PSNI Chief Accuses Loyalist Paramilitaries of Using Women and Children in Bonfire Row
July 13, 2019 No Responses

PSNI Chief Accuses Loyalist Paramilitaries of Using Women and Children in Bonfire Row

Northern Ireland’s police chief has accused loyalist paramilitaries of using women and children as human shields to frustrate efforts to demolish a contentious bonfire. Simon Byrne condemned what he branded a “cynical ploy” by the east Belfast Ulster Volunteer Force...
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Simona Halep Defeats Serena Williams in Wimbledon Final
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Simona Halep Defeats Serena Williams in Wimbledon Final

Simona Halep produced a superb display in her first Wimbledon final to storm to the title and keep Serena Williams waiting again for number 24. The 27-year-old’s 6-2 6-2 victory makes her the first Romanian to win a singles title...
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Penney’s Staff Form Guard of Honor as Founder’s Hearse Passes
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Penney’s Staff Form Guard of Honor as Founder’s Hearse Passes

Shop staff formed a guard of honor for Penney’s founder Arthur Ryan as his funeral cortege passed the chain’s first store. Mr Ryan, who died earlier in the week aged 83 after a short illness, opened the shop 50 years...
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Rangers Sign Helander from Bologna
July 13, 2019 No Responses

Rangers Sign Helander from Bologna

Rangers have signed Sweden defender Filip Helander from Bologna for an undisclosed fee. Helander, 26, who made 23 appearances for Serie A side Bologna last season, has agreed a four-year deal after the two clubs agreed a reported fee of...
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Dáil and Seanad Pass Landmark Legislation Allowing gardaí to Testify in Northern Courts
July 12, 2019 No Responses

Dáil and Seanad Pass Landmark Legislation Allowing gardaí to Testify in Northern Courts

The Dáil and the Seanad has approved landmark legislation that will allow gardaí to give evidence at legacy inquests in Northern Ireland. Justice Minister Charlie Flanagan confirmed today the Criminal Justice International Co-operation Bill has been passed b...
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Federer Defeats Nadal in Wimbledon Semi-Final
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Federer Defeats Nadal in Wimbledon Semi-Final

Roger Federer gained his revenge 11 years on with victory over great rival Rafael Nadal to reach a 12th Wimbledon final. A rematch of their classic 2008 title decider, won in five pulsating sets by Nadal, had been anticipated more...
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Orange Order Vows to ‘Re-Energise’ Unionist Politics in Event of General Election
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Orange Order Vows to ‘Re-Energise’ Unionist Politics in Event of General Election

Unionist politics should be “re-energized” if a general election is called, the leader of the Orange Order said. Political influence must be maximized to meet the challenges ahead, grand master Edward Stevenson added. Thousands of Orange Order members have...
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Former UK Attorney General Warns of Border Poll if Britain Leaves EU with No Deal
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Former UK Attorney General Warns of Border Poll if Britain Leaves EU with No Deal

Former UK attorney general Dominic Grieve has said the chances of an Irish border poll will “go up” if Britain crashes out of the EU without a deal. The Conservative MP said the status of Northern Ireland would be “thrown...
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Djokovic Through to Wimbledon Final With Defeat of Roberto Bautista Agut
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Djokovic Through to Wimbledon Final With Defeat of Roberto Bautista Agut

A tetchy Novak Djokovic booked his place in the final after ending Roberto Bautista Agut’s Wimbledon party. The reigning champion overcame a slump midway through the semi-final, which saw him bait the Center Court crowd, to win 6-2 4-6 6-3...
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Barcelona Sign Griezmann from Atlético Madrid
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Barcelona Sign Griezmann from Atlético Madrid

France forward Antoine Griezmann will join Barcelona from Atlético Madrid after the Catalan club announced they had paid his 120 million euro (£107.6m) buyout fee. The France forward, 28, will sign a five-year contract which ties him to Barca until...
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