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Robinson linked to Iris cafe developer

A direct lobbying link between Peter Robinson and the developer who stumped up £25,000 for his politician wife has been uncovered by the Belfast Telegraph.

Minister quizzed over Peter and Iris Robinson's support for businessman’s plans

Tally who had to be put down after being found in a neglected condition in the Shantallow area of Derry.

Cancer dog thrown out by owners

This is the tragic picture of cancer-riddled Tally just hours before she had to be put down after she was found wandering the streets of Londonderry.
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Smoking row Irish pair shot at US bowling alley

The parents of an Irishman who was shot outside a New York bowling alley after he was thrown out for smoking inside the venue have flown to the US to be at their son's bedside.

New Orleans celebrates Super Bowl win

Four years and five months ago such a feeling of ecstasy would have been inconceivable.
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‘Catholic area out of bounds’ for Devlin accused

The man who allegedly stabbed schoolboy Thomas Devlin to death told police he had not been on the Somerton Road for “years” because “it's all Catholics up there”.

Three held over death of PSNI officer Carroll

Detectives are interviewing two men and a woman over the murder last March of a policeman in Co Armagh.

After 40 years, IRA admits to man’s ‘execution’

Republicans have finally admitted that Belfast man Joe Lynskey was “executed and buried” by the IRA.

Grim history as IRA's P O’Neill echoed down the telephone line

Telebest: The 10 best Valentine's Day gifts 2010

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Buckley wedding delay

The civil partnership between Bishop Pat Buckley and his Filipino boyfriend descended into farce yesterday.

Historical Ulster: Moira

Our bygones tour of bygone towns and villages continues with with this Co Down gem.

Portsmouth set to ask court for adjournment in hearing over winding-up petition after talks with HMRC broke down

Portsmouth seek court adjournment

Portsmouth are set to ask the High Court for an adjournment in hearing their appeal against a winding-up petition after talks with Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs broke down, it is understood.

The estimated death toll from the earthquake in Haiti has risen to 230,000 (AP)

Haiti earthquake death toll rises

The estimated death toll from the earthquake in Haiti has risen to 230,000 - on a par with the 2004 Asian tsunami

Nerve problem won’t keep McIlroy from USA

Rory McIlroy's back problem is just a slight nerve impingement and will not prevent him taking part in next week's WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship in Arizona.

Ritchie can follow in Durkan's giant footsteps

The SDLP annual party conference in Newcastle marked a new dawn in Irish politics as the party elected its first female leader, Margaret Ritchie.

Keith Turkington, managing director of Fluent Technology discusses a new product with a team member. Fluent is working with the DEL MAP programme

Born or made: What is the secret of success?

Developing leadership skills enables a business to grow and achieve its potential

John Travolta liked his hairstyle in From Paris With Love

Travolta loved being bald in film

John Travolta has revealed he liked the bald look he sported in his latest film, From Paris With Love.

The White Stripes say US Air Force Reserve made unauthorised use of song on advert during Super Bowl

White Stripes blast 'war' advert

The White Stripes have said the US Air Force Reserve made unauthorised use of their song Fell In Love With A Girl during an advert that ran during Sunday's American football Super Bowl.

Minister quizzed over Peter and Iris Robinson's support for businessman’s plans

DUP Environment Minister Edwin Poots has been asked to detail lobbying by Peter or Iris Robinson for prominent developer Adam Armstrong.

Ann Gregg who recently has had liposuction and a tummy tuck

After 10 years of diets I was still overweight, so what’s the secret of my great new body?

Increasing numbers of Northern Ireland women are taking a radical step to get a new look. Helen Carson and Kerry McKittrick report

'ClownDoctors' do the rounds to cheer up sick children

They say laughter is the best medicine. If that is really the case then some of Northern Ireland’s sick children are due a hefty dose with new ‘ClownDoctors’ set to be doing the rounds on wards.

School exam results delivered late

Royal Mail has apologised to anxious pupils whose grammar school entrance exam results were delivered late.

Best new video games

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48 hours in: Cape Town

With Table Mountain providing a spectacular backdrop, Harriet O’Brien soaks up the culture of South Africa’s coastal gem before it gets swamped by football fever

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• Dear Gordon, Big Brother wants a deal now ... get us out of here

Did my ears deceive me on a dark and dismal Northern Ireland night last week? I could have sworn I heard you screaming at Hillsborough Castle...

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• Mark Steel: Did Satan change his terms and conditions for Haiti?

Satan's terms and conditions must have got worse in recent times. The most prominent TV evangelist in the United States, Pat Robertson, announced that the Haiti earthquake was a result of a "pact with the Devil", made when they overthrew slavery 200 years ago.