The Irish journalist, 57, had been keeping fans regularly updated on his health condition.

Shane MacGowan was ‘vibrant, beautiful and determined to live’, wife says

James Nesbitt has praised his young co-stars in The Heist Before Christmas as "the future".

'They carry the film': James Nesbitt hails future stars in new Christmas movie

Barry Torrens recently moved to Italy and can no longer take care of the clock - he fears it will be lost to the North Coast's rich heritage.

Historic station clock under threat after local council declines to buy it

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Former Tottenham and Northern Ireland goalkeeper Pat Jennings (third right) with his wife Eleanor Toner (fourth right) and family members, at the unveiling of a statue in his honour in Newry town centre. Picture date: Wednesday November 8, 2023.


A statue of Northern Ireland goalkeeper Pat Jennings has been unveiled in Newry.

Statue unveiled for NI great Jennings

Jennifer Smyth is celebrating with friends and family at a party in Ballymena to mark how far she has come following her injury.

Paralysed gymnast stands unaided for first time since injury 10 years ago

Space enthusiast has hopes dented after discovery.

Mystery behind beach 'cosmic event' solved

The World Sheepdog Trials are in NI for the first time ever. Here are some questions non-experts may have, answered.

A beginner's guide to the World Sheepdog Trials Dromore in Co Down

Ray Stevenson in Star Wars spin off Ahsoka. Pic Disney/LucasFilm

The first episode of new Star Wars spinoff series Ahsoka paid tribute to late Northern Irish actor Ray Stevenson.

'For our friend': Star Wars tribute to late NI actor

 Channel 4 commissions new Lisa McGee comedy thriller

There will be Derry character, McGee vows on new comedy thriller

Tom Perry has been training for over a year to take on the huge challenge of shearing 708 lambs in 9 hours.

Wool he do it? Tyrone sheep shearer vying for Irish record of 700+ lambs in 9hrs

Co Down fisherman hauled in a rare blue lobster earlier this year in Belfast Lough, he described it as the catch of a lifetime. Remarkably he has done it again.

Fisherman lands catch of a lifetime blue lobster – for the second time

Ali spoke to UTV in hour 101 of a 150 hour challenge.

Antrim man drumming for world record for charity

Maia Monaghan has just returned from the World Championships in El Salvador and is helping to train up the next generation of young surfers.

Surfer from landlocked county reaches championships

The Causeway Shantymen performing on the pier at Portballintrae harbour in Co. Antrim.

Meet the band of salty sea dogs who say that singing traditional sea shanties is helping them battle isolation and poor mental health.

A sea shanty call after wifes' plea to 'take our men'

‘Cosmopolitan’ Mairin Hughes, 109, said she still enjoys her birthdays, but does not like the fuss as much.

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