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Flanagan fleshes out skins protest new
Former Coronation Street star Helen Flanagan did her bit to protest against the skin trade by showing off some flesh of her own.
Nick Carter to write tell-all book new
Nick Carter is to open up about his battle with substance and alcohol abuse in a new book.
Twilight leads Teen Choice nods new
Twilight's legacy shows no sign of stopping, after the film and its stars lead the Teen Choice Awards with nine nominations.
West Bank and romance in Omar new
One of the more buzzed-about films at the Cannes Film Festival, Omar, is set in the West Bank, and the Palestinian conflict is a key part of the plot.
Family tribute to murdered soldier new
The family of the soldier hacked to death in Woolwich has paid tribute to "a loving son, husband, father, brother and uncle" who always wanted to be in the Army and "live life and enjoy himself".
Prayers offered for Woolwich victim new
Mourners have gathered to pay their respects to the soldier killed in the brutal terrorist attack in London.
New pay cut rules passed into law new
New laws allowing the Government to cut public sector workers' pay without their agreement have been published.
Neet numbers 'lowest for decade' new
The number of 16 to 18-year-olds not in school, work or training is at its lowest level for a decade, official figures show.
Google goes to Galapagos Islands new
Few have explored the remote volcanic islands of the Galapagos archipelago, an otherworldly landscape inhabited by the world's largest tortoises and other fantastical creatures that inspired Charles Darwin's theory of evolution.
G8 summit police costs 'about £50m' new
Policing and security costs for the G8 conference in Co Fermanagh next month are running at an estimated £50 million, it has been revealed.
Plan urging shared education scheme new
A new strategy to heal sectarian divisions in Northern Ireland has stressed the crucial need to create a fully shared education system in the region.
Ireland face tough chase new
Ireland will chase a victory target of 276 as they bid to beat a full-member nation for the first time in Dublin in the opening RSA Insurance one-day international against Pakistan.
Mayor looks back over year in role new
The crisis created by the Union flags dispute gave Belfast's outgoing Lord Mayor a chance to do more than simply pose for the cameras, Gavin Robinson has revealed.
Data glitch blamed for beach woes new
Environment Minister Phil Hogan has blamed a statistical glitch for some beaches losing their coveted blue flag status.
'Indoor beach' among oddest claims new
A holiday home insurer has revealed some of its strangest ever claims, including a swan crashing through the roof and guests creating an "indoor beach".
Chicken feet on menu at China talks new
Chicken feet will be on the business menu at meetings between Northern Ireland and Chinese government ministers next week as Stormont leaders strive to secure an unusual trade link.
Mother guilty of benefit fraud
A mother-of-eight has been found guilty of fraudulently receiving more than £350,000 in benefits and tax credits by claiming some of her children had disabilities and conditions.
Ferdinand targets further trophies
Rio Ferdinand has set his sights on winning more silverware under David Moyes after signing a one-year contract extension with Manchester United.
Markets fall as Japan stocks slide
Financial markets around the world have fallen after Japanese stocks suffered their biggest slide since the country was hit by a devastating tsunami more than two years ago.
Brit stars vying for US TV awards
Damian Lewis and Benedict Cumberbatch are among the British stars flying the flag at the 2013 American Critics' Choice Television Awards.
Good guy Zach Galifianakis
Hangover star takes 87-year-old to premiere
Cannes femmes: Shayk and Ambrosio on red carpet
In pictures: UK Soap Awards
FHM's sexiest women - Kunis knocks Tulisa off her perch
Latest News
New strategy for shared education unveiled by Stormont leaders new
A new strategy to heal sectarian divisions in Northern Ireland has stressed the crucial need to create a fully shared education system in the region.
Family tribute to murdered soldier new
The family of the soldier hacked to death in Woolwich has paid tribute to "a loving son, husband, father, brother and uncle" who always wanted to be in the Army and "live life and enjoy himself".
Prayers offered for Woolwich victim new
Mourners have gathered to pay their respects to the soldier killed in the brutal terrorist attack in London.
Latest Sport
George Best was in a different league new
George Best was the finest footballer of them all, according to England World Cup winner Ian Callaghan.
Who wins the duels across the pitch will decide final destination of pro12 crown new
They know each other inside-out as a result of having squared up so often in the past. As well as having gone head to head on such a regular basis, most of the protagonists are Irish training camp regulars. In addition, many of them have been Test match colleagues.
Baines: We will recover new
Everton defender Leighton Baines insists the upheaval of losing manager David Moyes to Manchester United after 11 years in charge will not derail the club.
Latest Showbiz
Flanagan fleshes out skins protest new
Former Coronation Street star Helen Flanagan did her bit to protest against the skin trade by showing off some flesh of her own.
Twilight leads Teen Choice nods new
Twilight's legacy shows no sign of stopping, after the film and its stars lead the Teen Choice Awards with nine nominations.
Brangelina agree sex scene ban
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have vowed not to appear in sex scenes with other people in their films, according to reports.
