London 'terror attack' soldier named
Published: Thursday, 23 May 2013
The serving soldier who was killed in a suspected terror attack at Woolwich in London has been named as Drummer Lee Rigby by the Ministry of Defence.
Xmas deadline for NI contentious issues
Published: Thursday, 23 May 2013
Northern Ireland's First and deputy First Ministers are looking to find a resolution to contentious issues, like flags and parading, by Christmas.
Ex-Desmonds' bosses fail over pension challenge
Published: Thursday, 23 May 2013
Two former directors of closed-down textiles firm Desmonds have failed in a High Court challenge over being ordered to pay a combined £1m by the pensions regulator.
Flybe drops Belfast-London service
Published: Thursday, 23 May 2013
Finance Minister Sammy Wilson has said he was very disappointed after Flybe announced its plans to drop direct flights from Belfast City Airport to London Gatwick next year.
Norman Moffatt murder trial continues
Published: Thursday, 23 May 2013
The jury in the Norman Moffatt murder trial has been told to disregard the evidence of a former girlfriend of the man accused of killing the pensioner.
Group 'fined £1 for resident's death'
Published: Thursday, 23 May 2013
An insolvent healthcare group has been ordered to pay a nominal fine of £1 for the fatal accident of an elderly woman in their care.
Concern at '£50m policing cost' of G8
Published: Thursday, 23 May 2013
The Policing Board has raised concerns that there are no arrangements in place to recover the estimated £50m cost of the G8 security operation.
Woman acquitted of defrauding mother
Published: Thursday, 23 May 2013
A woman has been acquitted of defrauding thousands of pounds from her elderly mother's life savings.
Travers talks with SDLP 'emotional'
Published: Thursday, 23 May 2013
A woman whose sister was killed by the IRA has held an "emotional" meeting with SDLP leader Alasdair McDonnell, over his party's decision to block a bill banning those with serious convictions from becoming Stormont advisers.
Pair linked to Quinn case challenge contempt
Published: Thursday, 23 May 2013
A Ukrainian lawyer and an economist are set to challenge a ruling that they were in contempt of court by defying a prohibition on the disposal of eastern European property linked to bankrupt ex-billionaire Sean Quinn.
Woman denies tampering with gas meter
Published: Thursday, 23 May 2013
A single mother has cleared the first stage of a High Court challenge over being forced to pay out after her gas meter was allegedly tampered with.
Pair beaten up at Balmoral Show
Published: Thursday, 23 May 2013
Two men were beaten-up in a car park at the Balmoral Show last week, it has emerged.
Flags row 'had negative impact on teens'
Published: Thursday, 23 May 2013
The flags dispute has had a negative impact on community relations among Northern Ireland's teenagers, according to a new survey.
Essex arrest over 2006 double murder
Published: Thursday, 23 May 2013
A man has been arrested in England in connection with a south Armagh double murder.
Dissidents 'whip up parade tension'
Published: Thursday, 23 May 2013
The Orange Order is claiming dissident republicans are attempting to heighten tensions ahead of the marching season in Northern Ireland.
Soldier hacked to death in terror attack
Published: Wednesday, 22 May 2013
Prime Minister David Cameron has condemned the "absolutely sickening" killing of a man, who was hacked to death in broad daylight in London before his alleged attackers were shot by police.
Celtic vampire 'inspired Dracula'
Published: Wednesday, 22 May 2013
As Dracula is set to be filmed in Northern Ireland, it has emerged that the legend of a local blood-thirsty creature allegedly buried in Co Londonderry may have inspired Bram Stoker's tale.
Loyal Orders contribute £55m to economy
Published: Wednesday, 22 May 2013
Loyal Orders and Protestant marching bands contribute almost £55m annually to the Northern Ireland economy, according to a new report.
NI electricity bills to rise by 18%
Published: Wednesday, 22 May 2013
Electricity bills in Northern Ireland are set to rise by 18% from July.
Witness in Moffatt trial 'drug addict'
Published: Wednesday, 22 May 2013
A key prosecution witness in the Norman Moffatt murder trial has admitted that she was addicted to prescription drugs at the time the murder accused allegedly confessed to her.
Man in court over Hyde Park IRA bomb
Published: Wednesday, 22 May 2013
A Co Donegal man has appeared in court charged with the murder of four soldiers in the 1982 Hyde Park bomb in London.
Suspected gun found in dissident search
Published: Wednesday, 22 May 2013
A suspected firearm has been recovered during a police search in east Belfast in connection with dissident republican activity.
Five charged after organised crime raids
Published: Wednesday, 22 May 2013
Police have arrested eight people and taken £350,000 worth of cannabis off the streets in a major operation targeting organised crime.
'No data on Invest NI jobs performance'
Published: Wednesday, 22 May 2013
It is not known how many jobs have been created or retained in Northern Ireland with support from Invest NI over the last decade, it has been revealed.
Appeal over 'no stillborn inquest' ruling
Published: Wednesday, 22 May 2013
Northern Ireland's Attorney General is to appeal a High Court ruling that no inquest can be held into the death of a stillborn child, it has emerged.
Tour shows places from Best's childhood
Published: Wednesday, 22 May 2013
A new tour is giving George Best fans the chance to learn more about the football legend's childhood in east Belfast.
Latvian jailed for fatally stabbing partner
Published: Wednesday, 22 May 2013
A Latvian man, who knifed his girlfriend to death in a drunken argument, has been ordered to serve at least 12 years of his life sentence behind bars.
Britvic plans Belfast depot closure
Published: Wednesday, 22 May 2013
Eighteen jobs in east Belfast are under threat as soft drinks company Britvic considers moving its distribution to Dublin.
Man arrested after creeper burglary
Published: Wednesday, 22 May 2013
A man has been arrested after a jeep was stolen in a creeper burglary in Newtownabbey, Co Antrim.
Man jailed over £300k of drugs at Dover
Published: Wednesday, 22 May 2013
A lorry driver from Newry, Co Down has been jailed for three years after pleading guilty to attempting to smuggle cannabis resin worth more than £300k into the UK.
Belfast 3D map at city master plan event
Published: Wednesday, 22 May 2013
A 3D digital model of Belfast has been unveiled as the city council launches its master plan for future investment.
Crues can challenge Windsor upgrade
Published: Wednesday, 22 May 2013
Irish league side Crusaders have won High Court permission to challenge a government-funded £25m upgrade to Northern Ireland's national football stadium.
Pubs call for boycott over power hike
Published: Wednesday, 22 May 2013
The body representing local pubs has urged its members to boycott Power NI after the energy supplier announced an 18% price increase.
Payday lenders charging 1,700%
Published: Wednesday, 22 May 2013
It has emerged that some lenders in Northern Ireland are charging around 1,700% interest on payday loans.
Man shot in legs and ankles in Belfast
Published: Wednesday, 22 May 2013
A man has been shot in both legs and both ankles in west Belfast.

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