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23 February 2012 Last updated at 04:26 ET

Comic Frank Carson dies aged 85

Friends and former colleagues pay tribute to "one-off" comedian Frank Carson, whose catch phrases included "It's a cracker", after his death aged 85.

Showbiz world remembers Frank

Celebrities from all generations pay tributes to Frank Carson.

Ulster Bank losses reach £1bn

The Ulster Bank announces a pre-tax loss of £1bn for 2011.

Phoenix Supply to cut gas prices

Phoenix Supply announces an 8.5% reduction in its prices for households and small businesses.
Phone line to combat carjacking

A new emergency phone line is being set up to try to stop carjacking in Belfast after a recent spate of incidents.
Stormont pressed over NI economy

The Stormont Executive must do more to tackle Northern Ireland's economic problems, according to the Irish Congress of Trade Unions.
Three charged after diesel stolen
Man dies after caravan incident
Nine cleared of UDA man's murder
Republican 'silent' over murder
250 jobs lost as Peacocks closes
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Kingsmills march to be postponed
Turkey murders accused in court
Boys arrested over arson attacks

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Green light for £100m golf resort

Plans for a £100m golf resort on Northern Ireland's north coast are given the go-ahead.
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Company fined £35k over bad smell

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McIlroy aims for world number one

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy will become the new world number one if he wins the World Match Play Championship in Tucson.
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