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Arts Extra

Members of the New Lyric Operatic Company, Claire McCrory and Mark Adamson, along with musical director Wilson Shields perform Tonight from West Side Story.

Northern Ireland News

  1. Police Ombudsman Police Ombudsman chief quits post
  2. Ryan Quinn Rail tragedy boy's call to father
  3. (none) NI man is killed on charity ride

Foyle and West Headlines

Northern Ireland Sport

  1. Northern Ireland golfer Rory McIlroy McIlroy bounces back in Malaysia
  2. Amir Khan (left) and Paul McCloskey Khan keen to secure Bradley bout
  3. Michael Dunlop won three races at Tandragee in 2009 Tandragee back on racing calendar

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BBC Newsline Reports

  1. Foiled Belfast off-licence robbery Foiled Belfast off-licence robbery
  2. 17 years for son's murder 17 years for son's murder
  3. Family Focus: NI 2011 Census Family Focus: NI 2011 Census

Family Focus

NI Weather

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  • Min: 8°C
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  • Min: 5°C
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Latest Incident

M3 Antrim

Exit slip road closed southbound at Odyssey Arena, in Belfast

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Food

Thai green curry

Thai Treats

Celebrate the Thai New Year, Songkran, with a culinary feast.

Today

People in a queue

The Other Census

Over the past seven days, how often have you laughed?

Music

Image of REM

'REM had no goals'

Michael Stipe's surprise at the band's global success.

Family & Education

Adult clothing aimed at children.

Growing Up Fast

Are you worried about your kids growing up too early?

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