<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom">  <channel>    <title>NorthernIrelandWorld News</title>    <link>https://www.northernirelandworld.com/news/rss</link>    <description>Visit now for the latest news direct from NorthernIrelandWorld News and updated throughout the day</description>    <language>en-gb</language>    <copyright>Copyright 2026, Iconic Media Group Ltd</copyright>    <pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2026 14:03:28 GMT</pubDate>    <dc:date>2026-11-02T14:03:28Z</dc:date>    <dc:language>en-gb</dc:language>    <dc:rights>Iconic Media Group Ltd or its affiliated companies. 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Photo: Helena McManus (stock image) -  (Helena McManus)]]></media:text>        </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[Helena McManus]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-11-02T13:02:40+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[Emergency Incident]]></category><category><![CDATA[News]]></category>        </item>        <item>          <title><![CDATA[18 great photos from Blake's Big Breakfast event in Portadown Town Hall]]></title>          <link>https://www.northernirelandworld.com/news/people/18-great-photos-from-blakes-big-breakfast-event-in-portadown-town-hall-9324532</link>          <description><![CDATA[A Big Breakfast was held at Portadown Town Hall on Saturday (October 31) in memory of much-loved and inspirational teenager, the late Blake McCaughey.]]></description>          <pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:01:17 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9324532</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.northernirelandworld.com/webimg/b25lY21zOmE3NjJlOWViLWQ5OTctNDUxNi1iNzk0LWZiYjU2M2MyMDc4ZTplNjRiY2IzYi04MjM3LTQxZTYtOWZkYS1iMTM2MDg2NmRiZjA=.jpg?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;crop=3%3A2" type="image/jpeg" medium="image">            <media:credit>TONY HENDRON</media:credit>            <media:text><![CDATA[Working hard in the kitchen to keep everyone fed. -  (TONY HENDRON)]]></media:text>        </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[By The Newsroom]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-11-02T13:01:17+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[People]]></category><category><![CDATA[News]]></category>        </item>        <item>          <title><![CDATA[Off the Cuff Community Theatre Group return to the Helican at Seamus Heaney Homeplace with a Sam Burnside play]]></title>          <link>https://www.northernirelandworld.com/news/people/off-the-cuff-community-theatre-group-return-to-the-helican-at-seamus-heaney-homeplace-with-a-sam-burnside-play-9324437</link>          <description><![CDATA[Off the Cuff Community Theatre Group return to the Helicon in the Seamus Heaney Homeplace on Friday, November 13, with their production of Co Antrim born poet Sam Burnside’s play ‘The Long Now’.]]></description>          <pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2026 12:42:53 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9324437</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.northernirelandworld.com/webimg/b25lY21zOmUzM2MxNmU3LTJjMTUtNGIzYi1iMWVjLTdiZjNlZjA3OWJjNjo1MjZmNjAyMS00NGJmLTQ4YjgtYTE5YS0yYzg2YWZiNGFmYmE=.jpg?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;crop=3%3A2" type="image/jpeg" medium="image">            <media:credit>Contributed</media:credit>            <media:text><![CDATA[Writer Sam Burnside. Credit: Contributed -  (Contributed)]]></media:text>        </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[The Newsroom]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-11-02T12:42:53+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[People]]></category><category><![CDATA[News]]></category>        </item>        <item>          <title><![CDATA[Wee Joan's Dog Walk raises funds for three deserving local charities]]></title>          <link>https://www.northernirelandworld.com/news/people/wee-joans-dog-walk-raises-funds-for-three-deserving-local-charities-9324393</link>          <description><![CDATA[The support shown to Northern Ireland’s biggest charity dog walk has helped make a difference to three deserving charities.]]></description>          <pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2026 12:31:41 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9324393</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.northernirelandworld.com/webimg/b25lY21zOmYzMTkxZWZlLWZiMTQtNDRhYi04YTAwLTkwOGIwMGU5ZmY5YjpmNzEyMzAwMC1kNWQ5LTRiZGItODQ1Ni03MmFkYWEzNTEyMmU=.jpg?