David Montgomery: I hope David Trimble took quiet pride in the way Northern Ireland has developed
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Broadcaster Niall Boylan to contest Dublin seat in EU elections: It is not yet clear whether Boylan will continue his radio presenting duties now that he has ...
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Petition to make St George's Day a bank holiday signed by more then 75,000 Britons
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Sir Jeffrey Donaldson appears in court to face historic sex offence charges : Former head of Northern Ireland’s Democratic Unionist Party denies wrongdoing
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Business owner resigns as Labour councillor after WRC awards former employee €11,000
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Scotland cerebral palsy football team wins World Championships: Captain Matthew Wynne scored twice as Northern Ireland were defeated in the final.
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Rwanda bill ‘driving fearful migrants to cross into Ireland’: Irish minister denounces ‘knee-jerk’ policy and Macron warns of new colonialism
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Doctors call for smacking to be banned in England and Northern Ireland: Bans have already been introduced in Scotland and Wales in recent years.
itv.com/news/2024-04-17/doctors-call-for-smacking-to-be-banned-in-england-and-northern-ireland
What would Labour’s ‘progressive’ foreign policy mean for Ireland?: Labour is touting an ‘ethical’ foreign policy with closer ties to the EU ...
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Over 80% of asylum seekers have come across the border from the North: Justice minister to discuss 'relatively recent phenomenon' with British home secretary
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Jeffrey Donaldson, Ex-DUP Leader, Accused of Sex Assault Spanning 20 Years: Jeffrey Donaldson, one of Northern Ireland’s most important political figures ...
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UK weather: When is it going to get warmer?: With the week ahead looking chilly for all of us, when can we expect a turn to something more spring-like?
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Irish Parliament Votes to Appoint Simon Harris Prime Minister: Irish lawmakers voted Simon Harris to be the next prime minister three weeks after Leo Varadkar ...
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Rwanda Bill is causing migrants to pour into Ireland, says foreign minister: ‘I believe the Rwanda effect is impacting on Ireland and that didn't happen today or ...
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Ireland’s Greatest Strike: In April 1920 a general strike demanding the release of prisoners rocked Ireland and brought the country to a standstill — one hundred ...
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‘Average speed’ traffic cameras to be set up on N2, N3 and N5 by autumn: Average speed cameras record vehicles at two distinct points a set distance apart
irishtimes.com/ireland/2024/04/15/new-average-speed-traffic-cameras-to-be-in-place-by-autumn/
Smacking a child is just an act of violence. Why do England and Northern Ireland still allow it?
theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/apr/25/smacking-child-england-northern-ireland-adults-violence
Beating children - paediatricians call for a ban in England and Northern Ireland: In Wales and Scotland, hitting children is now banned. Doctors are now calling ...
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Petrol and diesel back to nearly €2 a litre as drivers hit by biggest price rise this year
independent.ie/business/personal-finance/petrol-and-diesel-back-to-nearly-2-a-litre-as-drivers-hit-by-biggest-price-rise-this-year/a1753249448.html
Liverpool must be perfect in run-in, Robertson says: Liverpool cannot afford any more slip-ups if they are to keep their title hopes alive ...
reuters.com/sports/soccer/liverpool-must-be-perfect-run-in-robertson-says-2024-04-15/
Stephen Collins: Electing ‘characters’ as MEPs could harm Ireland: A segment of the electorate regards the European elections as an opportunity to vent their ...
irishtimes.com/opinion/2024/04/19/irish-voters-must-realise-that-sending-characters-to-strasbourg-could-harm-our-country/
Clare TD Michael McNamara to contest European election: Independent TD Michael McNamara has announced he will be contesting the European Parliament elections in ...
rte.ie/news/politics/2024/0423/1445180-michael-mcnamara/
Huge chunk of UK to be hit by winds up to 55mph for 15 hours: The Met Office said Monday will be the wettest day of the week.
metro.co.uk/2024/04/15/heavy-winds-rain-will-drench-uk-drier-weather-isnt-far-away-20646678/
Mick Clifford: Sinn Féin chasing votes in the gutter of lies : Mary Lou McDonald’s party wants voters back and appears willing to go to extreme lengths of ...
irishexaminer.com/opinion/commentanalysis/arid-41370928.html
Here's how and when to watch today's total solar eclipse: Today the Moon will pass directly between the Earth and the Sun, causing a total eclipse - but where ...
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Quick Glance: Airplane Observes Solar Eclipse in Bloomington
- An airplane flies near the total solar eclipse in Bloomington, Indiana.
