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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.
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.
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.
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.
Meagan Green jumps into Miss Northern Ireland role
Having just been crowned Miss Northern Ireland 2013, Meagan Green was jumping for joy yesterday.
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.
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
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Cameron 'losing control' of party new
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Stately home badly damaged in fire new
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