National News

Adele snub 'disappoints' minister
The leader of the House of Commons says he was "disappointed" by the cutting short of singer Adele's acceptance speech at the Brit Awards.

Somalia urged to seize its chance
World leaders urge Somalis to seize an "unprecedented" chance to rebuild their nation, at a London conference on the war-torn nation's future.

Council staff pay freeze extended
More than a million council workers will see their pay frozen for a third year, the Local Government Association confirms.

Rest and Be Thankful stays closed
Engineers say the A83 Rest and Be Thankful in Argyll will remain closed until at least Friday morning after a landslip.

Star Church settles over hacking
Singer Charlotte Church has settled her damages claim against News Group Newspapers over the hacking of her phone, London's High Court hears.

RBS bank's loss doubles in 2011
State-controlled Royal Bank of Scotland reports a loss of £2bn in 2011, its fourth year of losses since the bank's bailout in 2008.

Body find at murder suspect house
A body has been found at the house in Kent where double murder suspect Stephen Farrow was arrested, police reveal.

PPS to examine supergrass 'deal'
The Public Prosecution Service is to consider whether two brothers breached the terms of their deal in the UVF supergrass trial in Belfast

Woman quizzed over abandoned girl
A woman is questioned by Kent Police after a toddler was found abandoned in her pushchair at a library in Folkestone.

Condolence Book for comic Carson
A Book of Condolence is opened at Belfast City Hall in memory of comedian Frank Carson.