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Road death toll set to exceed last year’s total

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:44:34 GMT

There have been over 100 road deaths this year and look set to exceed the total for 2008.

Murder-accused facing retrial over killing of his lover

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:44:12 GMT

A man accused of murdering his pregnant ex-girlfriend could face a retrial after a jury failed to reach a verdict.

Facebook rugby pair are wed

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:43:33 GMT

They were two lonely hearts wandering in cyberspace. But after meeting on Facebook, their relationship status now reads: married.

Inquest into deaths of mother who killed herself and child adjourned

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:42:51 GMT

The inquest into the deaths of Madeline and Lauren O'Neill has been adjourned to allow time for potential new evidence relating to the transfer of Mrs O'Neill's medical notes to be examined.

Fans left floored as Tyson’s Belfast show is cancelled

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:39:39 GMT

Mystery surrounds the reason behind the last minute cancellation of a scheduled appearance by former heavyweight boxing champ Mike Tyson in Belfast.

Queues at Royal Victoria Hospital are driving visitors to distraction

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:39:17 GMT

Taking on the car park queue at Belfast’s Royal Victoria Hospital may not be for the faint-hearted.

Jail for mum whose lover killed her infant daughter

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:38:44 GMT

A woman who let her seven-week-old daughter die at the hands of her partner has been jailed for five years.

Republican: Why I’m happy to wear poppy with pride

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:35:36 GMT

A self-proclaimed republican has told of his frustration that he must defend his decision to wear a poppy.

Republican: I’m happy to wear poppy with real pride

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:35:36 GMT

A self-proclaimed republican has told of his frustration that he must defend his decision to wear a poppy.

Thousands gather to remember war dead

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:34:31 GMT

Tommorow thousands will gather at cenotaphs and war memorials across the UK to remember those who lost their lives in the Armed Forces.

Cross-border service for Ireland's war dead

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:34:17 GMT

Thousands of fallen soldiers will be honoured at a cross-border commemoration service.

Andrew Sachs made on-air prank call in the 1980s

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:21:14 GMT

As the victim of Jonathan Ross and Russell Brand's offensive answerphone messages, Andrew Sachs received almost as much sympathy as his persecutors did vitriol. But the Fawlty Towers star is not as innocent as first thought, it has emerged.

‘Soil sample links Colin Duffy to two murders’

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:01:59 GMT

Soil found on a boot belonging to high-profile republican Colin Duffy matches a sample in the getaway car used by terrorists who murdered two soldiers outside a Co Antrim military base, the High Court has heard.

Sinn Fein threats will stall justice talks, says Peter Robinson

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:01:56 GMT

Threats from Sinn Fein will stall negotiations on the devolution of justice powers, the DUP leader has warned..

Father raped his daughter for nine years

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:01:19 GMT

A man in the Republic has been convicted of raping and sexually assaulting his daughter over nine years.

Father raped daughter for nine years

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:01:19 GMT

A man in the Republic has been convicted of raping and sexually assaulting his daughter over nine years.

PSNI chief constable Matt Baggott attacked over loss of reserves

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:01:19 GMT

The organisation representing rank and file police officers in Northern Ireland lashed out yesterday after the new chief constable confirmed plans to phase out the Full Time Reserve.

Riverdance designer in €800k court battle

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:01:18 GMT

A fashion designer who created the costumes for Riverdance The Show claims he has been "airbrushed out of the history" of the world famous dance and musical sensation.

TUV apologise for calling Irish a 'leprechaun language'

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:01:15 GMT

Hard-line unionist party, The Traditional Unionist Voice (TUV), has apologised for branding Irish a "leprechaun language".

Scotland Yard police chiefs worried by rise in gang rapes in Britain

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:01:13 GMT

Senior Scotland Yard officers admitted last night they are deeply concerned about the rising number of gang rapes.

Asda recall after maggots found in figs

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:01:07 GMT

Asda has advised customers to return figs to the supermarket after maggots were found.

Dead mouse found in treacle at Old Polish Bakery

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:01:05 GMT

Co Londonderry bakery was closed yesterday on the order of a court after environmental health officers found dead mice in the premises.

Bowls champion’s car is destroyed in petrol bombing

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:37 GMT

A bowling champion has told of his terror after his car was petrol bombed outside his Co Antrim home in an apparent sectarian attack.

Mike Tyson's weird week on tour in the UK

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:20 GMT

I had the dubious pleasure four years ago of being hired to "work the room" with Mike Tyson on his first British after-dinner speaking tour. The crowds were big, but I was told: "No boxing questions.

Burglary suspect taunts cops with police van photo

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:36:23 GMT

An on-the-run burglary suspect taunted the authorities with a home-made mugshot showing him standing next to a police van.