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Traffic chaos hits agriculture show
Traffic chaos has overshadowed the inaugural Balmoral Show at the Maze after heavy congestion left thousands of motorists facing lengthy delays.
'No agreement' for government to fund £25 million upgrade of national football stadium
No binding agreement is in place for the government to fund a £25 million upgrade of Northern Ireland's national soccer stadium, the High Court heard today.
Illegal fuel laundering plant uncovered in Co Tyrone
An illegal filling station and fuel laundering plant have been uncovered in Co Tyrone.
Unemployment benefit claimant numbers fall
There has been a fall in the number of people claiming unemployment-related benefits, according to latest figures.
Fuel fraud sentences face review
Northern Ireland's most senior judges could review unduly lenient sentences for fuel and tobacco fraud under Executive proposals.
Private jails 'good costs example'
Prison bosses in Northern Ireland should look at how privately run jails operate to find ways to cut the "eye-watering" costs of running the service, the Prisoner Ombudsman has urged.
Top judges could review lenient sentences for fuel and tobacco fraud
Northern Ireland's most senior judges could review unduly lenient sentences for fuel and tobacco fraud under Executive proposals published today.
'Police officers to give evidence' over alleged attempt to sabotage Stephen Carroll murder appeal
Police decision makers and arresting officers are to give evidence over an alleged attempt to sabotage appeals by two men jailed for murdering Constable Stephen Carroll, a court heard today.
Benefit claimant numbers 'fall'
There has been a fall in the number of people claiming unemployment-related benefits, official figures have revealed.
UTV's Ken Reid robbed while sedated in Royal Victoria Hospital
A west Belfast man today admitted stealing various items from three vulnerable hospital patients, one of whom was under sedation.
Big rise in dengue fever cases
The number of holidaymakers from England, Wales and Northern Ireland who have been struck down with dengue fever has almost tripled, health officials said.
Derry man raped by bogus taxi driver in Donegal
PSNI officers and Gardai have launched a hunt for a bogus taxi driver who raped a man in Donegal.
Nothing found amid Belfast alert
A security alert in south Belfast earlier this afternoon has ended.
Prison inmate complaints 'rise 10%'
Complaints made to Northern Ireland's Prisoner Ombudsman by inmates inside the region's jails have increased by 10% in a year, the watchdog said.
Four freed in centre abuse probe
Four men arrested by detectives investigating allegations of historic abuse at a young offenders' centre in Co Down have been released.
Four men arrested over abuse allegations at former young offenders centre in Co Down
Four men have been arrested over allegations of historical abuse at a former young offenders unit in Co Down.
TV licence refund for students
As students across Northern Ireland prepare for their exams, TV Licensing is reminding those moving home for the summer they might be able to claim a refund on their TV licence.
10,000 people expected at anti-hunger rally in Belfast on the eve of the G8 summit
Around 10,000 people are expected to attend an anti-hunger rally in Belfast on the eve of the G8 summit in Northern Ireland.
Meagan Green jumps into Miss Northern Ireland role
Having just been crowned Miss Northern Ireland 2013, Meagan Green was jumping for joy yesterday.
Liquidators can cross the border to claim £123m debt from Quinn
Liquidators of the former Anglo Irish Bank can cross the border to seize property from fugitive businessman Peter Darragh Quinn if he fails to pay $188m (£123.5m) to the bank.
Facebook too old, say teens
Twitter booming as social media destination
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Woolwich: Police shoot two men after soldier is beheaded in London street
A soldier was murdered by two suspected Islamists yesterday who attempted to behead and disembowel him as he left a barracks, in the first deadly attack in Britain since the 2005 London bombings.
Crews rescue boy wedged in chimney
A teenager had to be rescued by the fire service after falling down a chimney.
Rubber duck becomes a dog's dinner
A mobile phone, a rubber duck and a £20 note have all ended up inside dogs' stomachs, according to a new survey.
Latest Sport
Wade scoops unique award double new
Christian Wade was "shocked and humbled" to learn he had gone one better than Jonny Wilkinson by scooping a unique double at the Rugby Players' Association awards.
Former Manchester United defender Brian Greenhoff dies, aged 60
Former Manchester United and England defender Brian Greenhoff has died, aged 60.
Tindall ready to use experience
Mike Tindall is relishing the chance to test his experience against Gloucester's youth when he lines up for the Barbarians against England on Sunday.
Latest Showbiz
Yakoob: Girls tougher than boys
Apprentice reject Uzma Yakoob has said it was far more stressful being on the women's team than working with the men.
Stones' Micks reunited in the park
The Rolling Stones' return to Hyde Park will see them team up with former guitarist Mick Taylor, but there will be no reappearance of the white dress Mick Jagger wore at the original 1969 gig because he has lost it.
Graham: I'll miss playing stripper
The Hangover III star Heather Graham says she will miss playing sexy stripper Jade because the excitement makes up for her "boring" real life.
