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‘The one thing I left Ukraine knowing is that they will not lose’
Tea with Archbishop Desmond Tutu, five-a-side with Prince Harry — the career highlights have come thick and fast for Newry man Colm McGivern, who now finds his feet planted once again at home as Director of the British Council in Northern Ireland.
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Co Down ‘toy library’ aiming to cut costs and waste this festive season
An environmentally-minded woman who set up a ‘toy library’ said she came up with the concept to cut down waste and help parents navigate the high costs associated with Christmas.
US and Ukraine officials to meet for third day after security framework progress
US President Donald Trump’s advisers and Ukrainian officials say they will meet for a third day of talks on Saturday after making progress on finding agreement on a security framework for post-war Ukraine.
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‘Dad was murdered by IRA 40 years ago... people like my late mum are real heroes of Troubles and must never be forgotten’
Last week I was deeply moved by Gail Walker’s column. I don’t need to check the date, it was the 29th, my mother’s birthday; if she were still with us, she would have been 92. I wrote to express my deep appreciation and began with this:
Unionism’s lost decade: How a flawed decision 10 years ago precipitated a collapse for the ideology which built Northern Ireland
To consider the sudden severity of unionist decline over the last decade is to bring to mind the words of the poet John Donne, who amid the societal upheaval of early 16th century England, lamented: “Tis all in pieces, all coherence gone.”
Gerry Adams fights to name anonymous IRA bombing witnesses in London High Court
Gerry Adams is fighting to name two anonymous witnesses in his High Court trial in London over IRA bombings.
Final Kenova report set to lift lid on how Stakeknife was recruited as informer
A long awaited report into the activities of the IRA double agent known as Stakeknife is expected to finally shed light on how he was recruited by the intelligence agencies.
‘Christmas is about a real Christmas tree’: Co Down business celebrates fresh firs, spruces and more grown locally
Christmas is a busy time of year for everyone and, for many people, the preparations often start before Halloween.
Tech review: TerraMaster F4 is fast, but only worth it if you genuinely need the speed
The TerraMaster F4 SSD 4-Bay All-Flash NAS is one of those rare bits of tech that’s undeniably impressive on paper but realistically only suited to a narrow slice of users.
Seven Belfast tech SMEs invest £4.1m to boost exports and create 33 jobs
Seven Belfast-based technology SMEs are investing more than £4.1m to scale their operations, grow export sales and create 33 new jobs, the Economy Minister has announced.
I'm A Celebrity star admits jungle was 'tough' and rules out return
EXCLUSIVE: Radio DJ Melvin Odoom has ruled out returning to the I'm A Celebrity jungle after describing it as one of the scariest things he's done
Farage due in Falkirk as Reform UK gears up for Holyrood campaign
Nigel Farage is due to hold a rally in Falkirk on Saturday, prompting John Swinney to accuse him of seeking to “whip up hate”.
Rayner ‘won’t be played like a pawn’ after claims of mooted Streeting pact
Angela Rayner will “not be played like a pawn,” a source close to the former deputy prime minister has said, after claims of a mooted deal for her and Wes Streeting to run for the Labour leadership.
I'm A Celebrity favourites brutally axed as duo forced to leave jungle immediately
Two stars were eliminated from I'm A Celebrity on Friday night, just days before Sunday's final
Lewis Capaldi's appearance on The Late Late Toy Show leaves guests welling up
An appearance by Lewis Capaldi left two best friends emotional
I'm A Celeb's Aitch leaves viewers 'sobbing' as he reunites with twin sisters in camp
I'm A Celebrity viewers were left in tears after the rapper reunited with his twin sisters Gracie and Hattie
The early stages of the Late Late Toy Show
We take a look at the opening stages of one of the most anticipated television shows of the year
Canadian-American architect Frank Gehry dies aged 96
Canadian-American architect Frank Gehry has died aged 96.
DUP set to co-opt new MLA as party veteran retires
The DUP Is set to co-opt a new representative into the Assembly to replace Willie Irwin who is retiring as Newry and Armagh MLA.
Man arrested in connection with multiple burglaries in Co Down
Police have arrested a man following a string of robberies in Co Down