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Resident up in arms as ‘ugliest bridge in Ireland’ painted ‘Sinn Féin green’ The resident, who did not wish to be named, told Belfast Live the mural would devalue homes in the area

The resident, who did not wish to be named, told Belfast Live the mural would devalue homes in the area

Missing NI man Robert Kincaid found alive in France Belfast Live understands that he is currently receiving emergency medical treatment

BREAKING: Missing NI man Robert Kincaid has been found alive in Paris his family have confirmed to Belfast Live

Multiple flights booked in the name of missing Belfast man Robert Kincaid Despite a missing persons report having been filed with the PSNI and relayed to Interpol, French authorities claimed they had no record of the report

LATEST: Multiple flights booked in the name of missing Belfast man Robert Kincaid

Former senior PSNI officer Jon Borrows selected as new UUP North Antrim MLA Mr Borrows was one of four candidates interviewed for the role

Jon Borrows was one of four candidates interviewed for the role

What we know so far about NI man missing in France At this stage, it remains unclear whether a formal investigation is underway as the family say they are "extremely worried"

At this stage, it remains unclear if the French authorities have launched a formal investigation into Robert Kincaid's disappearance

Family preparing to fly to France to search for Belfast man missing for 10 days Robert Kincaid was last seen at Charles De Gaulle Airport, where he failed to board his flight to Dublin

Robert Kincaid was last seen at Charles De Gaulle Airport where he missed his flight. His phone has been answered on two occasions by individuals unknown to his family.

PrEP: The drug being used to eradicate new HIV diagnoses in NI by 2030 We sat down with HIV Consultant Dr Carol Emerson to find out more about PrEP and how it is reducing the number of new diagnoses

This week, I sat down with HIV Consultant Dr Carol Emerson to find out more about PrEP and how it is reducing the number of new diagnoses

'I felt like the only gay in the village', says NI's first openly gay politician Through the dark days and the abuse, he says the real reward has always been the simple moments of solidarity, such as a nod on the doorstep or a kind word in a church hall

In 1988 at the age of 22, John Blair became the first openly gay politician to be elected in Northern Ireland. Today he serves as Deputy Speaker in the Assembly

Opinion: Madeley's 'Basket Case' jibe ignores Northern Ireland's real problem "If people in England are tired of paying the bills for a corner of the UK they don’t understand, perhaps they should ask why so little has been done to make Northern Ireland economically resilient"

"If people in England are tired of paying the bills for a corner of the UK they don’t understand, perhaps they should ask why so little has been done to make Northern Ireland economically resilient"

UK TV anchor describes NI as "close to a basket case" Richard Medley made the quip while interviewing Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald on Monday morning

Good Morning Britain anchor describes NI as "close to a basket case"

7/7 Bombings: The role of Northern Ireland's 'White Widow' Samantha Lewthwaite The Co Down-born Jihadi went on to become one of the world's most wanted women

7/7 Bombings: The Co Down-born Jihadi who went on to become one of the world's most wanted women

'Save Sodomy from Ulster' slogan on City Hall window 'a provocation' say TUV Belfast City Council confirmed that a complaint is being investigated

Belfast City Council confirmed that a complaint is being investigated

Opinion: Stormont out for summer, but what exactly are they taking a break from? "As any teacher will tell you, when the report card says 'must try harder,' it’s not a compliment."

As any teacher will tell you, when the report card says 'must try harder,' it’s not a compliment.

EA Chief pictured in Wimbledon Royal Box amid ongoing SEN places crisis Richard Pengelly spent the afternoon at Centre Court alongside the rich and famous, including WWE star John Cena, Olivia Rodrigo, Olympian Tom Daly and Princess Michael of Kent

Richard Pengelly spent the afternoon at Wimbledon's Centre Court alongside the rich and famous, including WWE star John Cena, Olivia Rodrigo, Olympian Tom Daly and Princess Michael of Kent

Live updates as Government face rebellion over welfare cuts In a dramatic climbdown last week after a major revolt by over 100 Labour MPs, Keir Starmer agreed to protect all existing claimants from losing Personal Independence Payments

Live updates as MPs debate PIP and Universal Credit reforms

New housing waiting list figures show a system under strain The data indicates that current housing provision is falling significantly short of demand, leaving thousands of individuals and families in prolonged periods of housing insecurity

The data indicates that current housing provision is falling significantly short of demand, leaving thousands of individuals and families in prolonged periods of housing insecurity

Opinion: Trans rights and women's safety are not opposing goals "We cannot simply wave a flag for 'common sense' and expect all the legal intricacies to dissolve."

Opinion: Trans rights and women's safety are not opposing goals

Belfast's Twelfth July Orangefest gets £40,000 funding boost The Communities Minister said the funding will help make the event more 'inclusive and family friendly'

The Communities Minister said the funding will help make the event more 'inclusive and family friendly'

Rape victim 'disheartened and devastated' at sentencing reduction proposals Julieanne Boyle was raped by her father on her 18th birthday, last year he was sentenced to seven and a half years for the 1990 attack

Julieanne Boyle was raped by her father on her 18th birthday, last year he was sentenced to seven and a half years for the 1990 attack

Charities unite to reject 'not fit for purpose' Anti-Poverty Strategy The group represents 21 organisations committed to working constructively with the Executive to tackle poverty

The group represents 21 organisations committed to working constructively with the Executive to tackle poverty

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Watch: Minister remains defiant as Belfast Live readers call for his resignation Last week, First Minister Michelle O'Neill called on Gordon Lyons to resign, and the Communities Committee passed a vote of 'no confidence' in him

Last week, First Minister Michelle O'Neill called on Gordon Lyons to resign, and the Communities Committee passed a vote of 'no confidence' in him

'Weak' and 'deeply flawed' Anti-poverty strategy published after 18-year wait The strategy was first proposed as part of the St Andrews' Agreement in 2006

The Anti-Poverty Strategy was first proposed in the 2006 St Andrews Agreement

Government provide clarity over Casement money as Minister suggests it is a loan The Finance Minister initially caused confusion when he suggested that the money would be a loan

This evening a Government spokesperson has provided clarity on the Casement funding after the Finance Minister suggested the £50m was a loan

Minister confirms UK Government's £50m for Casement will be 'loan' Questions remain over whether the GAA or Stormont will be responsible for paying the money back

Minister confirms UK Government's £50m for Casement will be 'loan'

UUP MLA stepping away from politics “This has been a difficult decision, but I know in my heart it is the right one for myself and my family.”

In a post on his personal Facebook, Colin Crawford said it was the right decision for himself and his family

Public spending on St Patrick's Day trips "an insult to hard-pressed households" The money covered everything from business class flights to £18 on WiFi

A series of ministerial and official visits to North America and Brussels in March cost the Northern Ireland public purse almost £185,000, according to figures obtained by Belfast Live.

Families pile into cars as they flee aftermath of violent night Mike Nesbitt stands "in solidarity in the first case with colleagues from around the world who are working here"

One by one, trailers and cars filled with suitcases, TVs and prams filed out of the estate. Many belonging to residents who, after last night’s events, no longer feel safe.

Minister issues update on NI Winter Fuel Payment HMRC will recover the money from pensioners earning more than £35,000

The Minister was speaking after the Labour Government confirmed their U-turn yesterday

Opinion: Proposed Stormont comedy could end up looking like a documentary "Devolved faces the creative challenge of parodying a system that is already parodying itself."

Channel 4's new proposed comedy set in Stormont faces the creative challenge of parodying a system that is already parodying itself