Children 'are my priority now' 

Model and fitness fanatic Nell McAndrew has shown off her new baby daughter - and says that children are now her priority rather than her health challenges.

Stewart 'over the moon' at success 

Rod Stewart said he was "over the moon" as he celebrated his 15th number one record with a champagne toast.

Rod Stewart album tops UK charts 

Rod Stewart's first album of self-penned songs in 20 years has gone straight to the top of the UK album charts.

New laws 'open to abuse of power' 

Proposed anti-social behaviour laws are open to abuse of power and could be used by councils to create new crimes ranging from spitting to homelessness, a think-tank has warned.

House asking prices reach new high 

House sellers' asking prices have soared to a new high, in further signs of confidence returning to the market, a property website has reported.

Cameron calls for tax transparency 

David Cameron has written to the leaders of Britain's offshore tax havens stressing the need to "get our own houses in order" as he pushes for international action to tackle avoidance schemes.

Help offered to probation mutuals 

Probation staff who start their own John Lewis-style mutuals will be offered support to bid for contracts under the Government's rehabilitation reforms, Nick Clegg will announce.

High inflation is 'here to stay' 

Households are facing a continued squeeze on their spending power after a leading forecaster warned that high inflation was here to stay.

Bid to bridge division highlighted 

Almost 200 events are taking place across Northern Ireland over the next week to highlight efforts to build relationships and bridge division, it was revealed.

Flybe to mark 30-year milestone 

Flybe marks 30 years of operations in Northern Ireland on Monday by flying in dignitaries from five key destinations for a special visit.

Charity's anniversary name change 

A charity set up by women to help on the home front during the Second World War has changed its name in a bid to persuade more men to volunteer.

Kenny defends Shatter in Garda row new

Taoiseach Enda Kenny has defended Justice Minister Alan Shatter's use of information held by the Garda when he revealed that Independent TD Mick Wallace had escaped penalty points for using a mobile phone while driving last year.

British Soap Awards in pictures: Coronation Street dominates 

17 killed during Nigeria offensive 

Nigeria's military said its offensive against insurgents in the country's restive north-east has killed at least 14 suspected Islamic extremists and three soldiers.

Kenny lays wreath of Boston victims 

Irish Taoiseach Enda Kenny has laid a wreath at the memorial to those killed or injured in the Boston Marathon bombing.

Four hurt in suspected gas blast 

Four casualties have been taken to hospital after a suspected gas blast which destroyed a terraced house.

True gains deserved verdict 

True Verdict built on her promising comeback run to gain a deserved opening success in the Come Racing On June 8th Maiden at Navan.

Voleuse yields Vintage harvest 

Voleuse De Coeurs got back on the winning trail in the Coolmore Vintage Crop Stakes at Navan.

Tarla on top at Limerick 

Tarla readily justified odds-on favouritism on her return to fences at Limerick.

Mayo crush Galway 

Mayo handed out a humiliating 17-point defeat to arch rivals Galway in the Connacht SFC at Salthill.