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Some body parts 'were disposed of'
Some body parts retained by police in Northern Ireland were disposed of without the consent or knowledge of their families, according to Northern Ireland's Justice Minister.
Man held over officer family attack
A man has been arrested in connection with an attempted bomb attack on a car owned by the parents of a Northern Ireland police officer.
'Disgust' at police killer sentence
The widow of murdered police officer Constable Stephen Carroll has spoken of her "disgust" at the jail term handed to one of the killer gang.
Smithwick Tribunal handed extension
The deadline for an inquiry into alleged Garda and IRA collusion in the murder of two senior RUC officers during the Troubles has been extended.
N Ireland house prices slump by 10%
House prices have slumped more than 10% in Northern Ireland over the last year and "lack any movement" in the rest of the UK, official figures have shown.
Homes evacuated in explosives alert
Explosive devices linked to dissident republicans have been defused by bomb disposal experts in Londonderry.
David McNarry is expelled by UUP
The Ulster Unionist Party has expelled Strangford assembly member David McNarry.
Call for police to probe failed bid
The Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment has been urged to call in police to investigate the scandal of a failed bid involving senior Northern Ireland civil servants to set up a bioscience and technology institute, a report has revealed.
Two people held over 1998 murder
Two men have been arrested in Belfast about a murder in the Irish Republic in 1998.
Mauritius murder trial jury warned
Jurors in the trial of two men accused of murdering the daughter of Tyrone gaelic football boss Mickey Harte have been told to cut themselves off from the outside world as they prepare to hear from the first witness.
Ex-police chief Rodgers, 89, dies
Charles Rodgers, a former deputy chief constable of the Royal Ulster Constabulary, has died. He was 89.
Man in court over teenager's murder
A 26-year-old man is to appear in court charged with the murder of an 18-year-old girl in Northern Ireland and the attempted murder of her sister.
Tribunal chairman seeks extension
The Irish Government will consider extending the deadline for an inquiry into alleged Garda collusion with the IRA in the murder of two senior RUC officers during the Troubles.
Rider killed in NW200 race crash
A rider has been killed at Northern Ireland's top motorcycle race, the North West 200.
Trio remanded on terror charges
Two brothers and a cousin of prominent dissident republican Colin Duffy have appeared in court in Northern Ireland charged with terrorism offences including conspiracy to murder.
Dissident activity probe: man held
A man aged 30 has been arrested and questioned about suspected dissident republican activity in Londonderry.
Attwood: Bus safety must improve
Safety and standards on buses need to improve to boost public confidence in Northern Ireland, Environment Minister Alex Attwood has said.
Inmates restore historic carriage
Young offenders have restored a prized part of Northern Ireland's railway history in a project organisers say can help set them on the right tracks.
Gun victim's skull held by police
The partner of a man murdered by loyalists 20 years ago is to take legal action against police after the force admitted retaining part of his skull.
Britain 'should have own spaceport'
Britain should have its own spaceport where satellites and intrepid travellers could be blasted into orbit, according to business leaders.
Peter Hain contempt case shelved
A court case which saw the Northern Ireland judiciary pitted against Westminster MPs has been shelved with both sides claiming moral victory.
Anderson to become Sinn Fein MEP
Stormont junior minister Martina Anderson is to become an MEP for Sinn Fein, it has been confirmed.
Gaol set for distillery make-over
The strict alcohol ban inside a Northern Ireland prison has been consigned to history after plans were announced to convert the derelict building into a distillery.
Troubles victims urge more support
Injured victims of the Northern Ireland Troubles have urged Stormont's politicians not to forget their plight as they presented them with a petition bearing 10,000 signatures.
Ulster rugby fans get cup fever
All roads are leading to London this weekend as thousands of Ulster rugby fans set course for the Heineken Cup Final at Twickenham.
Victims 'unaware' of appeal rights
Prosecutors are not doing enough to alert victims to their right to appeal when charges against suspects are dropped or altered, a new report has revealed.
Ombudsman office stored body parts
The Police Ombudsman's Office in Northern Ireland has revealed that it has also stored body parts of victims of violent deaths without informing family members.
Scrap air passenger duty, MLAs urge
Air passenger duty should be abolished across the UK, a Stormont committee has said.
Gays 'still facing discrimination'
Discrimination is still affecting too many gay men and women, the Equality Commissioner has said.
'Fall in fuel poverty' welcomed
The number of UK households in fuel poverty has dropped from 5.5 million in 2009 to 4.75 million in 2010.
Jubilee medal for namesake sailor
Royal Navy sailor Brian Diamond, who serves on board his namesake ship HMS Diamond, has been presented with a Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal.
Minister may be in line for Europe
Stormont minister Danny Kennedy could find a seat in the European Parliament under a future Ulster Unionist strategy, it has emerged.
Second apology in golf comments row
A second Stormont minister has apologised for having referred to golf clubs in a bid to flag up sectarianism in the middle classes.
Government awaits tissue report
The Government has pledged to co-operate where necessary following revelations Northern Irish police retained 67 human tissue samples in suspicious or unexplained deaths without telling family members.
Police say sorry over body parts
Police have apologised for failing relatives after they stored human body parts from people who died under suspicious circumstances.
Phoenix to sell gas supply business
Phoenix Energy has agreed to sell its gas supply business to rival power firm Airtricity.
Unclaimed benefits may total £200m
Pensioners in Northern Ireland could potentially be missing out on nearly £200 million of unclaimed benefits, a Stormont committee has warned.
Young 'friendly across religions'
An increasing number of teenagers in Northern Ireland have friendships across the religious divide, a research study has said.
Police raid finds 'firearms' cache
Police have uncovered what they described as suspected firearms after a security alert in north Belfast.
Battle-scarred battalion back home
The battalion which suffered one of the worst casualty rates in the Afghan war has returned from its second tour of duty.
PSNI face tissue storage questions
Police in Northern Ireland are facing questions after confirmation they stored human body parts from people who died under suspicious circumstances without alerting families.
Learner driver changes considered
Learner drivers could be allowed to drive at 70mph under radical changes to testing in Northern Ireland, the country's Environment Minister has said.
Funding review aids school projects
A series of delayed school maintenance projects are set to get the green light as part of a £72 million reallocation of funds in the Education Department.
Fitzpatrick hails Ulster rugby aces
An All Blacks rugby star has assured Stormont's political leaders that Ulster has a fighting chance of upsetting the odds and lifting the Heineken Cup.
Haul of weapons seized at airport
A haul of weapons including knives and a sword has been seized at Belfast International Airport.
Suspect item removed from airport
Bomb disposal officers have removed a suspect package from an airport in Northern Ireland.
Man arrested after cannabis seized
Police have seized cannabis valued at £800,000 and arrested a 33-year-old man in Londonderry.
Jail governor suspended amid probe
The governor of a young offenders and women's prison in Northern Ireland has been suspended.
Row over anti-sectarianism plans
Northern Ireland political leaders have clashed over plans to devise policies aimed at healing the region's religious divide.
Guidance to clarify intruder force
Farmers fearful of their machinery being stolen may soon be offered guidance on how forceful they can be with intruders.
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