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Man 'travelled 30 miles to riot'
A man travelled more than 30 miles from his home to take part in a riot in north Belfast, a court is told. (
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Five in court over city shooting
Four men and a youth have appeared in court in connection with a so-called punishment shooting in west Belfast. (
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Higgins funeral at city cathedral
Belfast city centre is expected to come to a standstill on Monday for the funeral of snooker legend Alex Higgins at St Anne's Cathedral. (
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Review of Chinook crash evidence
A retired Scots judge will conduct an independent review into an RAF Chinook crash on the Mull of Kintyre, BBC Scotland learns. (
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Ross Street flats to be replaced
A block of flats in west Belfast where a man was murdered are to be demolished. (
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Committee to examine business tax
The Northern Ireland Affairs Committee at Westminster says it will hold an inquiry into the rate of corporation tax in NI. (
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Irish schools funding criticised
The education minister has approved funding for four Irish-medium schools, despite concern over the amount of unfilled places in existing schools. (
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Security for judges costing £5m
The total annual cost of providing security for judges in Northern Ireland is nearly £5m, the justice minister says. (
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Escaped zoo animal still missing
A racoon-like creature which absconded from Belfast Zoo more than a week ago is still on the loose, the zoo confirms. (
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NI planners told of redeployment
Staff at the NI Planning Service are told if they are to be redeployed within the Civil Service. (
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Belfast Islamic centre to expand
Plans are submitted for the expansion of Belfast's main place of worship for Muslims. (
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Neeson condemns Film Council axe
The A-Team star Liam Neeson calls the government's decision to axe the UK Film Council 'deplorable'. (
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Man faces attempted murder charge
A 25-year-old man is due in court in Bangor on Wednesday charged with attempted murder. (
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Families to meet trust on Friday
The families of patients on the same hospital ward as two paedophile brothers are to meet with the Western Health Trust on Friday. (
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Protest over day centre closure
Hundreds of people sign a petition protesting against proposals to close a day centre for people with physical disabilities in Strabane. (
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Fireman receives gallantry medal
A firefighter based in Limavady who braved intense flames to rescue a colleague has been awarded the Queen's Gallantry Medal. (
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Shooting had 'hallmarks' of RAAD
A shooting at a house in Londonderry could be linked to the vigilante group Republican Action Against Drugs, police say. (
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Boy, 5, wins Lidl defamation case
A five-year-old Irish boy who was wrongly accused of stealing a bag of crisps wins 7,500 euros damages for defamation of character. (
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Paddle power - around Ulster in a kayak
Friendly dolphins, seal guides and a few hairy moments in a canoe (
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No plan to replace commissioner
The Office of the First Minister and deputy First Minister (OFMDFM) confirm there is no plan to appoint a new victims commissioner. (
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Anti-sectarian plans published
The NI first and deputy first ministers publish their proposals for tackling sectarianism, racism and hate. (
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Parties link non-runner - Paisley
The former DUP leader Ian Paisley, now Lord Bannside, says the creation of a single unionist party is a "non-runner". (
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Merchant extension brings 80 jobs
Eighty jobs are to be created through a £16m extension at the Merchant Hotel in Belfast's Cathedral Quarter. (
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Aer Arann suspends Belfast route
Aer Arann is to suspend its services from Cork to Dublin and Belfast from 31 August. (
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Movies bring £20m to NI economy
The film and television industry in NI has brought £22m of investment to the economy in the last year. (
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Sprinter Smyth misses final place
Double gold-winning Paralympian Jason Smyth is fourth in his 100 metres semi-finals at the European Championships in Barcelona. (
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Northern Ireland into Milk final
Northern Ireland beat China 5-0 and will now face the United States in the Elite final at the Milk Cup. (
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Clarke receives US PGA invitation
Darren Clarke receives an invitation to compete at the US PGA Championship for the second year in succession. (
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Programme 'aims to help jobseekers'
Social Development Minister Alex Attwood says the "Work for your benefit" programme would assist jobseekers to move closer to the labour market. (
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Environment Committee
The Environment Committee met to discus issues including the Local Government Reform Programme, on 1 July 2010. (
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