Compensation Payments To Victims Of The Troubles Is ‘Moral Imperative’ Says Hoare

Compensation Payments To Victims Of The Troubles Is ‘Moral Imperative’ Says Hoare

Making immediate compensation payments to victims of the North’s Troubles is a “moral imperative”, a senior politician has said. The payments have been delayed amid a stand-off between Belfast and London over who pays the estimated £100 million cost. Simon...
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Hotels In The North Can Reopen From June 20

Hotels In The North Can Reopen From June 20

Northern Ireland’s hotels can reopen from July 20 as long as the rate of infection is under control, Stormont economy minister Diane Dodds said. The industry has been devastated by a shutdown forced by the coronavirus pandemic in March. Mrs...
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QPR Say They Are ‘Vehemently Opposed’ To Championship’s June 20 Restart

QPR Say They Are ‘Vehemently Opposed’ To Championship’s June 20 Restart

QPR chief executive Lee Hoos says the west London club are “vehemently opposed” to the proposed resumption of the Sky Bet Championship on June 20. And manager Mark Warburton is equally scathing saying he is ‘staggered’ by the lack of...
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Massive Lines Form As Ikea Store Reopens In Belfast

Massive Lines Form As Ikea Store Reopens In Belfast

Massive queues formed as home furnishings retailer Ikea opened its doors for the first time in months in Belfast. Samantha Fisher and her daughter Atlanta, from Groomsport, near Bangor in Co Down, queued from 8am. They have a bedroom to...
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Silverstone Announces Two Races To Be Staged In Summer

Silverstone Announces Two Races To Be Staged In Summer

Formula One has welcomed steps taken by the UK Government as it prepares to unveil a European calendar which will include two races to be staged at Silverstone this summer. The Northamptonshire circuit is poised to host back-to-back races on...
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Prosperity And Stability In The North Threatened By Brexit Uncertainty

Prosperity And Stability In The North Threatened By Brexit Uncertainty

Uncertainty and lack of time before the end of Brexit transition poses a “potent threat” to prosperity and stability in Northern Ireland, a report has warned. Businesses in Great Britain could decide it is economically unviable to continue operations acros...
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Rodgers To Hold Training Sessions For Foxes In Empty Stadium

Rodgers To Hold Training Sessions For Foxes In Empty Stadium

Brendan Rodgers will hold Leicester training sessions at the King Power Stadium to get his players used to playing in an empty ground. The Premier League, halted in March by the coronavirus pandemic, is set to resume behind closed doors...
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Championship Announces Restart Date Of June 20

Championship Announces Restart Date Of June 20

The Sky Bet Championship is set for a June 20 resumption after the English Football League agreed on a provisional return date. The Premier League announced on Thursday that play is due to return on June 17 following the coronavirus...
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Brexit Checks Should Be Minimized To Avoid Damaging Economy Says Foster

Brexit Checks Should Be Minimized To Avoid Damaging Economy Says Foster

Brexit checks on goods travelling between Great Britain and Northern Ireland should be minimized, Stormont’s First Minister Arlene Foster has said. The country will have to follow EU rules on agriculture and manufactured goods, ensuring access to its single ...
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Bayern Munich Follow Up Der Klassiker Victory With Demolition Of Dusseldorf

Bayern Munich Follow Up Der Klassiker Victory With Demolition Of Dusseldorf

Bayern Munich boss Hans-Dieter Flick was proud to see his side back up their victory over Borussia Dortmund with a clinical 5-0 win against Fortuna Dusseldorf. Taking ‘Der Klassiker’ 1-0 in midweek gave Bayern one hand on the Bundesliga title...
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