Hi °C | Lo °C Alliance may not be at top table if Assembly is cut down to size
Reducing the Assembly to 70 Members would force the Alliance Party off the Executive, experts have warned.
Bid to ban private abortion clinics in Northern Ireland flounders in sea of recrimination
An attempt to outlaw private clinics like Marie Stopes dealing with abortions has been defeated in the Assembly in a long day of heated debate and recrimination.
Sinn Fein is dubbed 'Judas' for blocking abortion amendment
Sinn Fein has clashed with anti-abortion campaigners after the party moved to block plans to stop abortions being carried out in a private clinic.
Sinn Fein broke the rules banning canvassing at schools, DUP claims
Sinn Fein has again been accused of politicising education after claims it breached Department of Education rules on canvassing in the run-up to last week's Mid Ulster by-election.
Lutton 'humbled' by strong poll result
Unionists hailed their Mid Ulster unity experiment as a success and said it augurs well for the future.
Sinn Fein's Francie Molloy wins Mid Ulster by-election
Sinn Fein's Francie Molloy has won the Mid Ulster by-election to fill the vacant seat at Westminster.
Stormont Executive should be calling for order, not talking of a legal breakdown
Peter Robinson must resist the temptation to lock horns with the police and courts; it doesn't fit his position as First Minister. He should leave the rhetoric to those further down the ladder.
PSNI chief Baggott bites back as Peter Robinson queries police impartiality
The SDLP's Conall McDevitt has stated that Mr Robinson had no right "directing" policing in Northern Ireland, after the First Minister criticised how the PSNI has dealt with illegal demonstrations.
Mid Ulster election unionist Lutton will not shake Sinn Fein man Molloy's hand even if he wins
Unionists unity candidate Nigel Lutton has insisted he will not shake hands with Sinn Fein's Francie Molloy – regardless of who wins tomorrow's battle to represent Mid Ulster.
PUP Union flag protest letters were forged, says Sinn Fein
The PUP has been accused of creating a production line of fraudulent complaints against Belfast City Council over its handling of the Union flag issue.
The face of defiance as Alliance 'comes through the fire'
An Alliance Party councillor forced from her home after being threatened over the Union flag row has defended her party's stance as it received unanimous backing from party members.
Alliance Party activists remain resolute on designated days flag policy
Alliance Party activists are overwhelmingly united in support of its policy on designated flying days for the Union flag in Belfast, a poll has found.
Alliance Party finds strength in adversity
Shared hardship can bring people together. The attacks of recent months appear to have galvanised Alliance, giving it a renewed sense of purpose.
Rivals accuse unionist unity candidate of running scared from electorate
Rival parties have demanded that the agreed unionist candidate standing against them in the imminent Mid Ulster by-election come out and face the electorate.
We're now a force, says Ukip MLA McNarry
Ukip's success in the Eastleigh by-election augurs well for future gains in Northern Ireland, it has been predicted.
MLAs' vote to alter law on abortion faces delay
In the latest twist in the abortion debate it has been revealed an Assembly vote on a potential change in the law governing terminations could now be delayed.
Alex Attwood 'snub' annoys colleagues
Two MLAs have complained that the Executive's recent U-turn over funding the councils shake-up was revealed in the Belfast Telegraph before the Assembly had been informed.
MPs slam Nick Clegg over Rennard allegations
The turmoil within Liberal Democrat ranks over Lord Rennard deepened last night after Nick Clegg admitted that allegations of sexual harassment were a factor in the peer's decision to quit as the party's chief executive.
Fianna Fail leader slams Sinn Fein and DUP failings
The leader of the Opposition in the Irish parliament has launched his strongest attack ever on Sinn Fein and the DUP's record in Government.
Rebel Ulster Unionists Basil McCrea and John McCallister confirm new party
Rebel unionists Basil McCrea and John McCallister have confirmed they will form a new party.
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Roo 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.
Vaccine for animal birth defects
A new vaccine is being made available to prevent a disease which causes severe birth defects and miscarriages in livestock, it has been announced.
Latest Sport
Why another washout at North West 200 could leave us high and dry
The economic cost of another North West washout will run to millions of pounds, experts have claimed.
Ferguson signs off with LMA award
Sir Alex Ferguson was on Monday night named the LMA's Premier League manager of the year.
Wilkinson happy to be on standby
Jonny Wilkinson has vowed to do everything he can to be fit and ready to answer an injury SOS from the British and Irish Lions if the call was to come this summer.
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Abbingdon: Bankrupt publicity mean
Amanda Abbington - the long-term partner of Hollywood star Martin Freeman - has called it "mean" and upsetting that her bankruptcy woes went public.
The Doors founder dies aged 74
Ray Manzarek, the keyboardist who was a founding member of The Doors, has died. He was 74.
MacFarlane says no to 2014 Oscars
Seth MacFarlane is too busy to host the Oscars in 2014, he said.
