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8 February 2012 Last updated at 17:26 ET

Bug found in more hospital taps

Pseudomonas is detected in water outlets in the neonatal units at three more hospitals in Northern Ireland.

Halifax jobs in doubt in Belfast

There are fears over possible job losses at the Halifax in Belfast as part of a restructuring programme.

Minister targets drink promotions

The social development minister says he will move to ban some cheap drink promotions in Northern Ireland.

Ferris cleared to play in Paris

Stephen Ferris will be available for Ireland's Six Nations clash against France on Saturday after escaping a ban in a Six Nations disciplinary hearing. BBC Sport
SDLP and government talk welfare

The SDLP tell the government they must show "flexibility and discretion" when it comes to changing the benefits system in Northern Ireland.
Man assaulted in Odyssey complex

A 21-year-old man is assaulted at licensed premises in the Odyssey complex in Belfast during the early hours of Wednesday.
Burglary charge in murder probe
Phone loss 'not security breach'
'Satellite' Irish school proposed
Smoky coal raises pollution level
Carroll case evidence criticised
Punched gun accused stays silent
No public smoking advises midwife
Girl 'raped' after internet chat
Stormont cuts consultants spend
Men questioned on cigarette haul

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