- People watch the partial solar eclipse on the observation deck of Edge at Hudson Yards in New York City.
- Sophia Moccia, 4, from Queens views the eclipse with a homemade mask in New York City.
- A solar eclipse is visible in Mazatlan, Mexico.
Former Green Party candidate Saoirse McHugh to contest European elections as an Independent
irishtimes.com/politics/2024/04/26/former-green-party-candidate-saoirse-mchugh-to-contest-european-elections-as-an-independent/
Bloody Sunday inquiry: no soldiers charged over false evidence claims: Families say decision is a ‘continuation of the injustice’ perpetrated on Bloody Sunday’
thetimes.co.uk/article/bloody-sunday-inquiry-no-soldiers-charged-over-false-evidence-claims-m5233wl99
Paid articlePaid Sinn Féin is now out of touch with its own supporters, claims Aontú leader: Mary Lou McDonald ‘wrong-footed’ on major issues as party seeks centre ground to ...
irishtimes.com/politics/2024/04/13/sinn-fein-is-now-out-of-touch-with-its-own-supporters-claims-aontu-leader/
Simon Harris becomes Ireland’s youngest-ever leader: Simon Harris has become the youngest-ever prime minister of Ireland, officially taking office in Dublin on ...
cnn.com/2024/04/09/europe/simon-harris-ireland-prime-minister-sworn-in-intl/
Quick Glance: Simon Harris Becomes Ireland's Youngest Prime Minister
- Simon Harris has been officially sworn in as Ireland's youngest prime minister, succeeding Leo Varadkar who abruptly stepped down last month. Harris, 37, took the helm of the ruling Fine Gael party but faces challenges as the party trails behind Sinn Fein in polls.
- A rapid riser in Ireland's political hierarchy, Harris has made a name for himself as Health Minister and most recently as Minister for Higher Education and Science. His political identity as a young politician has been marked by both supporters and critics, particularly standing out with younger voters and on social media platforms like TikTok.
- Varadkar's government grappled with challenges such as housing crisis and increasing immigration numbers. Harris inherits a tough political landscape, especially with upcoming elections until March 2025. The political landscape in Ireland has shifted, with Sinn Fein emerging as a rising political force, leading to a shift in the traditional party landscape.
- While Harris sees the idea of a potential reunification of Ireland as a legitimate aspiration, his focus remains on current challenges like housing crisis, rising cost of living, and immigration. Despite political changes and discussions about potential reunification, Ireland's future remains uncertain and complex.
Most UK dairy farms ignoring pollution rules as manure spews into rivers: Exclusive: 80% of Welsh dairy farms inspected, 69% of English ones, 60% in Scotland and ...
theguardian.com/environment/2024/apr/19/most-uk-dairy-farms-ignoring-pollution-rules-as-manure-spews-into-rivers
Labour Party drop councillor from election ticket after underpaying Bolivian seamstress
independent.ie/irish-news/courts/labour-party-drop-councillor-from-election-ticket-after-underpaying-bolivian-seamstress/a1256301049.html
Ireland's Martin calls for talks on N.Irish political reforms within a year: Discussions on the potential reform of how Northern Ireland's power-sharing ...
reuters.com/world/uk/irelands-martin-calls-talks-nirish-political-reforms-within-year-2024-04-08/
People aged 43 to 70 urged to do simple check that could turn £800 into £5,500: Martin Lewis's MoneySavingExpert.com team have shared a tip on how people ...
dailystar.co.uk/real-life/people-aged-43-70-urged-32560382
Parents, children march in Belfast over childcare costs: More than 1,000 parents and children have demonstrated in Belfast over rising childcare costs.
rte.ie/news/ulster/2024/0420/1444704-belfast-protest/
Solar eclipse 2024: Britons fly to America hoping to catch a glimpse: Specialist travel companies have reported a wave of interest from enthusiasts wanting the ...
thetimes.co.uk/article/solar-eclipse-2024-uk-america-today-map-time-rbbq9tr0n
Paid articlePaid Portadown: Inquiry into claims on-call firefighters took engine to pub: An investigation hears claims alcohol was stored in a fridge at Portadown fire station.
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Water company has no idea how much sewage is being dumped into UK’s largest lake: Northern Ireland Water has admitted that a 'legacy of underfunding' ...
inews.co.uk/news/northern-ireland-water-sewage-lough-neagh-3017984
Irish Premier Simon Harris Says Housing, Migration Are Priorities: Ireland’s incoming Prime Minister Simon Harris gave his first speech as leader of the Fine ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-06/incoming-irish-premier-says-housing-migration-are-priorities
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On abortion culture wars, Britain takes a different path: As the U.S. grapples with abortion limits, British lawmakers propose scrapping all legal penalties.
politico.eu/article/abortion-culture-wars-britain/
Quick Glance: Arizona Republicans Block Efforts to Repeal 1864 Abortion Ban
- Democratic bills to repeal a 160-year-old abortion ban were blocked in the Legislature.
