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Jim Broadbent reveals why he turned down an OBE

Jim Broadbent has revealed he turned down an OBE as he felt vanity “didn’t suit” him and there were more deserving recipients than actors. The 72-year-old has won a host of other awards during his career, including an Oscar, two Golden Globes and ...

15 Feb 2022 at 01:25

Football

Rio Ferdinand reflects on work to create ‘positive change’ as he collects OBE

Former England captain Rio Ferdinand said he felt a responsibility to use his position for “positive change” after being awarded an OBE for tackling social problems facing the nation’s youth. Ferdinand, who was also recognised for an illustrious ...

08 Nov 2022 at 15:16

Football

Newcastle sign Gambia forward Yankuba Minteh from OB and loan him to Feyenoord

Newcastle have completed a deal to sign 18-year-old Gambia forward Yankuba Minteh from Danish side OB, and will send him straight out on loan to Feyenoord. The teenager will officially complete his move to the Magpies on July 1, subject to ...

12 Jun 2023 at 18:22

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Mohill being "gutted" by government drift policy claims Guckian

Cllr Des Guckian said that areas such as Mohill are being "gutted" due to "drift of policy from the government, the county development plan and the economic plan which is working against rural areas aiding agricultural decline and ...

12 Jan 2024 at 10:33

Maddie Hinch grateful to have played in ‘golden generation’ of women’s hockey

Retired hockey goalkeeper Maddie Hinch has said she felt lucky to have been part of a “golden generation” of women’s hockey as she was made an OBE. The 35-year-old received the royal honour from the Princess Royal for her ...

20 Mar 2024 at 17:43

I’ll keep presenting until I beat Cliff Richard, says Tony Blackburn

DJ Tony Blackburn has joked that he will keep presenting until he beats Sir Cliff Richard as he was made an OBE in recognition of his long career. The 81-year-old was honoured for his services to broadcasting and charity ...

20 Mar 2024 at 18:42

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Road of paramount importance to Leitrim is like a "patchwork blanket"

"I don't see a plan in there in relation to addressing the issues in relation to this," said Cllr Justin Warnock when referring to a response he received after he said at the latest council meeting that the R280 between ...

12 Jan 2024 at 13:33

Ex-music teacher ‘over the moon’ after charity single leads to OBE

A former music teacher living with dementia is “over the moon” after being made an OBE in the King’s Birthday Honours. Paul Harvey, 83, has raised more than £1.5 million for dementia services after a song he created ...

17 Jun 2023 at 16:44

Home

Demand for water outstrips the supply-McGowan

Cllr Sean McGowan asked the council to call on Uisce Éireann to "immediately provide additional production capacity at the Water Treatment Plant in Carrick-on-Shannon." He said, "there has been huge pressure on the ...

14 Jan 2024 at 09:33

‘Incredible feeling’ for blind travel pioneer as he becomes an OBE

A broadcaster and entrepreneur who pioneered travel for the blind has described the “incredible feeling” of being made an OBE. Amar Latif, who lost his sight in his late teens, set up the company Traveleyes, which ...

02 Nov 2023 at 18:13

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Mayor hosts special reception for King’s Birthday Honours recipients

The Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council has hosted a special reception to congratulate the Special reception for King’s Birthday Honours recipients Councillor Ciarán McQuillan has praised the ...

11 Sept 2024 at 11:33

Local News

Safety issue at Gortletteragh road junction

Cllr Thomas Mulligan asked that Local Road L-1572 in the townlands of Drumgrainne and Anskirt be included for a strengthening grant between Moffitt’s Cross and Gortlettragh GAA grounds. He said there is a ...

18 Mar 2024 at 09:33

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