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News


Man left fighting for
life after bike fireball

A well-known businessman was last night battling for his life in hospital after being turned into a human fireball during a horrific motorbike smash.

Irish twins saved by miracle operation in womb

The parents of baby twins who defied death due to groundbreaking surgery in the womb have thanked the hospital that saved them.

‘Rich man’ Woodward under fire for not supporting controls on MPs’ expenses

Secretary of State Shaun Woodward is facing criticism after helping to vote down proposed new controls on MPs' expenses.

Ireland accused of propping up Mugabe

The Irish government has come under fire for "propping up" the regime of Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe with more than €500m of taxpayers' money.

Police have issued an e-fit of the suspect in the New Cross murders

Police have issued an e-fit of the suspect in the New Cross murders






First Minister and UVF plan meeting

Senior loyalists last night revealed moves aimed at bringing about a meeting involving First Minister and DUP leader Peter Robinson and representatives of the UVF leadership, the Belfast Telegraph can reveal.

Loyalist decommissioning will be discussed
Loyalist decommissioning will be discussed

Armed Afghan police stand guard at the Indian Embassy entrance gate in central Kabul
Armed Afghan police stand guard at the Indian Embassy entrance gate in central Kabul

Politics

Tories claim Gordon Brown ‘fixed’ expenses vote

Gordon Brown said he was disappointed with 33 of his own ministers, including Jacqui Smith, the Home Secretary, for voting to continue with the " John Lewis List" of MPs' allowances for furnishing their second homes.

Education

The University of Ulster awarded Fr Alec Reid an honorary degree in recognition of his contribution to the peace process in Northern Ireland
The University of Ulster awarded Fr Alec Reid an honorary degree in recognition of his contribution to the peace process in Northern Ireland

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BT Woman of the Year

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