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Warning to terrorists: hiding behind a balaclava won't mask your guilt
Cutting-edge facial mapping technology could help PSNI bring paramilitaries to justice
Japanese healthcare firm creates 416 Northern Ireland jobs
Terumo BCT manufactures products used in the treatment and transfusion of blood at its plant in Larne, Co Antrim.
Stalled Belfast office buildings to be completed
Nama is to provide £15 million to finish Lanyon Plaza and Soloist Building.
Matt Baggott hopeful of a peaceful marching season
PSNI Chief Constable is optimistic parades will not be marred by violence.
'Knifeman' and girl arrested in Antrim
Arrests follow theft of alcohol and attempted robbery at shop.
Attacker jailed for Meagher murder
Man sentenced to life in prison for rape and murder of Irish woman in Australia.
Australia name team to face Lions in first test new
Australia have picked James O'Connor at fly-half for Saturday's opening Test.
Caviar for Leah Totton new
Derry doctor enjoyed night in Mayfair after another Apprentice win.
Lesbian couple's relationship plans 'put on hold' by adoption ban new
NI gay adoption ban challenged at High Court.
Sun shining across Northern Ireland...but get it while you can
Temperatures set to rise to over 20C but rain on the way.
Teen charged after allegedly 'threatening ambulance crew with meat cleaver'
18-year-old will appear at Belfast court on Thursday.
Men 'armed with sword' held over car hijacking
Four men including a teenage boy arrested.
Republic of Ireland 'prostituted to Obamas' says Irish politician Clare Daly
Taoiseach Enda Kenny has slammed Independent TD Clare Daly after she accused him of 'prostituting' the Republic of Ireland to US President Barack Obama.
Obama girls Malia and Sasha unimpressed with holiday in Ireland
Trinity College may have reminded them of Hogwarts, but the Obama children looked like they would have preferred to be at a Harry Potter theme park than poring over dusty documents showing their distant Irish heritage.
Japanese firm creates over 400 new jobs for Northern Ireland
A Japanese firm is set to create over 400 new jobs to Northern Ireland in the wake of the G8 summit.
Shinzo Abe asks Stormont to 'continuously support' Japanese companies in Northern Ireland
Japan's prime minister Shinzo Abe has declared his top priority was his country's economic revitalisation following the G8 summit.
'The world has seen the new Northern Ireland', says David Cameron at the end of a successful G8
Prime Minister David Cameron has hailed the G8 summit as the most peaceful in recent memory, insisting the whole world has now seen the new Northern Ireland.
Old bomb discovered in security sweep of G8 site
An explosive device found near the G8 summit venue was a remnant of the Second World War, David Cameron revealed today.
Summit location 'a fantastic venue'
David Cameron said you "couldn't put a value" on the free advertising for Northern Ireland as a result of the G8 summit.
Vladimir Putin tells Cameron at G8: 'Syrian rebels are the same as those who killed Lee Rigby'
Arming the Syrian rebels could deliver weapons into the hands of the sort of people who killed Drummer Lee Rigby, Vladimir Putin warned.
Michelle Obama and girls meet Bono's family in Irish pub
Michelle Obama and her two daughters have met U2 lead singer Bono, his wife Ali and their two sons for a traditional Irish pub lunch.
Abuse inquiry makes direct appeal
A major inquiry into historical institutional abuse in Northern Ireland has for the first time directly appealed to victims and survivors now living in Great Britain to come forward.
Man due in court over rape of 41-year-old woman new
A man is due to appear before court in connection with a serious sex assault on a 41-year-old woman in Belfast.
Three jailed for 'substantial' Belfast cannabis operation
Three Chinese men who admitted involvement in a "substantial" operation to sell cannabis on a commercial scale have been jailed for a total of seven-and-a-half years.
Roads closed because of gas leak
Police have closed two of Belfast's busiest roads because of a gas leak.
Luxury coach line reports 6% rise
An extra 170,000 customers used Ulsterbus's luxury Goldline coach service over the last year as more people left the car at home, it has been revealed.
Two arrested in dissidents inquiry
Two men have been arrested by detectives investigating dissident republicanism in Northern Ireland.
Failed Afghan asylum seeker 'to receive £85,000 in damages'
A failed Afghan asylum seeker is to receive £85,000 in damages to settle an unlawful detention claim, the High Court in Belfast heard today.
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An online article (‘Protestant-Catholic gap narrows as census results revealed’, posted December 11, 2012) reported on the publication of data from the 2011 Census by the Northern Ireland Statistics Agency and stated that the percentage of Protestants and Catholics in the Northern Ireland population stood at 48% and 45% respectively.
