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Name of dead cyclist is released

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 22:33:23 GMT

The name of the cyclist who died after being struck by a lorry in Mallusk on the outskirts of Belfast is released.

Water charges deferred for a year

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 18:10:58 GMT

The executive confirms water charges will be deferred for another year, as it meets for the first time in five months.

UUP agrees on Conservative pact

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 22:57:51 GMT

The UUP's executive committee 'overwhelmingly' endorses an electoral pact with the Conservatives.

Pair released in murder inquiry

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 23:13:03 GMT

Two people arrested in connection over the murder of Londonderry doorman Brian McGlynn are released while one remains in custody.

Aer Lingus staff call off strike

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 21:03:29 GMT

Strike action at Aer Lingus is called off after the airline and unions came to a deal over cost-cutting plans.

Police saving plan turned down

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 18:17:31 GMT

Members of the Policing Board reject a cost savings package proposed by the Chief Constable Sir Hugh Orde.

'No confidence' in Wright counsel

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:07:31 GMT

The father of loyalist Billy Wright says he has "no confidence" in the lead counsel of the inquiry into the death of his son.

Link in 17 break-ins investigated

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:22:39 GMT

Police are investigating a link between 17 break-ins at commercial premises in County Antrim in a 12-hour period.

Christine Bleakley hopes to tip-toe her way to dancing title

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 07:04:15 GMT

Who wins the race, the tortoise or the hare?

Thousands gather to watch the lights go on in Belfast

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:49:42 GMT

Thousands gather to watch the lights go on in Belfast

Ireland start Murphy at full-back

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:08:53 GMT

Geordan Murphy returns to the Ireland side along with Stephen Ferris and Jerry Flannery for the game against Argentina.

BBC Newsline

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 13:33:31 GMT

Who's top of the class - Northern Ireland or Wales?

Firm warning

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 12:33:14 GMT

A Belfast funeral company warns of drink dangers

Unseasonal sales

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 22:07:37 GMT

Shoppers take advantage of high street price cutting

City of light

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 22:27:21 GMT

Corrie star joins Santa for Christmas switch-on

Readers' shots

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 11:30:18 GMT

Images from BBC News website users

Weather update

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 22:53:27 GMT

The latest weather forecast for Northern Ireland

UDA 'put end to loyalist fund'

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:33:23 GMT

The UDA's "despicable behaviour" was to blame for Margaret Ritchie reassessing funding for a loyalist scheme, the High Court hears.

Jail term for explosives man

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:51:39 GMT

A Belfast man is jailed for 10 years for having explosives and a revolver found during police searches in the city.

Man is victim of sexual assault

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 13:44:09 GMT

Police investigate a sexual assault on a man in his 20s in the Donegall Street/Frederick Street area of Belfast.

Gang put gun to woman's head

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:28:09 GMT

A woman is attacked and has a gun put to her head by a gang of masked men at a house in County Antrim.

Jaw broken in city cab stoning

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 09:36:30 GMT

A 25-year-old woman has her jaw broken in a stone attack on a taxi in south Belfast, police in the city say.

New chemical plant brings 30 jobs

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 12:50:48 GMT

Larsen Manufacturing open a new £9m production facility in Belfast bringing up to 30 new jobs to the city.

Security guard injured in robbery

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 07:44:23 GMT

News in brief from Northern Ireland

What the papers say

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 08:06:20 GMT

A look at what's making the headlines in Thursday's morning newspapers.

PM finance meeting 'very useful'

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 17:27:02 GMT

The first and deputy first ministers press Gordon Brown for financial aid ahead of Thursday's executive meeting.

Patience urged over inquiry delay

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 13:44:21 GMT

Secretary of State Shaun Woodward calls for patience over the publication of the Bloody Sunday inquiry.

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