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Big rise in dengue fever cases
The number of holidaymakers from England, Wales and Northern Ireland who have been struck down with dengue fever has almost tripled, health officials said.
Derry man raped by bogus taxi driver in Donegal
PSNI officers and Gardai have launched a hunt for a bogus taxi driver who raped a man in Donegal.
Nothing found amid Belfast alert
A security alert in south Belfast earlier this afternoon has ended.
Prison inmate complaints 'rise 10%'
Complaints made to Northern Ireland's Prisoner Ombudsman by inmates inside the region's jails have increased by 10% in a year, the watchdog said.
Four freed in centre abuse probe
Four men arrested by detectives investigating allegations of historic abuse at a young offenders' centre in Co Down have been released.
Four men arrested over abuse allegations at former young offenders centre in Co Down
Four men have been arrested over allegations of historical abuse at a former young offenders unit in Co Down.
TV licence refund for students
As students across Northern Ireland prepare for their exams, TV Licensing is reminding those moving home for the summer they might be able to claim a refund on their TV licence.
10,000 people expected at anti-hunger rally in Belfast on the eve of the G8 summit
Around 10,000 people are expected to attend an anti-hunger rally in Belfast on the eve of the G8 summit in Northern Ireland.
Meagan Green jumps into Miss Northern Ireland role
Having just been crowned Miss Northern Ireland 2013, Meagan Green was jumping for joy yesterday.
Liquidators can cross the border to claim £123m debt from Quinn
Liquidators of the former Anglo Irish Bank can cross the border to seize property from fugitive businessman Peter Darragh Quinn if he fails to pay $188m (£123.5m) to the bank.
Death of Derry man who fell into canal in Amsterdam treated as an accident by police
The death of a Londonderry father-of-two who died after falling into a canal in Amsterdam is being treated as a "tragic accident" by Dutch police.
Balmoral Show public transport plea as Maze showpiece event kicks off
A last minute plea has been made for visitors to the Balmoral Show to use public transport to reach the event's new home at the Maze.
Bat's all folks after epic swan song
AFTER his last dreadful, undersold appearance at the Odyssey Arena in 2010, it didn't seem likely Meat Loaf would stalk a Belfast stage again.
Belfast landmark Scottish Mutual building to become hotel after being sold off by Nama
The owners of the Galgorm Resort & Spa are buying a landmark Belfast property with a view to transforming it into a hotel.
Rory McIlroy ranked 3rd most marketable athlete
Golfer Rory McIlroy has been ranked the world's third most marketable athlete.
Sports Minister vows to fight for Windsor Park
Sports Minister Caral Ni Chuilin has vowed to fight for the future of the new £25m Windsor Park with a judicial review threatening to disrupt the completion of the stadium.
Artist uses blood in his new exhibition
An artist will use fresh human blood in a new exhibition opening in Londonderry this weekend.
G8 sends vital message: minister
Employment and Learning Minister Dr Stephen Farry delivered a keynote address at the G8 Higher Education Summit in London.
Fury as Derry rail station’s early closing policy puts passengers at risk
The evening policy of Londonderry’s rail terminus facilities is posing a major health and safety risk to people travelling on the line, Translink have been warned.
'Magic bullet' for lung patients
A new medicine hailed as a magic bullet could revolutionise the treatment of intensive care patients with lung disorders, scientists claim.
In pictures: UK Soap Awards
New suspects in Maddie probe
In Pictures: North West 200
In Pictures: Balmoral Show
Nice-but-dull Kate's annoying baby bump pose
FHM's sexiest women - Kunis knocks Tulisa off her perch
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Facebook too old, say Twitter teens
Twitter is booming as a social media destination for American teenagers who complain about too many adults and too much drama on Facebook, according to a new study about online behaviour.
Pentagon seeks £300m for Guantanamo
The Pentagon is asking for nearly £300 million - 450 million dollars - to maintain and upgrade the Guantanamo Bay prison that President Barack Obama wants to close.
Mayor ducks 'crack video' grilling
Toronto's mayor continued to avoid questions about a video purportedly showing him smoking crack cocaine, despite calls by both allies and rivals for further comment.
Latest Sport
Stoke confirm Pulis exit
Tony Pulis' seven-year reign as Stoke manager has come to an end after he and the club agreed to part company by mutual consent.
Corbisiero looking to make his mark
Alex Corbisiero is desperate to put an injury-ravaged season behind him and reassert his position as England's first-choice loosehead prop in the upcoming fixtures against the Barbarians and Argentina.
Lion O'Brien healing quickly
British and Irish Lions flanker Sean O'Brien could yet play for Leinster in Saturday's RaboDirect PRO12 final after making rapid progress in his recovery from a knee injury.
Latest Showbiz
Apprentice teams milking the profit
Apprentice hopefuls are hoping to avoid an udder disaster as they try to cream off the biggest profit in their latest task.
'World class' rocker Bolder dies
Bolder joined David Bowie's backing band in 1971, appearing on classic albums including Hunky Dory and Aladdin Sane. He went on to join Uriah Heep five years later and only stopped playing with the band a few months ago, due to his poor health.
Two films bring Italy to Cannes
La dolce vita has arrived in Cannes thanks to a pair of films set in Italy exploring lives of affluent ennui.