Man held over ambulance 'threat'
An 18-year-old man has been arrested after an ambulance crew were allegedly threatened with a meat cleaver.
Pensioner-hunt police find body
Police searching for a missing Co Antrim pensioner have recovered a body.
Body found in search for missing Ballyclare man
Police searching for a missing Ballyclare man have recovered a body.
Japan PM targets economic revival
Japan's prime minister Shinzo Abe has declared his top priority is his country's economic revitalisation following the G8 summit.
Shinzo Abe asks Stormont to 'continuously support' Japanese companies in Northern Ireland
Japan's prime minister Shinzo Abe has declared his top priority was his country's economic revitalisation following the G8 summit.
Summit shows changed N Ireland - PM
Prime Minister David Cameron has hailed the G8 summit as the most peaceful in recent memory, insisting the whole world had now seen the new Northern Ireland.
Barclay Communications’ Race Evening raises thousands
In Pictures: The Janus Awards
Manchester United's Jonny Evans marries Helen McConnell
BBC Radio One's Big Weekend gig in Northern Ireland
Belfast Maritime Festival
Awesome Cannes: Irina Shayk dazzles at 'All is Lost' premiere
In Pictures: May Day races at Down Royal racecourse
Cannes glitz - stars doll up for prance down red carpet
Freedom of Belfast award 'humbles' Dame Mary Peters
Northern Ireland Football Writers' Association Awards 2013
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Belfast Telegraph Business Awards 2013
Jaffa Cakes Mud Madness splash in Portadown
Northern Ireland junior football weekend round-up April 13
The Masters 2013
Indian Holi festival unleashes explosion of colour in Belfast
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Online retailer offers £3.68 dress
A £3.68 MWD - Minimum Wage Dress - has gone on sale aimed at women who "want to look good on a budget".
Study: Public pay cut by thousands
The pay of public sector workers will have been cut by thousands of pounds over the lifetime of the coalition Government because of wage freezes, VAT hikes and changes to benefits and tax credit, according to a new study.
£80m redevelopment for Stansted
A busy holiday airport is to get an £80 million terminal redevelopment.
Baby antibiotics 'link to eczema'
The use of antibiotics in the first 12 months of life may increase the chance of developing eczema by up to 40%, according to a new study.
'National Service Teachers' call
An army of top teachers should be deployed in schools that are failing their poorest pupils, according to Sir Michael Wilshaw.
Too many mental patients in cells
Too many people suffering from mental disorders are being locked up in police custody rather than being protected in hospitals, a joint inspection has found.
Life peerage for Sir Mervyn King
Outgoing Bank of England governor Sir Mervyn King is being made a peer, Downing Street confirmed.
PM and Speaker show tennis skills
A taste of Wimbledon came to Westminster when the Prime Minister showed off his racquet skills with tennis ace Greg Rusedski.
Duchess opts for a natural birth
The Duchess of Cambridge is planning a natural birth for her baby but does not know if it will be a girl or a boy, sources have said.
BBC chief's £400 holiday claim
A senior BBC executive who earns a six-figure salary claimed almost £400 when his holiday was cancelled in the aftermath of the Jimmy Savile sex abuse scandal.
UK 'morally in very parlous state'
Britain is in a "very parlous state" morally because of a lack of vision about what kind of society we want, the Archbishop of Canterbury has said.
Trader fined over rabbit's teeth
A trader has been fined for trying to sell a rabbit at a market, despite its overgrown teeth.
Video: Andy Carroll hoping to impress Roy Hodgson
The 24-year-old finalised what is understood to have been a £15.5million deal, plus a further £2million in add-ons, from Liverpool after passing a medical last night to transfer to West Ham.
Video: G8 protesters sail in viking ship wearing giant heads
A peaceful protest took place near the G8 Summit in Enniskillen, Northern Ireland, on June 17, as members of the Enough Food For Everyone IF coalition wearing giant G8 leaders’ heads, sailed in a Viking-style boat near where the summit was taking place. The video above from Enough Food For Everyone IF shows footage of the protesters. Credit: Enough Food For Everyone IF
Video: Police use water cannon in Eskisehir
Police deployed water cannon in the northwestern city of Eskisehir in the early hours of June 19, according to local reports. This footage, uploaded on and captioned June 19, is described as showing the water cannon being used on the streets of the city. Credit: Hicran Yalçn.
Three rescued as fishing boat sinks
Three fishermen have been rescued off north Donegal after their boat sank.
Sale of harvesting rights abandoned
The sale of the harvesting rights for the country's state-owned forests has been abandoned.
