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Mail staff vote for rivals' boycott new
Royal Mail workers have voted in favour of boycotting competitors' mail and have massively rejected the Government's controversial plan to privatise the company.
Ban warns of new threats to UN new
UN peacekeeping efforts face growing dangers from non-traditional threats such as suicide bombers and improvised explosive devices, secretary-general Ban Ki-moon has warned.
Deans poised for O'Connor gamble new
Australia coach Robbie Deans is expected to take one of the biggest gambles of his career by selecting James O'Connor at fly-half for Saturday's first Test against the British and Irish Lions.
Fake shops in vacant centre lots new
The owners of a struggling shopping centre have given it a new lease of life - by filling empty lots with fake shops.
Cow saved from car inspection pit new
A cow that managed to climb on to the roof of a garage before falling through has been rescued by firefighters - after spending 24 hours wedged in a car inspection pit.
Cities vying for culture spotlight new
Dundee, Hull, Leicester and Swansea Bay are the four contenders which have made it through to the shortlist for the UK's next City Of Culture.
Special needs education cuts rapped new
The country's largest teaching union has accused the Government of enforcing savage cuts on pupils with special needs.
Ryanair spends £10bn on planes new
Low-fares airline Ryanair has confirmed it would be buying around £10 billion-worth (11.6 billion euro) of new planes in a move that will create more than 3,000 jobs.
Peppa Pig World website hacked new
Pig-sick parents have complained after a hacker took over a web page dedicated to a popular cartoon character.
Pardew: I'm staying new
Alan Pardew has insisted he will remain as Newcastle boss despite the turmoil currently engulfing the club.
Campaigners condemn whale killing new
Environmental campaigners have hit out at the killing of an endangered fin whale by an Icelandic whaler for the first time in several years.
11-stone dog breaks fit club record new
An 11-stone bullmastiff dog has become the fattest pet to enter an animal charity's fit club.
Walliams: I flirted with Cameron new
David Walliams has said he fell into one of his Little Britain character on a recent visit to Downing Street.
Liv Tyler ready for The Leftovers new
Liv Tyler is set to star opposite Justin Theroux in US pilot The Leftovers, according to reports.
Starr 'hopes name will be cleared' new
Freddie Starr's lawyer has said the comedian is hopeful he will soon be able to clear his name after being investigated for alleged sexual offences.
Star reunited with his Minions new
Steve Carell joined some not-so-mini Minions as they launched their new movie Despicable Me 2.
416 jobs created by healthcare firm new
A Japanese global healthcare company is creating 416 jobs in Northern Ireland.
More allegations for Deputy Speaker new
Commons Deputy Speaker Nigel Evans has been further arrested on suspicion of three counts of indecent assault.
Johnny Depp opens up about split new
Johnny Depp has confessed his split from Vanessa Paradis was "unpleasant" but said he had been determined to remain strong for the sake of his children.
Kim and Kanye baby name revealed? new
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West have reportedly named their baby Kaidence Donda West.
In Pictures: The G8 summit
Gerry forces Sammy into Mexican wave
Voice of Pomeroy pops home
Rapturous reception for Andrea
One Summer's Day 2013
We want you to get snapping!
Obama death bid fears - aircraft carriers on standby
In Pictures: Ulster Nightlife
Pubs, clubs and parties
In Pictures: The 'Big IF' concert in Botanic Gardens
Thousands turn out in the rain
Latest News
Health chief Superman video slammed new
A health chief has been criticised by anti-cuts campaigners after he appeared in an online video cavorting around an NHS building dressed as Superman.
Mail staff vote for rivals' boycott new
Royal Mail workers have voted in favour of boycotting competitors' mail and have massively rejected the Government's controversial plan to privatise the company.
Violence in Sao Paulo as Brazil protests continue new
Thousands of demonstrators have flooded into a square in Brazil's economic hub, Sao Paulo, for the latest in a historic wave of protests against the state of public transport, schools and other public services.
Latest Sport
Deans poised for O'Connor gamble new
Australia coach Robbie Deans is expected to take one of the biggest gambles of his career by selecting James O'Connor at fly-half for Saturday's first Test against the British and Irish Lions.
Premier League fixture list unveiled: Manchester United face Swansea on opening day as Jose Mourinho's Chelsea play Hull new
Barclays Premier League champions Manchester United will start the 2013-14 season at League Cup winners Swansea.
Pardew: I'm staying new
Alan Pardew has insisted he will remain as Newcastle boss despite the turmoil currently engulfing the club.
Latest Showbiz
Walliams: I flirted with Cameron new
David Walliams has said he fell into one of his Little Britain character on a recent visit to Downing Street.
Liv Tyler ready for The Leftovers new
Liv Tyler is set to star opposite Justin Theroux in US pilot The Leftovers, according to reports.
Starr 'hopes name will be cleared' new
Freddie Starr's lawyer has said the comedian is hopeful he will soon be able to clear his name after being investigated for alleged sexual offences.