- Arizona's highest court decision upholding a 1864 abortion ban caused chaos and confusion.
- Democrats aimed to repeal the ban to protect women's health, facing hurdles in the Republican-controlled legislature.
- The uncertainty loomed over whether Republican leaders would allow immediate action on repealing the ban, despite pressure from Democrats and some Republicans.
Hill leaving position as FAI chief executive: Jonathan Hill, the chief executive officer of the Football Association of Ireland, will leave his post at the end ...
rte.ie/sport/soccer/2024/0415/1443605-hill-leaves-his-position-as-fai-ceo/
Revealed — the next Brexit headache on the Irish border: The U.K. and EU are planning separate systems to tax carbon-heavy imports, prompting familiar fears ...
politico.eu/article/northern-ireland-eu-brexit-headache-on-the-irish-border/
Fireblight warning — our native hawthorn trees and hedges are at risk: Imports of hawthorn are putting native hawthorn trees and hedges — as well as cotoneaster ...
irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/outdoors/arid-41365858.html
Diarmaid Ferriter: Ramping up home building isn’t impossible - we’ve done it before
irishtimes.com/opinion/2024/04/19/diarmaid-ferriter-ramping-up-home-building-isnt-impossible-weve-done-it-before/
PLP MPs praise handling of economy at public meeting: Bermuda faces a bright future thanks to the Government’s responsible stewardship of the economy ...
royalgazette.com/politics/news/article/20240417/plp-mps-praise-handling-of-economy-at-public-meeting/
Lviv neurosurgeons perform brain surgery on 4-year-old from Northern Ireland: Lviv paediatric neurosurgeons have performed complicated brain surgery on a ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/17/7451635/
Things to do before you die. Here’s the list.: I don’t know the origin of the phrase “bucket list,” but I’m going to guess that it is a veiled reference to death ...
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Leaders stress 'business as usual' in Northern Ireland despite DUP turmoil
irishtimes.com/video/politics/2024/04/08/leaders-stress-business-as-usual-in-northern-ireland-despite-dup-turmoil/
£5,000 State Pension back pay due before end of next year for older women: An estimated 210,000 older people may have been affected by shortfalls on their ...
dailyrecord.co.uk/lifestyle/money/state-pension-back-payment-women-32626277
Rose Dugdale went from debutante to IRA bombmaker : The heiress and IRA militant died on March 18th, aged 82
economist.com/obituary/2024/04/10/rose-dugdale-went-from-debutante-to-ira-bombmaker
Touring 'Game of Thrones' studio years after finale for $30, worth it: Five years after the series finale, I'm still thinking about "Game of Thrones ...
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Paid articlePaid Water charges ruled out in NI to address underinvestment: Northern Ireland Minister for Infrastructure John O'Dowd has ruled out water charges as a way of ...
rte.ie/news/2024/0407/1442173-northern-ireland-water-charges/
WASPI vote could swing next election as map shows Tory and Labour seats at risk: The WASPI campaign has warned that the votes of the 1950s-born women who have ...
birminghammail.co.uk/news/uk-news/waspi-vote-could-swing-next-29012744
All the parts of UK set for mini-heatwave next week: Weather maps show temperatures could peak on May 3 at highs of 14C in northern Scotland - up 4C from this ...
birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/parts-uk-set-mini-heatwave-29056423
Business movers: People starting new jobs in Ireland: New appointees with Datalex, Association of Consulting Engineers of Ireland, Esri Ireland, Repak ...
irishexaminer.com/business/companies/arid-41382220.html
Misconduct investigation into Devon police Chief Constable ‘suspended’: Investigations into the conduct of Devon and Cornwall’s chief constable have ground to a ...
exmouthjournal.co.uk/news/24280030.misconduct-investigation-devon-police-chief-constable-suspended/
Banister & Polygon, Bargate, Bassett, Bevois, Bitterne Park, Coxford: Profiles of candidates standing for election to Southampton City Council in Banister & ...
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Former US speaker Nancy Pelosi says Irish unity an ‘exciting idea’ : Pelosi, who is spending a few days in Ireland, also hailed the return of the Northern ...
