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The End of the World?

Dallas Campbell delves into the Horizon archive to discover how scientists have tried to predict an impending apocalypse. This 1971 clip offers a rare glimpse of one of the men who had their finger on THAT button.

Northern Ireland News

  1. (none) Celtic manager Lennon hit by fan
  2. Tom Elliott Elliott sorry for 'scum' comments
  3. David McClarty McClarty to remain as independent

Foyle and West Headlines

Northern Ireland Sport

  1. (none) Celtic manager Lennon hit by fan
  2. Kevin O'Brien and Niall O'Brien Ireland handed further Cup boost
  3. Kevin McGourty McGourty ruled out for Saffrons

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BBC Newsline Reports

  1. Foiled Belfast off-licence robbery Foiled Belfast off-licence robbery
  2. 17 years for son's murder 17 years for son's murder
  3. Family Focus: NI 2011 Census Family Focus: NI 2011 Census

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M2 Antrim

Three lanes closed on M2 inbound between J1, A2 (Fortwilliam Roundabout) and J1a, M3 (York Street), because of roadworks during the night.

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Health

This image of clasped young and old hands takes you to BBC Radio 4's drama series on dementia

Ancient Mysteries

Dementia sufferers are given a voice in new a series of moving monologues.

Ulster-Scots

This image of the American flag takes you to BBC Radio Ulster's A Kist o Wurds

A Kist o Wurds

Tracing the history of President James Buchanan, born of Scots-Irish stock.

Radio

This Mirrorpix image of Mrs. Thatcher takes you to BBC Radio 4's programme about ministerial drivers, 'Wheels of Power'

Wheels of Power

Mrs. Thatcher's driver recalls her fall from power and the Brighton bomb.

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Open House

Join us in Broadcasting House in Belfast to celebrate our 70th birthday.

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