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;crop=3%3A2" type="image/jpeg" medium="image">            <media:credit>GILLIAN ANDERSON</media:credit>            <media:text><![CDATA[Willie Gregg pictured with Leigh Carey of the Hummingbird Project. -  (GILLIAN ANDERSON)]]></media:text>        </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[By The Newsroom]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-11-02T12:31:41+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[People]]></category><category><![CDATA[News]]></category>        </item>        <item>          <title><![CDATA[In pictures: Sofina Foods in Cookstown welcome more than 400 employees and their families to fun day at The Jungle]]></title>          <link>https://www.northernirelandworld.com/news/people/in-pictures-sofina-foods-in-cookstown-welcome-more-than-400-employees-and-their-families-to-fun-day-at-the-jungle-9324298</link>          <description><![CDATA[Sofina Foods Cookstown celebrated its people and nearly 90 years of local heritage by recently welcoming more than 400 employees and their families to a Family Fun Day at The Jungle NI, outside Moneymore.]]></description>          <pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2026 12:11:00 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9324298</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.northernirelandworld.com/webimg/b25lY21zOmVhNjkzM2I2LWRhYTMtNDMwMi1iYmI1LTAzMDBhNDA3Y2NjMDphODI4Nzc3OC0yNGM1LTQzZjEtYmJkYi04NWNiMGM4NmE1MTI=.jpg?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;crop=3%3A2" type="image/jpeg" medium="image">            <media:credit>Julie Kelly</media:credit>            <media:text><![CDATA[Some of the families who attended Sofina Foods Cookstown fun day at The Jungle. -  (Julie Kelly)]]></media:text>        </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[The Newsroom]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-11-02T12:11:00+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[People]]></category><category><![CDATA[News]]></category>        </item>        <item>          <title><![CDATA[Portadown Festival Association celebrates the Hadden family's long-established links with popular programme]]></title>          <link>https://www.northernirelandworld.com/news/people/portadown-festival-association-celebrates-the-hadden-familys-long-established-links-with-popular-programme-9324216</link>          <description><![CDATA[A special celebration afternoon has been held to mark the tremendous work of the Hadden family for Portadown Festival Association.]]></description>          <pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2026 12:05:40 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9324216</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.northernirelandworld.com/webimg/b25lY21zOmJjYjViMjc0LTNjYjMtNDY4Zi05NDBjLWE4ZGNmZmExNjM4Zjo5Yzk3MGMyOS0wMWQyLTRkNGYtOWY1Zi1iM2M4YTUxYjM5MmY=.jpg?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;crop=3%3A2" type="image/jpeg" medium="image">            <media:credit>TONY HENDRON</media:credit>            <media:text><![CDATA[Members of the Hadden family who were honoured for their contribution to Portadown Festival over the past 100 years. -  (TONY HENDRON)]]></media:text>        </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[By The Newsroom]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-11-02T12:05:40+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[People]]></category><category><![CDATA[News]]></category>        </item>        <item>          <title><![CDATA[Carrickfergus Academy pupils help launch Danske Bank Challenge: Biodiversity with Young Enterprise NI]]></title>          <link>https://www.northernirelandworld.com/education/carrickfergus-academy-pupils-help-launch-danske-bank-challenge-biodiversity-with-young-enterprise-ni-9324067</link>          <description><![CDATA[Pupils at Carrickfergus Academy have joined Danske Bank and Young Enterprise NI to launch a biodiversity challenge for schools.]]></description>          <pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2026 11:21:31 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9324067</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.northernirelandworld.com/webimg/b25lY21zOmQ2ZWE1MzgyLWU0YmItNDk5MC05NDU2LTc2NTJkNmNiY2JkMTphMTc1NzNiMy04ZDVlLTRmMGItYjU4Ni03ZTE2OTlkMzdlNWQ=.jpg?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;crop=3%3A2" type="image/jpeg" medium="image">            <media:credit>supplied</media:credit>            <media:text><![CDATA[Chris Martin, left, Head of Sustainability, Danske Bank, and Carol Fitzsimons MBE, right, Chief Executive, Young Enterprise NI, join Mrs Catherine Laughlin and pupils from the Eco Club at Carrickfergus Academy to launch the fourth year of Danske Bank Challenge: Biodiversity.  