British prime minister David Cameron has distanced himself from a proposal by the North’s attorney general to end prosecutions in Troubles-related murders.

Relatives of Troubles’ victims have expressed outrage at a proposal by the North’s attorney general to end prosecutions in conflict related cases.

The ex-White House envoy drafted in to help resolve some of the North's most divisive issues has said he leaves the region with a great sense of confidence.

Queen Elizabeth will visit the North today for a two-day Diamond Jubilee tour and an historic meeting with Martin McGuinness.

Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams will risk his political future and fight for election in the Republic to highlight the battle against its economic crisis, he confirmed today.

BRUCE Springsteen’s devastation at the death of legendary promoter Jim Aiken was revealed yesterday as the entertainment world turned out for his memorial service.