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416 jobs created by healthcare firm
A Japanese global healthcare company is creating 416 jobs in Northern Ireland.
Sun shining across Northern Ireland...but get it while you can
Northern Ireland is set to bask in the baking heat today as the sun makes another rare appearance in the region.
Our new friend from the East is given a Titanic welcome in Belfast
Another day, another world leader in Belfast. Just 32 hours after welcoming President Obama to the Waterfront Hall, Peter Robinson and Martin McGuinness played hosts to Japanese leader Shinzo Abe in the city.
Ambulance crew 'threatened with meat clever' in Newtownabbey
An 18-year-old man has been arrested after an ambulance crew was allegedly threatened with a meat cleaver.
2011 Census
An online article (‘Protestant-Catholic gap narrows as census results revealed’, posted December 11, 2012) reported on the publication of data from the 2011 Census by the Northern Ireland Statistics Agency and stated that the percentage of Protestants and Catholics in the Northern Ireland population stood at 48% and 45% respectively.
Man held over ambulance 'threat'
An 18-year-old man has been arrested after an ambulance crew were allegedly threatened with a meat cleaver.
Pensioner-hunt police find body
Police searching for a missing Co Antrim pensioner have recovered a body.
Body found in search for missing Ballyclare man
Police searching for a missing Ballyclare man have recovered a body.
Japan PM targets economic revival
Japan's prime minister Shinzo Abe has declared his top priority is his country's economic revitalisation following the G8 summit.
Shinzo Abe asks Stormont to 'continuously support' Japanese companies in Northern Ireland
Japan's prime minister Shinzo Abe has declared his top priority was his country's economic revitalisation following the G8 summit.
Summit shows changed N Ireland - PM
Prime Minister David Cameron has hailed the G8 summit as the most peaceful in recent memory, insisting the whole world had now seen the new Northern Ireland.
'The world has seen the new Northern Ireland', says David Cameron at the end of a successful G8
Prime Minister David Cameron has hailed the G8 summit as the most peaceful in recent memory, insisting the whole world has now seen the new Northern Ireland.
Girl treated after petrol bombing
A four-year-old girl has escaped serious injury after a petrol bomb attack in east Belfast.
Old bomb discovered in security sweep of G8 site
An explosive device found near the G8 summit venue was a remnant of the Second World War, David Cameron revealed today.
Petrol bomb thrown over Belfast interface ignites beside four-year-old girl
A petrol bomb thrown over a peace wall in East Belfast ignited where a four-year-old girl was playing in the street.
Businesses hopeful of G8 windfall
Fermanagh is gearing up for a windfall from the G8 summit, local businesses have said.
Belfast Royal Mail staff stole children's toys and perfumes
Two Royal Mail staff members pleaded guilty today to stealing a range of high street goods from work.
Summit location 'a fantastic venue'
David Cameron said you "couldn't put a value" on the free advertising for Northern Ireland as a result of the G8 summit.
Tablet computers for MLAs defended
Politicians at Stormont are to be issued with hi-tech tablet computers at a cost of more than £80,000.
Vladimir Putin tells Cameron at G8: 'Syrian rebels are the same as those who killed Lee Rigby'
Arming the Syrian rebels could deliver weapons into the hands of the sort of people who killed Drummer Lee Rigby, Vladimir Putin warned.
In Pictures: The G8 summit
Gerry forces Sammy into Mexican wave
Voice of Pomeroy pops home
Rapturous reception for Andrea
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
Abuse inquiry makes direct appeal
A major inquiry into historical institutional abuse in Northern Ireland has for the first time directly appealed to victims and survivors now living in Great Britain to come forward.
Online retailer offers £3.68 dress
A £3.68 MWD - Minimum Wage Dress - has gone on sale aimed at women who "want to look good on a budget".
Study: Public pay cut by thousands
The pay of public sector workers will have been cut by thousands of pounds over the lifetime of the coalition Government because of wage freezes, VAT hikes and changes to benefits and tax credit, according to a new study.
Latest Sport
Australia name team to face the British and Irish Lions in first test new
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 new
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.
O'Connor to start for Australia new
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.
Latest Showbiz
Premiere kicks off film festival new
A European premiere attended by actors Brian Cox and Ewen Bremner has kicked off the 67th Edinburgh International Film Festival (EIFF).
Gabz rushes out Talent single
Britain's Got Talent finalist Gabz Gardiner is to rush release the song she performed on the talent show after dazzling programme boss Simon Cowell.
Stars join 'inspirational' children
Former Pussycat Doll Kimberley Wyatt, Strictly Come Dancing's Robin Windsor and soul singer Beverley Knight have met a group of 20 inspirational children diagnosed with cancer.
