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Victim's remains taken to Dublin Human remains found during a search for one of the disappeared in County Monaghan are taken to Dublin for post mortem examination.

Army shootings report is released Previously undisclosed eyewitness reports on 11 people killed by the Army almost 39 years ago are to be released later.

Maze site set to be redeveloped An agreement on the future of the Maze Prison site is reached by the NI first and deputy first ministers, Peter Robinson and Martin McGuinness.

Car 'surrounded by bonfire mob' A man charged in connection with an alleged hit-and-run at an "Eleventh Night" bonfire feared he would be murdered, a court hears.

West Belfast youth shot in legs A teenager is shot in the legs after he is abducted by four masked men in the Falls Road area of west Belfast.

Drunk serial flasher caught again A serial flasher is caught with no trousers on less than a week after being sentenced for repeated indecent exposure, a court hears.

Coaches examined in fuel probe Eleven coaches belonging to a County Tyrone hire company are examined by customs officials investigating fuel fraud.

Asda meet murder victims' family Two senior executives from Asda parent company Walmart meet the family of two brothers murdered in 1975 by one of its employees.

GAA sportswear company goes bust A company which attempted to break into the GAA leisurewear market with limited success goes into liquidation following a court hearing.

Three of main parties in the red The Ulster Unionist Party is the only one out of Northern Ireland's four main parties to register a profit for last year's accounts.

New bypass at Newry is opened The Newry bypass, a new road link between Belfast and Dublin, has been opened.

NI-owned resorts in receivership Two golf resorts in the Irish Republic which are owned by a troubled Northern Ireland developer are placed into receivership.

Hoax causes village bomb alert Traffic travelling through a County Londonderry village is diverted following the discovery of a suspicious object.

Belfast audio tech company sold The Belfast audio technology company APT is sold to a major UK firm for an undisclosed sum.

BBC nations coverage 'improving' The BBC's news coverage of Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland has improved significantly over the last year, the BBC Trust says.

Omagh development a 'step closer' A £350m development in Omagh moves a step closer, with the granting of outline planning permission.

Boss of robbed post office sacked The Irish postal service has sacked a rural postmistress for not following the correct security procedures during an armed robbery last year.

Families to meet trust on Friday The families of patients on the same hospital ward as two paedophile brothers are to meet with the Western Health Trust on Friday.

Fireman receives gallantry medal A firefighter based in Limavady who braved intense flames to rescue a colleague has been awarded the Queen's Gallantry Medal.

Drawing support for the underprivileged The latest murals to grace the walls of Belfast do not deal with local politics, but are aimed at tackling tackle head on the human rights abuses associated with global poverty, according to Amnesty International.

Italian's hidden assets uncovered About £10,000 in hidden cash is recovered from an Italian man's underwear as he is about to fly out from Belfast International Airport.

Irish schools funding criticised The education minister has approved funding for four Irish-medium schools, despite concern over the amount of unfilled places in existing schools.

McGuinness in hint over Maze move An announcement is due on redeveloping the site of NI's former top security Maze prison, Martin McGuinness says.

No plan to replace commissioner The Office of the First Minister and deputy First Minister (OFMDFM) confirm there is no plan to appoint a new victims commissioner.

Newry solicitors buy rival firm A firm of Newry solicitors buys a rival practice owned by the wife of one of Ireland's richest men.

Mivan in £2m cruise ship contract Antrim-based company Mivan is awarded a £2m contract from P&O Australia to re-fit restaurants and bars on a cruise liner.

Committee to examine business tax The Northern Ireland Affairs Committee at Westminster says it will hold an inquiry into the rate of corporation tax in NI.

Clarke and Hoey two off Open lead Northern Ireland players Darren Clarke and Michael Hoey are two shots behind leader David Howell after the first day of the 3 Irish Open.

Dublin v Tyrone (Sat) Injured half-forward Tommy McGuigan is replaced by brother Brian for Tyrone's All-Ireland quarter-final against Dublin.

Johnson calls time on NI career Northern Ireland midfielder Damien Johnson announces his retirement from international football.

Views sought on tension plan Views on proposals to tackle sectarianism are being sought by the first and deputy first ministers.

Revamp for notorious flats An area of Belfast which has become notorious for anti-social behaviour is to get a revamp.

Belfast honours Alex Higgins People queue at Belfast City Hall to sign a book of condolence for snooker legend Alex Higgins, who has died aged 61.

