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Poots 'ignored care home warnings'
The older people's commissioner in Northern Ireland warned Edwin Poots about closing residential care homes more than a year ago, it has been claimed.
Belfast man in court accused of possessing child porn
A Belfast man appeared in court today accused of having child porn.
Man 'grabbed at police cameraman' during Union flag protest unrest
A man grabbed out at a police cameraman filming street protestors during disorder in Belfast, a court heard today.
Concern amid electricity plan delay
Failure to build the cross-border electricity interconnector is costing consumers across Ireland £25 million a year, it was revealed.
Strabane man cleared of letting terrorists use his basement
A Strabane man has been acquitted of allowing his basement to be used by terrorists.
M5 death driver 'knew it was dangerous' for her to drive, court hears
A female driver who ploughed into another car, killing a woman and seriously injuring her four classmates, "knew very well" it was dangerous for her to be behind the wheel of a car, a lawyer has claimed.
Car couple died 'in suicide pact'
A couple whose bodies were found in a burnt-out car in Co Antrim died in a suicide pact, a coroner has said.
Jobs boost at meat processing plant
Almost 180 jobs are being created at a Co Tyrone meat processing plant.
Man held in dissident terror probe
Police investigating dissident republican terrorism have arrested a man.
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.
British Soap Awards in pictures: Coronation Street dominates new
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
New laws 'open to abuse of power'
Proposed anti-social behaviour laws are open to abuse of power and could be used by councils to create new crimes ranging from spitting to homelessness, a think-tank has warned.
House asking prices reach new high
House sellers' asking prices have soared to a new high, in further signs of confidence returning to the market, a property website has reported.
Cameron calls for tax transparency
David Cameron has written to the leaders of Britain's offshore tax havens stressing the need to "get our own houses in order" as he pushes for international action to tackle avoidance schemes.
Latest Sport
Rafael Nadal destroys Roger Federer in Italian Open final
Roger Federer admitted he had no answer to Rafael Nadal's masterclass after the Spaniard put him to the sword to win the Internazionali d'Italia in Rome.
True gains deserved verdict
True Verdict built on her promising comeback run to gain a deserved opening success in the Come Racing On June 8th Maiden at Navan.
Voleuse yields Vintage harvest
Voleuse De Coeurs got back on the winning trail in the Coolmore Vintage Crop Stakes at Navan.
Latest Showbiz
Children 'are my priority now'
Model and fitness fanatic Nell McAndrew has shown off her new baby daughter - and says that children are now her priority rather than her health challenges.
Stewart 'over the moon' at success
Rod Stewart said he was "over the moon" as he celebrated his 15th number one record with a champagne toast.
Rod Stewart album tops UK charts
Rod Stewart's first album of self-penned songs in 20 years has gone straight to the top of the UK album charts.