Photo: Marie Therese Hurson -  (supplied)]]></media:text>        </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[The Newsroom]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-11-02T11:21:31+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[Education]]></category>        </item>        <item>          <title><![CDATA[Man obstructed police who were called to Broughshane]]></title>          <link>https://www.northernirelandworld.com/news/crime/man-obstructed-police-who-were-called-to-broughshane-9323879</link>          <description><![CDATA[A Broughshane man who had been accused of being disorderly in the village has had the charge withdrawn by prosecutors and he has now pleaded guilty to a new charge of obstructing a police officer.]]></description>          <pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2026 10:39:43 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9323879</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.northernirelandworld.com/webimg/b25lY21zOjJlYmQ1MDM1LThkNGYtNDg1OS1iNDM3LWM5N2E3MmI2YjM0NjowNjc3N2E2Ny0yNjE4LTRhZmEtYjliNS1iZDAwMjFhYmJlMzM=.jpg?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;crop=3%3A2" type="image/jpeg" medium="image">            <media:credit>Pacemaker</media:credit>            <media:text><![CDATA[The case was heard at Ballymena Magistrates Court. Photo: Pacemaker -  (Pacemaker)]]></media:text>        </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[Ballymena Court Reporter]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-11-02T10:39:43+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[Crime]]></category><category><![CDATA[News]]></category>        </item>        <item>          <title><![CDATA[Lisburn: Motorists warned of weekend closures during £0.5m resurfacing scheme on A3 Moira Road]]></title>          <link>https://www.northernirelandworld.com/news/transport/lisburn-motorists-warned-of-weekend-closures-during-ps05m-resurfacing-scheme-on-a3-moira-road-9323838</link>          <description><![CDATA[Motorists are advised to expect delays during a a £505,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme on the A3 Moira Road, Lisburn, which commenced on Monday (November 2).]]></description>          <pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2026 10:25:35 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9323838</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.northernirelandworld.com/webimg/b25lY21zOmZlMTQ0MTdjLWQ2MTUtNDFjNy05YjcyLTdhNWQyOTg4OGFhZjphYzgyM2FmMS05NjhhLTQ5YjUtYTgyNC03MTA1NzY3YTBiYzk=.jpg?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;crop=3%3A2" type="image/jpeg" medium="image">            <media:credit>Google</media:credit>            <media:text><![CDATA[Essential resurfacing resurfacing work on the Moira Road will be carried out between Lissue Road and Dagger Road. Image: Google -  (Google)]]></media:text>        </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[By The Newsroom]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-11-02T10:25:35+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>        </item>        <item>          <title><![CDATA[IN PICTURES: Spooky scenes and horrific Halloween happenings in Ballycastle]]></title>          <link>https://www.northernirelandworld.com/news/people/in-pictures-spooky-scenes-and-horrific-halloween-happenings-in-ballycastle-9323828</link>          <description><![CDATA[Thousands of people celebrated Halloween at Ballycastle Seafront on October 31 where a packed programme of entertainment brought the town to life for one of the Borough's most popular Halloween events.]]></description>          <pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2026 10:23:45 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9323828</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.northernirelandworld.com/webimg/b25lY21zOjJhNDAxMDZlLTBmMDctNDk2Yy1hYWYyLWExNGRiZThkNzE2MjpkNTg5MTZjZC05NDZmLTQwNWUtOWYwZS0wNjY1YjAyN2NlNDc=.jpg?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;crop=3%3A2" type="image/jpeg" medium="image">            <media:credit>MCAULEY MULTIMEDIA</media:credit>            <media:text><![CDATA[Spooky characters at the Halloween celebrations in Ballycastle on Saturday night with a fun filled Halloween parade through the town followed by entertainment and fireworks. -  (MCAULEY MULTIMEDIA)]]></media:text>        </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[By The Newsroom]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-11-02T10:23:45+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[People]]></category><category><![CDATA[News]]></category>        </item>        <item>          <title><![CDATA[Limavady house ransacked as 'substantial amount of money and jewellery' reported missing]]></title>          <link>https://www.northernirelandworld.com/news/crime/limavady-house-ransacked-as-substantial-amount-of-money-and-jewellery-reported-missing-9323745</link>          <description><![CDATA[Detectives are appealing for information following a burglary in Limavady on Friday, October 30.]]