Trump comments unacceptable

Stephen Oreilly

president trump has made no secret of his disdain for most sections of the media, often claiming they are the carriers of so-called fake news.

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Extending the Brexit transition period a distraction from the border backstop

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Huge achievement for Anna Burns

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Irresponsible Brexit language should be avoided

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Grace Chambers sprints home at 90

17 Oct, 2018

If Grace Chambers had finished a single 5k parkrun shortly after reaching her 90th birthday, she would have been entitled to huge praise from everyone in the sporting world.

Drop in footfall following Primark fire bad news for business

16 Oct, 2018

Figures showing an alarming slump in footfall in Belfast city centre provide an indication of the commercial impact of the devastating Primark fire.

DUP should finally speak out over Ian Paisley

16 Oct, 2018

The decision by Ian Paisley to share a Twitter post which likened EU Remain supporters to paedophile Jimmy Savile was another appalling piece of judgment by the North Antrim MP.

A no deal Brexit would be disastrous for Northern Ireland

15 Oct, 2018

Ahead of what is being seen as a crucial week for the Brexit negotiations, it is clear that nerves on the British side are becoming increasingly frayed, with Theresa May's troubles growing by the hour.

RHI inquiry exposes alarming lack of transparency in Stormont

13 Oct, 2018

The Renewable Heat Incentive inquiry has provided an at times jaw-dropping insight into how devolved government operated in Northern Ireland prior to the collapse of the Stormont Assembly.

DUP trying to hold Theresa May to ransom

12 Oct, 2018

Whenever Theresa May signed up to a confidence and supply deal with the DUP following the Westminster election in 2017, she must have known that at some point the priorities of both sides would no longer converge.

Ashers ruling will have far-reaching implications

11 Oct, 2018

The protracted and costly legal process that has ended up at the UK Supreme Court has been exceptionally draining and stressful for the people at the centre of what has become known as the 'gay cake' case.

Alarm over Banbridge street attack

11 Oct, 2018

It is appalling that a lone woman could be the victim of a street robbery in any circumstances but a cowardly assault which takes place in broad daylight in a provincial town is particularly disturbing Police said that the woman was `extremely shaken up' after an attempt was made to steal her bag on Scarva Street in the centre of Banbridge in Co Down yesterday.

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