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Restrictions to remain on new builds

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:01:52 GMT

A reworked planning policy for countryside homes in Northern Ireland will retain a presumption against granting permission for new builds, it was revealed today.

Aer Lingus discounts ahead of deadline

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 09:00:55 GMT

Passengers can get an “unbeatable” 25% discount on Aer Lingus flights if they risk booking just two days before the airline could be hit by a strike.

Smugglers avoid jail after cigarettes haul

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 15:58:16 GMT

Smugglers from Co Tyrone who brought millions of pounds worth of cigarettes into Northern Ireland have escaped prison, it was revealed today.

3ND 0F TH3 R04D? Could a new law mean the end of personalised number plates?

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 15:16:34 GMT

Is one of Britain's best-loved dialects heading for oblivion? This is the curious language of personalised number plates, a lingo in which "Hair do" is spelled H41 RD0 (as purchased by celebrity hairstylist Nicky Clarke) and BOT 70M is a cheeky, if not particularly sophisticated, joke.

Road Test: Nissan Infiniti

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:56:27 GMT

A whole new car brand. That's a massive undertaking, especially when the brand is pitched far upmarket and a global recession is poised to strike.

Motoring: Audi R8

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:53:47 GMT

Price: £84,220

Top speed: 187 mph 0-60mph 4.5 seconds

Consumption: 20mpg

CO2 emissions: 326g/km

Best for: life in the fast lane

Also worth considering? Porsche 911; BMW M6; Jaguar XK RS

Irwin's bread to be sold UK-wide

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:19:18 GMT

Growing demand for Irish foodstuffs in Britain has enabled Portadown based Irwin's Bakery to clinch a deal to sell one of its top selling breads across the whole of UK for the first time.

Classifieds: Wacky motors for sale in NI

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 11:52:57 GMT

If you are looking for that special car, the one with that something a little bit extra then take a look at Northern Ireland’s top car website at www.nicarfinder.co.uk .

Advertising feature: Wacky motors for sale in Northern Ireland

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 11:52:57 GMT

If you are looking for that special car, the one with that something a little bit extra then take a look at Northern Ireland’s top car website at www.nicarfinder.co.uk .

Wacky motors for sale in NI

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 11:52:57 GMT

If you are looking for that special car, the one with that something a little bit extra then take a look at Northern Ireland’s top car website at www.nicarfinder.co.uk .

Party girl's complete survival guide

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:11:08 GMT

We've all been there. It's 10.45pm and your feet are killing you. So is your back and, judging by the quantity of wine that's still flowing, so will your head be in the morning.

Property market is stagnant as prices fall further, says survey

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 01:21:34 GMT

Some estate agents in Northern Ireland have been unable to sell a single property in the last few months as prices plunge even lower, a survey warned today.

Shane Bennett: Work, great grub and then my only lie-in of the week

Sat, 15 Nov 2008 03:55:32 GMT

Award-winning hairdresser Shane Bennett has a salon in Hillsborough, Co Down. The thirtysomething lives in|Rostrevor and is single.

All about me: Michelle Heaton

Sat, 15 Nov 2008 03:52:56 GMT

The Liberty X popstar was recently a judge on the RTE show You’re a Star and is currently living in Dublin. She was also one of the star guests at last night’s glitzy 7Up GO Belfast Awards at the Europa Hotel.

Virginia Ironside: Skinflint ex took my heart then my cash

Sat, 15 Nov 2008 03:50:42 GMT

Dear Virginia, I brought up my daughter and supported both of us single-handedly, but two years ago I met a wonderful man.

Jayne Wisener: I’m no longer on my Todd

Sat, 15 Nov 2008 03:46:46 GMT

She may have acted alongside Hollywood royalty in Tim Burton’s gothic movie Sweeney Todd, but there is nothing starry about Coleraine girl Jayne Wisener.

Frances Burscough: Letterbox junk truly is the greatest load of old bunk

Sat, 15 Nov 2008 02:50:19 GMT

Is it just me, or does anyone else get piles of catalogues pushed through their doors each week?

Blackberry ready to launch iPhone rival

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 05:19:36 GMT

The first touch-screen BlackBerry phone will arrive in stores today in a fresh battle with competitor Apple.

Blackberry ready to launch rival to iPhone

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 05:19:36 GMT

The first touch-screen BlackBerry phone will arrive in stores today in a fresh battle with competitor Apple.

Liverpool: a city that is finally glad to be gay

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 03:41:08 GMT

Journey on any typical Saturday night to downtown Liverpool and you can expect to find the dance floor at the G Bar on Erbele Street rammed and the music pulsating at ear-splitting volumes.

Credit crunch can’t halt our love affair with wine

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 02:51:11 GMT

Cash-strapped Northern Ireland consumers are refusing to veto the vino altogether and are instead becoming more selective in choosing their wine, according to a new poll.

Paul Rankin tells of sadness as he closes two outlets

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:16:14 GMT

One of Northern Ireland’s best-known chefs and restaurateurs has told of his sadness that two of the outlets which bear his name are to close with the loss of dozens of jobs.

Google to issue flu outbreak warnings

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 16:16:13 GMT

Internet giant Google has launched an early-warning system for influenza outbreaks in the US, it confirmed today.

Ford KA: Nobody does it better

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 14:55:15 GMT

Have you seen the latest James Bond thrillathon yet? As ever, Ford product placement abounds. You might remember the Mondeo with the wobbly door in Casino Royale.

Complete Guide To: Puerto Rico

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 14:50:54 GMT

This island of tropical breezes is little known to British travellers, but as Stephen Keeling reveals, it offers wild beaches and historic sites within easy reach of a lively capital city