></description>          <pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2026 10:04:58 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9323745</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.northernirelandworld.com/webimg/b25lY21zOjg1YzY4ZDRkLTAzMGYtNDFiMS05MzMzLWU5ZmNkMTBhMWQ4ZTphODEwODI1OC0wYzY0LTQ2NWItOTYyMS1kMjYzZDM4YzQ5OGU=.jpg?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;crop=3%3A2" type="image/jpeg" medium="image">            <media:credit>ICONIC</media:credit>            <media:text><![CDATA[Detectives are appealing for information following a burglary in Limavady on Friday 30th October. -  (ICONIC)]]></media:text>        </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[By The Newsroom]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-11-02T10:04:58+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[Crime]]></category><category><![CDATA[News]]></category>        </item>        <item>          <title><![CDATA[Man and woman charged to court on charges including aggravated burglary following Limavady incident]]></title>          <link>https://www.northernirelandworld.com/news/courts/man-and-woman-charged-to-court-on-charges-including-aggravated-burglary-following-limavady-incident-9323694</link>          <description><![CDATA[Police have charged two people to court following a report of a burglary in LimavadY on Sunday, November 1.]]></description>          <pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2026 09:53:48 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9323694</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.northernirelandworld.com/webimg/b25lY21zOmE3NTdhMjRkLThmMGEtNDM2My05MTdkLTdiMmI0YmY1ZTI3MzpkMjk2NzYyMC0wYzEzLTQyNTktOTQ5My0yNzI0NjRjYTVjYmQ=.jpg?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;crop=3%3A2" type="image/jpeg" medium="image">            <media:credit>ICONIC</media:credit>            <media:text><![CDATA[Police have charged two people to court following a report of a burglary in Limavady on 1st November. -  (ICONIC)]]></media:text>        </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[By The Newsroom]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-11-02T09:53:48+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[Courts]]></category><category><![CDATA[News]]></category>        </item>        <item>          <title><![CDATA[Causeway Coast and Glens Mayor celebrates 150 years of Glenkeen Fife and Drum Band]]></title>          <link>https://www.northernirelandworld.com/news/people/causeway-coast-and-glens-mayor-celebrates-150-years-of-glenkeen-fife-and-drum-band-9323646</link>          <description><![CDATA[Aghadowey's Glenkeen Fife and Drum Band has been honoured by the Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Council at a reception celebrating 150 years of music, tradition and community spirit.]]></description>          <pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2026 09:41:45 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9323646</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.northernirelandworld.com/webimg/b25lY21zOjczODdiOGQzLTU0ZTktNGI2YS1hOTI0LThjMGEyZDFjMTNmNzphZmU0YTU1ZC02NjM4LTRlYjItYjRiYS1hMzczMTc5N2FhOTQ=.jpg?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;crop=3%3A2" type="image/jpeg" medium="image">            <media:credit>CCGBC</media:credit>            <media:text><![CDATA[Aghadowey&#039;s Glenkeen Fife and Drum Band has been honoured by the Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council at a special reception celebrating 150 years of music, tradition and community spirit. -  (CCGBC)]]></media:text>        </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[By The Newsroom]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-11-02T09:41:45+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[People]]></category><category><![CDATA[News]]></category>        </item>        <item>          <title><![CDATA[Portrush all-weather lifeboat responds to call after fishing vessel suffers engine failure]]></title>          <link>https://www.northernirelandworld.com/news/emergency-incident/portrush-all-weather-lifeboat-responds-to-call-after-fishing-vessel-suffers-engine-failure-9323566</link>          <description><![CDATA[Portrush lifeboat has gone to the rescue of a fishing vessel that suffered engine failure just off Ballycastle Harbour.]]