NORTHERN IRELAND
Three held over extortion claims
Three men are arrested in the west Belfast area, in what police have said was an operation against serious crime.
440m cocaine trio given 85 years
Three English men convicted over the seizure of 440m euros of cocaine are jailed for a total of 85 years.
Sinn Fein meets with Gordon Brown
Gerry Adams and Martin McGuinness hold talks with the Prime Minister amid fears of a crisis at Stormont.
Donegal building jobs 'at risk'
Hundreds of jobs are at risk in the building trade in Donegal, according to construction workers.
Pensioner struck by vehicle dies
An elderly man, who was knocked down in the Tennant Street area of north Belfast on Tuesday, dies in hospital.
'Act of God' saved RIR soldiers
The mother of one of the Royal Irish Regiment soldiers injured in Afghanistan says it is a miracle they are still alive.
Family lose Narnia web name fight
An Edinburgh couple have lost a battle with the estate of Chronicles of Narnia author CS Lewis over a web domain name.
Baton attack followed 16 pints
A Belfast man is found guilty of an assault using a metal baton, carried out after he drank 16 pints of beer.
Lumber Jills get recognition for their war work
Former members of the Women's Land Army from Northern Ireland are to be honoured for their war work.
Glens let McCabe play in replay
Fermanagh ace Shane McCabe will be available for the Ulster final replay against Armagh.
BBC Newsline
Keeping bulls on farms can be risky for older farmers.
Rock on
Iconic Good Vibrations record label is back
Hare today?
Irish hare found in low numbers around city's hills
Beating skins
Marathon session in bid to smash world record
Lens on life
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