Fear returns to haunt the people of Northern Ireland who have grown used to peace

A Nationalist youth throws a missile at police in the Ardoyne area of north Belfast during rioting in July sparked by Orange Order parades. Photograph: Cathal McNaughton/Reuters They gathered in the name of peace, insisting that there should be no return to the bad old days. Shortly after midday,... 

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British extradition agreements to be reviewed

Gary McKinnon could face up to 60 years in prison if he is extradited to the US. Photograph: Linda Nylind for the Guardian The Home Office is to announce a review of extradition arrangements, including those with the US and EU countries following high-profile rows over the way they are operating. The... 

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East Coast rail boss Elaine Holt shows staff the meaning of customer service

Elaine Holt, chief executive of the East Coast line, displayed true customer service after a fire caused chaos at King’s Cross. Photograph: Sarah Lee for the Guardian Hats off to Elaine Holt, chair of East Coast railways. Last week she showed how to lead from the front by helping to... 

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Asda warns of ‘age of austerity’ as it reveals falling sales

Asda has warned of an age of austerity for consumers. Photograph: David Sillitoe for the Guardian The new boss of Asda admitted yesterday that the quality of its food was not good enough as the supermarket posted a second quarter of falling sales. Andy Clarke, who took over as chief executive... 

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