Trio accused of terror offences acquitted after Crown case collapses

Three relatives of leading dissident republican Colin Duffy who...

Man injured following fire on Co Armagh farm

A man in his 30s has been rushed to hospital suffering from burns and smoke inhalation after he...

New permanent paramilitary watchdog proposed in talks

A new and potentially permanent paramilitary watchdog could form part of a deal at the Stormont...

Portaferry hotel forced to close this week 'will reopen soon'

The landlord of a Northern Ireland hotel that closed its doors this...

Bear claws and alligator's head bought on eBay seized by police

Police searching a house in Lurgan found bear claws, a tiger skin...

Two Belfast men face trial over the seizure of rifle

Two Belfast men have been ordered to stand trial charged with having a rifle in suspicious...

Farmers receiving EU conservation cash must display billboard

Landowners receiving large amounts of European funding...

Grammar schools 'not taking enough pupils from poorer backgrounds'

Grammar schools have been criticised for not taking in...

Sisters reunited after 33 years following emotional appeal on Irish radio

An English woman who had last seen her younger sister 33...

Horse sex attack: man to be sentenced for assaulting animal at stables

A married father-of-three who sexually assaulted a horse is...

TalkTalk cyber attack: 'Russia-based Islamic jihadists' claim responsibility for hack

A hack on the TalkTalk website affecting up to four million...

South African students protest over tuition fee rises

Thousands of South African university students have converged at the country's main...

Taiwanese woman could cover costs of US plane birth

A Taiwanese woman who gave birth on a flight to the US in what may have been an attempt to...

Major drug tunnel found on US-Mexico border in California

Authorities seized 12 tons of marijuana and arrested 22 people after discovering one of the...

Fatal bomb blasts hit mosque in Nigeria

Twin bomb blasts have killed at least 18 at a Nigerian mosque crowded with people observing...

France bus crash: At least 42 people dead after collision

At least 42 people have died after a truck and bus carrying mostly elderly tourists collided and...

Confusion after Enda Kenny claim that Irish army was on standby to guard banks...

Taoiseach Enda Kenny's assertion that he was warned to have...

Brendan O'Carroll to celebrate award in style... in PJs with a cup of tea

He might have received a Lifetime Achievement Award but...

Rail services to run normally for bank holiday after strike chaos hits commuters

Rail services will run normally for the bank holiday getaway after...

'Hero' rescuer hailed as Carrickmines blaze victims laid to rest

The deaths of ten people including several children in a blaze has...

Veteran tank commander awarded Legion d'Honneur on 100th birthday

A veteran tank commander awarded France's highest...

Schalk Burger says Springboks bid to derail All Blacks starts with defence

South Africa star Schalk Burger knows all about winning...

Irish Football Association given a UEFA fine following Greece game

The Irish Football Association has been handed a UEFA fine for...

Dai Young tells his Wasps players to get nasty against Bath

Wasps director of rugby Dai Young has told his players they need...

Jose Mourinho only interested in football after videos of him are released

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has vowed to focus on football...

Bobby Skinstad claims 'out-smashing' All Blacks is Springboks' only way to...

Former South Africa captain Bobby Skinstad insists the Springboks'...

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp must wait to see if Daniel Sturridge can face Saints

Injury worries over Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge mean...

Review: The Kitchen was experimental theatre at its tastiest

On the menu at the Belfast Festival last night was a live...

Brendan O'Carroll to celebrate award in style... in PJs with a cup of tea

He might have received a Lifetime Achievement Award but...

Amanda Abbington: 'I've won some of the trolls over but they're quite a vocal group'

A typical recent day for actress Amanda Abbington would begin...

Get ready for a blistering DJ set from global star Ben Nicky

With Armin Van Buuren, Tiesto and Gareth Emery proving to be firm supporters of his sound, it's...

Review: The Lobster fails to get its claws into you

The Lobster: Colin Farrell's choice of roles has certainly become more adventurous since the...

Vin Diesel: 'I was drawn to the idea of playing an immortal character that lived 800...

There’s no mistaking Vin Diesel. Satisfyingly as bald, brawny...

Writer and director George Clarke talks about the special relationships in his life

The 38-year-old is a writer and award-winning film director,...

Lisburn woman is on a mission to save others after two strangers saved her life

A Lisburn woman who was snatched from the jaws of...

Do we really live in one of the worst places in the UK?

Northern Ireland is one of the worst regions to live in the UK, according to a shock survey...

Amanda Abbington: 'I've won some of the trolls over but they're quite a vocal group'

A typical recent day for actress Amanda Abbington would begin...

Carrie Underwood: Indulgence is not a problem

Carrie Underwood’s workout gear has taken over her wardrobe, as she is “only ever a layer away...

World's leading voices in agriculture attend Northern Ireland event

Top agricultural policy makers from around the world are...

Northern Irish families are still worst off in the UK

Northern Ireland families remain worst off in the UK, with £95 less to spend each week than the...

Retailers given a September lift by Rugby World Cup

Falling store prices and Rugby World Cup promotions helped boost retail sales in September at the...

Bookmaking firm Ladbrokes announces 57% drop in earnings

Bookmaker Ladbrokes has disclosed a 57% plunge in third quarter...

Diageo boss says SABMiller and AB InBev beer deal serious concern to the industry

The boss of the Northern Ireland arm of drinks giant Diageo has...

Action needed to address problems at St George's

I am writing as one of the complainants mentioned in your report about the disputes at St George's, Belfast (News, October 14). In its response to...

ADHD is a myth not based on proper science

It just gets more ridiculous. New "revolutionary brain technology" claims to detect so-called Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in children at an early age. Really?

Tackle problems on Earth before looking to space

The interest in Mars and in the possibility of it harbouring basic forms of life seems odd in the context of the many unanswered questions...

Veganismhas never been easier

Recent figures have shown that sales of nut-based milks - especially almond milk - are on the rise, both here and in the US.

Is it time to make switch to TUV?

In light of the recent appalling Stormont shambles and the publication of the report commissioned by the Secretary of State at great expense, which merely stated the obvious, should the electorate...

Rory McIlroy's a big hitter when it comes to Twitter

Rory McIlroy isn't just a global hit on the fairways - he's also the top golfer on Twitter, according to...

YouTube to launch subscription service and premium videos

YouTube is about to launch its first paid-for content, according to reports.

New laws allowing GCHQ to hack into smartphones and computers ‘to be...

The UK's spies are about to be given huge new powers that...

Historical Ulster: North Down towns and villages - Groomsport, Donaghadee, Holywood, Cultra and Bangor

Watch rare footage of Winston Churchill's visit to Belfast in 1912 to argue in favour of...

Rare and never before seen films of people, places and politics...

Watch 1966 Orange Order's Twelfth march on the anniversary of Battle of...

Cast an eye back the the Orange Order march in Belfast in 1966...