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Three foreign nationals convicted over sham marriages
Three convicted for their involvement, including a so-called 'fixer' who helped set up the bogus ceremonies to obtain UK residency permits and a Portuguese woman who acted as a 'bride'
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.
Paterson urges UGM crop use
Environment Secretary will officially kick off campaign to bring genetically modified crops to the UK.
SDLP hits out over privatising of clinics
Poots orders two health centres to be developed by the private sector.
Award for cancer nurse
Northern Ireland nurse recognised for dedication to cancer charity.
Baby antibiotics 'link to eczema'
Antibiotics in first 12 months may increase chance of developing eczema.
Online retailer offers £3.68 dress
A £3.68 MWD - Minimum Wage Dress - has gone on sale.
Failed asylum seeker in £85,000 payout
Failed asylum seeker to receive £85,000 to settle unlawful detention claim.
New virus 'deadlier than Sars'
New respiratory virus that originated in the Middle East spreads easily between people.
Children 'bearing brunt' of war in Syria
Harrowing pictures of child refugees fleeing the civil war in Syria released.
Taliban offers to free US soldier new
Said it is ready to hand over soldier held since 2009.
FBI uses drones for surveillance
The FBI uses drones for surveillance of stationary subjects.
Calm returns to Fermanagh after G8 summit
It's been 12 years, but they still talk fondly around Enniskillen of the day former US President Bill Clinton came to town. In time to come, it will be well-worn tales of Obama and Putin recalled around the bars and kitchen tables in Fermanagh.
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.
Ulster Bank aims to raise £27m by selling city bases new
Ulster Bank is aiming to raise at least £27.4m by selling and renting back its two Belfast premises, it has emerged.
Man acquitted of sex abuse
A Ballyclare man who at one time was convicted of sexually abusing three nieces has been acquitted of all charges.
Duo are held on suspicion of robbery
Police investigating a series of incidents in Antrim have arrested a 21-year-old man. Officers were called to Railway Street on Wednesday.
£42k raised for US hit-and-run victim 'a tribute to the lives he touched'
The family of a young Northern Ireland man killed by a hit-and-run driver in New York say they are astonished after more than £40,000 was donated in a matter of hours to bring his body home.
Ballymena to get new 60-bed hotel
A new 60-bed budget hotel is to be built in Ballymena.
170,000 more hop aboard the bus
An extra 170,000 customers used Ulsterbus's Goldline coach service over the last year as more people left the car at home, it has been revealed.
Calm returns to Fermanagh after G8 summit
It's been 12 years, but they still talk fondly around Enniskillen of the day former US President Bill Clinton came to town. In time to come, it will be well-worn tales of Obama and Putin recalled around the bars and kitchen tables in Fermanagh.
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Roads closed because of gas leak
Police have closed two of Belfast's busiest roads because of a gas leak.
'Knifeman' and girl arrested following theft and attempted robbery in Antrim
Police investigating a series of incidents in Antrim have arrested a 21-year-old man.
Buildings evacuated and roads shut due to gas leak in Belfast city centre
Buildings were evacuated in Belfast city centre at rush hour on Wednesday 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.
Agency to provide development funds
Nama is to provide £15 million to finish two office blocks in Belfast.
Teenager charged with number of offences after allegedly 'threatening ambulance crew with meat cleaver'
An 18-year-old man has been charged with a number of offences after an ambulance crew were allegedly threatened with a meat cleaver.
Two arrested in dissidents inquiry
Two men have been arrested by detectives investigating dissident republicanism in 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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Bill errors costing families £6.7bn new
Families are being left hundreds of pounds out of pocket due to errors by firms calculating their household bills, new research has found.
Lenders told to plug £27bn hole new
Five of Britain's biggest lenders must plug a combined £27.1 billion hole in their finances, with Barclays, Lloyds Banking Group and Royal Bank of Scotland accounting for more than 90% of the shortfall, the City regulator revealed.
Memorial planned for code-breaker
An unsung hero of Britain's wartime Bletchley Park code-breaking operation is set to be honoured with a memorial 70 years after he helped turn the tide of the conflict.
