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Teacher 'abduction' case jury out new
The jury has retired to consider its verdict in the case of a teacher accused of abducting a schoolgirl to France.
'Treat mother's death as war crime' new
Jean McConville's IRA killers should stand trial at the Hague, her son has said.
Clegg criticised for Lawson remarks new
Nick Clegg has faced criticism for suggesting Charles Saatchi's clutching of wife Nigella Lawson's throat could have been "just a fleeting thing".
Brady confidante attending tribunal new
Moors Murderer Ian Brady's confidante Jackie Powell is sitting in at his tribunal, it has been confirmed.
Drugs empire kingpin gets 18 years new
The leader of a drugs empire which imported almost £110 million worth of cocaine and cannabis into the UK so he could lead a "lavish lifestyle" has been jailed for 18 years.
Kennedy flame arrives in Ireland new
A flame taken from the eternal one on US president John F Kennedy's grave has arrived in Ireland as part of events to mark 50 years since his visit.
150 jobs created at Belfast service new
Up to 150 new jobs are to be created at the child maintenance service in Belfast.
Publisher agrees payout to psychic new
The publisher of a national newspaper has agreed to pay "substantial" damages to a psychic after an article suggested she had "perpetrated a scam" on a theatre audience, a High Court judge has been told.
School car crash 'not deliberate' new
A crash in which five children and four adults were injured when a car overturned near a primary school is "not believed to be a deliberate act", police said.
Food offers boost retail sales new
Supermarket offers on food helped drive retail sales higher than expected last month, adding to signs of optimism over consumer spending.
Bill errors costing families £6.7bn new
Families are being left hundreds of pounds out of pocket due to errors by firms calculating their household bills, new research has found.
Lenders told to plug £27bn hole
Five of Britain's biggest lenders must plug a combined £27.1 billion hole in their finances, with Barclays, Lloyds Banking Group and Royal Bank of Scotland accounting for more than 90% of the shortfall, the City regulator revealed.
Memorial planned for code-breaker
An unsung hero of Britain's wartime Bletchley Park code-breaking operation is set to be honoured with a memorial 70 years after he helped turn the tide of the conflict.
Minister hails benefits of GM crops
Genetically modified crops have the potential to improve the environment and save lives, Owen Paterson said as he launched a new push for the UK to be at the forefront of developing the controversial technology.
Cover-up names to be published
The names of "certain individuals" currently kept anonymous in the row over a spate of baby deaths in Cumbria will be published later, Health Minister Earl Howe has disclosed.
Qatada deportation moves closer
The UK Government is expected to take its final steps towards ratifying a treaty designed to trigger the removal of radical cleric Abu Qatada from the country.
Abuse inquiry makes direct appeal
A major inquiry into historical institutional abuse in Northern Ireland has for the first time directly appealed to victims and survivors now living in Great Britain to come forward.
Online retailer offers £3.68 dress
A £3.68 MWD - Minimum Wage Dress - has gone on sale aimed at women who "want to look good on a budget".
Study: Public pay cut by thousands
The pay of public sector workers will have been cut by thousands of pounds over the lifetime of the coalition Government because of wage freezes, VAT hikes and changes to benefits and tax credit, according to a new study.
£80m redevelopment for Stansted
A busy holiday airport is to get an £80 million terminal redevelopment.
Sopranos star Gandolfini dies new
Tributes flood in for actor best known for iconic role as mob boss Tony Soprano
In Pictures: The G8 summit
Gerry forces Sammy into Mexican wave
Film review: World War Z
Pitt's zombie flick is surprisingly infectious
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
Latest News
Jean McConville murder: Son says IRA killers should stand trial for war crimes new
Jean McConville's IRA killers should stand trial at the Hague, her son has said.
'Treat mother's death as war crime' new
Jean McConville's IRA killers should stand trial at the Hague, her son has said.
Clegg criticised for Lawson remarks new
Nick Clegg has faced criticism for suggesting Charles Saatchi's clutching of wife Nigella Lawson's throat could have been "just a fleeting thing".
Latest Sport
O'Connor ready for responsibility new
Australia fly-half James O'Connor is ready to shoulder the responsibility after being asked to spearhead the Wallabies' attack against the British and Irish Lions.
Time for Lions to deliver the goods new
The phoney war is finally over and what Warren Gatland had desperately sought to avoid happening has come to pass — the Lions squad is now in two distinct camps.
Diggin agrees player-coach deal new
Paul Diggin has signed a contract extension with Northampton Saints which will see the winger combine coaching with playing.
Latest Showbiz
Five injured in Beckham stampede new
At least five people have been injured in a stampede after fans stormed a stadium gate as David Beckham arrived at a Chinese university.
Brand failed to woo Mila Kunis new
Russell Brand has told how he tried to chat up Mila Kunis - but failed.
Blake Shelton ‘drinking his face off’ at birthday new
Blake Shelton planned on drinking plenty of alcohol on his 37th birthday and at the wrap party for The Voice.
