The social skills and self esteem of young people suffering emotional, behavioural and developmental problems was dramatically improved when theirmedical treatment was enhanced by music therapy.

A heartbroken community yesterday heard that people with issues need to speak out and let others know that they are experiencing difficulties.

A key witness in a murder trial told a jury at the Central Criminal Court today that her boyfriend tried to defend himself with a shovel before being stabbed to death.

Anti-plastic bullet campaigners have urged politicians in the North to sign up to a manifesto against new types of the bullet ahead of their scheduled introduction in the summer.