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Rivers Agency headquarters to relocate to Cookstown
The headquarters of the Rivers Agency is to be relocated from Belfast to Cookstown, it has been revealed.
Man accused of murdering pensioner Norman Moffatt confessed to his killing, trial told
The man accused of murdering a pensioner as he walked home after collecting his morning paper 12 years ago allegedly confessed the crime to several people, a court has been told.
Judge refuses to delay legal challenge to Windsor upgrade
No binding agreement is in place for the Government to fund a £25m upgrade of Northern Ireland's national soccer stadium, the High Court has heard.
School’s expansion proposal rejected by John O’Dowd
Education Minister John O’Dowd has turned down a development proposal to increase capacity at a rural school in Co Tyrone.
Justice Minister David Ford praises human trafficking drama
Justice Minister David Ford has attended a drama production examining the experiences of victims of human trafficking.
Customs bust illegal fuel plant and filling station
An illegal filling station and fuel laundering plant — suspected of selling illicit fuel for only £1.11 a litre — have been dismantled by HM Revenue and Customs in Co Tyrone.
Derry's children united to light flame of peace
Final preparations have begun for a major peace event that will see an eternal flame lit by children from both traditions in Londonderry — one of only 15 such flames across the globe.
In pictures: Red carpets rolled out for The Great Gatsby in Cannes, Belfast and Dublin
Guests dressed in 1920s glamour attended the premieres of The Great Gatsby in Belfast and Dublin - the same night the film opened Cannes Film Festival.
£1bn lawsuit against PSNI chief Matt Baggott thrown out of court
A £1 billion lawsuit brought against Chief Constable Matt Baggott over PSNI recruitment processes has been thrown out of court.
Arsonist poured petrol under doors of flats - then found himself trapped
An arsonist who set fire to two flats, forcing the emergency services to rescue five people, has been jailed for six years.
Girl with Down's Syndrome loses legal bid to go to Belfast school
A girl with Down's Syndrome has lost a legal challenge over being denied a place at the high school of her family's choice.
Mobile phones could be cut for G8 summit amid terrorist bomb fears
Mobile phone providers in the Irish Republic could be asked to cut signals during the G8 summit being held in Northern Ireland amid fears terrorists may use them to detonate bombs.
Trafficking play to raise awareness
Schoolchildren as young as 15 could be shown a hard-hitting anti-human trafficking play in a bid to beat the criminals behind the trade, it has been revealed.
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.
Facebook too old, say teens
Twitter booming as social media destination
In pictures: UK Soap Awards
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
Woolwich: Two arrested after separate attacks on mosques as English Defence League supporters clash with police
Two men have been arrested after separate attacks on mosques following the terrorist incident in Woolwich.
Artificial light from gadgets 'disrupting sleep'
Electric lights, including those illuminating laptop computers, smartphones and tablets, often play a key role in causing people to sleep badly, a leading expert has said.
Anonymity order that protected evil triple child murderer is lifted
AN anonomity order preventing the media from naming triple child killer David McGreavy, who impaled the bodies of his victims on railings, has been overturned by the High Court.
Latest Sport
Wade scoops unique award double
Christian Wade was "shocked and humbled" to learn he had gone one better than Jonny Wilkinson by scooping a unique double at the Rugby Players' Association awards.
Former Manchester United defender Brian Greenhoff dies, aged 60
Former Manchester United and England defender Brian Greenhoff has died, aged 60.
Tindall ready to use experience
Mike Tindall is relishing the chance to test his experience against Gloucester's youth when he lines up for the Barbarians against England on Sunday.
Latest Showbiz
Yakoob: Girls tougher than boys
Apprentice reject Uzma Yakoob has said it was far more stressful being on the women's team than working with the men.
Stones' Micks reunited in the park
The Rolling Stones' return to Hyde Park will see them team up with former guitarist Mick Taylor, but there will be no reappearance of the white dress Mick Jagger wore at the original 1969 gig because he has lost it.
Graham: I'll miss playing stripper
The Hangover III star Heather Graham says she will miss playing sexy stripper Jade because the excitement makes up for her "boring" real life.
