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SDLP hits out over privatising of clinics
Health Minister Edwin Poots has ordered two health centres to be developed by the private sector against the advice of his senior civil servants.
Environment Secretary Owen Paterson urges UK to adopt use of GM crop technology
Environment Secretary, Owen Paterson, will officially kick off his campaign to bring genetically modified crops to the UK today by calling on the government, industry and scientists to join forces to convert the public in the face of widespread fear and scepticism.
Smallest parties defend taking pay hike
The leaders of the Assembly’s self-styled ‘opposition’ parties have defended accepting a salary hike for MLAs of £5,000.
It's not the money that's the problem, it's the number of MLAs being paid
As our MLAs head off for their summer hols most of them will be able to stick salary increases of £5,000 a year or more in their wallets or handbags.
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.
SDLP refuses £5k pay rise...but other political parties in Stormont accept their 11% hike in salary
The SDLP is the only party at Stormont to have refused a £5,000 pay increase, it has been confirmed.
NI21's task is to live up to expectations
The first two people I bumped into at NI21’s launch were a gay Zen Buddhist and a retired Chief Constable — not something you might expect at the launch of a unionist party.
NI21: Basil McCrea's launch speech in full
We are here today to witness the birth of a new political party. A modern, inclusive party for the 21st century, focused on Northern Ireland, committed to the common good, and determined to build a better future for all of us.
NI21: How the Conservatives spent two years trying to woo the disaffected UUP duo
The leaders of the new political party launching today were courted for two years to lead the Conservatives in Northern Ireland, it has been revealed.
Basil McCrea and John McCallister launch new political party NI21
Basil McCrea and John McCallister have launched their new political party at The Mac in Belfast.
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DUP/Sinn Fein plan not fully worked out for shared future
Two peace groups have raised a note of caution at Sinn Fein and DUP plans for a shared future.
'Legislation looks fireproof and a Sinn Fein challenge would be unlikely to succeed'... top lawyer's verdict on Spads Bill
A LEGAL challenge to the Special Advisers Bill is almost certainly doomed to fail, a leading human rights lawyer believes, unless Sinn Fein's Paul Kavanagh is willing to show remorse for his acts, and assist any police investigation.
In Pictures: The G8 summit
Gerry forces Sammy into Mexican wave
Film review: World War Z
Pitt's zombie flick is surprisingly infectious
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
Memorial planned for code-breaker
An unsung hero of Britain's wartime Bletchley Park code-breaking operation is set to be honoured with a memorial 70 years after he helped turn the tide of the conflict.
Paterson to extol GM crops benefits
Environment Secretary Owen Paterson is set to reopen the controversy over genetically modified crops with a speech extolling the benefits of the technology.
Peer: Prosecute health regulators
Health regulators should face prosecution for covering up their failure to investigate a spate of baby deaths, a leading lawyer said.
Latest Sport
Corbisiero handed surprise start
England prop Alex Corbisiero was the surprise inclusion in the British and Irish Lions team named for Saturday's opening Test against Australia.
Australia name team to face the British and Irish Lions in first test
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
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.
Latest Showbiz
'Gritty' return for Miss Saigon
Hit musical Miss Saigon is to return to the West End next year a quarter of a century after it made its debut.
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.
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.
