Without Fundamental Reform Power-Sharing is Doomed to Fail Says Aiken

Without Fundamental Reform Power-Sharing is Doomed to Fail Says Aiken

Devolved government in Northern Ireland is destined to collapse again unless there is fundamental reform, the leader of the Ulster Unionist Party has said. Steve Aiken’s warning comes as parties prepare to re-enter political talks after the General Election with...
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Pressure Eases on Pellegrini After West Ham Defeat Chelsea

Pressure Eases on Pellegrini After West Ham Defeat Chelsea

Aaron Cresswell fired West Ham to their first Premier League win at Chelsea in 17 years to hand a big boost to under-fire boss Manuel Pellegrini. Cresswell’s third league goal of the campaign sealed the 1-0 Stamford Bridge triumph, ending...
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Rally Held in Belfast Against Liberalization of Abortion Laws

Rally Held in Belfast Against Liberalization of Abortion Laws

Significant numbers have taken part in a Belfast rally against the liberalization of abortion laws. In July MPs at Westminster forced the government to provide access to the procedure in Northern Ireland. The first terminations are expected to be carried...
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Liverpool Extend Lead at the Top with Win Against Seagulls

Liverpool Extend Lead at the Top with Win Against Seagulls

A Virgil Van Dijk double sent Liverpool 11 points clear in the Premier League despite a nervy finish against Brighton after Alisson Becker was sent off. Two first-half headers from Van Dijk put the leaders on course for a comfortable...
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Alli Scores a Brace as Spurs Resist Bournemouth Comeback

Alli Scores a Brace as Spurs Resist Bournemouth Comeback

Dele Alli continued his impressive revitalization under Jose Mourinho as he scored twice in Tottenham’s 3-2 win over Bournemouth. Alli, whose poor form and injuries over the last few months had seen him dropped from the England squad, has rediscovered...
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Manchester City Stumble with Draw in Newcastle

Manchester City Stumble with Draw in Newcastle

Jonjo Shelvey further dented Manchester City’s hopes of retaining their Premier League title as they were held to a 2-2 draw at Newcastle. Jetro Willems cancelled out Raheem Sterling’s 15th goal of the season but Kevin De Bruyne thought he...
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‘Climate Shaming’ of Farmers Must Stop, Says Taoiseach

‘Climate Shaming’ of Farmers Must Stop, Says Taoiseach

Leo Vardakar has called for an end to the “climate shaming” of farmers and said that they need to be paid more for their produce. The Taoiseach was speaking at the annual general meeting of farming organisation the Irish Creamery...
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DUP Rules Out Attending Citizens’ Assembly on United Ireland

DUP Rules Out Attending Citizens’ Assembly on United Ireland

The DUP will not take part in a Citizens’ Assembly in Dublin for a united Ireland, Arlene Foster has said. Sinn Féin has been calling for the establishment of an all-Ireland Citizens’ Assembly to discuss the potential for Irish unity....
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Scarlets Blown Away By Five-Try Ulster

Scarlets Blown Away By Five-Try Ulster

Ulster ran in five tries to claim a bonus-point 29-5 home victory over the Scarlets in the Guinness PRO14. Center Matt Faddes scored two tries while John Cooney, Matty Rea and Robert Baloucoune also crossed at the Kingspan Stadium. Cooney...
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Arsenal Fire Unai Emery

Arsenal Fire Unai Emery

Arsenal have sacked boss Unai Emery following a run of seven games without a win. The Gunners have confirmed Freddie Ljungberg will take charge on an interim basis and pointed to “results and performances not being at the level required”...
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