Vindicated over our stand to hold local politicians accountable
Investigations Correspondent David Gordon today gives evidence to a House of
Commons committee into MPs’ expenses. It is the latest stage in the Belfast
Telegraph’s three-year campaign for greater transparency in public life
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We’re happy to see the back of the Parades Commission chief
Once again the Parades Commission has delivered a negative determination
following Portadown District’s application in respect of our parade this
Sunday at Drumcree Parish Church.
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Is it time to pack up our Troubles and stop talking about them?
Peter Robinson has given us some indication of the type of truth commission he
would like.
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Inside Opinion
Michael‘s star shines on despite all the scandals
When it all comes down to it, it's a gang of paramedics hammering on the chest of someone who's collapsed in their home.
Why Murray really needs some True Brit to win at Wimbledon
The further Andy Murray progresses at Wimbledon, the more British he becomes. I was struck by this phenomenon last week as I sat on the Centre Court watching the young Scotsman's early victories.
Eagles concert turns sour for wheelchair users
Like thousands of other fans I had a great time at the Odyssey in Belfast at The Eagles concert last Monday evening.
Sleaze and lies: Claudia Lawrence, trial by the media
With hysterical headlines such as ‘Claudia’s Forty Different Lovers’ you’d be forgiven for wondering what manner of monster this evil Claudia is.
SDLP’s policy on Raytheon is at odds with the official record
The SDLP has rejected suggestions that John Hume colluded with arms manufacturer Raytheon to mislead the public about the nature of the company's operation in Derry.
Viewpoint: Peace and sunshine perfect blend
There was a time, and not so long ago, when a “ long, hot summer” in Northern Ireland was not a description of the weather. Instead it was a coded reference to the summer marching season, with frequent confrontation between rival groups which led to the worst possible publicity for Northern Ireland.
Robert Fisk: Jury is out on the Iranian model of religion and politics
So what of the famous revolution? Was it a return to the basic values of Shia Islam?
Loyalist move too little, too late for victims
There was something surreal about Saturday’s press conference to announce that the UVF and Red Hand Commandos had decommissioned their arms.
So, are all the loyalist guns really gone?
Having taken the guts of 15 years since they first announced their ceasefires to reach the point of some sort of arms decommissioning, there’s almost a poetic justice that the loyalist paramilitaries’ ‘historic’ announcements were entirely overshadowed by the news of the death of Michael Jackson.
How Michael Jackson ended up paying the ultimate price of fame
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.U2 Album Poll
U2's best album - here's your chance to vote
U2's best album - here's your chance to vote
| No Line On The Horizon |
 2% |
| How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb |
 3% |
| All That You Can't Leave Behind |
5% |
| Pop |
2% |
| Zooropa |
2% |
| Achtung Baby |
19% |
| Rattle and Hum |
8% |
| The Joshua Tree |
50% |
| The Unforgettable Fire |
5% |
| Under a Blood Red Sky |
6% |
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