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The American singer and actress, who was one of the world's best-selling artists in the 1980s and 1990s, has died, aged 48.

Whitney Houston's family begin plans for funeral new

Whitney Houston's body has now formally been released to her family.
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Rangers plan for administration

Glasgow Rangers have lodged legal papers signalling their intention to enter administration.

The Irish male ...a thing of beauty

Irish men are 'ugliest in world'

A website for beautiful people has ranked males from the island of Ireland as the ugliest in the world.
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Cheesy chat-up lines refuse to die

'Terrified' gang rape claim woman arrested at trial

A woman who claimed she was gang raped while pregnant was arrested and imprisoned during the trial in the Republic of Ireland because she refused to give evidence.

Shirt sponsors 'voiced concerns' at Suarez row

Liverpool's shirt sponsors intervened in the Luis Suarez row to express their "concerns" to the club.
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Sash and regalia - what are my ancestors wearing?

My ancestors came from Belfast and I am trying to unravel a family mystery - can any of your readers help?
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In Pictures: Institute of Directors dinner

The Northern Ireland Institute of Directors has held its annual dinner in Belfast.
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Boris Johnson calls London St Patrick's Day event 'Lefty Sinn Fein crap'

Outspoken London mayor Boris Johnson has described the city’s St Patrick’s Day gala dinner celebrations linking them to Sinn Fein and branding it "lefty crap".
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Howard tries to stop inquest into murdered schoolgirl Arlene

A convicted child killer has launched a legal bid to halt an inquest into the death of a schoolgirl he was cleared of murdering.

In Pictures: Perry in awe of Adele at Grammys

Katy Perry has tweeted Adele is "a BOSS".
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Duo face trial over ELO cellist's death under massive silage bale

Two men are to stand trial over alleged health and safety offences linked to the death of a founder member of 1970s pop group Electric Light Orchestra.

Northern Bank School's Cup 11th February 2012

Photos from matches including Campbell College v Grosvenor GS, RBAI v RS Dungannon and Rainey Endowed v Methodist College

200 call centre jobs 'face axe' new

More than 200 call centre jobs in Belfast and Armagh are set to be axed, it has been revealed.

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Actor David Kelly has died after a short illness aged 82

Chocolate Factory actor Kelly dies new

Tributes have been paid to Irish actor David Kelly who has died after a short illness aged 82.

PC Ian Broadhurst's widow Eilisa lays flowers at the memorial in Dib Lane, Leeds

Vandals damage murdered Pc memorial new

Vandals have damaged a memorial to a police officer who was murdered in the line of duty, police have said.

Police say Whitney Houston was under water and apparently unconscious when she was found in a hotel bathtub (AP)

Houston 'found submerged in bath' new

Singer Whitney Houston was pulled from the bath by members of her entourage after she was found submerged under water, police have said.

England call for Doran-Jones new

Northampton prop Paul Doran-Jones has joined the England squad preparing for next week's RBS 6 Nations clash against unbeaten leaders Wales at Twickenham.

Adele: Ex-boyfriend deserves credit new

Adele has admitted that the man who broke her heart deserves "a little credit."

Should women ask - Will you marry me?

As Valentine's Day approaches in this leap year, two writers debate if it really matters who pops that all-important question

Whitney Houston was 'found under water in bath', say police

Whitney Houston was under water and apparently unconscious when she was found in a hotel bathtub, Beverly Hills police said.

Why my dating disaster has taught me nothing

After failing quite spectacularly with my New Year’s Resolution, I’ve now decided to try a St Valentine’s Day Resolution instead: No more blind dates. Ever ...

Northern Ireland urged to follow Singapore business model

The economy needs low taxes, a focus on exporting and a confidence boost if it is to flourish, Institute of Directors chairman Mervyn McCall has said.