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Egypt holiday anguish as little Chloe Johnson dies in resort pool tragedy
A grief-stricken family from London is trying to some to terms with death a little girl who drowned during a holiday at the Egytian resort of Sharm el-Sheikh.
Pub gloom deepens as Belfast nightclub put on market for just £300,000
A well-known Belfast nightspot has gone on the market with a price tag of £300,000.
Stoke City probe pig's head stunt and car smash claims
Kenwyne Jones is reported to have reacted furiously.
Jane Graham: Angelina Jolie should forget the trolls.
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Maddy McCann: New list of suspects
Police name people they believe should be quizzed
Oil laundering plant discovered in Dublin
Capacity to process 2.5 million litres of fuel a year
Veteran fell runner dies in Mournes
Man 'was a stalwart of mountain competitions'.
Alaska volcano erupts
One of Alaska's most restless volcanoes has shot an ash cloud 15,000 feet into the air.
14 years in jail for drugs smuggler
Ulster lorry driver sentenced to 14 years in Greece.
Rooney no longer Ferguson's problem
Sir Alex content to leave the problem to Moyes.
Ferdinand close to new United deal
Defender expected to agree a new contract with United.
Leinster clinch Amlin Challenge Cup
Leinster beati Stade Francais 34-13 in style.
North West 200: Dani Pedroza is quickest as Honda dominate
Honda began the French Grand Prix weekend strongly as Dani Pedrosa led team-mate Marc Marquez in practice at Le Mans.
North West 200: Michael Dunlop still the man to beat
Honda star Michael Dunlop will be looking to put the disappointment of Thursday night's Ballymoney Borough Council Supersport result behind him, when he takes to the grid for today's five-race programme at the Vauxhall International North West 200.
North West: Anstey looks to extend to run of podium finishes
Every racing fan loves to quote statistics when May comes around in the bars and restaurants around the Portrush area, but for me the most impressive involve Windsor-based Kiwi Bruce Anstey.
North West 200: Slick Jeremy McWilliams is now the oldest winner in town
Jeremy McWilliams created his own niche in North West history by winning the four-lap Vauxhall Supertwin 650cc race riding the Vauxhall Dealers KMR Kawasaki.
North West 200: Michael Dunlop left stunned as Alastair Seeley's gamble pays off
Alastair Seeley was on the crest of a wave as he guided his Gearlink Kawasaki to a superb win to begin the Vauxhall International North West 200 in style.
North West 200: There's no catching super Alastair Seeley
Alastair Seeley made it a sensational North West double yesterday evening by holding off Bruce Anstey in a last lap shoot out to win the Livewire AV superstock race by three-tenths of a second after six pulsating laps.
North West 200: Alastair Seeley is just two good
Wee Wizard Alastair Seeley scored a stunning double and Golden Oldie Jeremy McWilliams, 49 last month, spiked the young guns of the North West with an astonishing first road racing victory of a colourful career on a night of high drama.
North West 200: Michael Dunlop predicts his rivals will be up to speed
Michael Dunlop continued to dominate the 2013 Vauxhall International North West 200 practice with fastest times in every category except the Supertwin class.
North West 200: Ryan Farquhar's switch to running his team has brought less speed but more stress
Ryan Farquhar relaxes, quite appropriately, in a director's chair in his makeshift North West 200 'garage', looking every inch the bold team manager ... cool, calm and collected.
Talks aim to rule out violence
Talks on the policing of Belfast public order events with a history of large-scale unrest have produced a commitment to non-violence, it was revealed.
Stately home badly damaged in fire
One of Northern Ireland's grandest stately homes has been badly damaged in a fire.
Organ campaigner urges law change
A campaigner to make organ donation the norm in Northern Ireland has said he will not rest until positive changes are made in the law.
Pub gloom deepens as Belfast nightclub put on market for just £300,000
A well-known Belfast nightspot has gone on the market with a price tag of £300,000.
Killer of Belfast grandfather 'shoved off' Royal Avenue bus is jailed
A grieving widow wept in court today as her husband's killer who was too ill-mannered to allow the pensioner to be first on a bus, was jailed for a year.
Work under way on G8 security fence
Work to erect a massive security fence to protect eight of the world's most powerful leaders during the G8 summit in Fermanagh has been started.
Union urges more teaching positions
More permanent new teaching positions need to be created in Northern Ireland to boost standards across the curriculum, a union said.
