A man accused of shooting dead a launderette assistant at her work meant instead to kill himself in front of her, the High Court has heard. Read more...
Lawyers for prominent republican Thomas "Slab" Murphy are challenging the constitutionality of a prosecution being taken against him for alleged income tax irregularities. Read more...
A woman who lost her unborn baby as a result of the Strep B infection has called for routine testing to detect the presence of the bacteria. Read more...
Members of the public service union Nipsa will be balloted in September on whether they should take strike action in protest at government cuts. Read more...
The East Londonderry MP Gregory Campbell has called on the Northern Ireland Tourist Board to review its funding criteria after its decision not to fund two international youth football tournaments. Read more...
Jim Shannon is the least sexiest MP, according to a new website which ranks parliamentarians according to their attractiveness. Read more...
'Jobless Paddy': one man's fight against unemployment »»
A 26-year-old Galway man, known as 'Jobless Paddy', has launched a billboard campaign in a bid to find a job after months of unemployment. Read more...
Changes to the law of murder come into force in Northern Ireland, allowing domestic violence victims to claim they were forced to kill their abuser. Read more...
The finance minister hits out at civil service workers who "betray their own colleagues" after new figures show that sickness rates are costing the taxpayer £22.9m a year. Read more...
Graeme McDowell hopes a return to where his greatest year began can inspire him to become the first player to defend the Wales Open title. Read more...
World junior silver medallist Ciara Mageean will start her outdoor season with an 800 metres outing at Saturday's Irish Milers Club meeting at Tullamore. Read more...
Wolves defender Stephen Ward says he is ready to step into the firing line for the Republic of Ireland in Saturday's Euro 2012 qualifier in Macedona. Read more...
Swansea boss Brendan Rodgers reflects on his coaching career as he contemplates life in the Premier League after their 4-2 Championship play-off final win over Reading at Wembley. Read more...