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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' new
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 new
Nama is to provide 18 million euro to finish two office blocks in Belfast, it has been revealed.
Luxury coach line reports 6% rise new
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 new
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.
Mail staff vote for rivals' boycott
Royal Mail workers have voted in favour of boycotting competitors' mail and have massively rejected the Government's controversial plan to privatise the company.
Cities vying for culture spotlight
Dundee, Hull, Leicester and Swansea Bay are the four contenders which have made it through to the shortlist for the UK's next City Of Culture.
Cuts 'hitting vulnerable children'
Savage education cuts are hitting the country's most vulnerable children while the state continues to bail out bankers and developers, campaigners have claimed.
Ryanair spends £10bn on planes
Low-fares airline Ryanair has confirmed it would be buying around £10 billion-worth (11.6 billion euro) of new planes in a move that will create more than 3,000 jobs.
11-stone dog breaks fit club record
An 11-stone bullmastiff dog has become the fattest pet to enter an animal charity's fit club.
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
Star Wars video hologram could soon be a reality, say scientists new
Moving hologram displays like those featured in Star Wars could soon be available to watch on a laptop.
Three jailed for 'substantial' Belfast cannabis operation new
Three Chinese men who admitted involvement in a "substantial" operation to sell cannabis on a commercial scale have been jailed for a total of seven-and-a-half years.
John Paul II closer to sainthood new
Pope John Paul II has moved a step closer to sainthood.
Latest Sport
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.
Sagna targets title with Arsenal new
Defender Bacary Sagna is convinced Arsenal can win the Barclays Premier League next season.
Carroll hoping to impress Hodgson new
Andy Carroll hopes his club record move to West Ham will help him cement a place in the England squad ahead of the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.
Latest Showbiz
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 new
Nicole Scherzinger went hell for leather at the X Factor auditions as she dazzled fans with her latest outfit.
Critics hail Radcliffe's stage turn new
Daniel Radcliffe has won magical reviews for his latest stage role as a disabled Irish dreamer in Martin McDonagh's The Cripple Of Inishmaan.