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PSNI talks on parades trouble to cost £26k
Crunch talks involving the PSNI to prevent trouble over the marching season will cost around £26,000, it has been revealed.
My deep shame, by the Northern Ireland man who stalked Atomic Kitten Liz McClarnon
A Lurgan man convicted of harassing six women has spoken of his “deep shame”, saying he is sorry for the hurt caused to his victims.
Trailer firm races into global motorsports markets
A company which makes trailers for the transport of motorsport vehicles is hoping to sell its products to global markets.
A reminder of how three chords played fast could thrill
Last night's One City One Book turn was a solo gig from Glenn Patterson, after Lucy Caldwell was hauled off to London to pick up an award.
Guildhall organ damaged: Firm restoring building facing repair bill for instrument
An organ recognised as one of the finest in Europe has been damaged during the massive restoration project of the Guildhall in Londonderry. While Derry City Council insists the damage is “minimal” the full extent has yet to be determined.
Gun holder to challenge withdrawal of licence
A Belfast man denied a fresh gun licence over allegations of associating with a proscribed organisation can challenge the prohibition, the High Court has ruled.
Attack on girlfriend ‘horrifying’
A judge yesterday described as horrifying and terrifying an attack by a 21-year-old man who repeatedly kicked and punched his then 16-year-old girlfriend in a house in the Waterside area of Londonderry last year.
Cannes glitz - stars doll up for prance down red carpet
Freedom of Belfast award 'humbles' Dame Mary Peters
In Pictures: May Day races at Down Royal racecourse
Northern Ireland Football Writers' Association Awards 2013
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Hunt in GP call over A&E crisis new
Family doctors need a "closer personal relationship" with their patients as part of efforts to ease the crisis in hospital accident and emergency units, Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt has said.
Briton 'held over child deaths' new
The Foreign Office is "urgently" investigating reports that a British man has been arrested on suspicion of slitting the throats of his two children in France.
Rooney to miss game as baby is due new
Wayne Rooney will miss Manchester United's final game of the season as wife Coleen is due to give birth to the couple's second child.
MPs in line for dramatic pay rise new
MPs are in line for a dramatic pay rise of up to £20,000 in a move that could spark public fury.
Pressure mounts over 'loons' claim new
Pressure continued to mount on the Conservative leadership over claims an ally of David Cameron described grassroots activists as "mad, swivel-eyed loons" who forced Tory MPs to adopt hardline stances on divisive issues.
Murder investigation after shooting
A murder investigation has been launched following the shooting of a man on Saturday night, police said.
£6m cost of Olympic Torch relay
England's largest local councils spent more than £6 million hosting the Olympic Torch for last year's Games, figures published on the one-year anniversary of the start of the relay show.
Queen to get garden festival look
One hundred years of glorious gardens will be celebrated when the world's most famous flower show throws its doors open this week.
Activists attack PM on gay marriage
Tory activists have attacked David Cameron's support for gay marriage, claiming it had made winning the next general election "virtually impossible".
Crohn's patients slam hospital food
Half of hospitalised Crohn's disease patients believe their recovery was hampered because of poor hospital food, a poll suggests.
One in 10 'fell asleep at wheel'
More than three million British drivers have fallen asleep behind the wheel in the last year, according to new research.
Miliband pledges tax crackdown
Labour leader Ed Miliband will write new rules to tackle corporate tax dodgers if he wins the next election, even if there is no international consensus for action.
Video: Jewel raid at Cannes Film Festival
The crime occurred just hours after the screening at Cannes of a film, based on a true story, about teens who broke into the homes of stars in Los Angeles to swipe designer bags, shoes and clothes from their homes.
Video: Sergio Parisse - we deserved to lose
Stade captain Sergio Parisse was a towering presence but the French side were not as clinical as Leinster and only managed to break down their defence late in the second half, when the game was already up.
Video: Managers pay tribute to David Beckham
Premier League managers have reacted to the news that David Beckham is to retire from professional football.
Call to reopen Dublin memorial park new
Campaigners have demanded the reopening of a memorial park to Irish patriots which was closed just a year after tens of thousands of euro in public money was poured into upgrading it.
Medal for murdered Detective Garda
The family of murdered Detective Garda Adrian Donohoe has received a special medal in his honour.
