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Road verge management questioned
Wildflower-rich roadside verges around the country are being destroyed by local councils mowing them when they are in full bloom, experts have warned.
Proud Webber eyes World Cup new
When Rob Webber was forced to undergo a second shoulder operation last summer and went through "dark days" wondering what the future held, he never envisaged it would be captaining his country.
PM launches anti-terror task force new
David Cameron is launching a new terror task force to crack down on extremism in the wake of the horrific murder of Drummer Lee Rigby, Downing Street has confirmed.
Third series of The Voice agreed new
Singing contest The Voice has been commissioned for a third series.
Goulding honoured over Radio 1 show new
Ellie Goulding said she was honoured to perform at Radio 1's Big Weekend as she delivered one of the performances of the day.
Well-wishers flock to pay respects new
Detectives investigating the brutal killing of Drummer Lee Rigby have arrested three further men on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder.
Tories look at limiting GP visits new
Conservatives have considered limiting the number of times patients can visit their family doctor in a year, it has emerged.
Four to get 'fast pass' to finals new
Four remaining contestants are being given a free pass to the live finals of BBC1 talent show The Voice in a twist unveiled on Saturday's show.
Bookies' favourite out of The Voice new
Bookies' favourite Liam Tamne has crashed out of BBC1 singing contest The Voice - leaving him in tears and causing Jessie J to storm off the show.
Fatal stand fall 'tragic accident' new
Police are treating the death of a 21-year-old man who fell from a stand at York racecourse as a tragic accident.
French soldier stabbed in throat
A soldier has been stabbed in the throat in the French commercial district of La Defense outside Paris.
Schmidt signs off with title win
Leinster put past disappointments behind them to scoop an elusive RaboDirect PRO12 title in head coach Joe Schmidt's last game in charge, with a 24-18 win over Ulster.
Hartley could miss Lions tour
Dylan Hartley is in danger of missing the British and Irish Lions tour after he became the first player to be sent off in an Aviva Premiership final.
Hartley dismissed as Tigers claim title
Northampton captain Dylan Hartley's British and Irish Lions hopes appear to lie in tatters after he was sent off for dissent during Saints' 37-17 Aviva Premiership final defeat against Leicester at Twickenham.
Hartley could miss Lions tour
Dylan Hartley could be suspended from the British and Irish Lions tour after he was sent off during the Aviva Premiership final.
Vintage 1976 Apple computer sold
One of Apple's first computers, a functioning 1976 model, has been sold for a record 516,000 euros (£441,000).
48 rescued as boat runs aground
Forty eight people have been rescued from a passenger boat after it hit a rock on a Welsh island, coastguards have said.
Thousands run final marathon mile
Thousands of athletes have joined victims of the Boston Marathon bombings to run and walk the last mile of the race, reclaiming the triumph of crossing the finish line.
Magician works Curragh magic
Magician gave Aidan O'Brien his ninth victory in the Tattersalls Irish 2,000 Guineas at the Curragh.
Coach oozes class in Marble
Coach House looked a horse with a very bright future as the O'Briens got back on track in the Cold Move European Breeders Fund Marble Hill Stakes at the Curragh.
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Three-day festival underway in Derry
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Latest News
PM launches anti-terror task force new
David Cameron is launching a new terror task force to crack down on extremism in the wake of the horrific murder of Drummer Lee Rigby, Downing Street has confirmed.
Well-wishers flock to pay respects new
Detectives investigating the brutal killing of Drummer Lee Rigby have arrested three further men on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder.
Tories look at limiting GP visits new
Conservatives have considered limiting the number of times patients can visit their family doctor in a year, it has emerged.
Latest Sport
Proud Webber eyes World Cup new
When Rob Webber was forced to undergo a second shoulder operation last summer and went through "dark days" wondering what the future held, he never envisaged it would be captaining his country.
Bayern Munich leave Bourssia Dortmund flattened and in tears after magnificent Champions League final new
Arjen Robben provided the perfect answer to the doubters by scoring an 88th-minute winner to settle a brilliant Champions League final in favour of Bayern Munich at Wembley.
Schmidt signs off with title win
Leinster put past disappointments behind them to scoop an elusive RaboDirect PRO12 title in head coach Joe Schmidt's last game in charge, with a 24-18 win over Ulster.
Latest Showbiz
Third series of The Voice agreed new
Singing contest The Voice has been commissioned for a third series.
Goulding honoured over Radio 1 show new
Ellie Goulding said she was honoured to perform at Radio 1's Big Weekend as she delivered one of the performances of the day.
Four to get 'fast pass' to finals new
Four remaining contestants are being given a free pass to the live finals of BBC1 talent show The Voice in a twist unveiled on Saturday's show.