Higgins a snooker revolutionary Alex Higgins earned and spent millions during his career, and the kid who bunked off school to play snooker left a huge imprint on the game he loved.

Small fish brings big rewards An initial small investment in Koi Carp ornamental fish can produce not just a big payout but a stress-free life.

Public help identify city rioters Police in Londonderry have praised the public for their help in tracking down those involved in sectarian violence and disturbances during the Twelfth period. On Friday morning, they made three arrests as part of Operation Exposure.

Dancing Shoes The new musical celebrating the life of George Best

Sharing strategy Tackling the teens who "missed out" on the Troubles

Q&A Shared future - what does it mean?

BBC Newsline We hear from one woman who says probation saved her life

Newspaper review What's making the headlines in Thursday's papers

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Clarke and Hoey two off Open lead Northern Ireland players Darren Clarke and Michael Hoey are two shots behind leader David Howell after the first day of the 3 Irish Open.

Injured McGuigan misses Dubs game Injured half-forward Tommy McGuigan is replaced by brother Brian for Tyrone's All-Ireland quarter-final against Dublin.

Johnson calls time on NI career Northern Ireland midfielder Damien Johnson announces his retirement from international football.

Trimble to miss start of season Andrew Trimble is ruled out of action until October as he undergoes surgery on a fracture dislocation of a finger on his left hand.

Down unchanged for Kerry clash Benny Coulter and Damien Rafferty are passed fit and are in an unchanged Down team to face Kerry in the All-Ireland quarter-finals.

BBC NI to enhance UGP coverage BBC Northern Ireland agrees a three-year deal to provide enhanced coverage of the Ulster Grand Prix.

Gorman retains place in NI squad Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder Jonny Gorman retains his place in the Northern Ireland squad for the friendly game against Montenegro.

Hession targets 200 metres medal Paul Hession squeezes into the final of the 200 metres at the European Championships.

Dunlops opt out of Mid Antrim 150 William and Michael Dunlop say they will not race at the Mid Antrim 150 road races on Saturday.

Chelsea in Junior Milk Cup final Chelsea will meet Mexican side Cruz Azul in the Junior final at the 2010 Milk Cup tournament.

Farren may return for Derry City Derry City manager Stephen Kenny is hopeful that striker Mark Farren will be available again for Friday night's Airtricity First Division game against Finn Harps.

Barnes joins NI Games selection Paddy Barnes is among the final batch of athletes named for the Northern Ireland team to compete at Commonwealth Games in Delhi in October.

Northern Ireland into Milk final Northern Ireland beat China 5-0 and will now face the United States in the Elite final at the Milk Cup.

Given returns to Republic squad Shay Given returns to the Republic of Ireland squad for the friendly international against Argentina at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.

Clarke receives US PGA invitation Darren Clarke receives an invitation to compete at the US PGA Championship for the second year in succession.

Welfare reform options outlined Ministers are to set out options for "radical reform" of the benefits system and moving people from welfare into work.

MoD 'to pay for Trident renewal' The chancellor says the MoD, not the Treasury, will have to pay £20bn to renew the nuclear deterrent, putting extra pressure on the defence budget.

Lockerbie inquiry 'may visit UK' The US senator, who is to chair a congressional inquiry into the Lockerbie bomber release, tells the BBC he may send investigators to the UK.

UK author's Singapore trial delayed The singapore trial of UK author Alan Shadrake - for defamation and contempt of court over a book on the death penaly - opens and is adjourned.

Public to veto council tax rises The public will be able to veto their council tax bills in England if charges are above an agreed limit, ministers will announce.

Lord Prescott faces Iraq inquiry Former deputy prime minister Lord Prescott is due to give evidence to the Iraq inquiry later.

Calcium pills 'raise' heart risk Calcium supplements taken by many older people in the UK could be increasing their risk of a heart attack, research shows.

London saddles up for bike scheme A bike hire scheme designed to encourage thousands more cycle journeys in central London begins.

Maths fears over A-level reforms Plans to reform A-levels could put students off maths and lead to university department closures, an academic body warns.

Fugitive tycoon Nadir seeks bail Fugitive Polly Peck tycoon Asil Nadir, who fled to northern Cyprus in 1993, begins a legal bid to be granted bail ahead of a UK theft trial.