Robinson hits back at St Patrick's 'snub'

First Minister Peter Robinson has denied claims that he is snubbing a special St Patrick's Day celebration in Rio de Janiero, which will see the Christ the Redeemer statue turned green.

Published: Wednesday, 13 March 2013

Protest staged at Bangor pool preview

The preview of a new state of the art leisure complex in Bangor, Co Down, has been marred by a small protest against the presence of the Sinn Féin Sports Minister Carál Ní Chuilín.

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Published: Wednesday, 13 March 2013

Twitter trafficwatch service launched

The government has launched its new @TrafficwatchNI Twitter account.

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Published: Tuesday, 12 March 2013

NI abortion law amendment fails

An amendment to the Criminal Justice Bill, which would have made it illegal for abortions to be provided by private clinics in Northern Ireland, has failed to secure a cross party majority at Stormont.

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Published: Tuesday, 12 March 2013

Allister warned over Sinn Féin jibes

Traditional Unionist Voice leader Jim Allister has been reprimanded over comments made about Sinn Féin at Stormont.

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Published: Sunday, 10 March 2013

NI leaders in Brazil to 'forge links'

First Minister Peter Robinson and deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness are in Brazil for a five day visit to develop links between Northern Ireland and one of the world's fastest growing economies.

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SF's Molloy named Mid Ulster's new MP

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Published: Friday, 08 March 2013

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Secretary of State Theresa Villiers has warned that Northern Ireland "remains far too dependent on public spending".

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Published: Thursday, 07 March 2013

Probe into Newry playpark's 'IRA name'

The Equality Commission is to investigate the naming of a playpark in Newry after an IRA hunger striker.

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Published: Wednesday, 06 March 2013

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Judges should be free to act without "improper influence", Northern Ireland's Lord Chief Justice has stressed - addressing concerns raised by unionist politicians over perceived impartial bail decisions.

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