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Tulisa quits X Factor judge job new
Tulisa Contostavlos has finally confirmed she will not be returning as a judge to X Factor this year.
Dementia death toll hits new high new
The number of deaths from dementia in Northern Ireland hit a new high of 1,400 last year, it has been revealed.
Briton in Everest triple peak coup new
Britain's most successful mountaineer has become the first person to scale the three peaks of Mount Everest's Western Cwm in one climb.
Brian May hopes Voice dies soon new
Brian May has hit out at The Voice, saying he hopes the show will "die a natural death very soon".
Douglas: I'm 'proud' of Zeta Jones new
Michael Douglas has spoken of his pride in wife Catherine Zeta Jones, as she returns home after a stint in rehab.
BGT's Aliki: I embrace every moment new
Britain's Got Talent contestant Aliki Chrysochou has told how battling a deadly brain disease encouraged her to seize the day and enter the show.
Tulisa announces X Factor exit new
Tulisa Contostavlos has confirmed she will not be returning as a judge to The X Factor this year.
Indian film to shake Bollywood tag? new
Amitabh Bachchan, India's biggest star, has said the Indian film industry needs to shake-off the 'Bollywood' tag.
Soderbergh frustrated by studios new
Steven Soderbergh has admitted his decision to retire from filmmaking is partly to do with a frustration at Hollywood studios and their control of the industry.
Hudson set to join Braff drama new
Kate Hudson is in talks to play Zach Braff's wife in his new film Wish I Was Here.
Pistorius brother cleared of crash new
The brother of accused murderer and Olympian Oscar Pistorius cried tears of relief as a magistrate acquitted him of culpable homicide in the death of a woman in a car accident.
School computer test not compulsory new
Computer-based literacy and numeracy tests used by primary schools in Northern Ireland will no longer be compulsory following a series of technical glitches, it has been revealed.
Public sector pay deal announced new
A deal has been struck between the Government and unions on a revised public sector pay deal, it has been announced.
A&E units dropping four-hour target new
Many hospital emergency departments have dropped the Government's four-hour target to deal with patients because of soaring demand, MPs have heard.
Apple boss to face inquiry on taxes new
The head of Apple is due to appear before a US inquiry after the company was accused of avoiding paying billions of dollars in US taxes.
Mother suspect in girl murder probe new
Detectives are treating the death of a 20-month-old girl as murder and have named her mother as a suspect.
Hastings backs Wilko for Lions new
Former British and Irish Lions captain Gavin Hastings expects to see Jonny Wilkinson in the fabled red jersey on this summer's tour to Australia.
Did the pope perform an exorcism? new
Religious observers are asking: "Is Pope Francis an exorcist?" after an incident in St Peter's Square.
Queen 'deeply saddened' by deaths new
The Queen said she was "deeply saddened" by the loss of life and devastation caused by the tornado in Oklahoma and sent her "deepest sympathies" to all those whose lives have been affected.
New Prisoner Ombudsman appointed new
Tom McGonigle, a Criminal Justice Inspector, is to be the new Northern Ireland Prisoner Ombudsman.
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Latest News
Tulisa quits X Factor judge job new
Tulisa Contostavlos has finally confirmed she will not be returning as a judge to X Factor this year.
Dementia death toll hits new high new
The number of deaths from dementia in Northern Ireland hit a new high of 1,400 last year, it has been revealed.
Primary school IT tests in Northern Ireland 'no longer compulsory' after litany of glitches new
Computer-based literacy and numeracy tests used by primary schools in Northern Ireland will no longer be compulsory following a series of technical glitches, it was revealed.
Latest Sport
Hastings backs Wilko for Lions new
Former British and Irish Lions captain Gavin Hastings expects to see Jonny Wilkinson in the fabled red jersey on this summer's tour to Australia.
Liverpool close in on Manchester City's Kolo Toure new
Liverpool are hoping to sign Kolo Toure when his contract expires this summer.
Johnson backs Di Canio methods new
Sunderland winger Adam Johnson is in favour of manager Paolo Di Canio's hardline approach to the job if it brings about an improvement in results.
Latest Showbiz
Brian May hopes Voice dies soon new
Brian May has hit out at The Voice, saying he hopes the show will "die a natural death very soon".
Douglas: I'm 'proud' of Zeta Jones new
Michael Douglas has spoken of his pride in wife Catherine Zeta Jones, as she returns home after a stint in rehab.
BGT's Aliki: I embrace every moment new
Britain's Got Talent contestant Aliki Chrysochou has told how battling a deadly brain disease encouraged her to seize the day and enter the show.