Minister hails benefits of GM crops
Genetically modified crops have the potential to improve the environment and save lives, Owen Paterson said as he launched a new push for the UK to be at the forefront of developing the controversial technology.
Peer: Prosecute health regulators
Health regulators should face prosecution for covering up their failure to investigate a spate of baby deaths, a leading lawyer said.
Qatada deportation moves closer
The UK Government is expected to take its final steps towards ratifying a treaty designed to trigger the removal of radical cleric Abu Qatada from the country.
Qatada deportation moves closer
The UK Government is expected to take its final steps towards ratifying a treaty designed to trigger the removal of radical cleric Abu Qatada from the country.
Environment Secretary Owen Paterson urges UK to adopt use of GM crop technology
Environment Secretary, Owen Paterson, will officially kick off his campaign to bring genetically modified crops to the UK today by calling on the government, industry and scientists to join forces to convert the public in the face of widespread fear and scepticism.
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.
Video: Steve Carell reunited with his Minions in Despicable Me 2
In the new film, Gru has become a jam manufacturer and devoted father who is recruited by the Anti-Villain League to help it catch another arch-criminal.
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
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.
Taliban offers to free US soldier new
The Afghan Taliban has said it is ready to hand over a US soldier held captive since 2009 in exchange for five of its senior operatives being held at Guantanamo Bay.
Rescue bid after India landslides new
Rescuers in India are using helicopters and climbing through mountain paths to reach nearly 4,000 people trapped by landslides in a narrow valley near a Hindu shrine in the northern Himalayas.
Singapore shrouded in fire smog new
Officials in Singapore are urging people to remain indoors amid unprecedented levels of air pollution after a smoky haze caused by forest fires in neighbouring Indonesia worsened dramatically.
Tributes to 'genius' Gandolfini
Tributes have poured in for James Gandolfini, the American actor best known for his role as the mob boss in The Sopranos, who died on Wednesday at the age of 51.
Dotcom 'in tears' as files deleted
Megaupload founder Kim Dotcom said he was "in tears" after a European company deleted all the data it was hosting from his file-sharing site.
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.
Diggin agrees player-coach deal new
Paul Diggin has signed a contract extension with Northampton Saints which will see the winger combine coaching with playing.
Baxter agrees Exeter switch new
Greg Bateman has joined Exeter from London Welsh, the Chiefs have announced.
Newcastle mess makes me sick, says Alan Shearer new
Alan Shearer believes the appointment of Joe Kinnear as Newcastle's director of football has turned the club into a laughing stock.
Armagh boss Grimley's fortress plea new
Armagh manager Paul Grimley is urging his team to restore the image of the Athletic Grounds as an intimidating fortress as he focuses on the forthcoming All Ireland first round qualifier tie against Wicklow.
Making a case for the defence new
When Ballinamallard United won promotion to the IFA Premiership in April 2012, their manager Whitey Anderson imagined what life would be like among the Cliftonville's, Glentoran's and Linfield's of this world.
Has Rory Best become a victim of the yips? new
Has Rory Best got the yips? That was the question being asked by Ulster supporters after what was supposed to have been a dream come true turned into a Canberra Stadium nightmare for Ireland's most capped hooker.
Australia name team to face the British and Irish Lions in first test
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.
Howley: Best to come from North
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
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.
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Di Canio signs Swede Karlsson
Sunderland boss Paolo Di Canio has landed teenage Swedish winger David Moberg Karlsson.
No Liverpool move yet for Mkhitaryan
Shakhtar Donetsk chief executive Sergei Palkin claims there has been no approach from Liverpool for in-demand midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan - but they would be willing to listen to offers.
Protesters hopeful on ticket prices
A group of fans believe they have made positive progress in their campaign for lower Premier League ticket prices following a protest in London.
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.
Jon Favreau cooks off at LA hotel new
Jon Favreau has been picking up culinary tips from the chefs at a LA hotel, for his new film Chef.
Neeson and Hayek find The Prophet? new
Liam Neeson and Salma Hayek are among the stars who have reportedly signed on for The Prophet.
