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SF were asked to rewrite Queen's oath new

Secretary of State offers SF a chance to write their own pledge
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Minister warns over parades body

The parents of the woman at the centre of the allegations have apologised to Coleen Rooney

We’re sorry Coleen, say escort's parents

Parents of a woman Wayne Rooney allegedly paid for sex have apologised to his wife.

Device found outside police station

An explosive device has been found at an Antrim police station.

Vitamin could slow dementia

Taking tablets of three B vitamins every day slows the brain shrinkage.
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Cola plant 'will bring benefits'

The opening of a near £100 million Coca-Cola manufacturing plant in Co Antrim will yield long-term economic benefits for Northern Ireland, political leaders claim.
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Blair calls off party due to anti-war protesters

Tony Blair has postponed a party to mark the launch of his memoirs.
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Pastor: We will burn hundreds of Korans

Hundreds of copies of the Koran will be burnt in spite of calls to desist.
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Mull of Kintyre Chinook probe 'must give answers'

An independent review of the Chinook helicopter crash on the Mull of Kintyre 'must provide answers'.

If you’ve paid the wrong tax, you’ll get a letter today

Thousands of taxpayers across Northern Ireland are bracing themselves this morning for a letter from HM Revenue & Customs demanding additional payment.
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Security guard exposed genitals at Queen's new

A security guard has been found guilty of exposing his genitals to a woman at Queen's University Students' Union.

Britney Spears accused of sexual harassment

Britney Spears has been accused of sexually harassing her bodyguard.

Secret of dance success

Psychologists claim to have discovered the dance moves that make men attractive to women.
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Northern Ireland's natural beauty
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Plans for smart electricity meters in homes have been backed

Regulator backs smart meter move

Properties in Northern Ireland could be fitted with special electricity meters as part of new moves to preserve energy, the utility regulator has said.

Video: Lottery man dances on Haughey grave new

A Lottery winner who danced on the grave of Charles Haughey has described his protest as "my greatest moment".

Bank of England will deliver its decision to hold interest rates

Interest rates set to be held again

Signs of a weakening recovery are expected to see the Bank of England deliver its 18th consecutive decision to hold interest rates.

California's highest court refused to order Arnold Schwarzenegger to appeal against a federal ruling

Ruling hits gay marriage opponents new

California's highest court has refused to order Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and the state's attorney general to appeal against a federal ruling that overturned the state's gay marriage ban.

Turner in for Mitchell new

Lachie Turner has been named in the Australia XV for Saturday's clash with New Zealand in Sydney.

Interest rates set to be held again

Signs of a weakening recovery are expected to see the Bank of England deliver its 18th consecutive decision to hold interest rates.

Sir Reg Empey will stand down as the UUP leader

UUP leadership battle could end up in courts

The Ulster Unionist leadership race is teetering on the brink of chaos amid threats of legal action over the party’s list of members.

Catholics, it's you this Pope has abused

I want to appeal to Britain's Roman Catholics now, in the final days before Joseph Ratzinger's state visit begins. I know that you are overwhelmingly decent people. You are opposed to covering up the rape of children.

Daniel Radcliffe has joked about a return to Harry Potter

Radcliffe plans Harry Potter remake

Daniel Radcliffe is already planning a return to Harry Potter - joking that he'll play a teacher in the films in 30 years.

A lawsuit over a Beyonce video shoot has been dismissed

Lawsuit over Beyonce vid dismissed

A lawsuit filed by a Los Angeles man upset with the disruption from a Beyonce Knowles music video shoot has been dismissed and settled.

PlayStation Move: Everything you need to know

With the release of Sony’s Wii-alike motion controller just around the corner, it’s no wonder that Sony’s official blog site has starting ramping up the hype surrounding the peripheral.

What Kate Carroll did next

As the Belfast Telegraph launches its Woman of the Year awards, Deputy Editor Gail Walker meets last year’s winner, PSNI widow Kate Carroll, who reveals how her victory has prompted her to consider embarking on a new career in politics

NHS trusts have been criticised for supplying pornography to IVF couples

NHS criticised over porn supply

NHS trusts have been criticised for supplying pornography to couples undergoing IVF.

University tables: UK falls behind Poland, Republic of Ireland in top 10

The UK has plummeted from fourth place to 15th in less than a decade in the percentage of graduates it produces – being overtaken by countries such as Poland and Portugal in the process.

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.

Michael O'Leary said co-pilots are unnecessary on some services

Ryanair's one pilot plan 'a PR stunt'

European aviation officials last night dismissed Michael O'Leary's suggestion to fly Ryanair planes with just one pilot as a PR stunt.

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