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MI5 'offered job to Woolwich suspect'
Police have arrested an alleged friend of the Woolwich murder suspect Michael Adebolajo after he gave an interview to BBC Newsnight in which he claimed the security services had tried to recruit the suspect.
Big Weekend in Derry off to flying start
It was party time yesterday as Londonderry kicked off three days of fun and celebrations at BBC Radio One's Big Weekend.
Maskey: No party can ignore issues like parading
Sinn Fein MLA says there can be no escape route over parades, flags and the past.
English football is 'too expensive and too corporate'
Adrian Chiles praises German Bundesliga as Munich face Dortmund.
Robert Fisk: Fierce fighting iin Tripoli brings Syrian war home
Mazen Zred doesn’t feel lucky, strapped up in his bed.
Brendan Rodgers' son Anton cleared of sexual assault
Footballer and three teammates found not guilty.
Queen's passion for horses revealed
Queen spends birthday watching thoroughbred horses being trained.
Police on alert for English Defence League parade
Hundreds of police working to keep the peace following murder of soldier.
Family tribute to soldier
Family of murdered Lee Rigby paid a touching tribute to the soldier.
Toronto’s mayor: I don't smoke crack
Mayor Rob Ford has denied accusations of drug use.
Stockholm unrest may spread across Europe
Unemployment and poverty in some areas of Europe could lead to rising civil unrest.
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Terror training camp accused bailed for son's communion
An architect charged in connection with an alleged terrorist training camp can leave prison to be at his son's first communion, a High Court judge ruled yesterday.
Man denies murdering cousin
A man has appeared in court to deny murdering his second cousin, who was killed in a hit-and-run incident.
Flight disruption hits Big Weekend
Some performances have been cancelled at Radio 1's Big Weekend because of disruption at Heathrow.
OAP driver is denied bail
A pensioner who allegedly drove at officers during a police pursuit must remain in custody, a High Court judge ruled yesterday.
Radio One's Big Weekend: Robbie Williams makes guest appearance in Derry
Thousands of eager pop fans are soaking up the sun as Radio One's Big Weekend kicks off in Londonderry.
Belfast care home fall 'had role' in pensioner death
Injuries caused when a pensioner fell from a lifting hoist at a Belfast care home contributed to his death, a coroner said today.
Architect charged over alleged terrorist training camp can attend son's first communion
An architect charged in connection with an alleged terrorist training camp can leave prison to be at his son's first communion, a High Court judge ruled today.
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Pair jailed over murder of Ballymena schoolboy Michael McIlveen
Two men who admitted their part in the murder of a teenage schoolboy seven years ago were today ordered to spend at least 17 years behind bars between them.
Man remanded over Hyde Park bombing
A man appeared at the Old Bailey today charged with the murder of four British solders in the 1982 Hyde Park IRA bomb blast.
Woman's tears as she's cleared of stealing mum's life savings
A woman cleared of conning more than £40,000 from her elderly mother's life savings has spoken of her relief after walking free from court.
A £500m scheme to make scenes like this a thing of the past... but where will the cash to pay for it come from?
Plans to end sectarianism have been unveiled by Peter Robinson and Martin McGuinness – but they will need funding from charities to work.
Environment Minister Alex Attwood blasted by Unesco over Causeway resort
Environment Minister Alex Attwood has been accused of presiding over a "broken planning system" after a damning report by Unesco criticised the handling of a planned £100m golf resort development that threatens the setting of the Giant's Causeway.
PUP condemns reporter threats
The Progressive Unionist Party deputy leader has condemned threats made to two journalists.
Cost of getting a licence is keeping young off the road
It costs young people in Northern Ireland on average £1,000 to obtain a driving licence, prompting fears they are being driven off the road.
Awesome Cannes: Irina Shayk dazzles at 'All is Lost' premiere
In Pictures: May Day races at Down Royal racecourse
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Freedom of Belfast award 'humbles' Dame Mary Peters
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Indian Holi festival unleashes explosion of colour in Belfast
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Islamophobic hate crimes running at 10 times usual rate after Woolwich murder of soldier Lee Rigby
Islamophobic hate crimes are running at more than 10 times their usual rate, with more than 140 reported to a government-backed hotline in the 48 hours since the Woolwich killing.
Two held in hospital gun alert
Two people have been arrested following reports that a man had a gun at a hospital.
