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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.
Task force to rule on Stormont flag-flying is sunk in a sea of bitterness
An Assembly attempt to set up a special task force to examine the future of the Union flag flying at Stormont has collapsed.
'Stormont must help highlight home dangers'
They are a potential child killer – and are in thousands of homes in Northern Ireland.
David Ford: the next stop for Alliance is Europe
Alliance leader David Ford says his party is firmly on the up – so much so he is eyeing a seat in Europe.
Nick Clegg crisis as he says he knew of Rennard sex claims
The gravest crisis of Nick Clegg's tenure as Liberal Democrat leader deepened last night after he admitted he was aware of “non-specific” allegations that a senior party official had sexually harassed women.
UUP could cause the welfare bill to fall
The UUP could throw the Executive into crisis today if it decides to oppose the extension of the controversial Welfare Reform Bill to Northern Ireland.
Arlene Foster: It's time to sell ourselves to tourists
The fightback against the damage caused to Northern Ireland's image by the recent street protests linked to the Union flag dispute must start now, Executive Minister Arlene Foster has insisted.
Mike Nesbitt slams cost of MLAs’ St Patrick’s Day trip to US
A row has erupted between Stormont politicians over how many MLAs should travel to Washington to celebrate St Patrick’s Day at the taxpayers’ expense.
UUP exiles in contact with Tories as the momentum of change shifts down a gear
Two MLAs who dramatically quit the UUP last week in a row over unionist unity have opened contacts with the Conservative Party.
Unity candidate good news for Sinn Fein, says Basil McCrea
Basil McCrea has warned that a united unionist candidate in the upcoming Mid Ulster by-election will simply drive up Sinn Fein's vote and leave a bitter, sectarian legacy.
Anger over question time truants
MLAs who did not go to ministers' question time are to be hauled before the Speaker of the House to apologise.
Francie Molloy: Make your claims in public
Sinn Fein MLA Francie Molloy has urged anyone making allegations about him to do so in public.
Three-man band's tune may sound too much like Alliance
For Basil McCrea and John McCallister, resigning from the UUP in protest at the drift to unionist unity was the easy part.
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Latest News
Emergency landing at Heathrow sparks further controversy
Investigators are trying to find establish what went wrong with both engines of a British Airways jet, causing it to make an emergency landing at Heathrow shortly after take-off.
Thousands of Muslims gather in London to condemn murder of soldier Lee Rigby
Around five thousand Muslims gathered at Morden mosque yesterday to condemn the murder of soldier Lee Rigby in Woolwich on Wednesday.
Man, 31, held in terror arrest
A 31-year-old man has been arrested in London on suspicion of terrorism offences, Scotland Yard said.
Latest Sport
Clark fitness doubt for England new
Calum Clark is a doubt for England's tour of Uruguay and Argentina after an ankle injury ruled him out of Saturday's Aviva Premiership final.
England target top-two ranking new
Stuart Lancaster has been formally set the challenge of leading England into the 2015 Rugby World Cup as one of the two top-ranked nations on the planet.
Players accepting Mourinho return new
Chelsea's players appear to have grown used to the likelihood of Jose Mourinho returning return to the club.
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Dennis tells of shock wallet return
Hugh Dennis has revealed his surprise when the contents of his stolen wallet were posted to his home.
Walliams gets fruity with Goliath
David Walliams got fruity for Britain's Got More Talent's last David V Goliath challenge - apple bobbing.
Macfadyen: Glad to be back in hat
Matthew Macfadyen has said he could't wait to get back into his bowler hat for the new series of Ripper Street.
