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Knots Landing in Ballymena, a four-bedroom home, is a finalist in this years House of the Year competition. Built by retired chief executive Collette and her husband David, a skilled joiner, it features upcycled touches like flooring from a 150-year-old Amish barn. The home, which includes a cozy sun room and open-plan living space, has been praised for its blend of old-world charm and fresh ideas. Tune in to BBC One Northern Ireland and BBC iPlayer to see more homes in the running.

Taoiseach Micheál Martin condemns Irans crackdown on protesters, calling for an end to repression as hundreds are killed and thousands detained. Meanwhile, Irelands Minister for Foreign Affairs criticizes the regimes nationwide communications blackout. Protests in Iran escalate, with reports of over five hundred deaths and a total blackout preventing people from reaching loved ones. In London, protesters burn a picture of the supreme leader outside the Iranian embassy. At home, tragic court cases make headlines, including a young Brazilian woman strangled by her ex-boyfriend and a woman allegedly stabbing her eight-year-old daughter over seventy times. Gardaí investigate an incident where regulars chased a masked, apparently armed man out of a Dublin pub. The Dublin Airport Authority pauses its disciplinary probe into suspended chief Kenny Jacobs until a court hearing. Greenlands government rejects any US takeover talk from President Donald Trump. On a positive note, Kerrys Jessie Buckley wins best actress in a drama at the Golden Globes, thanking her cast and crew in a heartfelt speech.

Tragic Loss: Filipina Healthcare Worker and Unborn Child Killed in Car Crash; Husband Fights for Life

UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer warns Elon Musks X platform over Grok AIs child exploitation content, threatening government intervention if self-regulation fails. Technology Secretary Liz Kendall announces new laws criminalizing AI-generated abusive images and nudification apps. Ofcom reports criminal images of children and women, urging X to act promptly against illegal content.

Residents near Moira Train Station in Northern Ireland are expressing safety concerns over the A26 junction, especially with the upcoming park and ride facility. Lack of proper signals and barriers, coupled with heavy traffic and poor visibility, pose risks for drivers and pedestrians. Locals, including families with school-going children, are calling for immediate action to prevent potential accidents. Meanwhile, UTV Live reports on a Kegworth air crash survivors gratitude, Belfast teens rugby training, and a dog handlers Crufts pursuit, highlighting the communitys mix of risks and triumphs.

Irelands leaders consider mandatory helmets for e-scooter riders amidst a surge in child injuries, with doctors reporting a fourfold increase in related injuries at emergency departments. Experts emphasize the need for stricter rules on speed limits, underage use, and helmet enforcement to prevent further harm.

A seven-year-old boy with an intellectual disability yearns for friendship but remains isolated due to segregated systems. His mother, Lucinda Murrihy, shares his story, highlighting the lack of opportunities for inclusion in school and community activities. The boy finds solace in quiet moments with family, but the absence of shared spaces for connection leaves him and other children missing out on the natural embrace of difference and the joy of friendship. The current setup not only deprives him of friends but also denies others the chance to understand and appreciate true inclusion.