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14 years in jail for drugs smuggler
A lorry driver from Northern Ireland has been jailed for 14 years in Greece after being convicted for smuggling herbal cannabis worth £1 million, police have said.
Killer of Belfast grandfather 'shoved off' Royal Avenue bus is jailed
A grieving widow wept in court today as her husband's killer who was too ill-mannered to allow the pensioner to be first on a bus, was jailed for a year.
Work under way on G8 security fence
Work to erect a massive security fence to protect eight of the world's most powerful leaders during the G8 summit in Fermanagh has been started.
Union urges more teaching positions
More permanent new teaching positions need to be created in Northern Ireland to boost standards across the curriculum, a union said.
Teenager shot in punishment attack
An 18-year-old man has been shot in both legs during a paramilitary punishment attack in north Belfast.
Balmoral visitors spared second day of jams as revamp eases congestion
Radical changes to traffic and parking arrangements meant thousands of visitors to the Balmoral Show experienced an almost pain-free journey to the new site after the first day of congestion.
Finally revealed: how much First Ministers spent selling Northern Ireland to the world
Foreign trips by First Minister Peter Robinson and Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness over the last year have cost the public purse more than £350,000, raising questions over whether they were good value for money.
Major jobs boost for teachers as £12m scheme recruits 230
The Education Minister has announced the recruitment of 230 newly qualified teachers.
‘Derry does not deserve Culture title if old station left to rot’
Londonderry should hand back its City of Culture accolade if it fails to restore the city’s historic train station to its former glory, a pressure group says.
Edwin Poots to meet Slievemore families
The health minister has bowed to sustained pressure to meet relatives of dementia patients campaigning to retain the Slievemore Nursing unit in Londonderry.
PSNI talks on parades trouble to cost £26k
Crunch talks involving the PSNI to prevent trouble over the marching season will cost around £26,000, it has been revealed.
My deep shame, by the Northern Ireland man who stalked Atomic Kitten Liz McClarnon
A Lurgan man convicted of harassing six women has spoken of his “deep shame”, saying he is sorry for the hurt caused to his victims.
Trailer firm races into global motorsports markets
A company which makes trailers for the transport of motorsport vehicles is hoping to sell its products to global markets.
A reminder of how three chords played fast could thrill
Last night's One City One Book turn was a solo gig from Glenn Patterson, after Lucy Caldwell was hauled off to London to pick up an award.
Guildhall organ damaged: Firm restoring building facing repair bill for instrument
An organ recognised as one of the finest in Europe has been damaged during the massive restoration project of the Guildhall in Londonderry. While Derry City Council insists the damage is “minimal” the full extent has yet to be determined.
Gun holder to challenge withdrawal of licence
A Belfast man denied a fresh gun licence over allegations of associating with a proscribed organisation can challenge the prohibition, the High Court has ruled.
Attack on girlfriend ‘horrifying’
A judge yesterday described as horrifying and terrifying an attack by a 21-year-old man who repeatedly kicked and punched his then 16-year-old girlfriend in a house in the Waterside area of Londonderry last year.
Blackout driver felt safe on road: Woman accused of dangerous driving in fatal crash denies taking risk
A driver accused of killing a young woman after blacking out at the wheel has said she would never have driven if she did not feel it was safe to do so.
Man accused of abusing girl (13)
A man has appeared in court accused of sexually assaulting a schoolgirl in Belfast.
Patient dies as ambulance crashes in west Belfast on way to hospital
A man in his 50s who was a patient in an ambulance that crashed in west Belfast has died.
Review: The Hangover Part III
Comedy with big following means blockbuster
Good guy Zach Galifianakis
Hangover star takes 87-year-old to premiere
Cannes femmes: Shayk and Ambrosio on red carpet
FHM's sexiest women - Kunis knocks Tulisa off her perch
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Film review: The Hangover Part III
It's said that tourists from all over the world now go to the front desk at Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas and ask – in tribute to Alan's gormless enquiry from the first film – "Is this the real Caesar's Palace?"
Pope Francis: Being an atheist is fine as long as you do good
Pope Francis has said that atheists should be seen as good people as long as they do good, in a move to urge people of all religions - or no religion at all - to get along.
Brown gets a griller in Manila
Novelist Dan Brown's description of Manila as "the gates of hell" has officials in the Philippine capital seeing red.
Latest Sport
United cut interest bill new
Manchester United have cut their interest bill by £10million a year after a major refinancing through Bank of America.
City target five trophies in five years new
Manchester City's new manager will join a club expecting to win five trophies in the next five years - a period that could represent his shelf-life in the job.
Fort Knox can be a banker for Murtagh new
Johnny Murtagh is hoping for a dream start to his training career with Fort Knox in Saturday's Irish 2000 Guineas at the Curragh.
Latest Showbiz
Bynes arrested on drug charge
Actress Amanda Bynes has been arrested in Manhattan after she heaved a marijuana bong out of a window, police said.
Cutting It star heads for Paradise
Cutting It star Ben Daniels is joining the department store costume drama The Paradise for its new series.
Channel 4 reveal new music shows
DJ Nick Grimshaw and chart stars Rizzle Kicks have been lined up to host a pair of new music shows for Channel 4.
