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Orange Order may shun PSNI chief Baggott's talks in Cardiff
The Orange Order is expected to boycott Matt Baggott’s talks initiative in Cardiff.
Plans for £100m golf resort under question as rare bee is found at site
A rare bee that was thought to have become extinct in Northern Ireland 70 years ago has been found at the site where the controversial £100m Bushmills Dunes Golf Resort is to be built.
Minister's tribute to role of Open University
The Employment and Learning Minister has paid tribute to the Open University for its role in producing skilled graduates.
Memorial unveiled to heroes of Atlantic
A new generation of sea cadets has joined naval veterans who fought in World War Two to unveil a new statue to mark the 70th anniversary of the historic Battle of the Atlantic.
Lough Neagh Earl in vow to strip title from murderess stepmother
The artistocrat who owns Lough Neagh has vowed to strip his family title from a woman jailed for murdering his father.
G8 summit has long-term benefits for Northern Ireland economy
Businesses in Northern Ireland believe next month's G8 summit in Fermanagh has potential to grow the economy in the long term as well as the immediate future.
Atomic Kitten Liz McClarnon: my terror at hands of Northern Ireland stalker
Atomic Kitten star Liz McClarnon has spoken of the hell she endured at the hands of a Northern Ireland stalker.
Mixed emotions as three of four Northern Ireland hopefuls prove to be a knockout with Voice judges
Three young singers have told of their delight after edging a step closer to the live shows of BBC1 talent show The Voice.
Cookstown booby-trap bombers slammed by Sinn Fein MP Molloy
Thosewho planted a pipe -bomb which exploded under a car have been accused of indiscriminately putting lives at risk.
Belfast killer thriller The Fall best thing on TV in years, say critics
IT'S been heralded as one of the best BBC dramas in years – and it's made in Belfast.
Protest rally before G8 summit
A major public march and rally is to be held in Belfast the weekend before the G8 meeting of world leaders.
Homophobia 'not being reported'
Eight out of 10 people who experienced homophobic discrimination in the last year did not report it, the Equality Commission has revealed.
Demand for new foster carers soars
Four new foster carers need to be recruited in Northern Ireland every week to keep up with the rising demand, a leading charity has claimed.
Man interrupts armed burglar in Lisburn
A man interrupted an armed burglar when he returned home as his alarm sounded.
NI made Game of Thrones beats Homeland and Olympic Opening Ceremony to BAFTA Audience Award
Game of Thrones has won the Radio Times Audience Award - the only prize chosen by viewers - at the 2013 BAFTAs.
BBC NI's Catholic Church exposé beats Jimmy Savile documentary to BAFTA
BBC Northern Ireland has won a BAFTA for its powerful film investigating sex abuse priests in Ireland - beating ITV's controversial Jimmy Savile documentary.
Spaceman Chris Hadfield shares one last picture of Belfast
He is due to fall back to Earth tomorrow - but spaceman Chris Hadfield has tweeted another picture of Belfast from space.
Open University graduations 2013
The Employment and Learning Minister has paid tribute to the Open University for its role in producing highly skilled graduates.
Cross-border bus services disrupted due to strike action
Cross-border bus services have faced disruption today due to strike action in the Republic.
War memorial smashed and poppy wreaths shredded in attack
A war memorial stone was smashed and poppy wreaths shredded during an overnight attack.
Madeleine McCann: New suspects identified by UK police
North West 200: Live pictures plus race schedule
In Pictures: Balmoral Show
Nice-but-dull Kate's annoying baby bump pose
FHM's sexiest women - Kunis knocks Tulisa off her perch
Latest News
Organ campaigner urges law change new
A campaigner to make organ donation the norm in Northern Ireland has said he will not rest until positive changes are made in the law.
Drugs suspected in girl's death new
A 16-year-old girl who died following reported breathing difficulties may have taken an illegal drug, police said.
Egypt holiday anguish as little Chloe Johnson dies in resort pool tragedy new
A grief-stricken family from London is trying to some to terms with death a little girl who drowned during a holiday at the Egytian resort of Sharm el-Sheikh.
Latest Sport
Allardyce keen to keep Carroll new
West Ham manager Sam Allardyce has confirmed he is keen to retain the services of on-loan Liverpool striker Andy Carroll and hopes a deal can be finalised as soon as possible.
Colsaerts and McDowell clash again new
Nicolas Colsaerts and Graeme McDowell contested the final 12 months ago and have set up a quarter-final clash at the Volvo World Match Play Championship after both almost blew massive leads at the last-16 stage.
O'Gara bows out new
Ireland and Munster fly-half Ronan O'Gara has announced his playing retirement in order to take up a coaching role with Racing Metro.
Latest Showbiz
Greatest ever golf putt - bored office worker performs wonder shot new
In golf, your short game is as important as your long game. So putter makers Odyssey have devised an office putting competition.
Lohan ‘avoiding Mueller in rehab’ new
Lindsay Lohan is dodging Brooke Mueller in rehab despite repeated attempts on Brooke’s part to reach out to her, according to a new report.
Emma Watson: I have an alibi! new
The Bling Ring star Emma Watson laughs off playful hearsay she and her cast mates may have pulled off the Chopard jewellery heist that went down in a Cannes hotel room Thursday night.
