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Belfast care home fall 'had role' in pensioner death new
Injuries caused when a pensioner fell from a lifting hoist at a Belfast care home contributed to his death, a coroner said today.
Architect charged over alleged terrorist training camp can attend son's first communion new
An architect charged in connection with an alleged terrorist training camp can leave prison to be at his son's first communion, a High Court judge ruled today.
Pensioner 'drove car at police officers' new
A pensioner who allegedly drove at officers during a police pursuit must remain in custody, a High Court judge ruled today.
Man denies murdering second cousin killed in hit-and-run new
A man today denied murdering his second cousin who was killed in a hit-and-run accident.
Brazilian deal for water recycler new
A Northern Ireland firm specialising in recycling water used to wash tomatoes has won a major contract with a food producer in Brazil, it has been revealed.
BBC sorry for Question Time gaffe new
The BBC has apologised for a Question Time production gaffe that saw a Stormont minister labelled as being a member of "Sinn Fein/IRA".
Mediation attempt fails to resolve multi-million pound battle between bank and brothers new
Mediation attempts have failed to resolve a multi-million pound legal battle between a bank and two brothers once described as Ireland's richest businessmen, it emerged today.
Suspicious object found amid Belfast dissident search
A suspect object has been found by police in north Belfast investigating dissident republican activity.
Pair jailed over murder of Ballymena schoolboy Michael McIlveen new
Two men who admitted their part in the murder of a teenage schoolboy seven years ago were today ordered to spend at least 17 years behind bars between them.
Brendan Rodgers' son Anton cleared of sexual assault
Footballers Lewis Dunk, Anton Rodgers, George Barker and Steve Cook were found not guilty at the Old Bailey today of sexually assaulting a teenage girl.
Man remanded over Hyde Park bombing
A man appeared at the Old Bailey today charged with the murder of four British solders in the 1982 Hyde Park IRA bomb blast.
Paint bomb attack on Islamic centre
An Islamic centre in Belfast has been doused with a paint bomb in what police are treating as a hate crime.
Woman's tears as she's cleared of stealing mum's life savings
A woman cleared of conning more than £40,000 from her elderly mother's life savings has spoken of her relief after walking free from court.
A £500m scheme to make scenes like this a thing of the past... but where will the cash to pay for it come from?
Plans to end sectarianism have been unveiled by Peter Robinson and Martin McGuinness – but they will need funding from charities to work.
Environment Minister Alex Attwood blasted by Unesco over Causeway resort
Environment Minister Alex Attwood has been accused of presiding over a "broken planning system" after a damning report by Unesco criticised the handling of a planned £100m golf resort development that threatens the setting of the Giant's Causeway.
PUP condemns reporter threats
The Progressive Unionist Party deputy leader has condemned threats made to two journalists.
Cost of getting a licence is keeping young off the road
It costs young people in Northern Ireland on average £1,000 to obtain a driving licence, prompting fears they are being driven off the road.
Campaigner Joe Murphy picks up Father of the Year award
The campaigning dad of a young man who died after falling off a bridge as he returned home from a club running a cheap drinks promotion has been named ni4kids Father of the Year 2013.
Peter Mandelson gets civic role in Hull
Former Northern Ireland Secretary Peter Mandelson has been appointed as the High Steward of Kingston Upon Hull after the historic role was resurrected by the Queen.
Travers hopeful of U-turn on advisers after SDLP talks
A meeting with victims' campaigner Ann Travers gave "a lot of food for thought", the SDLP said last night.
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Latest News
Actress Bynes accused over pot new
Actress Amanda Bynes was charged with reckless endangerment after police say she heaved a marijuana bong out of an apartment window in New York City.
Zoo worker injured in tiger attack new
A zoo worker has been seriously injured in a tiger attack at an animal park, police said.
Shakespeare autograph to go on show new
A priceless William Shakespeare signature is to go on display at an exhibition.
Latest Sport
Fernandes admits QPR mistakes new
QPR chairman Tony Fernandes has given a blunt assessment of his time at the helm of the club, admitting his mistakes contributed to the club's recent relegation.
Foden wants redemption new
Ben Foden has lurched from one disappointment to the next this season - but all that will be forgotten if he can help Northampton defeat arch-rivals Leicester to win their first Aviva Premiership title.
Flood keen to remove 'bitter taste' new
Leicester fly-half Toby Flood is desperate to get rid of the "bitter taste" of back-to-back Aviva Premiership final defeats against Northampton.
Latest Showbiz
Fresh Prince stars reunite at show new
Will Smith was reunited with two of his Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air co-stars as his eldest son Trey made his DJing debut in London.
Cotillard learns language for film new
Marion Cotillard has revealed she learned Polish for her role in new film The Immigrant.
1D champion at Social Star Awards new
One Direction scooped four gongs at the first ever Social Star Awards, while Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez were also recognised.