></description>          <pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2026 09:16:37 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9323566</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.northernirelandworld.com/webimg/b25lY21zOjBhZGVjNmUxLTUwNjYtNDU5MS1hOWIwLWMwNDMyOWIxMjhmODo5ZDk5YWMwNS1kZDg4LTRmZjgtOGZiMC1mYzAyZjE5ZWEyM2Q=.jpg?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;crop=3%3A2" type="image/jpeg" medium="image">            <media:credit>JOHN MORTON</media:credit>            <media:text><![CDATA[Portrush all-weather lifeboat responds to call after fishing vessel suffers engine failure -  (JOHN MORTON)]]></media:text>        </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[By The Newsroom]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-11-02T09:16:37+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[Emergency Incident]]></category><category><![CDATA[News]]></category>        </item>        <item>          <title><![CDATA[Man charged after car veered across grass verge at a dual-carriageway at Larne and almost hit an oncoming police vehicle]]></title>          <link>https://www.northernirelandworld.com/news/crime/man-charged-after-car-veered-across-grass-verge-at-a-dual-carriageway-at-larne-and-almost-hit-an-oncoming-police-vehicle-9323544</link>          <description><![CDATA[A man has been charged after a vehicle veered across the grass verge at a dual-carriageway in Larne and almost crashed into a police car.]]></description>          <pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2026 09:05:35 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9323544</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.northernirelandworld.com/webimg/b25lY21zOjNhNDJjNWE2LWQ5MWEtNDQ5MS05MDhkLWNjNWZkZTA2ZGJjYzo3N2UwMDE2MC1mNGQwLTQ5MmMtODhiNy03NzBjMGMxODljMGU=.jpg?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;crop=3%3A2" type="image/jpeg" medium="image">            <media:credit>Google</media:credit>            <media:text><![CDATA[A general view of Millbrook Roundabout towards Larne. Image: Google -  (Google)]]></media:text>        </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[Ballymena Court Reporter]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-11-02T09:05:35+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[Crime]]></category><category><![CDATA[News]]></category>        </item>        <item>          <title><![CDATA[Dundrod man banned from the roads for drink driving]]></title>          <link>https://www.northernirelandworld.com/news/courts/dundrod-man-banned-from-the-roads-for-drink-driving-9323485</link>          <description><![CDATA[A man from Dundrod has been banned from the roads for a year after being found to be under the influence of alcohol whilst driving. ]]></description>          <pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2026 08:43:58 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9323485</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.northernirelandworld.com/webimg/b25lY21zOmNlYmYzNDhiLTI4M2ItNDI1Ni1iMWYxLWZlNGQ1ZDkzZGU5YzoxZDQ2ZTYwZS0zMGMwLTQ1ZmQtODAxOC02MmVmMzgzYTQ0MGM=.jpg?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;crop=3%3A2" type="image/jpeg" medium="image">            <media:credit>Andrew McCarroll</media:credit>            <media:text><![CDATA[Fine and driving ban for Dundrod man charged with drink driving. Pic credit: Andrew McCarroll/ Pacemaker Press -  (Andrew McCarroll)]]></media:text>        </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[Lisburn Court Reporter]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-11-02T08:43:58+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[Courts]]></category><category><![CDATA[News]]></category>        </item>        <item>          <title><![CDATA[Over 70 new apartments proposed for Ballymena town centre]]></title>          <link>https://www.northernirelandworld.com/business/over-70-new-apartments-proposed-for-ballymena-town-centre-9322998</link>          <description><![CDATA[An application for full planning permission has been lodged with Mid and East Antrim Borough Council for 74 new apartments in Ballymena town centre.]]></description>          <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2026 21:23:38 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9322998</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.northernirelandworld.com/webimg/b25lY21zOmE3YWUzN2IzLTNmMWQtNDI1OC1hNTY4LWM4NDJjYWFlMTFjODo0MzY4YWUzNC1lM2QwLTQ0ZGUtOGRiMS0zNWE5ODM5ZGQ2NTI=.jpg?