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Life peerage for Sir Mervyn King new
Outgoing Bank of England governor Sir Mervyn King is being made a peer, Downing Street confirmed.
PM and Speaker show tennis skills new
A taste of Wimbledon came to Westminster when the Prime Minister showed off his racquet skills with tennis ace Greg Rusedski.
Duchess opts for a natural birth new
The Duchess of Cambridge is planning a natural birth for her baby but does not know if it will be a girl or a boy, sources have said.
BBC chief's £400 holiday claim new
A senior BBC executive who earns a six-figure salary claimed almost £400 when his holiday was cancelled in the aftermath of the Jimmy Savile sex abuse scandal.
UK 'morally in very parlous state' new
Britain is in a "very parlous state" morally because of a lack of vision about what kind of society we want, the Archbishop of Canterbury has said.
Trader fined over rabbit's teeth new
A trader has been fined for trying to sell a rabbit at a market, despite its overgrown teeth.
Roads closed because of gas leak new
Police have closed two of Belfast's busiest roads because of a gas leak.
Three rescued as fishing boat sinks new
Three fishermen have been rescued off north Donegal after their boat sank.
Sale of harvesting rights abandoned new
The sale of the harvesting rights for the country's state-owned forests has been abandoned.
'No cancer risk in plastic bottles'
Mothers in the UK have been reassured over claims that a chemical in plastic water bottles may be linked to cancer.
Agency to provide development funds
Nama is to provide 18 million euro to finish two office blocks in Belfast, it has been revealed.
Luxury coach line reports 6% rise
An extra 170,000 customers used Ulsterbus's luxury Goldline coach service over the last year as more people left the car at home, it has been revealed.
Nama to finance completion of Belfast office buildings
Nama is to provide £15 million to finish two office blocks in Belfast.
No income tax hike promises Kenny
Taoiseach Enda Kenny has guaranteed there will be no hike in income tax in the next budget.
BBC 'spent £22 million on pay-offs'
The BBC has spent more than £22 million in pay-offs known as compromise agreements over the last six years, it has been reported.
Two arrested in dissidents inquiry
Two men have been arrested by detectives investigating dissident republicanism in Northern Ireland.
Abortion law 'absurd', warns rebel
A rebel Government TD has claimed new abortion laws are based on absurd notions and nonsense that could lead to widespread demand.
Brady still psychotic, says doctor
Moors Murderer Ian Brady remains "chronically psychotic" and should remain in a hospital setting for treatment, his mental health tribunal has heard.
Police chief hopes for parade peace
Northern Ireland's top police officer has said he was optimistic there would be peace on the streets this summer.
Dissident republican risk 'severe'
The threat from dissident republicans remains severe, Justice Minister Alan Shatter has said.
In Pictures: The G8 summit
Gerry forces Sammy into Mexican wave
Voice of Pomeroy pops home
Rapturous reception for Andrea
One Summer's Day 2013
We want you to get snapping!
Obama death bid fears - aircraft carriers on standby
In Pictures: Ulster Nightlife
Pubs, clubs and parties
In Pictures: The 'Big IF' concert in Botanic Gardens
Thousands turn out in the rain
Latest News
Life peerage for Sir Mervyn King new
Outgoing Bank of England governor Sir Mervyn King is being made a peer, Downing Street confirmed.
PM and Speaker show tennis skills new
A taste of Wimbledon came to Westminster when the Prime Minister showed off his racquet skills with tennis ace Greg Rusedski.
Duchess opts for a natural birth new
The Duchess of Cambridge is planning a natural birth for her baby but does not know if it will be a girl or a boy, sources have said.
Latest Sport
Di Canio signs Swede Karlsson new
Sunderland boss Paolo Di Canio has landed teenage Swedish winger David Moberg Karlsson.
No Liverpool move yet for Mkhitaryan new
Shakhtar Donetsk chief executive Sergei Palkin claims there has been no approach from Liverpool for in-demand midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan - but they would be willing to listen to offers.
Protesters hopeful on ticket prices new
A group of fans believe they have made positive progress in their campaign for lower Premier League ticket prices following a protest in London.
Latest Showbiz
Gabz rushes out Talent single new
Britain's Got Talent finalist Gabz Gardiner is to rush release the song she performed on the talent show after dazzling programme boss Simon Cowell.
Stars join 'inspirational' children new
Former Pussycat Doll Kimberley Wyatt, Strictly Come Dancing's Robin Windsor and soul singer Beverley Knight have met a group of 20 inspirational children diagnosed with cancer.
Judge Nicole goes hell for leather
Nicole Scherzinger went hell for leather at the X Factor auditions as she dazzled fans with her latest outfit.
