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Video: Man dies in Belfast flat fire
A 63-year-old man died after a blaze at a flat in south Belfast.
Winter A-level re-sit scrappage a 'retrograde step' new
Some re-sits to be scrapped under changes introduced by the Education Minister.
Cardiff talks 'positive'
Assistant Chief Constable George Hamilton describes talks as 'successful'.
Neville Neville to be charged with sexual assault
Father of footballers Gary and Phil Neville.
Alert at Fermanagh courthouse 'a hoax'
A number of businesses were evacuated.
Google emails 'show immoral company'
Whistleblower says he has 100,000 emails
Martin Luther King's son inspired by peace rally
'Honour and privilege to see gathering'.
Armed gang rob cash in transit van
Four men have stolen a cash box in Co Antrim.
Second body found after gas explosion
House was destroyed by a suspected gas blast.
Ryanair memo warns over airing safety concerns
Pilots have been warned not to sign letter.
Hodgson's plea to fans
Manager asks for no provocative chants during Wembley game with Republic
Major tornadoes hit US
Tornadoes have caused havoc in Oklahoma leaving at least one dead.
North West 200: Dani Pedroza is quickest as Honda dominate
Honda began the French Grand Prix weekend strongly as Dani Pedrosa led team-mate Marc Marquez in practice at Le Mans.
North West 200: Michael Dunlop still the man to beat
Honda star Michael Dunlop will be looking to put the disappointment of Thursday night's Ballymoney Borough Council Supersport result behind him, when he takes to the grid for today's five-race programme at the Vauxhall International North West 200.
North West: Anstey looks to extend to run of podium finishes
Every racing fan loves to quote statistics when May comes around in the bars and restaurants around the Portrush area, but for me the most impressive involve Windsor-based Kiwi Bruce Anstey.
North West 200: Slick Jeremy McWilliams is now the oldest winner in town
Jeremy McWilliams created his own niche in North West history by winning the four-lap Vauxhall Supertwin 650cc race riding the Vauxhall Dealers KMR Kawasaki.
North West 200: Michael Dunlop left stunned as Alastair Seeley's gamble pays off
Alastair Seeley was on the crest of a wave as he guided his Gearlink Kawasaki to a superb win to begin the Vauxhall International North West 200 in style.
North West 200: There's no catching super Alastair Seeley
Alastair Seeley made it a sensational North West double yesterday evening by holding off Bruce Anstey in a last lap shoot out to win the Livewire AV superstock race by three-tenths of a second after six pulsating laps.
North West 200: Alastair Seeley is just two good
Wee Wizard Alastair Seeley scored a stunning double and Golden Oldie Jeremy McWilliams, 49 last month, spiked the young guns of the North West with an astonishing first road racing victory of a colourful career on a night of high drama.
North West 200: Michael Dunlop predicts his rivals will be up to speed
Michael Dunlop continued to dominate the 2013 Vauxhall International North West 200 practice with fastest times in every category except the Supertwin class.
North West 200: Ryan Farquhar's switch to running his team has brought less speed but more stress
Ryan Farquhar relaxes, quite appropriately, in a director's chair in his makeshift North West 200 'garage', looking every inch the bold team manager ... cool, calm and collected.
Man arrested at scene of drugs seizure was 'only carrying out concreting work' new
A man arrested at the scene of a £200,000 cannabis factory claimed he was only there to carry out concreting work, the High Court heard today.
Belfast bookies fail in court bid to block rivals' shop extensions new
Two bookmakers have failed in High Court bids to block proposed major extensions to rival betting shops in Belfast city centre.
Dracula to be filmed in N Ireland new
A film version of Dracula is to be made in Belfast.
Winter A-level re-sit scrappage a 'retrograde step' new
Some A-level re-sits are to be scrapped under changes being introduced by the Education Minister John O'Dowd.
Exam resit removal 'retrograde' new
Some A-level resits are to be scrapped under changes being introduced by Northern Ireland Education Minister John O'Dowd.
Company boss allegedly defrauded in dumper truck deal wins legal action over bank new
A company boss allegedly defrauded in a £91,000 deal to sell two dumper trucks overseas has won a legal action against his bank.
Man with knife threatened to kill ex-girlfriend, court hears new
A woman allegedly woke to discover her ex-boyfriend by her bedside holding a knife, the High Court heard today.
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‘One dead’ in blaze at Belfast apartment
One person is believed to have died in a flat fire in south Belfast last night.
