Belfast and Northern Ireland News
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Ferris cleared to play in Paris
Stephen Ferris will be available for Ireland's Six Nations clash against France on Saturday after escaping a ban in a Six Nations disciplinary hearing. |
SDLP and government talk welfare
The SDLP tell the government they must show "flexibility and discretion" when it comes to changing the benefits system in Northern Ireland. |
Phone loss 'not security breach'
The Policing Board asks the PSNI for a report into a newspaper story that an officer's mobile phone had been obtained by dissident republicans. |
Smoky coal raises pollution level
The Department of the Environment warns of the lung cancer risk posed by households in Northern Ireland's urban areas burning smoky coal. |
Punched gun accused stays silent
A man knocked out as he allegedly stopped a car while armed with an imitation gun has chosen not to give evidence in his own defence. |
No public smoking advises midwife
A senior midwife at Belfast's Royal Jubilee Maternity Hospital advises staff that if they intend to smoke, they should do so away from public eyes. |
Derry man 'told mum he was dead'
A man who allegedly told his mother he was dead is charged with attempting to defraud her of £1,000 at Londonderry Magistrates' Court. |
Town plan invite for Mary Portas
Retail expert Mary Portas is invited to Northern Ireland to advise on the content of an action plan to regenerate the country's town centres. |
'Tesco tax' to apply from April
A levy on large stores in Northern Ireland will come into affect from 1 April, after it passes its final stage in the assembly. |
55 NI sex crime suspects at large
The justice minister reveals to Lord Morrow that 55 suspected sex offenders with outstanding arrest warrants against them are currently at large. |
Phoenix rejects gas price plans
Phoenix Natural Gas rejects proposed controls by the utility regulator which would have slashed the price of gas for big business in Northern Ireland. |
VIDEO: Ireland's loss is London's gain
Many sports have been feeling the effects of the recession, with the GAA particularly hard hit by emigration - but when it comes to Gaelic football, Ireland's loss has been London's gain. |
Spring awakening
As Great Britain freezes, readers' photographs show Northern Ireland apparently preparing for spring. |
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Ferris cleared to play in Paris
Stephen Ferris will be available for Ireland's Six Nations clash against France on Saturday after escaping a ban in a Six Nations disciplinary hearing. |
McLaughlin clarifies academy move
Ulster coach Brian McLaughlin issues a statement to clarify his move to a role with the province's academy. |
McKinlay and Wright join NI staff
Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill appoints Billy McKinlay as his assistant and Tommy Wright as goalkeeping coach. |
Derrytresk handed new penalties
Derrytresk will be banned from Ulster and All-Ireland competition for five years after Sunday's All-Ireland final. |
Ulster v Dragons (Fri)
Paddy Wallace, Dan Tuohy and Chris Henry will not be in the Ireland squad for Saturday's Six Nations game against France as they are made available for Ulster duty. |