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1 Jan, 2019 N.I. benefits payments affected by computer glitch A technical issue in the benefits computer system means some Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) customers will receive weekly payments instead of their normal fortnightly payments. Latest News Loughgall killings among legacy cases in coroner's office backlog The sister of one of eight IRA men killed by the SAS at Loughgall in 1987 has said she hopes a fresh inquest into his death will prove there were alternatives to what happened. Ten well known people who passed away in 2018 As we begin to welcome in 2019 it's important to look back at the year that was 2018 and reflect on those we said goodbye to. Funeral for second young man to die tragically in Lurgan Another Lurgan family is in heartbreak after the sudden death of Darwin Cousins who died in tragic circumstances on Boxing Day. Alex Kane: Fractured unionism needs to find its focus – and fast A few days ago this tweet appeared on my timeline: 'All I wish is that my loyalist political opinion is respected just as equally as any other political opinion and not demonised or abused as others would prefer.' Sport Update Darren Mullen looks to get Newry City back on track against Institute Newry City manager Darren Mullen will be looking to get his side back on track when they host Institute in the Danske Bank Premiership on Tuesday. Glenavon's Mark Sykes set for Oxford United Glenavon midfielder Mark Sykes looks set to turn down a move to Port Vale in favour of a switch to League One side Oxford United. We won't stand still says Rangers boss Steven Gerrard Steven Gerrard admitted Rangers cannot afford to stand still after their Old Firm success if they want to overtake Celtic in the Ladbrokes Premiership. And finally... Mooted Fianna Fail-SDLP merger 'looks like a takeover' says Mairia Cahill A high-profile recent recruit to the SDLP has said ongoing talks of a merger between her party and Dublin-based Fianna Fail resemble a "takeover". See all the day's news here

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