Bid to bridge division highlighted
Almost 200 events are taking place across Northern Ireland over the next week to highlight efforts to build relationships and bridge division, it was revealed.
Flybe to mark 30-year milestone
Flybe marks 30 years of operations in Northern Ireland on Monday by flying in dignitaries from five key destinations for a special visit.
Freemasons on march in Derry
Freemasons have paraded in the centre of Londonderry for the first time in almost 20 years.
Shared future only way ahead: Appeal for a calm summer as Community Relations Week begin
Northern Ireland will remain vulnerable to sectarian violence so long as there is an absence of an agreed approach to community relations, it has been warned.
Police seeking woman who helped girl after mugging
The PSNI is trying to identify a good Samaritan who rescued a schoolgirl following a violent assault and burglary in Belfast city centre.
Thugs in attack on MLA John Dallat’s office
The constituency office of SDLP East Londonderry MLA John Dallat has been attacked.
Cannes glitz - stars doll up for prance down red carpet
Freedom of Belfast award 'humbles' Dame Mary Peters
In Pictures: May Day races at Down Royal racecourse
Northern Ireland Football Writers' Association Awards 2013
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Hospital A&E shut amid powder alert new
A hospital has closed its accident and emergency unit after treating several patients who had come into contact with an unknown substance.
Baby girl for Saturdays singer new
The Saturdays star Rochelle Humes has become a mother for the first time.
Ex-priest jailed for sex attacks new
A retired Church of England priest found guilty of a catalogue of historic sex attacks on young children at a Barnardo's home has been jailed for 10 years.
Deputy Speaker's office searched new
The offices of Deputy Speaker Nigel Evans were searched by police on Sunday in connection with an investigation into allegations of rape and sexual assault.
Bridger: I could have burnt body new
The former slaughterman accused of murdering schoolgirl April Jones told police that he "could have burnt the body", a court has been told.
Airport bird smuggling bid thwarted new
Attempts to bring live fighting birds through a British airport in suitcases were "astonishing", Border Force has said.
Cregan not guilty pleas 'bizarre' new
One-eyed police killer Dale Cregan "bizarrely" pleaded not guilty to two murders despite admitting them "numerous times", a jury has been told.
Interactive Graphic: Formula One Monaco Grand Prix race tracker new
The sixth round of the F1 World Championship is due to get underway in Monaco, Monte Carlo on May 26. This interactive graphic shows an animated guide to the circuit with the gear and speeds around the track.
William in Help for Heroes plea
The Duke of Cambridge has called on the public to continue their support of injured British servicemen and women.
Warning over hospital capacity
Hospitals are "dangerously close to full", Labour has warned after it emerged that the number of hospital beds available to patients in England has shrunk by almost 6% since the coalition Government took office.
Second body found after home gas explosion
A second body has been discovered in the remains of a terraced house which was destroyed by a suspected gas blast.
Bond watch found at car boot sale
James Bond's geiger counter wristwatch from hit movie Thunderball has turned up at a car boot sale following years of mystery about its whereabouts.
Video: Flash Mob Choir at Belfast City Airport new
This video captures the moment when the Monroe family from Ohio were welcomed home by a flash mob choir at Belfast City Airport. The surprise came as they arrived to enjoy Christmas in Northern Ireland, reunited with family for the first time in years. It was organised by the state tourist board, Discover Northern Ireland.
Video: Ireland's largest pothole? new
Is this Ireland’s largest pothole? A man, who is described as being 6’2 in height, is able to immerse himself in the waters of the pothole with ease.
Video: Clever cat opens door
This canny kitty has learned to do what a lot of cat owners would wake up in cold sweats about; he can open the front door at will. Not only does this allow the cat to come and go as he pleases; he also does not seem too interested in closing the door, and instead strolls into the house leaving it swinging wide open behind him. The cat is owned by a family living in Longford, Ireland.
Audit finds celebrity data breaches new
A celebrity was looked up more than 80 times on the internal garda database, it has emerged.
Shatter defends use of Garda data new
Justice Minister Alan Shatter has said he discovered during a Garda briefing that Independent TD Mick Wallace was stopped for using a mobile phone while driving.
Two held in ex-Garda murder probe
Two men have been arrested in connection with the murder of a former garda.
Man dies in traffic island crash
A 24-year-old motorist has died after his car crashed into a traffic island.
Ryanair announces rise in profits
Low-cost airline Ryanair has boosted annual profits by 13% but warned that the recession across much of Europe will dampen growth this year.
