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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.
Man due in court over rape of 41-year-old woman
A man is due to appear before court in connection with a serious sex assault on a 41-year-old woman in Belfast.
Lesbian couple's relationship plans put on hold by Northern Ireland's gay adoption ban, court hears
A lesbian woman seeking to raise a child with her partner has had their relationship plans put on hold by the ban on gay and unmarried couples adopting in Northern Ireland, the Court of Appeal heard today.
Caviar for Derry's Leah Totton after another Apprentice win
Leah Totton enjoyed caviar in Mayfair after another winning week on The Apprentice.
Warning to terrorists: hiding behind a balaclava won't mask your guilt
It is the latest weapon in the fight against paramilitaries, unmasking gunmen at the click of a button.
Three jailed for 'substantial' Belfast cannabis operation
Three Chinese men who admitted involvement in a "substantial" operation to sell cannabis on a commercial scale have been jailed for a total of seven-and-a-half years.
Mother of murdered Raymond McCord says ex-RUC officers are 'returning by back door'
Two retired RUC officers are involved in the re-investigation into a murder by a loyalist unit allegedly headed by a police agent, the High Court heard today.
Roads closed because of gas leak
Police have closed two of Belfast's busiest roads because of a gas leak.
'Knifeman' and girl arrested following theft and attempted robbery in Antrim
Police investigating a series of incidents in Antrim have arrested a 21-year-old man.
Buildings evacuated and roads shut due to gas leak in Belfast city centre
Buildings were evacuated in Belfast city centre at rush hour on Wednesday because of a gas leak.
Luxury coach line reports 6% rise
An extra 170,000 customers used Ulsterbus's luxury Goldline coach service over the last year as more people left the car at home, it has been revealed.
Agency to provide development funds
Nama is to provide £15 million to finish two office blocks in Belfast.
Teenager charged with number of offences after allegedly 'threatening ambulance crew with meat cleaver'
An 18-year-old man has been charged with a number of offences after an ambulance crew were allegedly threatened with a meat cleaver.
Two arrested in dissidents inquiry
Two men have been arrested by detectives investigating dissident republicanism in Northern Ireland.
Failed Afghan asylum seeker 'to receive £85,000 in damages'
A failed Afghan asylum seeker is to receive £85,000 in damages to settle an unlawful detention claim, the High Court in Belfast heard today.
Police chief hopes for parade peace
Northern Ireland's top police officer has said he was optimistic there would be peace on the streets this summer.
PSNI Chief Constable Matt Baggott hopeful of peaceful marching season
Northern Ireland's top police officer said today he was optimistic there would be peace on the streets this summer.
Two men arrested over dissident republican activity
Two men have been arrested over dissident republican terrorist activity.
Men arrested over car hijacking were 'armed with sword'
Four men, including a teenage boy, arrested by police over a car hijacking and burglary were armed with a sword.
Japanese firm Terumo BCT creates 416 new jobs for Northern Ireland
A Japanese global healthcare company is creating 416 jobs in Northern Ireland.
In Pictures: The G8 summit
Gerry forces Sammy into Mexican wave
Film review: World War Z
Pitt's zombie flick is surprisingly infectious
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
Tributes to 'genius' Gandolfini
Tributes have poured in for James Gandolfini, the American actor best known for his role as the mob boss in The Sopranos, who died on Wednesday at the age of 51.
Qatada deportation moves closer
The UK Government is expected to take its final steps towards ratifying a treaty designed to trigger the removal of radical cleric Abu Qatada from the country.
Film review: World War Z
With cities and countries overrun daily, former UN troubleshooter Gerry (Brad Pitt) manages to save his wife (Mireille Enos) and two daughters in a last-ditch chopper rescue from a Philadelphia rooftop.
Latest Sport
Corbisiero handed surprise start
England prop Alex Corbisiero was the surprise inclusion in the British and Irish Lions team named for Saturday's opening Test against Australia.
Australia name team to face the British and Irish Lions in first test
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
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.
Latest Showbiz
EastEnders role for Jamie Lomas
The ratings war between EastEnders and Coronation Street will become a family affair when actor Jamie Lomas, whose wife Kym plays Weatherfield regular Michelle Connor, arrives in Albert Square.
Leech fired after colleague's coup
The Apprentice's first abdicating project manager Jason Leech has said if he had stayed in his role the rest of the team would have eaten him alive.
Woody launches tree-friendly paper
Woody Harrelson is putting his paper where his passions are.
