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Look back at Gothenburg Greats as Aberdeen mark 40th anniversary of European win

Aberdeen celebrate the 40th anniversary of their European Cup Winners’ Cup triumph over Real Madrid on Thursday. The club and city council are honouring the players, who will be awarded the Freedom of the City of Aberdeen in a ceremony on Friday. ...

10 May 2023 at 11:12

Arts & Entertainment

Derry Girls creator proposed for freedom of the city

The creator of Derry Girls has been proposed for the freedom of the city. Lisa McGee wrote the hit comedy series which has put Derry on the map with fans of the show across the world. SDLP councillor Martin Reilly said he proposed Ms McGee for ...

24 Jun 2022 at 16:37

Arts & Entertainment

Derry Girls writer to become first woman to receive freedom of Derry

Derry Girls writer Lisa McGee is to receive the freedom of her home city that inspired the hit TV series. Members of Derry City and Strabane District Council voted unanimously yesterday (Thursday June 30) to make Ms McGee the first woman to ...

01 Jul 2022 at 11:15

Sport

Harry Kane taking inspiration from greats as he eyes another decade at top

Tottenham forward Harry Kane will celebrate a milestone birthday this summer but has talked up the possibility of playing until he is 40 after receiving his latest accolade on Thursday. Kane was officially awarded the Freedom of the City ...

26 May 2023 at 09:00

Sport

Harry Kane ‘extremely grateful to London’ after receiving freedom of city

England football captain Harry Kane has reflected on a “special” day after he received the Freedom of the City of London on Thursday in a ceremony alongside his family at Guildhall. One of the City of London’s ancient traditions, the ...

25 May 2023 at 20:36

Sport

Harry Kane ‘extremely grateful’ to London after receiving Freedom of the City

Tottenham and England forward Harry Kane reflected on a “special” day after he officially received the Freedom of the City of London on Thursday in a ceremony alongside his family at Guildhall. One of the City of London’s ancient ...

25 May 2023 at 19:09

Sport

Newcastle United boss nominated for Freedom of City after ending trophy drought

Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe has been nominated to receive the Freedom of the City after he masterminded the club winning its first domestic trophy in 70 years. Karen Kilgour, the leader of Newcastle City Council, has put ...

18 Mar 2025 at 18:45

Sport

Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe granted Freedom of the City

Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe is joining the likes of Nelson Mandela, Bob Geldof and the late cardinal Basil Hume in being granted the Freedom of Newcastle, the city’s highest honour. Howe masterminded the club’s first ...

28 May 2025 at 16:05

Sport

Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe granted Freedom of the City

28 May 2025 at 18:20

Sport

Michael Watson ‘overwhelmed’ after receiving Freedom of the City of London

Michael Watson said it was a privilege to receive the Freedom of the City of London on Monday after a “dark journey” that left him thankful to be alive. The former British boxer was at the Guildhall to accept the ...

22 Sept 2025 at 15:46

Sport

Barry Hearn: Life after career in the spotlight should be tackled by all sports

Barry Hearn believes life after a career in the spotlight is an issue all sports need to tackle – a concern highlighted by the sudden death of Ricky Hatton earlier this month. Matchroom Sport president Hearn has ...

23 Sept 2025 at 12:04

National News

Barack Obama accepts Freedom of the City of Dublin ‘with deep humility’

Barack Obama was presented with the Freedom of the City of Dublin at a clandestine ceremony in the Irish capital. The former US president said in a statement that he accepted the honour with “deep humility”. ...

25 Sept 2025 at 20:32

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