Quinn questions staff payouts: Family criticises the size of redundancy packages for 900 employees
A report by the Quinn family into the loss of its Quinn Insurance empire has questioned the need for the “generous” redundancy payments made to staff, including the many hundreds in the family's support base of Cavan and Fermanagh who lost their jobs in 2010.
Iraq car bomb blasts leave at least 57 dead new
A string of car bombs and shootings have ripped through Shiite and Sunni areas of Iraq, killing at least 57 people and escalating fears of a return to widespread sectarian bloodshed.
Tourists die as balloons collide
Two tourists died and 23 others were injured when two hot air balloons collided in mid-air during a sightseeing tour in Turkey, causing one to crash.
Death sentence for China bank fraud
A woman running a private banking operation in China has been sentenced to death after being found guilty of defrauding investors.
£388m lottery winner yet to surface
A small Florida town is excitedly waiting to find out which of its citizens has won an enormous £388.6 million lottery.
'Nothing there' for pool death girl
The grief-stricken father of a five-year-old girl who drowned in a hotel pool in Egypt fought back tears as he spoke of how he was left to make the first attempts to resuscitate his daughter.
Scores die in wave of Iraq bombs
A wave of attacks has killed up to 80 people in Shiite and Sunni areas of Iraq extending one of the most sustained bouts of sectarian violence the country has seen in years.
McDowell: I'm in the form of my life new
Graeme McDowell feels he is in the form of his life as he seeks some rare success at Wentworth this week and a second major title next month.
Pilkington out of Ireland squad new
Norwich winger Anthony Pilkington has been withdrawn from the Ireland squad, the Football Association of Ireland has confirmed.
Gray pens new Stanley deal new
Accrington striker James Gray has committed his future to the club by agreeing a contract extension for a further 12 months.
Gatland moving on from Wilko new
British and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland has ruled out making another offer to Jonny Wilkinson to join the forthcoming tour to Australia.
Redknapp toiling to shift players new
QPR manager Harry Redknapp admits he has a difficult task on his hands offloading unwanted players in order to bring in recruits more suited to the npower Championship.
Moyes backs Neville to be a success new
David Moyes has tipped Phil Neville to have a successful career as a coach after the duo ended eras at Everton.
Interactive Graphic: Formula One Monaco Grand Prix race tracker new
The sixth round of the F1 World Championship is due to get underway in Monaco, Monte Carlo on May 26. This interactive graphic shows an animated guide to the circuit with the gear and speeds around the track.
Lampard: Mourinho was the best new
Frank Lampard has lauded the man-management credentials of former Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho ahead of an expected second coming of the Special One this summer.
Watkins diagnosed with cancer new
Former Wales centre Matthew J Watkins has revealed he has been diagnosed with a rare form of cancer.
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Rafael Nadal settles an old score at Rome Masters – like a Ferrari to Roger Federer's Fiat 500
It was meant to be a rekindling of the sport's greatest rivalry, but the meeting of Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer yesterday in their first final for nearly two years was about as competitive as a race between a Ferrari and a Fiat 500. Nadal claimed his seventh Rome Masters title by beating Federer 6-1, 6-3 in just 68 minutes to complete a perfect preparation for the French Open, which begins on Sunday.
Arsene Wenger says Arsenal must buy players in summer transfer window
Arsène Wenger admitted Arsenal need to become major players in the transfer market after securing the final Champions League qualification place with victory at Newcastle.
We knew what win meant - Koscielny
Laurent Koscielny insists the Arsenal players knew exactly what was at stake if they had failed to beat Newcastle and missed out on another shot at the Champions League.
Torres targets improvement
Fernando Torres will demand more of himself and Chelsea next season.
David Moyes planning to do 'two jobs for the next week' as switch from Everton to Manchester United begins
David Moyes will today begin work as Sir Alex Ferguson's successor at Manchester United after bidding farewell to Everton with defeat at Chelsea.
Jose Mourinho moves closer to exit at Real Madrid - and Chelsea arrival
Jose Mourinho's departure from Real Madrid will be announced this week, moving his return to Chelsea a step closer.
Levine sorry about postponing shows new
Maroon 5 frontman Adam Levine has apologised to fans after the band postponed their UK dates.
Banderas joins Chilean miners film? new
Antonio Banderas could be starring in The 33, a film about the trapped Chilean miners.
Fox defends new show on Twitter new
Michael J Fox has taken to Twitter to defend his new TV show, insisting he isn't mocking Parkinson's disease, simply having a sense of humour about his condition.
