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Journalists 'given death threats'
Two Northern Ireland-based journalists have been issued with death threats, a union has claimed.
British and Irish Lions 2013: Can you spot the two photoshopped players?
The official squad photo for the 2013 British and Irish Lions tour was released today - but while it may appear the entire 37-man squad are taking part - in fact two of them weren't there at all.
Five males bailed after North Belfast taser arrest
Five males arrested last night (Tuesday) after police tasered a man have been bailed.
Man assaulted in early morning attack in East Belfast
Police in Strandtown are appealing for information following the report of an assault on a 28-year-old man.
Mobile phone measures for G8 summit
Mobile phone providers in the Irish Republic could be asked to cut signals during the G8 summit amid fears terrorists may use them to detonate bombs.
Company boss given six month sentence after demolishing asbestos laden factory
A company owner who demolished a disused factory in a built up residential area despite knowing there was more than 250 tonnes of asbestos has been handed a six month jail term.
Traffic chaos hits agriculture show
Traffic chaos has overshadowed the inaugural Balmoral Show at the Maze after heavy congestion left thousands of motorists facing lengthy delays.
'No agreement' for government to fund £25 million upgrade of national football stadium
No binding agreement is in place for the government to fund a £25 million upgrade of Northern Ireland's national soccer stadium, the High Court heard today.
Illegal fuel laundering plant uncovered in Co Tyrone
An illegal filling station and fuel laundering plant have been uncovered in Co Tyrone.
Unemployment benefit claimant numbers fall
There has been a fall in the number of people claiming unemployment-related benefits, according to latest figures.
Fuel fraud sentences face review
Northern Ireland's most senior judges could review unduly lenient sentences for fuel and tobacco fraud under Executive proposals.
Private jails 'good costs example'
Prison bosses in Northern Ireland should look at how privately run jails operate to find ways to cut the "eye-watering" costs of running the service, the Prisoner Ombudsman has urged.
Top judges could review lenient sentences for fuel and tobacco fraud
Northern Ireland's most senior judges could review unduly lenient sentences for fuel and tobacco fraud under Executive proposals published today.
'Police officers to give evidence' over alleged attempt to sabotage Stephen Carroll murder appeal
Police decision makers and arresting officers are to give evidence over an alleged attempt to sabotage appeals by two men jailed for murdering Constable Stephen Carroll, a court heard today.
Benefit claimant numbers 'fall'
There has been a fall in the number of people claiming unemployment-related benefits, official figures have revealed.
UTV's Ken Reid robbed while sedated in Royal Victoria Hospital
A west Belfast man today admitted stealing various items from three vulnerable hospital patients, one of whom was under sedation.
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.
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The Church of Scotland's ruling General Assembly has voted in favour of allowing openly gay men and women to become ministers.
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Latest Sport
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Saints duo join England party new
England are to add Luther Burrell and Stephen Myler to their squad for their South American tour after Alex Goode and Joel Tomkins were ruled out through injury.
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Seth MacFarlane is too busy to host the Oscars in 2014, he said.
Mass health-screening for TV show new
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Tom Hiddleston is to return to the West End stage to take the title role in Shakespeare's Coriolanus.
