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The portrait of Peggy that was painted by an unknown prisoner at Auschwitz death camp.

Auschwitz Portrait

A History of the World special telling the remarkable story of portrait of a soldier's sweetheart that was painted by an unknown prisoner at the infamous Nazi death camp Auschwitz.

Northern Ireland News

  1. The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh arrive at Dublin Castle Queen's sympathy for Irish people
  2. David Cameron and Enda Kenny Cameron hails UK-Irish relations
  3. Bangor murder victim Duncan Morrison Man in court over Bangor murder

Foyle and West Headlines

Northern Ireland Sport

  1. Alastair Seeley is a four-time winner at the North West 200 Seeley top in North West practice
  2. Kevin Doyle Doyle to miss Macedonia qualifier
  3. Olympic Torch NI Olympic torch route announced

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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

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Latest Incident

M2 Antrim

Three lanes closed on M2 inbound between J1, A2 (Fortwilliam Roundabout) and J1a, M3 (York Street), because of roadworks during the night.

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Ken Clarke is on the panel for the Question Time special from Wormwood Scrubs. (Photo: Reuters)

Question Time

A special 'behind bars' edition from Wormwood Scrubs prison.

Music

Bob Dylan

Dylan at 70

Ralph McLean presents a 70th birthday tribute to a musical legend.

London Olympics

John Mark carried the Olympic torch into Wembley Stadium in 1948. (Photo: Getty Images)

Carrying a Torch

The search is on for 8,000 inspirational torch bearers.

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University graduates.

University Test

How much do you know about our hallowed halls of learning?

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