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Murder probe police arrest man

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:37:07 GMT

Detectives investigating the murder of a man in East Belfast have arrested a suspect on suspicion of perverting the course of justice.

Call to tackle historic cases issue

Tue, 21 May 2013 14:40:19 GMT

Political uncertainty over dealing with Northern Ireland's troubled past needs to be addressed, the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has said.

Dementia death toll hits new high

Tue, 21 May 2013 13:17:19 GMT

The number of deaths from dementia in Northern Ireland hit a new high of 1,400 last year, it has been revealed.

School computer test not compulsory

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:53:31 GMT

Computer-based literacy and numeracy tests used by primary schools in Northern Ireland will no longer be compulsory following a series of technical glitches, it has been revealed.

MLA John Dallat's office attacked

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:40:57 GMT

The constituency office of SDLP East Derry MLA John Dallat has been attacked.

Police given community backing

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:40:55 GMT

Police and community leaders in Belfast have agreed to resolve their differences through talking and non-violence.

Bid to bridge division highlighted

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:40:54 GMT

Almost 200 events are taking place across Northern Ireland over the next week to highlight efforts to build relationships and bridge division, it was revealed.

Dracula to be filmed in N Ireland

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:40:54 GMT

A film version of Dracula is to be made in Belfast.

Warning as fire deaths revealed

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:40:53 GMT

Five people were killed in fires caused by smoking materials during the last year, the Northern Ireland Fire Service has revealed.

Grants awarded to protect habitats

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:40:52 GMT

More than £4 million of grants are to be spent to help protect the natural environment, it has been revealed.

New Prisoner Ombudsman appointed

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:40:51 GMT

Tom McGonigle, a Criminal Justice Inspector, is to be the new Northern Ireland Prisoner Ombudsman.

Conflict studies institute launched

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:40:50 GMT

Former Northern Ireland arms decommissioning inspector Martti Ahtisaari is due to officially launch a new conflict studies institute at Queen's University Belfast.

Attacks 'likely' during G8 summit

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:40:50 GMT

Dissident attacks are likely to occur in Northern Ireland during the G8 summit despite the presence of thousands of extra police officers, the commander of the security operation has said.

Exam resit removal 'retrograde'

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:40:49 GMT

Some A-level resits are to be scrapped under changes being introduced by Northern Ireland Education Minister John O'Dowd.

14 years in jail for drugs smuggler

Fri, 17 May 2013 19:20:49 GMT

A lorry driver from Northern Ireland has been jailed for 14 years in Greece after being convicted for smuggling herbal cannabis worth £1 million, police have said.

Veteran fell runner dies in race

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:54:38 GMT

A fell runner who collapsed and died during a race in the Mournes was a stalwart of mountain competitions, a rescue team official has said.

Work under way on G8 security fence

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:31:30 GMT

Work to erect a massive security fence to protect eight of the world's most powerful leaders during the G8 summit in Fermanagh has been started.

Union urges more teaching positions

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:34:14 GMT

More permanent new teaching positions need to be created in Northern Ireland to boost standards across the curriculum, a union said.

Teenager shot in punishment attack

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:34:13 GMT

An 18-year-old man has been shot in both legs during a paramilitary punishment attack in north Belfast.

Junkets cost taxpayer £350,000

Thu, 16 May 2013 17:15:11 GMT

Overseas junkets for Government ministers cost Northern Ireland taxpayers more than £350,000 in the past year, official figures have revealed.