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Concern at mistreatment claims new
The Government is deeply concerned by allegations of mistreatment of children at a number of creches, Tanaiste Eamon Gilmore has said.
Madonna: Elton and I have made up new
Madonna has confirmed that her feud with Elton John is over, after he took her out for dinner.
Adele asks Carr to be godfather new
Adele has reportedly chosen Alan Carr as her baby's godfather.
JLS headliners at Hyde Park show new
Soon-to-split boyband JLS are the latest headliners for a series of major outdoor shows in London's Hyde Park.
Car bombers strike twice in Niger new
More than a dozen people have been injured in two car bomb attacks in Niger. One was in the city of Agadez where a military barracks was targeted and one in Arlit where a French company operates a uranium mine.
Metal theft not 'victimless crime' new
Almost 5,000 metal thefts have been reported to gardai in the last two years, figures show.
O'Brien quartet head for Guineas new
Aidan O'Brien has declared a team of four as he goes for a ninth triumph in the Tattersalls Irish 2,000 Guineas at the Curragh on Saturday.
McCartney in Pussy Riot parole plea new
Sir Paul McCartney has written to Russian authorities asking them to consider releasing members of jailed punk band Pussy Riot on parole.
Scott Thomas: I felt stuck in dark new
Kristin Scott Thomas says she wants to do a comedy next to get over her character in Nicholas Winding Refn's Only God Forgives.
Owen to star in Christmas movie? new
Mark Owen could be spreading Christmas cheer by playing an elf in a festive-themed film, according to reports.
Douglas enjoys smiling for camera new
Michael Douglas has revealed one of the things he enjoyed most about playing Liberace in Behind the Candelabra was getting the chance to smile on screen.
Brooker joins Warriors new
Worcester have announced the signing of former England Saxons hooker Chris Brooker from Harlequins.
Lagarde faces court in fraud probe new
International Monetary Fund chief Christine Lagarde is facing questions at a special Paris court over a controversial financial deal that she oversaw as French finance minister.
Flag of Europe replaced at Holyrood new
The Flag of Europe outside the Scottish Parliament has been replaced after it was spotted flying with just 11 stars.
Stewardess charged after drugs find new
An air stewardess has been charged following the seizure of around six kilos of cocaine at Heathrow Airport.
Threlfall to play Tommy Cooper new
David Threlfall is set to play comedian Tommy Cooper in a new ITV drama.
Halliwell says bye to Viva Forever new
Geri Halliwell has insisted the Spice Girls musical Viva Forever! is "good entertainment" - and admitted she had been "cocky" about it being a success.
McCartney in Pussy Riot parole plea new
Sir Paul McCartney has written to Russian authorities asking them to consider releasing members of jailed punk band Pussy Riot on parole.
Holiday weather warms up - a bit new
Warmer weather will make a welcome return over the bank holiday weekend.
Arrested was friendship factor new
Ron Howard has revealed that relationships have been made - and broken - over Arrested Development.
Good guy Zach Galifianakis
Hangover star takes 87-year-old to premiere
Cannes femmes: Shayk and Ambrosio shimmer on red carpet new
In pictures: UK Soap Awards
FHM's sexiest women - Kunis knocks Tulisa off her perch
Latest News
Man arrested in England over south Armagh double murder new
A 33-year-old man has been arrested in England in connection with a double murder in Co Armagh seven years ago.
Northern Ireland healthcare firm lands business in Brazil new
A Northern Ireland medical firm has secured its first lucrative business deal in Brazil.
Car bombers strike twice in Niger new
More than a dozen people have been injured in two car bomb attacks in Niger. One was in the city of Agadez where a military barracks was targeted and one in Arlit where a French company operates a uranium mine.
Latest Sport
O'Brien quartet head for Guineas new
Aidan O'Brien has declared a team of four as he goes for a ninth triumph in the Tattersalls Irish 2,000 Guineas at the Curragh on Saturday.
Injury could help Andy Murray in bid to win Wimbledon new
Pardew to focus on summer plans new
Alan Pardew is contemplating his preparations for the new season after holding talks with Newcastle owner Mike Ashley.
Latest Showbiz
Madonna: Elton and I have made up new
Madonna has confirmed that her feud with Elton John is over, after he took her out for dinner.
Adele asks Carr to be godfather new
Adele has reportedly chosen Alan Carr as her baby's godfather.
JLS headliners at Hyde Park show new
Soon-to-split boyband JLS are the latest headliners for a series of major outdoor shows in London's Hyde Park.
