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Warning as fire deaths revealed
Five people were killed in fires caused by smoking materials during the last year, the Northern Ireland Fire Service has revealed.
Man arrested at scene of drugs seizure was 'only carrying out concreting work'
A man arrested at the scene of a £200,000 cannabis factory claimed he was only there to carry out concreting work, the High Court heard today.
Belfast bookies fail in court bid to block rivals' shop extensions
Two bookmakers have failed in High Court bids to block proposed major extensions to rival betting shops in Belfast city centre.
Dracula to be filmed in N Ireland
A film version of Dracula is to be made in Belfast.
Winter A-level re-sit scrappage a 'retrograde step'
Some A-level re-sits are to be scrapped under changes being introduced by the Education Minister John O'Dowd.
Exam resit removal 'retrograde'
Some A-level resits are to be scrapped under changes being introduced by Northern Ireland Education Minister John O'Dowd.
Company boss allegedly defrauded in dumper truck deal wins legal action over bank
A company boss allegedly defrauded in a £91,000 deal to sell two dumper trucks overseas has won a legal action against his bank.
Man with knife threatened to kill ex-girlfriend, court hears
A woman allegedly woke to discover her ex-boyfriend by her bedside holding a knife, the High Court heard today.
Grants awarded to protect habitats
More than £4 million of grants are to be spent to help protect the natural environment, it has been revealed.
Security alert at Fermanagh courthouse declared a hoax
A security alert at Enniskillen courthouse earlier today has been declared a hoax.
Armed gang rob cash in transit van
A gang of four men have robbed a cash in transit van in Co Antrim.
Video: Man dies after flat fire in Belfast
A 63-year-old man has died after a fire at a flat in south Belfast.
Angelina Jolie's act will save lives
EVER since she first came to public attention in films like Gia and Girl, Interrupted, Angelina Jolie has captivated, fascinated and intrigued us.
Rihanna blows her top over 'Northern Ireland' T-shirt
THE Topshop T-shirt that has sparked a £3.5 million lawsuit features a picture of Rihanna taken in BELFAST.
Twelfth fears over Ardoyne 'stalemate'
A Parades Commission decision on the north Belfast Twelfth parade past Ardoyne could lead to a major stalemate on the ground.
Brendan 'Bik' McFarlane leader of prison breakout
WHILE serving a life sentence for the Bayardo massacre McFarlane was one of the leaders of the 1983 Maze jail breakout -- and took a terrified family hostage.
IRA bomber sings rebel songs in Celtic fans' Belfast bar
A NOTORIOUS IRA leader who slaughtered five Protestants in a pub attack is now a star turn as a singer in a Belfast bar popular with Glasgow Celtic fans.
TeleToons: Topical and political cartoons from Belfast Telegraph
By Stevie Lee
Ambush won't stop patrols in west Belfast: police chief
A PSNI chief has vowed that officers will not be deterred from patrolling west Belfast in the wake of a recent gun and bomb attack.
Peter Robinson saddles up for organ donation campaign
Kitted out in his cycling gear, First Minister Peter Robinson looked quite the wheelman as he hit the pedals to support GAA star Joe Brolly’s drive to raise organ donation awareness.
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
Latest News
Dancing On Ice to end next year new
Popular TV series Dancing On Ice is to be axed after one further series, it was announced.
New baby joy for Wayne and Coleen
Manchester United star Wayne Rooney and his wife Coleen have had a second son, the couple have announced.
Oklahoma tornado: Children pulled alive from wreckage as rescuers search for survivors with many believed to be trapped under debris
A huge tornado that tore through Oklahoma City suburbs has killed at least 51 people, including 20 children, officials in the United States say.
Latest Sport
Interpro washout won't be shelved new
The postponed RSA interprovincial Cup game between North West Warriors and the Northern Knights, scheduled for Coleraine on Sunday, may be rearranged.
Ulster need some success: Darren Cave new
When Darren Cave penned a new Ulster deal back in December of last year, he stated he was convinced his native province would win trophies over the next three years and would never forgive himself if he wasn't a part of it.
Craig Breen left to regret mistakes new
It was Craig Breen's worst result of his current European rally championship campaign – but it was also his most impressive performance.
Latest Showbiz
Archers 'not competing with soaps' new
The Archers' outgoing editor Vanessa Whitburn has denied that the drama has been competing with soaps such as EastEnders for sensational storylines.
Dancing on Ice to end next year new
Popular TV series Dancing On Ice is to be axed after one further series, it has been announced.
Edith slams designer child clothes new
DJ Edith Bowman has hit out at the trend for "ridiculous" designer clothes for children.
