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Echoes of Big Ian as the First Minister Peter Robinson sticks the boot in
Peter Robinson appealed to Assembly colleagues to "take a step back" from party politicking – just before sticking his boot into the SDLP.
David Ford launches intermediary scheme to aid the course of justice
Justice Minister David Ford has launched new pilot schemes to help vulnerable victims, witnesses and defendants to communicate more effectively when giving evidence.
David Cameron to publish Bill on EU referendum
David Cameron will today try to quell a growing rebellion by his Conservative MPs over Europe by publishing a draft Bill to guarantee that an in/out referendum on Europe will be held by 2017.
Matt Baggott's Stormont plea: 'Enough rhetoric, deal with poverty'
Support for Northern Ireland’s paramilitaries will persist until politicians tackle endemic poverty and youth unemployment, the country’s most senior policeman has warned, ahead of a huge security operation to protect next month’s meeting of G8 world leaders.
Orange Order may shun PSNI chief Baggott's talks in Cardiff
The Orange Order is expected to boycott Matt Baggott’s talks initiative in Cardiff.
Fresh blow for David Cameron as senior minister backs EU exit
Prime Minister David Cameron has been dealt another hammer blow on Europe with a senior minister saying he would vote on an EU exit if given the chance.
Tories' euro rebellion grows
Two Tory ministers edged the Conservative Party closer to calling for an end to Britain's membership of the EU – saying that if relations did not change, they would vote for an immediate exit.
Shared future plan 'a political fig-leaf' to cover up lack of will
A pressure group which forced a Stormont rethink on shared future proposals has blasted the latest initiative to tackle sectarianism as a "political fig-leaf".
DUP six repay £144k profits from second homes funded by taxpayer
The DUP's Gregory Campbell has agreed to hand back more than £60,000 worth of profits from a taxpayer-funded home, Westminster's expenses watchdog has revealed.
Liberal Democrat grandee Shirley Williams defends peer Lord Rennard over sexual harrassment allegations
Baroness Shirley Williams said fellow Liberal Democrat peer Lord Rennard, who is currently being investigated for allegations of sexual harrassment, is "absolutely selfless" and at worst guilty of "misbehaving".
The Queen's Speech ... what's in it for Northern Ireland?
A proposed ban on Assembly members double-jobbing as Westminster MPs is among the measures set out in the Queen's Speech.
Key decisions left in limbo as Stormont ministers pull meeting
Stormont ministers have cancelled today's Executive meeting, ducking a number of key anticipated decisions.
Free speech: as Sammy Wilson speaks out, questions still remain
Finance Minister Sammy Wilson has denied personally killing off important free speech protections by withdrawing them from the Executive agenda.
Queen's Speech 2013: Stricter immigration regime ahead
The Government's plans for stricter immigration controls have been outlined by the Queen at the State Opening of Parliament.
David Ford pays tribute to Alliance councillor Jim McBriar
Alliance leader David Ford MLA has paid tribute to one of Northern Ireland’s longest serving public representatives, former Alliance councillor Jim McBriar.
Nigel Evans: Coronation Street star is helping me cope with gay rape claims
Nigel Evans spoke yesterday of his "trauma" of facing allegations of rape and disclosed a former ITV Coronation Street star had helped him escape the "media circus" that followed his arrest.
Neil Hamilton lined up as Ukip MEP
The controversial former Tory MP Neil Hamilton is being lined up to head Ukip’s list of candidates for the June 2014 European elections, party sources have claimed.
Northern Ireland peace agreement flawed and elitist, says historian
The Good Friday Agreement is "flawed and elitist" but will not be derailed by the forthcoming 1916 commemorations or the threat from dissidents, according to historian Professor Paul Bew.
I’ll step aside to fight rape claims, says leading Tory Nigel Evans
House of Commons Deputy Speaker Nigel Evans will give up chairing MPs' debates temporarily as he fights allegations of rape and sexual assault relating to two men.
PM David Cameron urged to take on Ukip with Euro poll
David Cameron is under growing pressure to defy his Liberal Democrat coalition partners and stage a referendum on Europe before the next General Election.
Radio One's Big Weekend
Three-day festival underway in Derry
Belfast Telegraph Runher 2013
Video, pictures and finisihng times
Review: The Hangover Part III
Comedy with big following means blockbuster
Cannes femmes: Shayk and Ambrosio on red carpet
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Woolwich murder: Three more arrests
Detectives have made three further arrests in connection with the brutal killing of soldier Lee Rigby.
Multi-faith invitation to service
A service dedicated to Drummer Rigby will take place at St Peter the Apostle Roman Catholic Church in Woolwich.
Titanic's little sister open again
The boat used to take people to the ill-fated Titanic is set to welcome passengers on board again after a £7 million refurbishment that took seven years to complete.
Latest Sport
Proud Webber eyes World Cup
When Rob Webber was forced to undergo a second shoulder operation last summer and went through "dark days" wondering what the future held, he never envisaged it would be captaining his country.
Bayern Munich leave Bourssia Dortmund flattened and in tears after magnificent Champions League final
Arjen Robben provided the perfect answer to the doubters by scoring an 88th-minute winner to settle a brilliant Champions League final in favour of Bayern Munich at Wembley.
Schmidt signs off with title win
Leinster put past disappointments behind them to scoop an elusive RaboDirect PRO12 title in head coach Joe Schmidt's last game in charge, with a 24-18 win over Ulster.
Latest Showbiz
Police probe actress Bynes claims
Investigators are looking into claims made by actress Amanda Bynes that New York Police Department officers sexually assaulted her when she was charged after allegedly throwing a marijuana bong out of the window of her 36th-floor Manhattan apartment.
Taylor called Wright a knucklehead
Matthew Wright has revealed his best ever interview led to sitting next to Elizabeth Taylor at the Baftas.
Jonas: Great to watch TV rows back
Kevin Jonas has confessed he's pleased to be able to watch back arguments with his wife Danielle Deleasa on their reality TV series Married To Jonas.