'Gritty' return for Miss Saigon
Hit musical Miss Saigon is to return to the West End next year a quarter of a century after it made its debut.
Sopranos star James Gandolfini dies
James Gandolfini, the actor famous for his lead role in mob drama The Sopranos, has died in Italy.
Film review: World War Z
With cities and countries overrun daily, former UN troubleshooter Gerry (Brad Pitt) manages to save his wife (Mireille Enos) and two daughters in a last-ditch chopper rescue from a Philadelphia rooftop.
Horizon: Fracking - the New Energy Rush
Last night’s Horizon film Fracking: the New Energy, presented by Iain Stewart, proved to be deeply frustrating.
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".
Caviar for Derry's Leah Totton after another Apprentice win
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.
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Lindy McDowell: A fringe benefit of the G8? We're no longer news in US new
From the perspective of the US, the G8 in Northern Ireland has been all about Syria. From the perspective of Northern Ireland this is actually some evidence of progress.
Lindy McDowell: It's poor form to blame Tiger's girl new
Tiger Woods didn't win the US Open. In fact his performance in the competition was up there – or down there – with his worst.
Fionola Meredith: Why our genuflecting to VIPs belongs in the past new
Look, I know how exciting it is when a president comes to town. Forget about the iniquities of Guantanamo – when Obama flew over our house in his mighty Marine One helicopter, we rushed outside to gawp and marvel as the leader of the free world clattered by overhead.
News Analysis: Proper reaction to Nigella pictures is to help victims new
It was that comparative rarity these days: a genuinely shocking and compelling tabloid splash. The pictures of Nigella Lawson apparently having her throat gripped and her nose pinched by her husband had the key parts of a strong red-top story: famous people; inappropriate behaviour in public. And it was uncomfortable to look at.
Blogs: Afghan resolve is put to test after Nato handover new
Our security and defence forces will now be in the lead. From here, all security responsibility and all security leadership will be taken by our brave forces."
Lindy McDowell: And still America sticks to its guns about the right to own firearms new
Another week. More gun deaths. And yet America's strange (to us anyway) romance with openly available weaponry continues.
Editors Viewpoint: Sorry Rihanna, but we really have seen it all before
Rihanna's provocative posters for her Diamonds world tour have offended the sensibilities of some people, who took it upon themselves to cover her up by stapling plaid dresses to her unruly breasts.
Letters: G8's given us a platform to build for future
THE G8 summit has been an enormous success. It is to the credit of the various governments, including the Executive, the PSNI and all parties involved, that the conference passed off so successfully.
Editors Viewpoint: We can't slip back into bad old days
The announcement of 400 new jobs for Larne from a Japanese firm is very welcome, particularly in a town which saw the devastating loss of 800 jobs last year. Of course there was a certain amount of choreography involved in revealing the jobs boost just after the G8 summit, but the positive investment message will still not be lost back in Japan or in the other countries which participated in the meeting.
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Heavy loss for JD Sports' outdoor division new
Retailer JD Sports Fashion has warned its Blacks and Millets outdoor division is set for another "substantial" loss, despite a return to sales growth.
Tax rift driving a wedge between golf clubs new
WHILE world leaders met this week to discuss taxpaying protocols at Lough Erne Resort and golf course, it's emerged there are disparities in the taxes paid by golf clubs in Northern Ireland.
Ryanair boosts its fleet by 175 new planes new
Low-fare airline Ryanair has confirmed it will be buying around £10bn of new planes in a move which will create more than 3,000 jobs.
Airline in $297m order for part-Belfast built aeroplanes new
ANOTHER airline has signed a deal to buy planes part-made in Belfast at the Paris Air Show.
Tax rift driving a wedge between golf clubs new
WHILE world leaders met this week to discuss taxpaying protocols at Lough Erne Resort and golf course, it's emerged there are disparities in the taxes paid by golf clubs in Northern Ireland.
Ryanair boosts its fleet by 175 new planes new
Low-fare airline Ryanair has confirmed it will be buying around £10bn of new planes in a move which will create more than 3,000 jobs.
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