Alex Kane: There will probably never be a meeting of minds on pension proposal for victims

Alex Kane

For so long as what is described as the 'peace process' here remains conflict stalemate rather than conflict resolution, then for so long will it be impossible to agree upon a definition of victim which is acceptable to everyone.

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Bimpe Archer: Donald Trump's racist comments all too familiar to people of colour

Bimpe Archer

HERE'S the thing, peeps – you don't need me to tell you that telling a fellow citizen who happens to be a different colour from you to go home is racist.

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The Open is a wonderful good news story for Northern Ireland

Notwithstanding Rory McIlroy's dreadful first round, The Open Championship, which began yesterday at Royal Portrush, can be declared a resounding success.

Unacceptable that grieving family has to battle for answers

18 Jul, 2019

The horrific killing of Michael and Marjorie Cawdery, both aged 83, at their Portadown home in May 2017 was an act of appalling brutality that caused widespread shock.

PSNI need to put the UVF out of business

17 Jul, 2019

Unlike some of his predecessors, new chief constable Simon Byrne has had the benefit of taking up his post during one of the quietest marching seasons in many years.

Michael Maguire can look back on role with satisfaction

16 Jul, 2019

There can be no doubt that the role of Police Ombudsman is one of the toughest to be found in any area of public life both in Northern Ireland and much further afield.

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DUP needs to realise RHI is simply not going away anytime soon

It seems RHI is the thorn in the DUP side with the findings of the renewable heat incentive enquiry not expected to be published until September it seems our thirst for answers continues.

Letters to the editor: One-sided unionist view shows mindset paralysed in the past

17 Jul, 2019

Trevor Ringland’s latest contribution (July 9) further enlightens me to his mindset and how it is paralysed in the past.

Letters to the editor: If Arlene had respect for people of north she would send Boris packing

15 Jul, 2019

This part of the world doesn’t need silly little side shows from Little Englanders at a time when the very fabric of society is breaking down because we have no assembly and little evidence that there will be one.

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Bimpe Archer: Donald Trump's racist comments all too familiar to people of colour

Bimpe Archer

HERE'S the thing, peeps – you don't need me to tell you that telling a fellow citizen who happens to be a different colour from you to go home is racist.

Alex Kane: There will probably never be a meeting of minds on pension proposal for victims

Alex Kane

Newton Emerson: Boris Johnson's immigration bombshell raises intriguing questions

Newton Emerson 18 Jul, 2019

An inordinate amount of the mess the UK has got itself into over Brexit is due to prime minister Theresa May making immigration a red line.

Allison Morris: Westminster move to extend domestic abuse legislation is welcome step forward

Allison Morris 18 Jul, 2019

On Tuesday morning, I woke to the news that Westminster legislation to protect domestic abuse victims is to be extended to Northern Ireland.

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