EVERY WEEKDAY EVENING, TheJournal.ie brings you the five stories you need to know as you head home for the day.

1. #BREXIT: UK Prime Minister Theresa May says the UK will formally trigger Article 50 to begin its departure from the EU next Wednesday.

2. #COLM DEELY: A Co. Clare man who killed his lover and dumped her body in the sea has been sentenced to eight years in prison.

3. #SOPHIE TOSCAN DU PLANTIER: Ian Bailey failed to show up for a hearing regarding a European arrest warrant for him.

4. #SCOLIOSIS: Children with the spinal condition have spoken about their problems getting the necessary surgery.

5. #US ELECTION: The FBI has formally stated that it is investigating links between the Russian government at Donald Trump’s presidential campaign.

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