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Top chef Smyth 'honoured' by MBE
The first British female chef to hold three Michelin stars said she was "extremely honoured" to be awarded an MBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours.
US Open: Rory McIlroy still in running after level par second round
Rory McIlroy has described his second round performance during the US Open at Merion as solid - after finishing level par for the day.
Two charged over explosive offences
Police in Northern Ireland investigating dissident republicanism have charged two people with explosives offences.
Pair due in court over dissident terrorist offences
A man and woman are due in court tomorrow charged with a number of offences related to dissident republicanism.
Businesses welcome stimulus package
Business and community leaders have broadly welcomed the Government's economic pact which aims to rebalance Northern Ireland's beleaguered economy and tackle sectarian division.
Housing Executive waste condemned
Money was wasted replacing kitchens and windows which had already been changed in Housing Executive properties in Northern Ireland, it has been revealed.
£5 million Italian property lawsuit is settled
Sixty-six investors from Northern Ireland today settled a £5 million lawsuit brought over Italian holiday home purchases.
Police appeal after unknown woman makes approach to toddler
Police are appealing for information after an unknown woman made an approach to a two-year-old girl in west Belfast.
Punks hoping to upstage G8 leaders this weekend
It's not just the world's eight most powerful men and women set to land in Northern Ireland this week as Bangor gets set to welcome its very own American guests at the second annual punk event.
Man accused of murdering Belfast pensioner 'has string of violent convictions'
A man accused of murdering a pensioner in her own home 25 years ago has a string of convictions for violent crime, a jury heard today.
Prime Minister unveils economic package for Northern Ireland
Prime Minister David Cameron has unveiled a new economic package for Northern Ireland which he has said will be crucial for the local economy.
Five-year-old brain damaged Co Down boy to receive '£4 million in damages' in medical negligence case
A five-year-old north Down boy left severely brain damaged at birth is to receive an estimated £4 million in damages.
Talks plea to curb violent parades
The Parades Commission has called for talks between the Orange Order and nationalist residents to help prevent violence on the streets of Northern Ireland this summer.
Judge extends name ban
A district judge has taken the unprecedented step of imposing an anonymity order on a case involving three men accused of non drug-related offences.
Pensioner who fell down Odyssey steps at Lionel Ritchie gig loses court battle
A pensioner who fell down steps at a Lionel Ritchie concert in Belfast is not entitled to damages, a High Court judge ruled today.
Man arrested in dissident probe
A 28-year-old man has been arrested as part of a police investigation into dissident republican terrorist activity.
Putin critic 'refused entry to UK'
An outspoken critic of Russian president Vladimir Putin has been prevented from addressing a major international conference in Northern Ireland, organisers claimed.
Police play down G8 disorder fears
Protest disorder around the G8 summit in Northern Ireland will not be as significant as first feared, a senior police commander has predicted.
Row erupts over flying of flag at empty Strabane courthouse
Another Union flag row has erupted, this time in Strabane, Co Tyrone, as councillors clashed over the flying of the flag at the town’s courthouse.
DUP ‘mystified’ by Orange Order’s appeal to halt Maze centre
The DUP has said it is mystified following a plea by the Orange Order to halt a planned peace and reconciliation centre.
In Pictures: The G8 summit
Gerry forces Sammy into Mexican wave
Voice of Pomeroy pops home
Rapturous reception for Andrea
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
Bus plunges into river, killing 30
A bus has veered off a highway and fallen into a river in central Peru, leaving at least 30 people dead and nine missing.
Sopranos star James Gandolfini dies
James Gandolfini, the actor famous for his lead role in mob drama The Sopranos, has died in Italy, according to his managers.
FBI uses drones for surveillance
The FBI uses drones for surveillance of stationary subjects, and the privacy implications of such operations are "worthy of debate", the bureau's director has said.
Latest Sport
Australia name team to face the British and Irish Lions in first test new
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 new
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.
O'Connor to start for Australia new
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.
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.
