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Organ campaigner urges law change new
A campaigner to make organ donation the norm in Northern Ireland has said he will not rest until positive changes are made in the law.
Colsaerts and McDowell clash again new
Nicolas Colsaerts and Graeme McDowell contested the final 12 months ago and have set up a quarter-final clash at the Volvo World Match Play Championship after both almost blew massive leads at the last-16 stage.
O'Gara bows out new
Ireland and Munster fly-half Ronan O'Gara has announced his playing retirement in order to take up a coaching role with Racing Metro.
Drugs suspected in girl's death new
A 16-year-old girl who died following reported breathing difficulties may have taken an illegal drug, police said.
Read inspires Crusaders new
Skipper Kieran Read led the way as the Crusaders eased to a 23-3 victory over the Blues at the AMI Stadium.
Young women killed in car crash new
A teenage driver and her female passenger have died and three men are in hospital after their car careered off the road into undergrowth.
'Amazing' slimmer loses 21 stone new
A woman branded morbidly obese by her GP has lost 21 stone in weight after an embarrassing trip to the dentist forced her to act.
Surgery row trust to replace chief new
An NHS trust at the centre of a row over children's heart surgery is to replace its chief executive.
US lottery jackpot $600m and rising new
The jackpot for the US Powerball Lottery has reached 600 million dollars (£395 million) - just 56 million dollars (£37 million) less than the record from the March 2012 Mega Millions jackpot, which was split by three winning tickets.
Sea swim woman found after search new
A woman who disappeared while swimming off the Lincolnshire coast has been found alive after a major search operation.
Giggs: Senior stars backing Moyes new
Ryan Giggs says new Manchester United manager David Moyes can count on the support of the club's senior players when he begins the daunting task of replacing Sir Alex Ferguson at Old Trafford.
Oil laundering plant discovered in Dublin new
An oil laundering plant with the capacity to process more than 2.5 million litres of fuel a year has been discovered in Dublin.
France signs gay marriage into law new
French president Francois Hollande has signed a law authorising gay marriage and adoption by same-sex couples, after months of nationwide protests and wrenching debate.
North Korea 'fires three missiles'
North Korea fired three short-range guided missiles into its eastern waters on Saturday, a South Korean official said.
Rodgers keen to improve squad
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers is confident the recruitment structure put in place over the last year will ensure the club do not waste money in the transfer market.
Cortese to stay at Saints
Southampton's executive chairman Nicola Cortese will be staying at the club next season following a meeting with owner Katharina Liebherr, removing fears that manager Mauricio Pochettino could also exit St Mary's.
OJ lawyer denies botching trial
OJ Simpson's former lawyer has defended himself point-by-point against allegations he botched the ex-American football star's armed robbery trial.
Form may be factor in McIlroy move
Graeme McDowell believes Rory McIlroy's poor form this season is behind the world number two's decision to leave Horizon Sports Management to create his own management group.
Canada abuzz over 'crack video'
A video purportedly of Toronto mayor Rob Ford smoking crack cocaine has caused an uproar in Canada, with Mr Ford calling the allegations "ridiculous".
Redknapp hails Carragher character
Harry Redknapp has hailed Jamie Carragher as one of Liverpool's all-time greats whose presence at QPR next season would guarantee an immediate return to the Barclays Premier League.
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Latest News
Organ campaigner urges law change new
A campaigner to make organ donation the norm in Northern Ireland has said he will not rest until positive changes are made in the law.
Drugs suspected in girl's death new
A 16-year-old girl who died following reported breathing difficulties may have taken an illegal drug, police said.
Egypt holiday anguish as little Chloe Johnson dies in resort pool tragedy new
A grief-stricken family from London is trying to some to terms with death a little girl who drowned during a holiday at the Egytian resort of Sharm el-Sheikh.
Latest Sport
Allardyce keen to keep Carroll new
West Ham manager Sam Allardyce has confirmed he is keen to retain the services of on-loan Liverpool striker Andy Carroll and hopes a deal can be finalised as soon as possible.
Colsaerts and McDowell clash again new
Nicolas Colsaerts and Graeme McDowell contested the final 12 months ago and have set up a quarter-final clash at the Volvo World Match Play Championship after both almost blew massive leads at the last-16 stage.
O'Gara bows out new
Ireland and Munster fly-half Ronan O'Gara has announced his playing retirement in order to take up a coaching role with Racing Metro.
Latest Showbiz
Greatest ever golf putt - bored office worker performs wonder shot new
In golf, your short game is as important as your long game. So putter makers Odyssey have devised an office putting competition.
Lohan ‘avoiding Mueller in rehab’ new
Lindsay Lohan is dodging Brooke Mueller in rehab despite repeated attempts on Brooke’s part to reach out to her, according to a new report.
Emma Watson: I have an alibi! new
The Bling Ring star Emma Watson laughs off playful hearsay she and her cast mates may have pulled off the Chopard jewellery heist that went down in a Cannes hotel room Thursday night.
