Archbishop of Armagh Dr Richard Clarke to Step Down in February
November 2, 2019 No Responses

Archbishop of Armagh Dr Richard Clarke to Step Down in February

Archbishop of Armagh Dr Richard Clarke will step down from the role on February 2, 2020. The Church of Ireland Archbishop of Armagh has announced his intention to retire. Dr Richard Clarke will step down from the role on February...
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DUP to Stand Down in Fermanagh South Tyrone to Help Ulster Unionists
November 2, 2019 No Responses

DUP to Stand Down in Fermanagh South Tyrone to Help Ulster Unionists

The Democratic Unionist Party will step aside for their rivals the Ulster Unionist Party in the Fermanagh South Tyrone constituency. DUP leader Arlene Foster made the announcement as the UUP comes under pressure not to run a candidate against her...
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PSNI Investigating Threats Against UUP Staff
November 1, 2019 No Responses

PSNI Investigating Threats Against UUP Staff

Police are investigating threats against Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) staff. It followed the refusal of its incoming leader to agree a General Election pact with the Democratic Unionists. The DUP has also condemned the alleged intimidation. Deputy leader Nigel ...
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Conor McGregor in Court in Dublin to Face Assault Charge
November 1, 2019 No Responses

Conor McGregor in Court in Dublin to Face Assault Charge

UFC fighter Conor McGregor is due to appear in court this morning in connection with an alleged incident at a pub in Dublin. The mixed martial arts star is facing a single charge of assault. Dublin District Court previously heard...
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Sinn Féin Looks to Unseat Dodds in General Election
October 30, 2019 No Responses

Sinn Féin Looks to Unseat Dodds in General Election

Michelle O’Neill has said Sinn Féin is hoping to unseat “an architect of Brexit” – DUP deputy leader Nigel Dodds – as it aims to increase its number of Westminster MPs from seven to eight. The Sinn Féin vice president...
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UUP Under Pressure to Agree Unionist Electoral Pact
October 30, 2019 No Responses

UUP Under Pressure to Agree Unionist Electoral Pact

The incoming leader of the Ulster Unionist Party is coming under increasing pressure on his stance over a unionist electoral pact. Steve Aiken has said that his party will stand candidates in all 18 Westminster seats set to be contested...
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Brexit to Dominate Election Campaign in The North
October 29, 2019 No Responses

Brexit to Dominate Election Campaign in The North

A deep divide between Northern Ireland’s parties over Brexit is set to dominate the forthcoming UK general election. It has been more than three years since the UK voted to leave the European Union, but at that 2016 referendum, a...
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Northern Ireland Secretary Sidesteps Questions on Early Elections Impact on Power-Sharing Resolution
October 29, 2019 No Responses

Northern Ireland Secretary Sidesteps Questions on Early Elections Impact on Power-Sharing Resolution

The Northern Ireland Secretary has refused to answer whether plans for a December general election would jeopardize attempts to restore Stormont. Julian Smith said he would “swerve” the question when asked by Independent MP Lady Sylvia Hermon, adding some ...
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New Peace Foundation Launched in Memory of Martin McGuinness
October 28, 2019 No Responses

New Peace Foundation Launched in Memory of Martin McGuinness

A new peace foundation launched in memory of Martin McGuinness is to establish a permanent memorial to the late political leader. It will feature an inclusive program of education, sport, debate, art and culture, his friends and family said. Foyle...
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Lorry Driver Charged in Migrant Deaths to Appear in Court
October 28, 2019 No Responses

Lorry Driver Charged in Migrant Deaths to Appear in Court

A lorry driver is due to appear in court charged over the deaths of 39 migrants thought to have died in a refrigerated unit during a clandestine bid to enter the UK illegally. Maurice “Mo” Robinson, of Laurel Drive, Craigavon...
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