Oil laundering plant discovered
An oil laundering plant with the capacity to process more than 2.5 million litres of fuel a year has been discovered in Dublin.
Prison for death blaze landlord
A landlord has been jailed for violating fire safety regulations after a blaze that left two young jockeys dead, firefighters have confirmed.
Teaching unions to rejoin pay talks
Two teachers' unions have agreed to go back into talks on Croke Park II.
Schools 'shun special needs pupils'
Some schools put up barriers to stop parents from enrolling children with special needs, inspectors have claimed.
Briton 'held over child deaths' new
The Foreign Office is "urgently" investigating reports that a British man has been arrested on suspicion of slitting the throats of his two children in France.
North Korea fires 'projectile' new
North Korea fired a projectile into waters off its eastern coast, a day after launching three short-range missiles in the same area, officials said.
Broken rail probed after US crash new
US investigators are examining a broken section of rail to see if it is connected to the commuter train derailment and collision outside New York City that left dozens injured.
Kenya police kill "terror couple" new
Police in Nairobi have shot dead a couple suspected to be terrorists after they threw four grenades, wounding five officers.
Hostage student shot by police
A New York college student who was held hostage in her home by an armed man was shot and killed by a police officer.
Record jackpot in US lottery draw
A single ticket bought in Florida has matched all the numbers to win the highest Powerball lottery jackpot in history at an estimated 590.5 million US dollars (£389 million), officials said.
Cup success justifies Kennedy move new
Nick Kennedy described winning the Heineken Cup as the pinnacle of his career and a vindication of his decision to move to Toulon last summer.
Best to lead Ireland on tour new
Rory Best will lead Ireland's 28-man squad for their tour to the United States and Canada after being overlooked by the British and Irish Lions.
McDowell sets up Jaidee showdown new
Graeme McDowell produced a flawless display of golf to book his place in the final of the Volvo World Match Play Championship for the second year running.
Deans offers hope to absentees new
Australia coach Robbie Deans has left the door open for the likes of Quade Cooper to make the final squad to face the British and Irish Lions after the in-form Reds playmaker failed to make the 25-man group.
Benitez backs Torres to lead Blues new
Rafael Benitez is confident striker Fernando Torres can return to being an unstoppable force as the interim boss prepares for his final competitive game at Chelsea.
Wenger optimistic for next season new
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger feels his squad will finally be able to get the right mental preparation to hit the ground running at the start of the next season following a summer without speculation over the future of key players.
Clichy signs new City deal
Gael Clichy has signed a new four-year deal at Manchester City.
Doyle downs hat-trick in Carlow success
Substitute Craig Doyle came off the bench to fire in a spectacular hat-trick as Carlow powered to a 4-17 to 2-13 victory over London in the Leinster SHC at Dr Cullen Park.
Jones to pay for damaging Whelan's car
Stoke striker Kenwyne Jones has apologised to team-mate Glenn Whelan after smashing his car windscreen in a mistaken act of retribution for a training-ground prank which went wrong.
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Light shines at Wexford
There could be better to come from Tuscan Light judged on her manner of victory in the Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund Median Auction Fillies Maiden at Wexford.
Declaration disappoints in Lockinge
The heavily backed Declaration Of War proved a major disappointment as Farhh made an impressive return to action in the JLT Lockinge Stakes at Newbury.
Dawn stamina doubts for O'Brien
Joseph O'Brien believes it could be a "big ask" for Investec Derby favourite Dawn Approach to see out the mile-and-a-half trip at Epsom on June 1.
Wilkinson leads Toulon to European glory
Jonny Wilkinson lifted the Heineken Cup after inspiring Toulon to a 16-15 victory over Clermont Auvergne at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.
Sexton intrigued by O'Gara move
Jonathan Sexton has been taken by surprise to hear that long-time rival Ronan O'Gara will be his coach at Racing Metro.
McDowell earns Colsaerts revenge
Graeme McDowell finally got the better of Nicolas Colsaerts in the Volvo World Match Play Championship, despite a remarkable escape from an unsavoury hazard by the defending champion.
Knight: Wills will spot me on Holby
Jules Knight, Holby City's newest star, has said he is considering sending a box set of the show to old friends the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.
Orla enjoying Poirot adventure
Orla Brady has revealed how filming the new series of Poirot was tricky as almost every character has a different accent.
