transplant after eight-year wait
Dáithí Mac Gabhann, who campaigned for changes to organ donation laws in Northern Ireland, has undergone a successful heart transplant at F…
Sixteen-year-old Molly from Strabane heads to Canada for elite ice hockey programme
Molly, a 16-year-old from Strabane, has been accepted into a boarding school on Prince Edward Island that combines academic studies with hi…
Queen's University Belfast researcher develops low-cost 3D-printed flow battery
Dr Hugh O'Connor has created an affordable 3D-printed flow battery using iron instead of expensive, rare metals like vanadium. By sharing t…
Donaghadee sees tourism boost as fans flock to filming locations from BBC drama Hope Street
The County Down town of Donaghadee has experienced a rise in visitors since it began serving as the primary filming location for the police…
Record 1,013 teams arrive in Londonderry for the 34th Foyle Cup
The Foyle Cup has officially begun with a record-breaking 1,013 teams participating in this year's tournament. Thousands of young players f…
Queen's University Belfast researcher develops low-cost 3D-printed flow battery
Dr Hugh O'Connor has created a 3D-printed flow battery using iron instead of expensive, rare metals to help standardise renewable energy re…
VAT reduction on family activities helps boost visitor numbers at County Down farm park
The UK government's Great British Summer Savings initiative has cut VAT on children's meals and attractions from 20% to 5% throughout July …
Northern Ireland to offer meningitis B vaccine to students from 31 July
Year 14 pupils and students starting university this autumn will be eligible for the meningitis B vaccine to protect against the serious ba…
Seventeen-year-old Freya Terris becomes first pianist to pass Grade 8 using only her left hand
After a long-term injury prevented her from using her right hand, Lisburn teenager Freya Terris spent two years mastering a left-hand-only …
Londonderry alt-pop band Renegade Zoo brings neurodivergent musicians to the stage
Formed through a creative arts project for young adults with learning disabilities, Renegade Zoo has spent the year performing at major fes…
Baby loss certificates introduced for parents in Northern Ireland
Bereaved parents in Northern Ireland can now apply for official certificates to recognise pregnancy losses occurring before 24 weeks. This …
Belfast couple host monthly dinner parties for strangers to build community
After moving to Belfast from India, Nidhi Pal and Vik Parashar found it difficult to build a social circle and decided to invite strangers …