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BBC 'very sorry' after John O'Dowd labelled 'SF/IRA!' on Question Time
The BBC has apologised after Education MinisterJohn O'Dowd was listed as a representative of 'Sinn Fein/IRA on Question Time last night.
Pair jailed over murder of schoolboy
Ballymena teenager Michael 'Mickey Bo' McIveen was beaten to death with a baseball bat in 2006.
Brendan Rodgers' son Anton cleared of sexual assault
Footballer and three teammates found not guilty.
Ulster name team to face Leinster
RaboDirect PRO12 final at the RDS on Satruday.
Belfast care home fall 'had role' in pensioner death
A Belfast inquest heard today.
Radio One's Big Weekend kicks off
Thousands of pop fans soak up the sun in Derry.
Vince Vaughn brushes up murals for his new film
Actor regrets David Ervine didn't live to see film.
Ex-prisoners debate Good Friday Agreement
Former republican and loyalist prisoners will debate.
Pensioner 'drove car at police officers'
70-year-old who alleged drove at cops denied bail.
Suspicious object found in Belfast alert
Discovered at a house this morning.
PM appoints former gas lobbyist as adviser
Cameron appoints ex-lobbyist as personal adviser.
Pope Francis: Being an atheist is fine
Said atheists should be seen as good people.
Flight disruption hits Big Weekend
Some performances have been cancelled at Radio 1's Big Weekend because of disruption at Heathrow.
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.
Man denies murdering second cousin killed in hit-and-run
A man today denied murdering his second cousin who was killed in a hit-and-run accident.
Brazilian deal for water recycler
A Northern Ireland firm specialising in recycling water used to wash tomatoes has won a major contract with a food producer in Brazil, it has been revealed.
BBC sorry for Question Time gaffe
The BBC has apologised for a Question Time production gaffe that saw a Stormont minister labelled as being a member of "Sinn Fein/IRA".
Mediation attempt fails to resolve multi-million pound battle between bank and brothers
Mediation attempts have failed to resolve a multi-million pound legal battle between a bank and two brothers once described as Ireland's richest businessmen, it emerged today.
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.
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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.
Travers hopeful of U-turn on advisers after SDLP talks
A meeting with victims' campaigner Ann Travers gave "a lot of food for thought", the SDLP said last night.
Stormont to quiz Power NI chiefs on price rise
Power NI is being asked to appear before a Stormont watchdog committee to explain why it is increasing electricity prices by almost a fifth.
Fare hike concerns as Flybe axes London link
Losing one of three connections from Belfast to Gatwick Airport is a "major disappointment" which could affect prices for passengers, an industry insider has claimed.
Tourism chiefs back golf resort
Tourism chiefs have insisted plans for a controversial £100 million golf resort near the Giant's Causeway should proceed without delay, despite the objection of a world heritage body.
Freedom accolade for TA soldiers
Territorial Army soldiers who served in Iraq and Afghanistan are to be granted the Freedom of Castlereagh.
Awesome Cannes: Irina Shayk dazzles at 'All is Lost' premiere
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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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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.
Warning flags on flagship projects
More than 30 of the Government's flagship projects are at serious risk of failure with some classed as unachievable, Whitehall documents have revealed.
Life term for stab murder husband
A father who stabbed his adulterous wife to death as she prepared for a weekend break with her new lover has been jailed for life after being found guilty of murder.
Fuel thieves close stretch of M-way
Suspected fuel thieves closed a 12-mile stretch of one of the country's busiest motorways after police were called to reports of a "suspicious vehicle".
Motorway closed after suspicious vehicle found
Bank holiday travellers faced huge tailbacks on one of the country's busiest motorways today as police closed a stretch of the M6 while they investigate a "suspicious vehicle" at a service station.
Zoo worker injured in tiger attack
A zoo worker has been seriously injured in a tiger attack at an animal park, police said.
Motorway closed after suspicious vehicle found
Bank holiday travellers faced huge tailbacks on one of the country's busiest motorways today as police closed a stretch of the M6 while they investigate a "suspicious vehicle" at a service station.
Zoo worker injured in tiger attack
A zoo worker has been seriously injured in a tiger attack at an animal park, police said.
Van driver admits hit-run killing
A van driver has admitted running down and killing a mother of three in a hit-and-run frenzy in which more than a dozen other people were injured.
Family tribute amid soldier probe
The family of murdered soldier Lee Rigby have paid tribute to him as detectives continued a rapidly developing investigation into his barbaric killing.
Johnson works on silver jubilee rap
Boris Johnson has admitted he wrote a rap on the Queen's silver jubilee.
Archbishop unity plea after killing
The leader of the Church of England has praised the response of UK faith groups following the Woolwich attacks - as he also called for unity.
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 new
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.
IMF chief named key witness in case new
International Monetary Fund (IMF) chief Christine Lagarde has said a Paris court has named her as a key witness in an investigation into a controversial pay-off to an outspoken businessman arranged while she was France's finance minister.
Rare Superman comic found in house new
A US man found a rare copy of "the Holy Grail of comic books" as he was renovating a house in a small town in Minnesota.
Turkey aims to curb alcohol sales
Turkey's parliament has passed a law to ban all advertising of alcohol and tighten restrictions on sales in the mainly Muslim but secular country.
Actress Bynes accused over pot
Actress Amanda Bynes has been charged with reckless endangerment after police say she heaved a marijuana bong out of an apartment window in New York City.
Suicide blast rocks centre of Kabul
A suicide bomber has struck in the heart of the Afghan capital, sending a plume of smoke over Kabul in the second major attack in the city in little over a week. The explosion was followed by an hours-long gun battle in the central district.
Syria 'to take part in peace talks'
The Syrian government has agreed to a conference on the country's future proposed by Russia and the United States, Russia's foreign ministry says.
Clark fitness doubt for England new
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 new
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.
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.
Lancaster buoyed by young talent
Christian Wade will be unleashed by England against the Barbarians on Sunday as part of an exciting back division geared to bring the Twickenham crowd to its feet.
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.
Phelan and Steele leave United
Manchester United are to part company with coaches Mike Phelan and Eric Steele.
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.
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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.
Williams quits All Blacks duty
All Blacks lock Ali Williams has announced his retirement from international rugby.
1D champion at Social Star Awards
One Direction scooped four gongs at the first ever Social Star Awards, while Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez were also recognised.
Paloma stopped for footy boss hug
Paloma Faith was interrupted mid-song at a recent gig when Reading FC's chairman leapt on stage to give her a hug.
Quinto wants to be Star Wars Ewok
Zachary Quinto has said he'd love to play an Ewok in the upcoming Star Wars: Episode VII.
Viggo gets Dennis Hopper arts award
Viggo Mortensen will be given the fourth annual Dennis Lee Hopper Award at a Californian arts festival.
Brad Pitt premieres World War Z
Brad Pitt has premiered his high anticipated zombie movie World War Z in New York and New Jersey.
'Major' changes for US X Factor
Simon Cowell's US X Factor will apparently undergo "major" changes when it returns.
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: 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?
Letters: Confused over Crues challenge
I AM confused by the decision of Crusaders Football club to challenge the decision over the funding allocation to improve Windsor Park (News, May 23). They claim it is "state sponsorship" for a rival club, that being Linfield Football Club.
Letters: Time to divorce civil and religious marriage
DENNIS Golden (Write Back, May 23) highlighted an important point regarding gay marriage: "Before rushing through legislation allowing same-sex marriage, the inequality created by the introduction of same-sex civil partnership needs to be corrected and a formal definition of 'marriage' needs to be constructed."
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?
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.
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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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