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Ireland can’t blame the Rwanda plan for its immigration woes: ‘When in doubt, blame Britain’ has, since Brexit, become something of an iron law of Irish politics ...
spectator.co.uk/article/ireland-cant-blame-the-rwanda-plan-for-its-immigration-woes/
'Icelandic storm' set to hit northern England next week: The northwest of England could see snowfall next week
lancs.live/news/lancashire-news/icelandic-storm-set-hit-northern-29034352
UK government considers apology to families of alleged informers killed by IRA: British security forces allowed murders to be carried out with impunity to ...
irishtimes.com/crime-law/2024/04/23/uk-government-considers-apology-to-families-of-alleged-informers-killed-by-ira/
When is Ireland not in Ireland? Airbnb gives reader runaround over voucher: A gift to a friend North of the border exposes serious problems with using Airbnb
irishtimes.com/your-money/2024/04/22/when-is-ireland-not-in-ireland-airbnb-gives-reader-runaround-over-voucher/
Delight as calling corncrakes return to seasonal home in Scotland: The distinctive 'crex crex' call of the Corncrake has been heard once again last week in the ...
heraldscotland.com/news/24271505.delight-calling-corncrakes-return-seasonal-home-scotland/
The Economist’s UK general election forecast: Will Labour replace the Conservatives to govern Britain? Our seat-by-seat prediction for Parliament
economist.com/interactive/uk-general-election/forecast
In conversation with the six finalists for 2024’s Rising Star award: This year’s Media Awards take place in the RDS on Thursday, April 25th ...
independent.ie/storyplus/in-conversation-with-the-six-finalists-for-2024s-rising-star-award/a1737678268.html
Met Office warning for strong winds in northern Lincolnshire: A yellow-level alert has been issued with gusts of up to 50mph expected along with a much cooler ...
grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/news/local-news/met-office-weather-warning-strong-9224316
Picture of stunning northern lights over Blackburn: The Met Office say the lights might be visible in skies across Lancashire again tonight (April 20).
lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/24265885.picture-stunning-northern-lights-blackburn/
Smacking children should be banned in England, say doctors: Smacking children must now be made illegal in England say a leading group of children’s doctors ...
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Met Office says 'lovely' 18C sunshine is finally on the way: The latest UK weather forecast is looking much more promising, although there will be a regional ...
bristolpost.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/met-office-says-lovely-18c-9236417
Northern Lights: 'Enhanced chance' of seeing spectacle: The Northern Lights may be visible across parts of the country tonight.
thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/24259864.northern-lights-enhanced-chance-seeing-spectacle/
UK Bank Holiday dates and how many there are left in 2024: Brits have two bank holidays to enjoy in May 2024 but when are they?
thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/24253289.uk-bank-holiday-dates-many-left-2024/
Recognise a generous tradesperson with the Local Hero Awards: Has a tradesperson near you been selfless to help their community?
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/24258768.recognise-generous-tradesperson-local-hero-awards/
Are taxes going up or down?: The government talks about taxes coming down but other talk about them going up. Who is right?
bbc.com/news/articles/cv2yx9gpk05o
Book Review: Dark humour and incisive analysis elevate Denis Bradley’s Northern Ireland peace memoir
businesspost.ie/article/book-review-dark-humour-and-incisive-analysis-elevate-denis-bradleys-northern-ireland-peace-memoir/
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Inside Northern Ireland’s satanic panic: Are you ready for a “story of goat theft and devil worship, thrash metal and murder, bogeymen, blarney ...
newstatesman.com/culture/radio-podcasts/2024/04/inside-northern-irelands-satanic-panic
Labour eyeing better Dublin ties as part of wider tilt at new EU deal, Hilary Benn says
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Northern Ireland surgeons send out SOS over workload pressures: Politicians are told that surgeons are now concerned over the level of service they can provide.
bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-68847999
Northern Ireland private sector grows faster than UK average in March: New Ulster Bank figures indicated that NI employers’ optimism reached a six-year high ...
businesspost.ie/article/northern-ireland-private-sector-grows-faster-than-uk-average-in-march/
Paid articlePaid Stunning images of Northern Lights taken in Northumberland: The aurora borealis, more commonly known as the Northern Lights, lit up the sky just before midnight ...
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UK to sizzle in 20C heat from France next week with one English city hottest: Warmer temperatures look set to return for much of the UK, with 19C in Greater ...
birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/uk-set-sizzle-20c-heat-29006468
Protect children from smacking in England and Northern Ireland, say doctors: Physical punishment at home can have a lasting impact and end in abuse ...
bbc.com/news/health-68827782
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