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;crop=3%3A2" type="image/jpeg" medium="image">            <media:credit>The Martin Group.</media:credit>            <media:text><![CDATA[Conceptual illustration of the proposed development at Church Street, Ballymena. 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Status -  (The Martin Group.)]]></media:text>        </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[Michelle Weir and  Local Democracy Reporter]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-11-01T21:23:38+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[Business]]></category>        </item>        <item>          <title><![CDATA[48 grams of herbal cannabis was for Co Armagh man's personal use, Craigavon court hears]]></title>          <link>https://www.northernirelandworld.com/news/courts/48-grams-of-herbal-cannabis-was-for-co-armagh-mans-personal-use-craigavon-court-hears-9323242</link>          <description><![CDATA[48 grams of herbal cannabis found in a defendant’s glove box was for a Co Armagh man's personal use, a court hears.]]></description>          <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2026 19:26:24 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9323242</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.northernirelandworld.com/webimg/b25lY21zOjJhZGE2MTNhLWEyMGYtNDZkZC05ZWQ0LWQyMmM3NmNmMWVkZDoyM2M1OGEwNy0yYzJhLTQ2MzQtOTU5NS0zZmU1OGZmZjA5Yzc=.jpg?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;crop=3%3A2" type="image/jpeg" medium="image">            <media:credit>Tony Hendron</media:credit>            <media:text><![CDATA[Craigavon courthouse. 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Photo (stock image): Pacemaker -  (PressEye)]]></media:text>        </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[By The Newsroom]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-11-01T18:54:04+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[Crime]]></category><category><![CDATA[News]]></category>        </item>        <item>          <title><![CDATA[Devastated hometown of Ciara Mageean to 'wrap her family in love']]></title>          <link>https://www.northernirelandworld.com/news/people/devastated-hometown-of-ciara-mageean-to-wrap-her-family-in-love-9323173</link>          <description><![CDATA[The hometown of Irish Olympian Ciara Mageean is said to be devastated by the loss of its sporting hero, a close family friend vowing Portaferry will now “wrap her family in love”.]]></description>          <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2026 17:56:31 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9323173</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.northernirelandworld.com/webimg/b25lY21zOjI4OTI2MmFiLWRiZTMtNDAzMC05ZDZlLWY4ODY3OTM5Y2RjYzoxMTdkOTlkNi04ZmI0LTQwZDAtYjA1ZS02NzVjYzUzNmYxYTA=.jpg?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;crop=3%3A2" type="image/jpeg" medium="image">            <media:credit>PA</media:credit>            <media:text><![CDATA[Ciara Mageean celebrates as she crosses the finishing line at the European Athletics Championships in Rome -  (PA)]]></media:text>        </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[Iain Gray]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-11-01T17:56:31+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[People]]></category><category><![CDATA[News]]></category>        </item>        <item>          <title><![CDATA[Co Antrim: Man pleads guilty to handling stolen 'medieval knight armour' found in a holdall in Glenarm]]></title>          <link>https://www.northernirelandworld.com/news/crime/co-antrim-man-pleads-guilty-to-handling-stolen-medieval-knight-armour-found-in-a-holdall-in-glenarm-9322991</link>          <description><![CDATA[A man has pleaded guilty to handling stolen goods - a medieval suit of knight armour.]]></description>          <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2026 14:09:50 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9322991</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.northernirelandworld.com/webimg/b25lY21zOmUyNTJjZjIxLWVlYzktNGZmNS1hY2UwLWIwMDEzZjRjNDk5MTo4MTE3ZjJhNy0zMGNkLTQ1NWUtODVhOC1mZDhmZDhiMWMxZjY=.jpg?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;crop=3%3A2" type="image/jpeg" medium="image">            <media:credit>Pacemaker</media:credit>            <media:text><![CDATA[The case was heard at Antrim Magistrates Court, sitting in Ballymena. 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