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Woman - I had to stand up to Trump new
An 87-year-old woman who alleges Donald Trump cheated her over a property scheme has told jurors she had qualms about suing the developer-turned-TV star given his power and influence.
Tribute to girl killed in crash new
The parents of a 17-year-old girl who was killed in a car crash that also left her best friend dead and three young men fighting for their lives have paid tribute to their "beautiful" daughter.
Church backs gay ministers motion new
The Church of Scotland has voted in favour of allowing openly gay men and women to become ministers - whilst maintaining a traditionalist standpoint.
Police should not name arrested new
Criminal suspects who have been arrested should not be named until they are charged except for in "clearly identified circumstances" such as a threat to life, according to new official guidance issued to police forces in the wake of the Leveson Inquiry.
900 looted artefacts recovered new
Almost 900 artefacts illegally looted in Ireland by a treasure hunter with a metal detector have been recovered.
Saints duo join England party new
England are to add Luther Burrell and Stephen Myler to their squad for their South American tour after Alex Goode and Joel Tomkins were ruled out through injury.
Attacks 'likely' during G8 summit new
Dissident attacks are likely to occur in Northern Ireland during the G8 summit despite the presence of thousands of extra police officers, the commander of the security operation has said.
Most robbers jailed for five years new
Eight out of 10 convicted robbers are handed down jail sentences of less than five years, figures have shown.
Warning as fire deaths revealed new
Five people were killed in fires caused by smoking materials during the last year, the Northern Ireland Fire Service has revealed.
Weld on rain watch for Break new
Dermot Weld wants to see some rain ahead of Big Break's run in the Etihad Airways Irish 1,000 Guineas on Sunday.
Loch likely to take Classic chance new
Loch Garman and Trading Leather are among a team of four from Jim Bolger's stable left in the Tattersalls Irish 2,000 Guineas at the Curragh on Saturday.
Opportunity Knox for Murtagh new
Johnny Murtagh is aiming for a dream start to his training career with Fort Knox in the Tattersalls Irish 2,000 Guineas at the Curragh on Saturday.
Iran tries to block out Rafsanjani new
Iran is to ban physically weak candidates from next month's presidential election, seen as a way of excluding a former leader who is a threat to hard-liners.
McDowell: I'm in the form of my life new
Graeme McDowell feels he is in the form of his life as he seeks some rare success at Wentworth this week and a second major title next month.
Pilkington out of Ireland squad new
Norwich winger Anthony Pilkington has been withdrawn from the Ireland squad, the Football Association of Ireland has confirmed.
A&E reopens after powder alert
An accident and emergency unit has been cleared to reopen after a major incident involving patients who had come into contact with an unknown powder.
Gray pens new Stanley deal
Accrington striker James Gray has committed his future to the club by agreeing a contract extension for a further 12 months.
Audit finds celebrity data breaches
A celebrity was looked up more than 80 times on the internal garda database, it has emerged.
Gatland moving on from Wilko
British and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland has ruled out making another offer to Jonny Wilkinson to join the forthcoming tour to Australia.
Redknapp toiling to shift players
QPR manager Harry Redknapp admits he has a difficult task on his hands offloading unwanted players in order to bring in recruits more suited to the npower Championship.
In pictures: UK Soap Awards
New suspects in Maddie probe
In Pictures: North West 200
In Pictures: Balmoral Show
Nice-but-dull Kate's annoying baby bump pose
FHM's sexiest women - Kunis knocks Tulisa off her perch
Latest News
Church of Scotland votes to allow gay men and women to become ministers new
The Church of Scotland's ruling General Assembly has voted in favour of allowing openly gay men and women to become ministers.
Woman - I had to stand up to Trump new
An 87-year-old woman who alleges Donald Trump cheated her over a property scheme has told jurors she had qualms about suing the developer-turned-TV star given his power and influence.
Tribute to girl killed in crash new
The parents of a 17-year-old girl who was killed in a car crash that also left her best friend dead and three young men fighting for their lives have paid tribute to their "beautiful" daughter.
Latest Sport
Jose Mourinho leaves Real Madrid - paving the way for a second coming at Chelsea new
Real Madrid has announced the departure of Jose Mourinho - igniting excitement among Chelsea fans hoping for a sensational return of the Special One to Stamford Bridge.
Saints duo join England party new
England are to add Luther Burrell and Stephen Myler to their squad for their South American tour after Alex Goode and Joel Tomkins were ruled out through injury.
We must not turn our backs on North West 200 new
The luckless North West 200 can no longer afford to put all its eggs in the Saturday basket. That was made patently obvious as Race Chief Mervyn Whyte and his team were left counting the cost on Saturday night of a second abandonment in three years and the impact on the future of the event as we know it.
Latest Showbiz
Winona: I'm proud of my wrinkles
Winona Ryder has insisted she is "proud" of her wrinkles, revealing she has experienced peer pressure to succumb to cosmetic surgery.
Saturdays star welcomes daughter
The Saturdays star Rochelle Humes has become a mum for the first time.
BGT's Maarty wants Alesha duet
Britain's Got Talent star Maarty Broekman wants to make music with judge Alesha Dixon, and is planning to get in touch with her after the finals.
