Forest fire 'may be deliberate'
A large fire that spread across 12 acres of the Mourne Mountains may have been started deliberately, the fire service says. (
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McGuinness wants dissident talks
Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness offers to hold talks with dissident republicans, saying their violence is "a pathetic and futile attempt to turn back the clock". (
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Sinn Fein unionist talks 'frank'
A senior Protestant clergyman says talks with Sinn Fein about reconciliation have been "open and frank". (
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North Belfast bomb alert was hoax
Police say a suspicious object in north Belfast was a hoax. (
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Two held over Cookstown stabbing
Two men are questioned about a stabbing in Cookstown. (
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Hotter than Athens - NI shines
Hotter than Athens, steamier than Ibiza ... Northern Ireland basks in a heat wave that is set to continue for the weekend. (
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Guitar maker 'facing liquidation'
A guitar manufacturer which has made customised instruments for some of the world's biggest stars, including Bruce Springsteen and Van Morrison, is going into liquidation. (
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Sex guide 'crux of Michaela case'
Anger erupts at the Michaela McAreavey murder trial after lawyers clash over a sex guide found in the couple's room. (
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Opinion poll suggests yes vote
One of the final opinion polls ahead of Ireland's referendum next week on whether to ratify the EU Fiscal Treaty suggests it is likely to be a 'yes' vote. (
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NI anorexia services 'shameful'
A County Down couple whose daughter has anorexia say health authorities should feel ashamed at the lack of services available not only for adult sufferers but also their parents. (
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Rioter gets suspended jail term
A rioter caught on CCTV throwing bricks and bottles at police in east Belfast has a 12 month detention term suspended for two years. (
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Millie accused bail bid adjourned
A 32-year-old man accused of the rape and murder of a 15-month-old girl may be freed on bail if an order of nuns agrees to him wearing a tagging device while living in their hostel. (
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Move on tenant deposit law 'soon'
Plans for a new scheme to prevent landlords from keeping hold of tenants' deposits without good reason will be laid before Stormont shortly. (
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Man's body recovered from sea
A man's body has been recovered from the sea off the County Antrim coast. (
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'No bid' for Ulster proclamation
The Department of Culture has said there are no plans to bid for the only known copy of an historic document dating back to 1913. (
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PSNI rehiring policy under fire
NI's largest public sector union calls for an end to the PSNI's policy of rehiring retired officers for jobs that are not publicly advertised. (
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Man in court over flat bombs find
A 30-year-old man is remanded in custody over the discovery of a number of bombs in a flat in Londonderry. (
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Derry suspicious object was hoax
A suspicious object which led to homes being evacuated in Londonderry is declared a hoax. (
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Child prostitution offences admitted
A Limavady man has pleaded guilty to attempting to arrange or facilitate child prostitution. (
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Derry man jailed for rioting
A Londonderry man has been jailed after he admitted throwing petrol bombs and attempting to hijack a car during rioting in the Bogside after last year's Apprentice Boys parade. (
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Garda memorial plaque vandalised
A plaque erected by the family of a garda officer killed in Donegal has been vandalised. (
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15m euros 'spent on abuse cases'
The Catholic Archdiocese of Dublin spent more than 15m euros in settling child abuse claims, according to its annual child protection report. (
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Public to help in abduction cases
Irish police are to launch a scheme to allow the public to help in the investigation of child abduction cases. (
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Bus driver jailed for fatal crash
A former bus driver is given a three year prison sentence following a crash in County Meath which a man died. (
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Steam engine recalls bygone era
A restored steam engine, built in 1922, travels from Whitehead to Bangor on Saturday. (
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Man told of his death in letter
A finance company apologises to a County Antrim businessman after sending him a letter offering condolences on his death. (
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Party leaves shared future talks
The Alliance Party pulls out of talks at Stormont aimed at promoting better community relations and greater integration in Northern Ireland. (
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Sinn Fein defends Girdwood plans
Sinn Fein's Gerry Kelly defends his party's role in agreeing a controversial plan to redevelop a former army barracks in north Belfast. (
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David McNarry expelled by the UUP
The Ulster Unionist Party expels Strangford assembly member David McNarry. (
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Eastwood portfolio due to be sold
The state-owned Irish bank, IBRC, will soon start selling off a large property portfolio it repossessed from the businessman Barney Eastwood. (
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