The Conservatives have scored an unexpected victory over the governing coalition of Social-Democrats and Nationalists.

The economic downturn affecting the world has hit the Celtic nations' financial systems causing a sharp fall in house prices, a decline in manufacturing and exports, and a rise in unemployment.

The PDs will disappear from Ireland's political arena after party conference vote to disband.

Irish pork products taken off the shelves in 25 countries as a precaution after harmful toxins were found in slaughtered pigs.

The executive of the UUP has agreed to form an electoral pact with the British Conservative Party after discussions held between the two parties in the past months.

Summer of demonstrations as hauliers and fishermen say soaring fuel prices will drive them out of business.

The Irish Government has announced an ambitious plan to deliver universal broadband access by 2010.

The Irish Government has enacted new regulations aimed at curbing the problem of alcohol abuse in Ireland.

UUP leader Reg Empey has announced that his party may join forces with the British Conservatives to create a new political party in Northern Ireland.

For the first time, the four Welsh police forces have come together under a policing plan that will cover the whole nation.

Welsh Cabinet member Rhodri Glyn Thomas has quit his job after breaking Wales' ban on smoking in public places.