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12 December 2011 Last updated at 19:51 ET

Prescription charges could return

Northern Ireland's health minister has said he is seriously considering reintroducing prescription charges to help pay for life-saving drugs.

Pedestrian killed in car accident

A 59-year-old woman dies following a car accident in County Down.

Apprentice: Derry teen misses out

County Londonderry teenager James McCullagh narrowly loses out on winning the Young Apprentice 2011 title.

Guide dog needed flight document

Budget airline easyJet apologises to a blind woman who was prevented from boarding her flight because her guide dog had no documentation.
Bomb is found after village alert

Police confirm that a bomb has been found following a security alert in Keady in south Armagh.
Accused ex-priest 'abused status'

A former priest abused his position in order to facilitate the sexual molestation of his three alleged victims, a prosecution lawyer tells a court.
Report finds transfer test breach
Man facing five charges of rape
Gay adoption challenge in court
Shot fired at man on city street
Thieves steal bags from 10 cars
Justice needs resolved : Robinson
Woman charged with Derry stabbing
Man on trial for cyclist death
Priest's tribute to murder victim
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Ulster Bank growing before crisis

The official report into the failure of RBS has found that its Irish business, Ulster Bank, was growing at an annual rate of 26% in the years leading up to the financial crisis.
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Victoria Square 'has busiest day'

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United pair doubts for semi-final

Ballymena United strikers Jordan Baker and Aaron Boyd are doubtful for Tuesday night's League Cup semi-final against Crusaders at the Showgrounds.
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