DiCaprio: I'm comfortable with fame
Leonardo DiCaprio has revealed he doesn't mind living his life in the public eye.
No driving seat for Vin Diesel
Vin Diesel has revealed he has no plans to step into the director's chair in the near future.
Tobey sober unlike Gatsby character
Tobey Maguire has revealed his Great Gatsby character was very different to him as he has been sober since the age of 19.
Sgt Pepper overtaken by Abba Gold
Abba's greatest hits collection has overtaken The Beatles' Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band to become the UK's second biggest selling album of all time, according to the Official Charts Company.
Rachel Bilson shares style secrets
Rachel Bilson shared the secrets behind her wardrobe on TV series Hart of Dixie.
Kim Kardashian 'upset over Met Ball criticism'
Kim Kardashian "wasn't prepared" for the backlash she received after wearing a daring Givenchy gown to this month's Met Ball.
Miley Cyrus: Confidence is sexy
Miley Cyrus has explained her sex appeal lies in the fact that she never tries too hard.
Jennifer Love Hewitt: Running keeps my curves in check
Jennifer Love Hewitt joked that running helps keep her famous curves in check.
Rooney Mara fronts Calvin Klein fragrance
Rooney Mara will front the advertising campaign for Calvin Klein’s new women’s summer scent Downtown.
Emma Watson has 'flawless' face
Emma Watson’s makeup artist has revealed how she created the star’s flawless look for her latest movie, The Bling Ring.
Cate Blanchett lands Armani campaign
Cate Blanchett has been confirmed as the face of Giorgio Armani’s new parfum.
Rihanna ‘to file Topshop lawsuit’
Rihanna is allegedly filing a lawsuit against British retailer Topshop.
Zoe Saldana make-up tips
Zoe Saldana's make-up artist has revealed the secret to re-creating the star's recent glamorous red carpet look.
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Editors Viewpoint: End political paranoia and secrecy on overseas travel costs
Overseas trips last year by the First Minister and Deputy First Minister cost the taxpayer more than £350,000.
Robert McNeill: As heir to the throne, Prince Charles is truly leading a cushioned life
Uneasy lies the head that wears a crown. But uneasier still is the bottom that sits on a throne.
Letters: Alliance pays lip service to shared society
PAULA Bradshaw (Write Back, May 16) exhibits all of the key traits of Alliance representatives when talking about the creation of a shared society.
Letters: Poll turnout is more proof of disconnection
ALEX Kane (Comment, May 14) notes that there is a growing disconnect between mainstream political parties and the electorate.
Letters: Charities say thank you
NORTHERN IRELAND DEAF BOWLING: Larne (April 20) £368; Bangor (April 27) £189.00. P CANNING
Letters: How do you put value on a life?
THE Home Secretary, Theresa May, is valuing a police officer's life more than others if she forces criminals to serve life without parole for killing an officer (News, May 16).
Editors Viewpoint: Northern Ireland must streamline rivers management
Our special report into the state of one of our best known rivers should make disquieting reading for everyone right up to Executive ministers. It reveals the threats our rivers are under from pollution by industry, agriculture and even water utilities as well as careless individual litter louts.
Letters: Amanda Knox questions won't go away
YOUR columnist Una Brankin (Life, May 13) was right to draw attention to the unanswered questions about Amanda Knox that have led to her retrial.
Letters: 'Apartheid' in Israel needs big discussion
IDENTIFYING that certain sections of Zionism are questionable, perhaps even racist, is not an attempt to de-legitimise Israel (Write Back, May 16).
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Pub gloom deepens as Belfast nightclub put on market for just £300,000
A well-known Belfast nightspot has gone on the market with a price tag of £300,000.
Ryanair tells pilots that passenger safety fears letter is ‘gross misconduct’
Budget airline Ryanair pilots have been told not to sign a letter to airline regulators expressing concern that the airline’s employment practices could jeopardise passenger safety.
Balmoral show in pictures - Maze site hailed as massive success
The success of the Balmoral Show proves that the Maze is now open for business, according to the team behind the development of the former prison site.
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Look to emerging markets: RICS chief
NORTHERN Ireland's construction firms should continue to look to emerging markets for opportunities, the head of a professional organisation said.
Thomas Cook in debt cutting move
THOMAS Cook took another step towards calmer waters be announcing a £425m fundraising with shareholders in a bid to cut debt.
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