Dobrev's awkward reunion with ex new
Nina Dobrev and Ian Somerhalder shared an awkward reunion in New York at a promotional event, just one week after the news broke of their split.
Bond watch found at car boot sale new
James Bond's geiger counter wristwatch from hit movie Thunderball has turned up following years of mystery about its whereabouts after it was found at a car boot sale.
Jolie to play her mother in biopic
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Fonda's Cannes look explained new
Jane Fonda has revealed the items used to create her Cannes Film Festival beauty look last night.
January Jones on 'ultra-modern' style new
January Jones describes her wardrobe as "ultramodern and very thought-out.”
Kristen Wiig loves 'insane' dresses new
Kristen Wiig says Rick Owens is one of her favourite designers for his "insane" dresses.
Taylor Swift is blue beauty
Taylor Swift was beautiful in blue at last night's Billboard Music Awards.
Liv Tyler loved movie hair
Liv Tyler says the best part of filming her latest indie movie was having "big, amazing hair".
Ke$ha shows off figure in risqué dress
Ke$ha was among many stars risking a wardrobe malfunction in a sexy thigh split dress over the weekend.
Hailee Steinfeld: Fashion is playtime
Hailee Steinfeld loves experimenting with her red carpet choices, insisting it is like "playtime".
Jennifer Lopez 'vows to get in shape'
Jennifer Lopez is allegedly on a quest to shed a reported five pounds of weight she's gained recently.
Ke$ha has 'extreme' style
Ke$ha loves mixing up her style but always has one distinct inspiration in mind when planning her outfits.
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Letters: All at sea over P&O's prices
I AM travelling alone by car to France on July 17. I priced the P&O Larne-Cairnryan route (£321 return), then I priced P&O's Dover-Calais route (£84 return).
Letters: Revealed: what First Ministers spent selling Northern Ireland
I do not have a crystal ball to claim the foreign trips by Peter Robinson and Martin McGuinness are a waste of taxpayers' money. Hopefully, they will encourage foreign investment here. I definitely don't need a crystal ball to see the millions of pounds of taxpayers' money spent each year on sectarian marches, parading and protests. That is money we badly need down the drain.
Letters: For morality's sake, keep care homes open
I WRITE out of concern for our mother and for all elderly and vulnerable residents of trust residential homes; also, very importantly, for the morale of the dedicated and experienced staff.
Letters: Put Fairtrade on Ulster produce
I can pay a premium for Fairtrade goods, giving workers a degree of improved welfare. But when I buy locally grown produce, it's deemed that I'll accept produce picked by migrant workers on below living wage. Is it time for Fairtrade logos on local produce?
Letters: Dead funny tale has grave ending
A book called Dead Funny by Allen Foster features humourous epitaphs like this from Belfast:
Letters: Let the electorate have its say, Mr Dickson
IT would appear that the Alliance Party's Stewart Dickson MLA is unsure about the direction in which, he or his party, really wants to travel.
Letters: Laws are proof that apartheid exists in Israel
IN condemning Professor Stephen Hawking's support of an academic boycott of Israel, your correspondent (Write Back, May 16) provided a number of what he/she believes are proofs that apartheid does not exist there. He/she did not, however, provide information on laws which prove apartheid in Israel.
Editors Viewpoint: End political paranoia and secrecy on overseas travel costs
Overseas trips last year by the First Minister and Deputy First Minister cost the taxpayer more than £350,000.
Robert McNeill: As heir to the throne, Prince Charles is truly leading a cushioned life
Uneasy lies the head that wears a crown. But uneasier still is the bottom that sits on a throne.
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Limited edition gives boost to Lego
AN inch-and-a-half tall plastic toy has become one of the hottest tickets in town, fetching hundreds of pounds on eBay.
Half of firms battle for their survival
Nearly half of businesses in Northern Ireland and the Republic are contracting, fighting for survival or in the process of winding up, according to a new survey.
'Cash flow remains big challenge'
The high level of debtors over 90 days goes some way to explaining why cash flow is consistently ranked as a significant challenge that respondents are reporting as having an impact on their business.
Co Down boatbuilder reels in export contract
A CO DOWN boatbuilder is celebrating new export success to the Republic of Ireland.
Republic will not apologise for low tax regime, says minister
The Republic's jobs minister Richard Bruton has said that Ireland "makes no apology" for the low tax regime that encourages multi-national corporations like Google to locate their European headquarters there.
Pub gloom deepens as Belfast nightclub put on market for just £300,000
A well-known Belfast nightspot has gone on the market with a price tag of £300,000.
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