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BELFAST, Northern Ireland, Jan. 6 (UPI) -- The Ulster Defense Association, once the biggest protestant paramilitary group in Northern Ireland, has given up its arsenal, UDA officials said Wednesday.  

AFP/File – A firefighter puts out a fire in a van after it was hijacked in a loyalist area of west Belfast, Northern … 13 mins ago BELFAST (AFP) – Northern Ireland's largest loyalist paramilitary group will announce on Wednesday it has ...  

Belfast City Council has urged caution among users of its parks during the current cold snap. Related StoriesWarm wind are blocked from UKNorthern Ireland hospitals and gritters stretched to capacityRAC inundated by breakdownsWarm wind blocked from UKBattle to get supermarket deliveries out  

Three Northern Ireland brokers join Willis Commercial Network The Willis Commercial Network has expanded in to Northern Ireland with the addition of three new independent brokers. McCausland Light & Rankin and Dickson & Co, both of which joined on ...  

The number of people killed on Northern Ireland's roads increased to 115 last year.Related StoriesLong-sighted fears for NI childrenI will fight illness, vows LenihanGerry Adams under pressure over brotherGrit imported as cold snap remainsSoldier ...  

A Church of Ireland dean who raised millions for the most deprived in Northern Ireland and abroad is to be made an OBE.Related StoriesPeace process civil servant hailedProstitution probe: two women heldNorthern Ireland veteran court reporter honouredFund-raising dean receives OBEVeteran court reporter honoured  

This week in The CT, a selection of community workers and representatives look back at 2009 and talk about their hopes for the coming year. Related StoriesDecember meeting of N'Abbey Borough CouncilA happy New Year to all our readers in north BelfastVan has son at the age of 64Queues cut at airportSculpture marks industrial past  

BELFAST, Northern Ireland, Dec 26, 2009 (UPI via COMTEX) -- "Killing Bono," a movie about a rock band that tried to get off the ground at the same time U2 was getting started, is to be shot in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The Belfast Telegraph reported ...  

A fifth of people in Northern Ireland have experienced sexual violence or abuse, it has been revealed. Related StoriesMemorable Northern Ireland moments from the noughties 10-1It’s Status QuoBE as rockers are honouredKiller dad had long history of violenceNorthern Ireland water service besieged by almost 10,000Dad’s tribute after sudden death of teen  

Northern Ireland's top court reporter will be made an MBE for services to journalism, it has been revealed.Related StoriesPeace process civil servant hailedProstitution probe: two women heldBelfast Black Santa dean receives OBEFund-raising dean receives OBEVeteran court reporter honoured  

A special Christmas reunion is on the cards for one Northern Ireland family thanks to the Belfast Telegraph and Tayto, who have joined forces for a festive season homecoming competition. Related StoriesVatican will be asked to remove four bishops if they don’t quitNarrow escape for family after arson attack on houseCash machines to hold less money after digger raidsTown’s grief as murder victim is laid to restIndependent eye on new probe into...  

Belfast Telegraph Thursday, 24 December 2009 Hopes of a breakthrough over the delayed transfer of policing and justice powers have risen, after Northern Ireland’s First Minister, Peter Robinson, said he did not want a return to direct rule from Westminster. Peter Robinson said: “I do not pretend that the government we have at Stormont is perfect: no government [...]  

Almost £17 million was spent during the Tall Ships festival in Northern Ireland. Related StoriesThief returns stolen antique case with letter of apologyPSNI to seek European arrest warrant for Gerry Adams' brother over sex abuse claimsBoyzone's Christmas without StephenPassenger jet slides off runwayRyanair passenger jet slides off runway  

The Belfast Telegraph today reveals details of a remarkable first meeting in the story of Northern Ireland’s war and peace. Related StoriesHearings in Robert Hamill murder probe near conclusionFire crews avert disaster after molten glass leak from Fermanagh factoryPrayers for victim of Northern Ireland crash tragedyBarry McGuigan: my revulsion at former boxing coach’s paedophile crimesMurder probe launched after teenager falls from Belfast...  

A baby girl was left battling for life after an alleged assault in Northern Ireland, a hospital confirmed today. Related StoriesBaby girl fights for life after Northern Ireland 'assault'Pressure mounts on catch digger ATM thieves in Northern IrelandPressure mounts to catch digger ATM thieves in Northern IrelandMurder probe as 15-month-old baby girl dies in Belfast after 'assault'Murder probe as 15-month-old baby dies in Belfast after 'assault'