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Margaret Thatcher splits opinion in death just as in life
As she did in life, Margaret Thatcher continued to divide politics in Northern Ireland on Monday following her death at the age of 87.
15 years after Good Friday Agreement, and still no peace dividend for Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland is missing out on any dividend from the peace process and Stormont has no strategy to reverse our economic decline, a shock new report has concluded.
Calculating, tactical and caustic... Margaret Thatcher's agenda was devoid of any consensus or consistency
It won't be easy to put a clean spin on Margaret Thatcher's contribution to Northern Ireland, though many will want to.
Margaret Thatcher: Leader who united Catholics and Protestants... in enmity
It was undoubtedly one of the most poisonous ovations which Belfast's Grand Opera House had ever experienced as scores of people roared their approval for a song which celebrated Margaret Thatcher's death even though she was still very much alive.
Margaret Thatcher: Her iron will for change remodelled our political and economic landscape... whether we really liked it or not
Andy McSmith, Ben Chu, Richard Garner and Jeremy Laurance take a closer look at Margaret Thatcher's strengths and weaknesses and her effects on everyday life in her 11 years in Downing Street
Ceremonial funeral planned after Margaret Thatcher's fatal stroke at The Ritz, aged 87
The funeral of former Prime Minister Baroness Thatcher's funeral will be held next Wednesday, it was announced today.
5p carrier bag charge 'too low'
The 5p charge on plastic bags which came into force on Monday should be more, according to an environmental campaigner.
David Cameron pushes 'plan' to EU leaders
David Cameron today insisted he was "sure" there would be treaty change in Europe as he embarked on the start of a series of talks with EU leaders.
£8m in social housing cash diverted
Around £8m earmarked for new social housing has been diverted instead to co-ownership homes aimed at first-time buyers, it has been confirmed.
Pressure group says only Opposition at Stormont is ...the Belfast Telegraph
A pressure group has said the Opposition role at Stormont is being provided ‘by default’ by the Belfast Telegraph.
Can Northern Ireland change? The East Belfast MP facing death threats Naomi Long explains she's still optimistic
Naomi Long, the Westminster MP for East Belfast, is very much a child of her constituency, born into its loyalist backstreets and a committed community worker.
Storm over Edwin Poots' 1916 Easter Rising jibe on Twitter
Health Minister Edwin Poots has been branded "childish" in a Twitter storm about the Easter Rising commemorations.
Ed Miliband rules out Lab-Lib coalition
Labour leader Ed Miliband has poured cold water on suggestions that his common front with Nick Clegg against David Cameron on Press regulation could pave the way for a Lab-Lib coalition after the 2015 election, suggesting that Mr Clegg would have to stand down as the head of his party before a pact could be considered.
Stormont silent on why it blocked libel reform laws in Northern Ireland
Stormont's top department has been slammed for refusing to explain why legislation to strengthen freedom of speech won't be extended to Northern Ireland.
Martin McGuinness family home splattered with black paint in attack by dissident republicans
The home of Martin McGuinness was attacked by paint bombers earlier this month, it can be revealed.
Build a shared, stable society and reap raft of rewards from London: Theresa Villiers
If Northern Ireland wants more economic help from the Government its politicians must build a shared and stable society, the Secretary of State has warned.
TEDxStormont: Visions of Northern Ireland's future
Imagination, ideas and creativity flowed throughout the corridors of Stormont at this year's TEDx conference in Belfast as a host of speakers laid out their visions of hope for the future of Northern Ireland.
Cameron won't budge on Northern Ireland corporation tax handover
David Cameron said he will not make a decision on the devolution of corporation tax until after the Scottish independence referendum – and warned Peter Robinson and Martin McGuinness they need to do more to build a shared future in Northern Ireland.
David Cameron accused of overstating immigrant problems
A pledge by Prime Minister David Cameron to reduce the pressures on public services by migrants has run into immediate trouble amid accusations that he is "scaremongering" and exaggerating the scale of the problem.
Our message to the PM: we need a business tax cut now
Dear Mr Cameron,
In Pictures: The G8 summit
Gerry forces Sammy into Mexican wave
Voice of Pomeroy pops home
Rapturous reception for Andrea
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
Kenny to welcome Japanese premier
Taoiseach Enda Kenny is to hold talks with prime minister of Japan Shinzo Abe in Dublin.
Applause 'social contagion': study
When audiences burst into applause they act as if "infected" by sound, say researchers.
Assange expects to stay in embassy
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange will not leave the Ecuadorian Embassy in London even if sex charges against him are dropped, because he fears moves are already under way to extradite him to the United States, he has revealed.
Latest Sport
Defeat 'hurts like hell' - Parling new
British and Irish Lions lock Geoff Parling admitted the first tour defeat Down Under "hurts like hell" after Warren Gatland's side were edged out by the Brumbies at Canberra Stadium.
Carroll passes West Ham medical new
Andy Carroll is on the brink of joining West Ham permanently after passing a medical with the Barclays Premier League club.
Carroll to undergo West Ham medical
Andy Carroll will have a medical with West Ham on Wednesday as he moves closer to a permanent move from Liverpool, Hammers chairman David Gold has confirmed.
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Apprentice hopeful 'nightmare date'
Apprentice candidate Alex Mills plays the role of a nightmare date - as a team leader steps down for the first time in the history of the BBC One show.
Bieber's car hits man in Hollywood
Los Angeles police have confirmed Justin Bieber struck a pedestrian with his car in Hollywood.
Helen Flanagan 'shaken' by break-in
Former Coronation Street star Helen Flanagan is recovering after a break-in at her home which left her "very shaken" but unharmed.
