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Wayne Rooney pictured during Friday night's Euro 2012 Group qualifying match between England and Bulgaria at Wembley Stadium

Rooney 'devastated' over sex claims

Wayne Rooney was unable to stop the publication of fresh claims that he slept with a prostitute because he had previously spoken of his shame at paying for sex.

Fabio Capello fears Wayne Rooney is not mentally ready for Switzerland match

12 children infected with E.coli

Twelve children in County Armagh have been infected with the E.coli bug, the Public Health Agency (PHA) has confirmed.

Massive Attack bring curtain down on Electric Picnic

This year's Electric Picnic closed last night with more than 30,000 music fans enjoying the festival's big finish.
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Sinn Fein's Gerry Adams in talks call over ETA ceasefire

The Spanish Government must hold inclusive talks with Basque separatists ETA as soon as possible, Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams has said.

Tony Blair pelted with eggs

Shoes and eggs were thrown at Tony Blair as he attended a book signing.
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Why Mad Men is the most stylish show on television

Drinks in the office, long lunches, hats, smoking and institutionalised sexism; Mad Men is back.
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UK victims of sex abuse 'may be met by Pope'

The Pope could meet people who were abused by Roman Catholic priests when he visits Britain later this month, it was suggested today.

Battle over leadership ‘could destroy’ UUP

There were warnings last night that the Ulster Unionist Party risks being torn apart as the battle for its leadership turned into a bitter slanging match.
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UUP race hots up after rivals clash over GAA and gays

Tipp spoil Cats' high five

History might have beckoned for Kilkenny but a towering hunger instead rocketed Tipperary to the All Ireland Hurling title.
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All Ireland Hurling Final: Tipperary manager Liam Sheedy hails champion performance

Alex Attwood will warn of difficult budget cuts decisions

Voluntary groups 'face funds cuts'

Difficult decisions lie ahead on budget cuts in Northern Ireland, Alex Attwood is due to tell voluntary groups.

Charities are to face a third consecutive year of budget cuts

Suicide prevention cuts warning

Suicide prevention and support services have been told by the Government to expect funding cuts for a third year in a row.

Former boarding school head Derek Slade is to be sentenced for abusing boy pupils

Ex-headteacher sentenced for abuse

A former boarding school head is due to be sentenced after being convicted of abusing boy pupils during the 1970s and 1980s.

Damage following the earthquake in Christchurch, New Zealand

Troops secure quake-hit NZ city

Army troops have taken control of the centre of the New Zealand city of Christchurch, two days after a powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake smashed buildings and homes, wrecked roads and rail lines - but caused no loss of life.

All Ireland Hurling Final: Tipperary manager Liam Sheedy hails champion performance

Liam Sheedy took his seat at yesterday’s post-match press conference and urged “all the doubting Thomases to sit at the back”.

Warning note is sounded after city music store shuts up shop

One of Belfast’s longest established music shops has been forced to close in a move seen as another blow for a “threatened species”.

Coalition’s approach to Ulster ‘lacks human feel’, says David Miliband

Labour leadership front-runner David Miliband believes the coalition is treating Northern Ireland like a mathematical problem rather than looking at the human impact of its policies.

How I partied the night away like Posh

Pictures of Victoria and David Beckham sparked frenzied speculation about the state of their marriage again this week.

Pamela Anderson, who stars in a new campaign for phone company Nokia.

Pamela strips to realise fan dreams

Glamorous star Pamela Anderson strips for action on a bed - to make a fan's dreams come true.

Martine McCutcheon and her boyfriend Jack MacManus as they pose for Hello! magazine

Babies can wait, says McCutcheon

Former EastEnder Martine McCutcheon wants to wait a few years before starting a family with boyfriend Jack MacManus but said she would be "over the moon" if it happened sooner.

Apple CEO Steve Jobs displays the new Apple TV at a news conference in San Francisco

Apple unveils new TV set-top box

Apple is upping its game in a bid to annexe the living room into its entertainment empire.

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Patients who have had hip replacements may face complications

Elderly face a more than 48-hour wait for broken hip surgery

Elderly patients with fractured hips are waiting more than 48 hours for surgery at Northern Ireland’s hospitals, a new report has revealed.

First Day at School: Dundonald PS

September is a crucial month for thousands of youngsters across Northern Ireland as they embark on their first day at school. Education |correspondent Kathryn Torney spoke to children, parents and staff at two primaries about the annual big day in every school’s calendar

Review: Volkwagen Polo 1.6 TDI

Volkswagen’s Polo is a car that should be at its best with an economical diesel engine installed. Steve Walker checks out the 1.6 TDI.

Nearly all women do not wear all the clothes they take on holiday, according to a survey

Women pack more than they wear

Nearly all women do not wear all the clothes they take on holiday but almost half buy things when away as they have forgotten to pack them, a survey has shown.

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• The Right has got it all wrong. King was a real social reformer

The fifth of Americans who believe that Barak Obama is a Muslim were well-represented at the rally in Washington on Saturday marking the anniversary of Martin Luther King's 1963 'I have a dream' speech.