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How building bridges will tear down the peace walls
The two men are from very different backgrounds; one loyalist, the other republican. Men who, at one time, would have been enemies in Ulster's and Ireland's bloody 'wars'.
Let's face it, Nicole is ageing smoothly
So I was interested to read reports that Nicole Kidman has given up Botox and fillers.
Come again Bill, what does your theory on reincarnation really mean?
I hate the way Coronation actor William Roache has been misinterpreted by broad sections of the media over his beliefs, which are really quite benign if properly understood.
How the Celtic Tiger is biting back at all of us
When house buyers in the Republic were getting hammered by exorbitant stamp duty in the giddy days of the last property boom, they looked north and envied the modest 1% the British exchequer took from new home owners.
900 million hungry people a taxing problem for PM
Prime Minister David Cameron told the World Economic Forum in Davos at the beginning of the year that the priority for his chairmanship of the G8 would be tax transparency.
Another tragedy for gun-crazed USA? The answer is to get more guns
The National Rifle Association in America will be preparing its statement. Each time a nutcase goes berserk with a gun, the NRA insists that this proves everyone should have a gun.
Hot off the press: Royal Charter leaves media cold
When Lord Justice Leveson published his report on the 'culture, practices and ethics of the Press', he called for "voluntary independent self-regulation".
Reese could be better at playing the role of bad girl
She's the last person you'd expect it of, all the same.
Is Robinson looking for an exit strategy?
On May 6, 2011 – the day after the Assembly election – Peter Robinson seemed to be master of all he surveyed. The DUP had gained a couple of MLAs, rather than, as most pundits had predicted, lost some.
Commemorations should unite, not create division
The events of 100 years ago in Ireland – the Home Rule Crisis, the Dublin Lockout, the Easter Rising and the War of Independence – defined relations between the peoples of these islands for a century.
It's a mash hit at home and boasts worldwide a-peel
What did potatoes ever do for us? The potato defines us in so many ways; sometimes it's hard to imagine what we would be like without it.
Project will build the peace and give jobs to thousands
The Maze and Balmoral Park site offers unprecedented opportunities for everyone.
We were attacked, and in some cases with deadly intent
The second half of my ministerial service in Northern Ireland focused on trying to re-establish 'normal' political dialogue, which had collapsed following the signing of the Anglo-Irish Agreement.
Our right to vote on English affairs a quirk of Home Rule
Reform bid: the House of Commons where there will be heated debate on England-only proposals
Boris to check Ballymena buses
Ballymena is about to be hit by a blond bombshell. London's mayor, Boris Johnson, is coming to the town next month to check up on his new buses.
Abuse probes have TV veterans shaking in their boots
Soon after the Jimmy Savile scandal broke, the publicist Max Clifford said that a number of veterans of the entertainment world would be shaking in their shoes, expecting the dawn knock on the door from the constabulary investigating "historic" sex abuse crimes.
There are no arguments to oppose integrated education
There cannot be a more obvious purpose of the devolved government at Stormont – and it is not at all obvious that it currently has one – than the promotion of integrated education.
From a tiny acorn our city has grown into modern giant
Four hundred years ago this week, on April 27, 1613, a charter in the name of James I created the modern town of Belfast.
Bombers will never change multi-cultural heritage of US
It's a cliche that many people in Irish-American-laden Boston have the "map of Ireland" written all over their faces. As for the broader city itself, it has long had the map of the world upon its face.
Put us on the right road to a more prosperous future
Where in Western Europe is the worst road connection between a capital city and its second city? I couldn't prove this, but I defy anyone to find a worse road link than the A6 between Belfast and Londonderry.
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
MP demand over watchdog 'cover-up'
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Father's grief over train deaths
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Boy charged over 'wrestling' death
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Carroll passes West Ham medical
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Carroll to undergo West Ham medical
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Apprentice hopeful 'nightmare date'
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Bieber's car hits man in Hollywood
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