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Paint bomb attack on Islamic centre new
An Islamic centre in Belfast has been doused with a paint bomb in what police are treating as a hate crime.
Woman's tears as she's cleared of stealing mum's life savings
A woman cleared of conning more than £40,000 from her elderly mother's life savings has spoken of her relief after walking free from court.
Campaigner Joe Murphy picks up Father of the Year award
The campaigning dad of a young man who died after falling off a bridge as he returned home from a club running a cheap drinks promotion has been named ni4kids Father of the Year 2013.
Cost of getting a licence is keeping young off the road
It costs young people in Northern Ireland on average £1,000 to obtain a driving licence, prompting fears they are being driven off the road.
A £500m scheme to make scenes like this a thing of the past... but where will the cash to pay for it come from?
Plans to end sectarianism have been unveiled by Peter Robinson and Martin McGuinness – but they will need funding from charities to work.
Environment Minister Alex Attwood blasted by Unesco over Causeway resort
Environment Minister Alex Attwood has been accused of presiding over a "broken planning system" after a damning report by Unesco criticised the handling of a planned £100m golf resort development that threatens the setting of the Giant's Causeway.
PUP condemns reporter threats
The Progressive Unionist Party deputy leader has condemned threats made to two journalists.
Peter Mandelson gets civic role in Hull
Former Northern Ireland Secretary Peter Mandelson has been appointed as the High Steward of Kingston Upon Hull after the historic role was resurrected by the Queen.
Travers hopeful of U-turn on advisers after SDLP talks
A meeting with victims' campaigner Ann Travers gave "a lot of food for thought", the SDLP said last night.
Ex-prisoners debate 1998 Agreement peace deal
Former republican and loyalist prisoners will today debate the historic political deal of 1998, coming together in a conference under the heading 'A Better Friday Agreement'.
Stormont to quiz Power NI chiefs on price rise
Power NI is being asked to appear before a Stormont watchdog committee to explain why it is increasing electricity prices by almost a fifth.
Fare hike concerns as Flybe axes London link
Losing one of three connections from Belfast to Gatwick Airport is a "major disappointment" which could affect prices for passengers, an industry insider has claimed.
Call to halt golf resort plans
Unesco has called for a halt to the development of a controversial £100 million golf resort on Northern Ireland's North Coast.
Freedom accolade for TA soldiers
Territorial Army soldiers who served in Iraq and Afghanistan are to be granted the Freedom of Castlereagh.
Teenage divisions widened by riots: study
The flag protests which saw widespread violence on the streets of Belfast last year are being blamed for deteriorating relationships between Catholic and Protestant teenagers.
Film star Vince Vaughn brushes up on the history of Northern Ireland's murals for his new film
Hollywood superstar Vince Vaughn has one regret about his documentary Art Of Conflict, the story of the Troubles told through the street wall murals of Belfast and Londonderry: David Ervine didn't live to see it.
New strategy for shared education unveiled by Stormont leaders
A new strategy to heal sectarian divisions in Northern Ireland has stressed the crucial need to create a fully shared education system in the region.
G8 summit police costs 'about £50m'
Policing and security costs for the G8 conference in Co Fermanagh next month are running at an estimated £50 million, it has been revealed.
Plan urging shared education scheme
A new strategy to heal sectarian divisions in Northern Ireland has stressed the crucial need to create a fully shared education system in the region.
Mayor looks back over year in role
The crisis created by the Union flags dispute gave Belfast's outgoing Lord Mayor a chance to do more than simply pose for the cameras, Gavin Robinson has revealed.
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Video has emerged showing the moment armed police confronted two men suspected of murdering soldier Lee Rigby in Woolwich.
Ex-sex slaves condemn Japan mayor new
Two Korean former sex slaves have demanded the resignation of an outspoken Japanese mayor and cancelled a meeting with him for justifying Japan's wartime practice of forcing tens of thousands of Asian women into prostitution for its troops.
Court: Bercow tweet was libellous new
A tweet by Commons Speaker's wife Sally Bercow about Tory peer Lord McAlpine was libellous, the High Court has ruled.
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Desailly: Gareth should Bale out new
Gareth Bale should leave Tottenham for a club that has a "culture of victory", according to Marcel Desailly.
Williams quits All Blacks duty new
All Blacks lock Ali Williams has announced his retirement from international rugby.
Werner backs progress under Rodgers new
Liverpool chairman Tom Werner claims manager Brendan Rodgers has made "remarkable progress" during his first year in charge.
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Brad Pitt has said some of his best ever advice came from ex Gwyneth Paltrow's dad.
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Generous stars at Cannes Aids gala new
Sharon Stone, Kylie Minogue and Paris Hilton were among the stars who helped raise money for Aids research at the 20th amfAR gala in Cannes.