Agency to provide development funds
Nama is to provide 18 million euro to finish two office blocks in Belfast, it has been revealed.
No income tax hike promises Kenny
Taoiseach Enda Kenny has guaranteed there will be no hike in income tax in the next budget.
Abortion law 'absurd', warns rebel
A rebel Government TD has claimed new abortion laws are based on absurd notions and nonsense that could lead to widespread demand.
Dissident republican risk 'severe'
The threat from dissident republicans remains severe, Justice Minister Alan Shatter has said.
Bus plunges into river, killing 30
A bus has veered off a highway and fallen into a river in central Peru, leaving at least 30 people dead and nine missing.
Sopranos star James Gandolfini dies
James Gandolfini, the actor famous for his lead role in mob drama The Sopranos, has died in Italy, according to his managers.
FBI uses drones for surveillance
The FBI uses drones for surveillance of stationary subjects, and the privacy implications of such operations are "worthy of debate", the bureau's director has said.
Sao Paulo to reverse fares hike
City leaders in Sao Paulo say they are reversing a hike in bus and subway fares which has sparked widespread protests across Brazil.
New virus 'deadlier than Sars'
A mysterious new respiratory virus that originated in the Middle East spreads easily between people and appears more deadly than Sars, doctors have reported after investigating the biggest outbreak in Saudi Arabia.
Children 'bearing brunt' of war
Harrowing pictures of child refugees fleeing the civil war in Syria have been released by the charity Save the Children.
Howley: Best to come from North new
Rob Howley has declared that the British and Irish Lions have yet to see the best of George North after the Wales wing was passed fit for Saturday's first Test against Australia.
O'Connor to start for Australia new
Australia have picked James O'Connor at fly-half for Saturday's opening Test against the British and Irish Lions at Suncorp Stadium with Kurtley Beale included on the bench.
Sagna targets title with Arsenal
Defender Bacary Sagna is convinced Arsenal can win the Barclays Premier League next season.
Carroll hoping to impress Hodgson
Andy Carroll hopes his club record move to West Ham will help him cement a place in the England squad ahead of the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.
Manchester City face Balotelli reunion
Manchester City face a possible reunion with former striker Mario Balotelli in Germany this summer.
Mourinho welcomes home start
Jose Mourinho has admitted his first match back at Stamford Bridge as Chelsea manager will be an emotional occasion - even though visitors Hull City have vowed to spoil his return party.
Cambridge Dun and dusted
Duntle won at Royal Ascot for the second successive year when coming out on top in a tight finish to the Duke of Cambridge Stakes.
How will the fixture list shape up the new Premier League season?
The fixture list for the new season has been unveiled - and while we knew it would involve 38 games per team and playing every side home and away, the order of the matches has created some interesting scenarios.
Rory McIlroy has talent to turn disappointing year around
Rory McIlroy is the most naturally talented golfer on the planet. He also happens to be a decent enough young chap, witty, sharp, incredibly resilient and generally well clued-in.
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O'Brien flies Flag at Leopardstown
Flying The Flag drops back to Listed level from Classic class as he tackles Thursday's Glencairn Stakes at Leopardstown.
Carroll completes West Ham switch
West Ham have completed the signing of Andy Carroll from Liverpool on a six-year contract for a club-record fee.
Deans poised for O'Connor gamble
Australia coach Robbie Deans is expected to take one of the biggest gambles of his career by selecting James O'Connor at fly-half for Saturday's first Test against the British and Irish Lions.
Premier League fixture list unveiled: Manchester United face Swansea on opening day as Jose Mourinho's Chelsea play Hull
Barclays Premier League champions Manchester United will start the 2013-14 season at League Cup winners Swansea.
Pardew: I'm staying
Alan Pardew has insisted he will remain as Newcastle boss despite the turmoil currently engulfing the club.
Fortune: United are different now
Former Manchester United star Quinton Fortune has claimed Jose Mourinho should be more worried about the explosive second weekend showdown at Old Trafford than new Red Devils boss David Moyes.
Judge Nicole goes hell for leather
Nicole Scherzinger went hell for leather at the X Factor auditions as she dazzled fans with her latest outfit.
Elliott: Spike Island is fans' view
Elliott Tittensor has said new film Spike Island speaks for the fans of the Stone Roses.
Critics hail Radcliffe's stage turn
Daniel Radcliffe has won magical reviews for his latest stage role as a disabled Irish dreamer in Martin McDonagh's The Cripple Of Inishmaan.
Kanye West slammed for lyrics
Kanye West has come under fire for a lyric about Parkinson’s disease on his new track On Sight.
