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Concern that GB tourism agency thought ‘Ireland did not exist’

Britain’s tourism agency worked on the basis that “the island of Ireland did not exist”, a senior Stormont civil servant said in 2003. Declassified files show that Will Haire, an official in the Office of the First Minister and Deputy First Minister ...

30 Dec 2024 at 11:00

National News

Stormont leaders should focus on ‘day-to-day’ concerns not border poll – Sunak

Stormont leaders should focus on the “day-to-day” concerns of people in Northern Ireland rather than the prospect of a ballot on reunification, the Prime Minister has suggested. Rishi Sunak said “constitutional change” was not a priority after ...

05 Feb 2024 at 12:49

Sport

Sturgeon urges UK to ‘go faster’ with MND help following Doddie Weir’s death

Nicola Sturgeon has challenged the UK Government to “go faster” in providing cash promised to help find a cure for motor neurone disease (MND) following the death of Doddie Weir. The Scottish First Minister spoke out following the death of ...

01 Dec 2022 at 15:21

Arts & Entertainment

Who is Michelle O'Neill? Northern Ireland's new First Minister to appear on Late Late

Northern Ireland's new First Minister is set to appear on the Late Late Show tonight (February 16). Late Late Show host, Patrick Kielty, will interview Michelle O'Neill - who was very recently sworn in as the first nationalist First ...

16 Feb 2024 at 13:47

Northern Ireland

UK Government must do better in resetting relations with Stormont – O’Neill

The new UK Government needs “to do better” in terms of resetting relations with political parties in Northern Ireland, First Minister Michelle O’Neill has said. Ms O’Neill was speaking to MLAs as she said she hoped Westminster ...

23 Sept 2024 at 15:50

National News

Ground invasion of Rafah would cause devastation – Yousaf

Scotland’s First Minister Humza Yousaf has said a threatened Israeli ground invasion of the Gazan city of Rafah would cause “devastation beyond comprehension”. Mr Yousaf said such action by Israel would be “indefensible”, and ...

10 Feb 2024 at 22:29

Sport

William and Kate in tribute as ‘inspirational’ rugby star Doddie Weir dies at 52

The Prince and Princess of Wales have praised Doddie Weir as an “inspiration” as the rugby great died aged 52 after suffering motor neurone disease. The former Scotland international was diagnosed with MND in December 2016 ...

26 Nov 2022 at 21:55

Sport

Doddie Weir’s ‘determination to make a difference’ praised after death at 52

A close friend of Doddie Weir has praised his “determination to make a difference” for others as the rugby great died aged 52 after suffering motor neurone disease. The former Scotland international was diagnosed with MND ...

26 Nov 2022 at 20:42

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