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Three more arrests over 2010 murder

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:49:52 +0000

Two men and a woman have been arrested over the murder of a man in Dundalk nearly two years ago.

Gun found near girl shooting car

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:19:00 +0000

A shotgun has been recovered close to where the getaway car used in the murder of a teenage girl was abandoned in Dublin.

Property prices 'tumble by 10%'

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:14:28 +0000

House prices in Northern Ireland continue to tumble, with properties falling more than 10% in value in the last year, according to the latest snapshot of the market.

Robinson 'targeting liberal voters'

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:14:27 +0000

Peter Robinson's appeals for a shared future in Northern Ireland are aimed at wooing liberal Protestants rather than Catholics, a rival unionist has claimed.

Clinton hosts Irish business talks

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:14:05 +0000

Former US president Bill Clinton will host special round-table business talks in New York to drum up investment in Ireland.

Dubliners honoured at Folk Awards

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:38:06 +0000

The Dubliners capped a fine night for the Irish at this year's BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards, accepting a lifetime achievement award and ending the night in style.

People urged not to use smoky coal

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:34:25 +0000

People are burning smoky coal in Northern Ireland to save money on fuel - at the cost of widespread air pollution.

Tennent's treat for unsigned bands

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:28:07 +0000

Up and coming Northern Ireland musicians are to get the chance to perform at Tennent's Vital this year.

Legal chief 'could face Assembly'

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:15:25 +0000

Attorney General John Larkin could field questions in the Assembly about public prosecutions under proposals being considered by the Executive.

Killer bug found in more baby units

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:15:23 +0000

Traces of a deadly infection which killed four babies in hospitals in Northern Ireland have been found in three more neonatal units.

Staff levels spark suicide concerns

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:13:12 +0000

Suicide rates are expected to rise when an estimated 400 mental health carers take retirement this month, it has been revealed.

Trawler captain's body recovered

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:53:06 +0000

The body of the skipper of a trawler which sank three weeks ago has been recovered during a shoreline search by his brother.

Five held in cannabis factory raids

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:38:03 +0000

Two major cannabis factories have been dismantled by the drugs squad in the past two days, gardai have revealed.

New moderator makes community vow

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:18:01 +0000

The next Presbyterian moderator the Rev Roy Patton has pledged to build bridges across the community.

Church leader's prayers for Paisley

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:08:01 +0000

The next moderator of the Presbyterian Church has expressed his best wishes for the Rev Ian Paisley and his family.

Company cleared over redundancy pay

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:24:13 +0000

The corporate watchdog has found no grounds to investigate the Vita Cortex company over its refusal to pay a 1.2 million euro redundancy to 32 laid-off workers.