Champions League final: Bayern Munich face Borussia Dortmund as London prepares for biggest German invasion since the fifth century
It will be the largest influx since the 5th-century Adventus Saxonum (arrival of the Saxons).
Emergency landing at Heathrow sparks further controversy
Investigators are trying to find establish what went wrong with both engines of a British Airways jet, causing it to make an emergency landing at Heathrow shortly after take-off.
Thousands of Muslims gather in London to condemn murder of soldier Lee Rigby
Around five thousand Muslims gathered at Morden mosque yesterday to condemn the murder of soldier Lee Rigby in Woolwich on Wednesday.
Man, 31, held in terror arrest
A 31-year-old man has been arrested in London on suspicion of terrorism offences, Scotland Yard said.
Champions League final: Bayern Munich face Borussia Dortmund as London prepares for biggest German invasion since the fifth century
It will be the largest influx since the 5th-century Adventus Saxonum (arrival of the Saxons).
Emergency landing at Heathrow sparks further controversy
Investigators are trying to find establish what went wrong with both engines of a British Airways jet, causing it to make an emergency landing at Heathrow shortly after take-off.
Thousands of Muslims gather in London to condemn murder of soldier Lee Rigby
Around five thousand Muslims gathered at Morden mosque yesterday to condemn the murder of soldier Lee Rigby in Woolwich on Wednesday.
Man, 31, held in terror arrest
A 31-year-old man has been arrested in London on suspicion of terrorism offences, Scotland Yard said.
Zoo worker mauled by tiger dies
A zoo worker who was injured in a tiger attack at an animal park in Dalton-in-Furness has died, Cumbria Police said.
Queen's passion for horses revealed
Some celebrate their birthday by taking in a show or flying abroad for a city break, but this year the Queen spent hers watching thoroughbred horses being trained.
Video: BA plane makes emergency landing
Passengers on the Airbus A319 described how "big flames" were seen coming from the right-hand engine as the Oslo-bound plane returned to Heathrow airport.
Video: Prince William welcomes football chiefs
Wembley Stadium will host the showpiece final of Europe's premier competition between Germany's two leading teams, Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich. The Duke of Cambridge, who is president of English football's governing body the Football Association (FA), joked about who he thought would win the eagerly anticipated final.
Video: Family hail 'hero' Woolwich victim Lee Rigby
Speaking at the regimental HQ of Drummer Rigby's unit, the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers, in Bury, Greater Manchester, his stepfather Ian said Lee was hero.
Man arrested after drugs seized
Gardai have seized 1.7 million euro worth of drugs from a house in Dublin.
Government firm on teachers' pay
The Government has reiterated its threat to slash teachers' wages after the leaders of two unions refused to support the new public sector pay deal.
Ministers rally round Alan Shatter
Government ministers have rallied round embattled Justice Minister Alan Shatter insisting the issue of his failure to give a breath test at a Garda checkpoint is over.
Bruton hails fresh boost for jobs
More than 100 jobs are to be created over the next three years at three Irish firms in Galway and Dublin.
Elderly man dies in Tipperary crash
An elderly man has been killed in a crash in Co Tipperary.
Cannabis plants raid - women held
Two women have been arrested as detectives seized cannabis plants with a street value of around half a million euro.
Children killed in school bus blast
A gas cylinder blast on a school bus has killed at least 17 children in eastern Pakistan.
IMF managing director Christine Lagarde evades fraud accusation
The IMF chief Christine Lagarde escaped a formal accusation of fraud after two days of interrogation by a special court in France.
Elite school in sex abuse apology
One of New York City's most prestigious private schools has apologised for more than three decades of sexual abuse committed by teachers and administrators.
Mayor: I don't smoke crack cocaine
Toronto's mayor has said he does not smoke crack cocaine and is not an addict, after a video purported to show him using the drug.
Robert Fisk: Fierce fighting between Alawites and Sunnis in Tripoli, Lebanon brings Syrian war home
Mazen Zred doesn’t feel lucky, strapped up in his bed at the Nini Hospital, swathed in bandages, two bottles of painkillers pumping into him.
Toronto’s mayor Rob Ford denies taking crack
Toronto’s mayor Rob Ford has denied accusations of drug use, breaking a week-long silence over a raging media storm surrounding a video that allegedly shows him partaking of crack-cocaine.
