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Life term for drug dealer murder

A man is jailed for life for murdering a reputed drug dealer during the North West 200 two years ago.

Racing proceeds after death

Northern Ireland's top road racing event is to go ahead despite the death of leading biker Robert Dunlop.

Costs soar for Maze stadium plan

The cost of a stadium at the former Maze site is said to be much higher than its reported Â£100m price tag.

Crime down in NI say police

Crime was down by 10% in 2007/08 but just one-fifth of offences were resolved, police say.

Pedestrian dies after accident

A 57-year-old man has died in hospital two days after he was knocked down in north Belfast.

Ruane outlines transfer test plan

A new transfer test for NI will take the form of an hour-long literacy and numeracy paper, a minister says.

Tyrone people 'typically thick'

A judge describes Tyrone people as "typically thick" after mistaken identity brings the wrong woman to court.

Civil Service inequality back-pay

Low-paid civil servants may receive more than Â£100m in back-pay under Peter Robinson's plans.

North West 200 goes ahead

The North West 200 road races will take place as planned on Saturday despite the death of Robert Dunlop.

Dunlop dies after motorbike crash

Motorcyclist Robert Dunlop dies in a crash in Thursday's practice at the North West 200 racing festival.

Group explores integrated system

A Westminster fact-finding group is to explore the prospects for supporting integrated education in Northern Ireland.

PSNI may hand out attack alarms

Police are considering handing out attack alarms following a series of sexual assaults in Londonderry.

Donaldson inquest not until 2009

The inquest into the death of former Sinn Fein official Denis Donaldson is adjourned until February 2009.

NI 'needs spinal injury facility'

A charity urges the executive to establish a spinal cord injury research facility for Northern Ireland.

Tsvangirai attends city congress

Zimbabwean opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai is set to visit Belfast for a three-day political conference.

Teen arrest in kids' home assault

A teenager is arrested after two people are assaulted at a residential home on the north coast.

Police trainee charged with theft

A trainee police officer is dismissed after being charged with theft and falsifying documents.

BT Ireland revenue hits Â£771m

BT's all-Ireland operations see revenue growing to Â£771m over the year, driven by strong demand for broadband.

School's gaelic plan kicked out

Plans to introduce gaelic games to a school in Limavady are dropped after objections, it is claimed.

PSNI planning three base closures

The Police Service of Northern Ireland plans to close three rural police stations in County Tyrone.

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