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Shock at Ulster cock-fighting network footage
A cock-fighting network is holding illegal gatherings at clandestine venues across Northern Ireland, it has been claimed.
Fortress Ulster - the G8 lockdown begins as Obama and Co head to Fermanagh
The single biggest security operation ever mounted in Northern Ireland has been stepped up to its highest level, three days before the world’s most powerful leaders arrive here for the G8 summit.
NI leaders welcome economic package
Northern Ireland's leaders have welcomed a new package agreed with the Government in Westminster to help their struggling economy.
University holds pre-summit debate
Trade, transparency, tax and terrorism will be among the international issues debated at an academic conference in Belfast on Friday ahead of the G8 summit.
Ireland abortion scandal: Litany of failings that led to Savita Halappanavar's death
Doctors in the Republic of Ireland missed an early opportunity to terminate the pregnancy of Savita Halappanavar, a scathing report has found.
Monk reaches summit of 80-mile walk
A Buddhist monk intent on bringing his campaign for nuclear disarmament to the G8 leaders has arrived in Enniskillen after walking more than 80 miles from Belfast.
Call to expand abuse inquiry remit
Hundreds of victims of clerical and Magdalene laundry abuse in Northern Ireland have been left out of a new public inquiry designed to probe past wrongdoing, campaigners said.
Husband and wife to stand trial over Belfast man's murder
A husband and wife are to stand trial jointly charged with the murder of a man shot dead in Belfast, a judge ruled today.
Woman arrested over Christmas bomb attack on police officer
A 25-year-old woman has been arrested and released in connection with a bomb attack on a police officer last year.
Woman held over officer bomb bid
A 25-year-old woman has been arrested in connection with a bomb attack on a police officer last year.
Indie rockers at anti-G8 concert
Two Door Cinema Club will headline an anti-G8 concert in Belfast, organisers have said.
Northern Ireland charity says victims of crime 'finally being listened to'
A charity which has helped people affected by crime for more than 30 years has said victims are finally being listened to.
Forest cleared in disease effort
More than 100 hectares of forest in Northern Ireland are to be cleared to help stop the spread of a deadly tree disease.
Forest cleared after deadly tree disease found
More than 100 hectares of forest in Northern Ireland are to be cleared to help stop the spread of a deadly tree disease.
New measures to aid crime victims
Northern Ireland's Justice Minister has unveiled special measures to give victims of crime a voice.
Tourist chiefs hope for G8 dividend
The G8 summit will offer an unprecedented opportunity to showcase Northern Ireland to the world, a tourism chief has claimed.
Harbour cruise facility planned
Ireland's first purpose-built cruise facility is to be built at Belfast Harbour.
Video: Ireland's first cruise facility to be built in Belfast
Ireland's first purpose-built cruise facility is to be built at Belfast Harbour.
Man hospitalised with back injuries after late night assault
A 21-year-old man been hospitalised after suffering back injuries following a late night attack in Belfast city centre.
Belfast Telegraph named Website of the Year
The Belfast Telegraph has been named Best Regional News Website in the UK for the second year running at the Online Media Awards in London.
In Pictures: The G8 summit
Gerry forces Sammy into Mexican wave
Film review: World War Z
Pitt's zombie flick is surprisingly infectious
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
Tributes to 'genius' Gandolfini
Tributes have poured in for James Gandolfini, the American actor best known for his role as the mob boss in The Sopranos, who died on Wednesday at the age of 51.
Qatada deportation moves closer
The UK Government is expected to take its final steps towards ratifying a treaty designed to trigger the removal of radical cleric Abu Qatada from the country.
Film review: World War Z
With cities and countries overrun daily, former UN troubleshooter Gerry (Brad Pitt) manages to save his wife (Mireille Enos) and two daughters in a last-ditch chopper rescue from a Philadelphia rooftop.
Latest Sport
Corbisiero handed surprise start
England prop Alex Corbisiero was the surprise inclusion in the British and Irish Lions team named for Saturday's opening Test against Australia.
Australia name team to face the British and Irish Lions in first test
Australia have picked James O'Connor at fly-half for Saturday's opening Test against the British and Irish Lions at Suncorp Stadium with Kurtley Beale included on the bench.
Howley: Best to come from North
Rob Howley has declared that the British and Irish Lions have yet to see the best of George North after the Wales wing was passed fit for Saturday's first Test against Australia.
Latest Showbiz
EastEnders role for Jamie Lomas
The ratings war between EastEnders and Coronation Street will become a family affair when actor Jamie Lomas, whose wife Kym plays Weatherfield regular Michelle Connor, arrives in Albert Square.
Leech fired after colleague's coup
The Apprentice's first abdicating project manager Jason Leech has said if he had stayed in his role the rest of the team would have eaten him alive.
Woody launches tree-friendly paper
Woody Harrelson is putting his paper where his passions are.