Clark fitness doubt for England
Calum Clark is a doubt for England's tour of Uruguay and Argentina after an ankle injury ruled him out of Saturday's Aviva Premiership final.
England target top-two ranking
Stuart Lancaster has been formally set the challenge of leading England into the 2015 Rugby World Cup as one of the two top-ranked nations on the planet.
Gill expects Rooney to stay put
Outgoing Manchester United chief executive David Gill expects Wayne Rooney to start the 2013-14 season with the Barclays Premier League champions.
Fernandes admits QPR mistakes
QPR chairman Tony Fernandes has given a blunt assessment of his time at the helm of the club, admitting his mistakes contributed to the club's recent relegation.
Foden wants redemption
Ben Foden has lurched from one disappointment to the next this season - but all that will be forgotten if he can help Northampton defeat arch-rivals Leicester to win their first Aviva Premiership title.
Flood keen to remove 'bitter taste'
Leicester fly-half Toby Flood is desperate to get rid of the "bitter taste" of back-to-back Aviva Premiership final defeats against Northampton.
Newcastle will fight to keep Coloccini
Newcastle boss Alan Pardew is gearing up for a fight to hold on to skipper Fabricio Coloccini for the second time in five months.
Townsend charged by FA
Tottenham player Andros Townsend has been charged with allegedly breaching betting regulations by the Football Association.
Stoke reject Nzonzi transfer request
Stoke have confirmed midfielder Steven Nzonzi's transfer request has been rejected but stress it was not related to the departure of Tony Pulis.
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I’m sorry, Armagh failure is my fault: Grimley
Paul Grimley has taken the unprecedented step of issuing a statement to offer a personal apology to Armagh supporters and County Board in the wake of Sundays four point defeat to Cavan in the Ulster championship.
Dundrum up for Challenge
Dundrum would like to have been better prepared for their biggest game in years but when Kyle McCallan and his Waringstown team, the Irish Cup and Challenge Cup winners of 2011, arrive today, the Senior One minnows will be playing only their third game of the season.
Chiefs edge out Crusaders
A Bundee Aki try in the 70th minute helped the Chiefs secure an entertaining 28-19 victory over the Crusaders at Waikato Stadium.
Webber to captain England
Bath hooker Rob Webber will captain England in Sunday's non-cap international against the Barbarians at Twickenham.
N'Diaye: No problems with Di Canio
Sunderland midfielder Alfred N'Diaye has insisted there is no dissent within the camp over manager Paolo Di Canio's brave new world.
Desailly: Gareth should Bale out
Gareth Bale should leave Tottenham for a club that has a "culture of victory", according to Marcel Desailly.
Robbie Williams gets BBC Radio One's Big Weekend in Derry off to a flying start
Stone Temple Pilots sue ex-frontman
Tears as judges axe acts
Coaches Sir Tom Jones and Danny O'Donoghue struggle to hold back tears as the upset of axeing their own acts becomes too much.
McClarnon: Anxiety crept up on me
Liz McClarnon has admitted her anxiety over an obsessed, threatening fan made her think twice about the Atomic Kitten reunion.
Ronan: Blood doesn't taste nice
Saoirse Ronan has revealed she wasn't impressed with the taste of screen blood.
Cooper: No more Hangovers for trio
Bradley Cooper has revealed that he would happily reunite with his Hangover co-stars in the future - but they won't be nursing any more Hangovers.
D'Arcy: Film was rewritten for me
James D'Arcy has revealed how the writer and director of his new film In Their Skin completely rewrote the script to get him on board.
Dern the leading man in Nebraska
Alexander Payne tried to lure Gene Hackman out of retirement and considered the likes of Robert Duvall and Jack Nicholson for the ageing, gruff patriarch of his father-son road trip Nebraska.
Belfast Telegraph Runher 2013
Hundreds of women from across Northern Ireland have put on their running shoes for charity as part of the Belfast Telegraph's Runher 10k race.
Jessica Alba prefers ‘punchy’ pout
Jessica Alba is a fan of "bold, punchy lips" for a spring beauty look.
Heather Graham shares yoga obsession
Yoga helps Heather Graham feel good about herself from the "inside".
Olivia Palermo unveils charity line
Olivia Palermo's charity footwear line for the Pikolinos Maasai Project has been revealed.
Jennifer Aniston 'fights for fitness'
Jennifer Aniston embarked on an intense workout regime to get in shape for her stripper role.
