Sunday 19 May 2013
Controversial plans to impose VAT on static caravans have been approved - in spite of a backbench rebellion.
But the SDLP's Margaret Ritchi has not given up the fight.
The former party leader has tabled an Early Day Motion saying the change will hit an industry already rocked by the recession.
Ritchie says rural and coastal areas, like her South Down constituency, will be particularly badly affected.
England's largest local councils spent more than £6 million hosting the Olympic Torch for last year's Games, figures published on the one-year anniversary of the start of the relay show.
One hundred years of glorious gardens will be celebrated when the world's most famous flower show throws its doors open this week.
World hunger could be eradicated if the revenues that developing countries lose through tax dodging were available to them to invest in agricultural development, says a report from charity Christian Aid.
Gael Clichy has signed a new four-year deal at Manchester City.
Substitute Craig Doyle came off the bench to fire in a spectacular hat-trick as Carlow powered to a 4-17 to 2-13 victory over London in the Leinster SHC at Dr Cullen Park.
Stoke striker Kenwyne Jones has apologised to team-mate Glenn Whelan after smashing his car windscreen in a mistaken act of retribution for a training-ground prank which went wrong.
Actor Edward Furlong has been arrested on suspicion of violating a restraining order filed by his ex-girlfriend.
Victoria Wood had to have a scene written out of her new role because she was too nice to punch the other actress.
Jules Knight, Holby City's newest star, has said he is considering sending a box set of the show to old friends the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.
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