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Broadcast Appeals allow local charities to tell BBC audiences about their work and appeal for funds/volunteers. The deadline for the next round of Appeals slots is Monday 24th January.

Northern Ireland News

  1. Brian Cowen Brian Cowen wins confidence vote
  2. Michaela McAreavey nee Harte Another arrest in Michaela case
  3. Plughole DRD water role 'worst possible'

Foyle and West Headlines

Northern Ireland Sport

  1. Mark McAllister celebrates his Linfield winner at Windsor Park Linfield 2-1 Glentoran
  2. Football Full-times: Tuesday's football
  3. BJ Botha (left) and Rory Best (right) Botha ruled out of Aironi clash

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BBC Newsline Reports

  1. Michaela McAreavey laid to rest Michaela McAreavey laid to rest
  2. Michaela McAreavey: A life cut short Michaela McAreavey: A life cut short
  3. Seal found at Strabane hire yard Seal found at Strabane hire yard

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NI Weather

Wednesday day weather

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  • Min: -3°C
  • Wind: SW 2mph

Thursday day weather

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  • Max: 1°C
  • Min: -3°C
  • Wind: W 4mph

Friday day weather

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  • White Cloud
  • Max: 3°C
  • Min: 2°C
  • Wind: W 3mph

Traffic & Travel

Latest Incident

A4 Tyrone

Partially blocked due to roadworks at Granville Intersection, in Granville

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Nature

Crow with a stick in its beak

Poke it with a stick

Crows use tools to investigate unfamiliar objects.

Comedy

drawing of person point of view through binoculars

Marriage Advice

Need some marriage advice? Steve Coogan warns off marital Peeping Toms.

Health

Rhya and her children

Rare Disease

This HNPP sufferer is in constant pain, but determined to enjoy life.

Writersroom

once upon a time written by a typewriter

360º Script Writing Festival

Meet likeminded and industry people in Belfast.

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