Woolwich: Soldier named as Lee Rigby 

Video: Runher Stormont October 2012

Video: Runher Coastal Challenge

A little glance back at the Runher Coastal Challenge from Friday 25 May 2012.

Video: Killers 'of Nigerian background'

It is understood the men, who are being treated in separate hospitals while under arrest, are most likely to be British citizens converted to a radical form of Islam.

Arrest warrant for 'dead' rapper

Lack of a death certificate or burial site and sparse obituary information has led to talk in hip-hop circles that rapper Tim Dog, who owes thousands of dollars to women he was convicted of swindling, faked his own death.

Boy Scouts vote to accept gay boys new

The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) has thrown open its ranks to gay Scouts but not gay adult Scout leaders - a fiercely contested compromise that some warned could fracture the organisation and lead to mass defections.

Briton found hanged in French jail new

A Briton arrested on suspicion of organised fraud has been found hanged in a French jail.

Nasa chief views asteroid plan new

Nasa chief Charles Bolden has inspected a prototype spacecraft engine that could power an audacious mission to lasso an asteroid and tow it closer to Earth for astronauts to explore.

Grandmother trumped in court case

US jurors sided with billionaire Donald Trump and against an 87-year-old grandmother who took him to court alleging that the star of the US version of The Apprentice cheated her in a skyscraper condominium deal.

Google goes to Galapagos Islands

Few have explored the remote volcanic islands of the Galapagos archipelago, an otherworldly landscape inhabited by the world's largest tortoises and other fantastical creatures that inspired Charles Darwin's theory of evolution.

Who wins the duels across the pitch will decide final destination of pro12 crown new

They know each other inside-out as a result of having squared up so often in the past. As well as having gone head to head on such a regular basis, most of the protagonists are Irish training camp regulars. In addition, many of them have been Test match colleagues.

Tipuric ready to fight for spot new

Justin Tipuric hopes Sam Warburton's selection as British and Irish Lions captain will not harm his chances of earning a Test spot against Australia.

Gopperth-inspired Newcastle beat Bedford new

Newcastle moved a step closer to a return to the Aviva Premiership after claiming a nine-point lead over Bedford in the first leg of their Championship final, with fly-half Jimmy Gopperth doing most of the damage.

Ireland face tough chase

Ireland will chase a victory target of 276 as they bid to beat a full-member nation for the first time in Dublin in the opening RSA Insurance one-day international against Pakistan.

Ferdinand targets further trophies

Rio Ferdinand has set his sights on winning more silverware under David Moyes after signing a one-year contract extension with Manchester United.

Wilshere calls for improved start

Jack Wilshere has warned Arsenal cannot afford another slow start next season if they are to mount a sustained challenge for the Barclays Premier League title.

Mata hoping for Mourinho return

Spanish playmaker Juan Mata would be thrilled to see Jose Mourinho return to Chelsea.

Get behind my successor - Pulis

Tony Pulis has urged Stoke fans to get behind whoever succeeds him as the club's manager.

Good ground for Curragh classics

Good ground conditions are expected at the Curragh for Classic weekend at the County Kildare venue.

O'Brien quartet head for Guineas

Aidan O'Brien has declared a team of four as he goes for a ninth triumph in the Tattersalls Irish 2,000 Guineas at the Curragh on Saturday.

Injury could help Andy Murray in bid to win Wimbledon

Pardew to focus on summer plans

Alan Pardew is contemplating his preparations for the new season after holding talks with Newcastle owner Mike Ashley.

Brangelina agree sex scene ban

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have vowed not to appear in sex scenes with other people in their films, according to reports.

Frankie admits worries over stag do

The Saturday's star Frankie Sandford confessed she was put off watching the Hangover films in case they give footballer fiance Wayne Bridge any ideas about his upcoming stag do.

Bieber makes guests sign waiver?

Justin Bieber reportedly asks guests who visit his home to sign a secrecy agreement - which could land them a five million dollar fine if they break it.

Lauper: Broadway is a happy place

Cyndi Lauper says Broadway is a much more pleasant place to work than the music industry.

Iron Maiden frontman's charity ride

He has already run to the hills, but now Iron Maiden frontman Bruce Dickinson is preparing to pedal to the festival.

Seyfried in talks for Stiller film

Amanda Seyfried is in talks to star in indie film While We're Young.

Editors Viewpoint: Massey Force One

It sounds like the plot of a budget Irish thriller movie.

Editors Viewpoint: Electricity rise is a shock to system

The near 18% increase in the price of electricity announced by Power NI will be punishing for many businesses and households who are already struggling to make ends meet in the face of other cost of living increases.

Lindy McDowell: It's a tall order, but Charles deserves a dignified burial

To mark the snappily entitled Dying Matters Awareness Week, our local Public Health Agency has been running a campaign which, in the immortal language of leaflet-speak, is aimed at highlighting "end of life issues."

Lindy McDowell: Why Pippa should say 'I do' to a job

Does Pippa Middleton tour the country, fascinator on stand-by, actively seeking out society weddings to attend?

Lindy McDowell: Sometimes it takes a Jeremiah to see reality of bitter life here

I feel a bit like one of those slaves in the old Spartacus movie (the one currently aped in the TV ad) where supporters stand up one-by-one to defend the leader of their revolt by claiming to be that man. "I'm Spartacus!"

News Analysis: An age-old problem that must be tackled head-on

It is important to say at the outset that I am sorry for any stress and anxiety caused over the last few weeks to any older person currently residing in our statutory residential care homes and their families.

Robert Fisk: Why Belfast is still more X-Files than The Fall

The Brits have always been sending their experts to Northern Ireland to show the locals how to do their job. The G8 summit is going to have 3,600 of the boys and girls in blue arriving from the mainland in a month's time to teach the PSNI how to do their job.

Letters: Celebrate the differences in relationships

THE gay marriage Bill (News, May 21) confuses equality and sameness. True equality will only emerge when the fundamental differences between homosexual and heterosexual relationships are openly celebrated and respected.

Letters: Allow same-sex couples to marry

AS a happily married couple, we can see no way in which the introduction of same-sex marriage would diminish our own union.

Northern Ireland healthcare firm lands business in Brazil

A Northern Ireland medical firm has secured its first lucrative business deal in Brazil.

Cold comfort for customers as SSE sees profits rocket

AIRTRICITY owner SSE pocketed a 28% profits boost as UK households turned up their heating to keep out the bitter winter weather.

Retail sales dip deals fresh blow to economy

Warning: HSBC chief economist Simon Wells

IT firm eyes drive for autistic staff to gain edge on rivals

The German IT firm SAP wants to employ people with autism to give itself a competitive advantage over its rivals.

Public borrowing down to £6.3bn

Public sector borrowing dipped to £6.3bn in April to give the Government breathing space in attempts to slash the deficit.

New figures give manufacturers cause for cautious optimism

The UK's manufacturers are still struggling to recover from the economic downturn but remain hopeful about prospects improving soon, figures have shown.