Eastwood Slams British Plans for Veteran’s ‘Amnesty’

Eastwood Slams British Plans for Veteran’s ‘Amnesty’

The British Prime Minister’s plans for an “amnesty” for British veterans who served in Northern Ireland puts the peace process at risk, the leader of the Social Democratic and Labour Party (SDLP) has warned. Colum Eastwood (Foyle) was the first...
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No Power-Sharing Deal Until 2020 as Smith Blames DUP for Delay

No Power-Sharing Deal Until 2020 as Smith Blames DUP for Delay

The DUP has prevented a pre-Christmas deal to restore Stormont power-sharing and release extra British Government cash for the struggling health service, the Northern Ireland Secretary has said. Julian Smith said he was “deeply disappointed” and urged the ...
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Klopp Expects ‘Tough Game’ Against Flamengo on Saturday

Klopp Expects ‘Tough Game’ Against Flamengo on Saturday

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp admits Flamengo will present a tough test in the Club World Cup final in Qatar but promised his side will be “different” on Saturday. The Reds labored to a 2-1 victory over Monterrey as they struggled...
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City Drawn Against United in Carabao Cup Manchester Derby

City Drawn Against United in Carabao Cup Manchester Derby

Manchester City will need to beat rivals Manchester United over two legs if they are to defend the Carabao Cup trophy this season. City and United, who beat their neighbors in the Premier League on December 7, were paired together...
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Out&About

Out&About

By Paddy McCarthy I feel so sorry for all the shoppers as with the weather it slows everything down. I have seen the hussle and bustle with people trying to shop in the rain for their Christmas gifts and it’s...
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Sterling Scores Brace as City Defeat Oxford United in Carabao Cup

Sterling Scores Brace as City Defeat Oxford United in Carabao Cup

A brace by Raheem Sterling ensured Carabao Cup holders Manchester City remain on course to win the competition for a third consecutive year after a 3-1 victory over Oxford sent them through to the semi-finals. Matty Taylor cancelled out Joao...
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Real and Barca Play Out First Goalless Clásico in 17 Years

Real and Barca Play Out First Goalless Clásico in 17 Years

Barcelona maintained their slender advantage over arch-rivals Real Madrid at the top of LaLiga after El Clásico ended goalless for the first time in 17 years. Gareth Bale had a second-half effort ruled out for offside by VAR at the...
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Poots Insists ‘Differences are on the Margins’ in Power-Sharing Talks

Poots Insists ‘Differences are on the Margins’ in Power-Sharing Talks

Differences between the political parties in Northern Ireland are marginal, a senior Democratic Unionist said. Edwin Poots claimed there was good spirit and a desire to restore the devolved Assembly at Stormont straight away. The power-sharing institutions hav...
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Firmino Fires Liverpool into Club World Cup Final

Firmino Fires Liverpool into Club World Cup Final

Liverpool may be 3,000 miles from home but the end result continues to remain the same as substitute Roberto Firmino scored a stoppage-time winner against Monterrey to put them into the final of the Club World Cup. Just when it...
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Hyde Park Bombing Victims’ Families Call for Meeting with UK Government

Hyde Park Bombing Victims’ Families Call for Meeting with UK Government

The families of the Hyde Park bombing victims have urged the British government to meet them after a High Court judge ruled that John Downey was involved in the IRA attack. Relatives of the four Household Cavalrymen who died in...
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