Kate Hudson: Bikinis are essential
Kate Hudson has revealed her favourite summer looks.
Film star Vince Vaughn brushes up on the history of Northern Ireland's murals for his new film
Hollywood superstar Vince Vaughn has one regret about his documentary Art Of Conflict, the story of the Troubles told through the street wall murals of Belfast and Londonderry: David Ervine didn't live to see it.
Emma Brolly had never met Catherine Finnegan... until her husband decided to donate a kidney in an amazing act of kindness
It is hard to believe on meeting Emma Brolly and Catherine Finnegan that just a few months ago the women were complete strangers. As they sit together in a Belfast tearoom laughing intuitively at the same things and sharing their stories, it is obvious that the two women have developed a close bond.
Julianne Moore: Beauty is timeless
Julianne Moore finds questions about the ageing process “reductive”.
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Editors Viewpoint: We must rally against the threat of violence
Almost two days after the killing of Drummer Lee Rigby the sense of shock has not abated, and many of the questions are still unanswered.
Robert Fisk: Fierce fighting between Alawites and Sunnis in Tripoli, Lebanon brings Syrian war home
Mazen Zred doesn’t feel lucky, strapped up in his bed at the Nini Hospital, swathed in bandages, two bottles of painkillers pumping into him.
Editors Viewpoint: Now let's build this shared future for all
Now there is some flesh on the bones of the shared future strategy outlined by the First and Deputy First Ministers. And at first glance it is a document with some encouraging initiatives. The idea of work experience placements for 10,000 young people not in employment, education or training is innovative. Even more so, the proposals that all public contracts should offer apprenticeships to young people.
Letters: Politicians to blame on tax
I AM getting bored watching posturing politicians trying to divert attention from their own failures.
Letters: Please explain key points of gay ceremony
PLEASE could someone explain to those of us who are neutral on the subject, and would like a better understanding, what are the key points of difference between a registry office wedding and a civil partnership?
Letters: All human life is precious
PERHAPS someone will explain why, when a Muslim kills a solider on British soil, he is called a terrorist, but when a British solider kills a Muslim in Iraq, or Afghanistan, he is not called a terrorist, but a hero? Why the double standard?
Editors Viewpoint: Now let's build this shared future for all
Now there is some flesh on the bones of the shared future strategy outlined by the First and Deputy First Ministers. And at first glance it is a document with some encouraging initiatives. The idea of work experience placements for 10,000 young people not in employment, education or training is innovative. Even more so, the proposals that all public contracts should offer apprenticeships to young people.
Letters: Politicians to blame on tax
I AM getting bored watching posturing politicians trying to divert attention from their own failures.
Letters: Please explain key points of gay ceremony
PLEASE could someone explain to those of us who are neutral on the subject, and would like a better understanding, what are the key points of difference between a registry office wedding and a civil partnership?
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Spending habits picked up early
Most children's money habits have been formed by the time they reach the age of seven, research from a Government-backed body has found.
Skoda's superb, say car owners
The aptly-named Skoda Superb is the car that owners are most satisfied with, according to a survey. And another Skoda model – the Yeti – was second on the list compiled from owners' views by What Car? and JD Power and Associates. Third was the Jaguar XF, with equal fourth place occupied by the Citroen DS3 and the Lexus RX .
Halfords 'uphill slog to recovery'
Halfords has warned of a long uphill slog to recovery as profits tumbled by 22% and its dividend was slashed by a third to pay for a £100m revamp. New chief executive Matt Davies pledged to refresh tired-looking stores and improve customer service over the next three years but warned that earnings were unlikely to recover until 2016.
Skoda's superb, say car owners
The aptly-named Skoda Superb is the car that owners are most satisfied with, according to a survey. And another Skoda model – the Yeti – was second on the list compiled from owners' views by What Car? and JD Power and Associates. Third was the Jaguar XF, with equal fourth place occupied by the Citroen DS3 and the Lexus RX .
Halfords 'uphill slog to recovery'
Halfords has warned of a long uphill slog to recovery as profits tumbled by 22% and its dividend was slashed by a third to pay for a £100m revamp. New chief executive Matt Davies pledged to refresh tired-looking stores and improve customer service over the next three years but warned that earnings were unlikely to recover until 2016.
New chamber of trade president
Belfast Chamber of Trade and Commerce has welcomed Paul McMahon as its newly elected president.
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