Hayden Panettiere: My singing is so-so
Hayden Panettiere admits she doesn't always sound that great when she blasts out Don't Stop Believin' by Journey.
Channing Tatum: I'm no Woman Whisperer
Channing Tatum thinks his wife will mock him for his Woman Whisperer nickname.
Caviar for Derry's Leah Totton after another Apprentice win new
Leah Totton enjoyed caviar in Mayfair after another winning week on The Apprentice.
Amy Adams reveals ideal dress
Amy Adams says the strapless Marchesa gown she sported earlier this year is her perfect red carpet dress.
Tilda Swinton in fashion film
Tilda Swinton has embraced her Scottish heritage for bespoke tailor Timothy Everest's Spring 2014 capsule collection.
Anna Kendrick craves laidback look
Anna Kendrick would like to wear comfortable purple clothes at events, with red slippers if she was feeling “fancy”.
Rita Ora: Mom hates racy costumes
Rita Ora’s mother hates it when she exposes too much of herself in saucy outfits.
Revenge range a 'natural choice'
Revenge costume designer Jill Ohanneson says the lavish clothes on the show “raise people’s spirits”.
Whitney Port: Ashley Olsen is so stylish
Whitney Port says Ashley Olsen has a “great sense of style”.
Sienna Miller proud of hippy style
Sienna Miller believes her dress sense comes from having a bohemian personality.
Kylie Jenner reveals make-up essentials
Kylie Jenner can't live without her Lancôme Mascara and YSL concealer.
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Gail Walker: Did no one ask Nigella if she was ok?
Of course, it's hard to know what really goes on in any marriage behind closed doors. But it's quite easy to know what's going on outside a London restaurant.
Gail Walker: A host of reasons why the BBC gets it so wrong ...
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Gail Walker: The G8 leaders are here because we're still Here
One of the many irritating features of Northern Ireland is our passion for lecturing other countries. Our unions gathering at City Hall to indulge in anti-Semitic diatribes and pro-terrorism causes elsewhere contrasts with the equally thick 'plague on all your houses' approach they bring to domestic politics.
Editors Viewpoint: Obama's message of hope speaks to us all
Yesterday saw the start of the G8 summit in Fermanagh but the day was all about Barack and Michelle Obama. It confirmed yet again that Northern Ireland has a special place in American politics. Sure, it might be slipping down the ranks of importance since the heady days of the Clinton administration, but that is as much to do with the relative success of the peace process as it is with diminishing interest in the White House.
News Analysis: World gripped as spectre of domestic violence hits home
Nigella Lawson – handsome, clever, rich, who seems to unite some of the best blessings of human existence – is not the sort of woman we expect to get physically manhandled by her husband. Yet, here we all are, gawking at photos that show Charles Saatchi, the art collector and owner of The Saatchi Gallery, with his hands around our heroine's throat.
Editors Viewpoint: We're sending out the right message
It is seemingly part of the Northern Ireland DNA to be negative. That comes from decades of disappointment and seeing optimism quashed. But the staging of the G8 conference should be a matter of pride for everyone here. For the first time in recent history the summit made news because of progress on its agenda and for the positive image that the world leaders took away of this region.
Nuala McKeever: Making up your own truth is the way to go, honestly!
There is a line from The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron that I try to keep to the forefront of my mind: "Leap and the net will appear."
Nuala McKeever: Why Barack is fighting the wrong battle
What are we doing spending money on sending arms to Syria, as suggested by US President Barack Obama? Where do we draw the line on conflicts in which we involve ourselves?
Nuala McKeever: These moronic headlines aren't to my taste
There's always the straw that breaks the proverbial's back. For me this week it was a headline in the Guardian, "I made pork taste like fish..."
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Japanese firm Terumo BCT creates 416 new jobs for Northern Ireland
A Japanese global healthcare company is creating 416 jobs in Northern Ireland.
Excitement as CSeries regional jet gets ready for take-off
The first flight of the new Bombardier CSeries -- the wings of which were invented, designed and built in Belfast -- is just days away.
Bombardier sales brings £25m cash injection to the economy
Plane-maker Bombardier has announced billions of pounds worth of aircraft sales as well as a £25m injection into the Northern Ireland economy as the company exhibits at the Paris Air Show.
Japanese firm creates over 400 new jobs for Northern Ireland
A Japanese firm is set to create over 400 new jobs to Northern Ireland in the wake of the G8 summit.
The heir to Nick's throne
As one Cathedral Quarter door closes, another might be opening.
Housing Executive repair firm goes bust
A building firm which carried out repair work for the Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE) has gone into administration blaming increased financial pressures.
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