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County Derry woman recalls sailing unaccompanied to America as a child

April 1949 saw the historic signing of the NATO treaty. Ireland was officially declared a Republic that year, and the world was slowly emerging from the effects of the second World War. Yet a brave 17 year old girl set off unaccompanied to make the ...

28 Jul 2022 at 19:33

Labour MP calls for inquiry into case of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe

A Labour MP has called for an inquiry into the case of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, who was detained in Iran for nearly six years. The British-Iranian mother, 43, landed back in Britain on Thursday after the UK finally agreed to settle a £400 ...

21 Mar 2022 at 17:25

Nazanin arrest ‘may have been retaliation for detention of Iranians in UK’

The detention of an Iranian delegation at Heathrow Airport almost a decade ago may have been behind the arrest of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, former foreign secretary Jack Straw has claimed. Mr Straw said the Iranian team arrived in the UK ...

21 Mar 2022 at 16:55

Winner of seat by drawing straws says Labour rival picked the left one and lost

The winner of a council seat determined by the drawing of straws joked that his Labour rival lost after he chose the straw on the left. Independent Andy Solloway was declared the winner in the Skipton West and West Craven division of the ...

06 May 2022 at 21:25

Blair blocked race equality strategy following Stephen Lawrence report

Tony Blair blocked proposals for an ambitious race equality strategy following the inquiry report into the racist killing of the black teenager Stephen Lawrence in south-east London in 1993, according to newly released government papers....

30 Dec 2021 at 01:25

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Lewis looks to Festival novice events with Straw Fan Jack

Sheila Lewis will send Straw Fan Jack straight to the Cheltenham Festival with both the Turners Novices’ Chase and the Sporting Life Arkle Challenge Trophy on the Brecon trainer’s radar. Straw Fan Jack has won two of his three starts ...

11 Jan 2023 at 13:54

Straw Bear Festival makes colourful return to streets of Whittlesey

A “Straw Bear” and dancers wearing an array of colours laced the streets of Whittlesey, as the Cambridgeshire town’s famous festival returned. The Whittlesea Straw Bear Festival made a dramatic return over the weekend, following a ...

14 Jan 2023 at 16:08

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Aintree on the agenda for Arkle fourth Straw Fan Jack

Sheila Lewis will head to Aintree with Straw Fan Jack following his gallant fourth in the Arkle Challenge Trophy. The popular grey has blossomed since going over fences this term, winning novice chases at Ffos Las and Cheltenham. ...

26 Mar 2023 at 14:58

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'They'll just dump the rubbish everywhere'

The potential closure of the recycling centre in Draperstown will lead to excessive fly-tipping in the Sperrins, a local businessman has said. Paul McKenna, who owns Straw Service Station, was speaking as concerns continue to ...

04 Apr 2023 at 18:33

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Gardaí issue appeal for information on arson attack that destroyed 40 straw bales near Cashel

Gardaí have appealed to the public for help in their investigation into an arson attack in which 40 round bales of straw were burned to a cinder in a field near Cashel late at night last week. The large bales were set alight ...

15 Aug 2023 at 17:33

Paper straws may not be better for the environment than plastic, study suggests

So-called “eco-friendly” paper drinking straws contain long-lasting and potentially toxic chemicals and may not be better for the environment than plastic versions, researchers have warned. Long-lasting “forever chemicals”, ...

25 Aug 2023 at 00:01

Straw Bear Festival kicks off in spectacular fashion in Whittlesea

The annual Whittlesea Straw Bear Festival kicked off in spectacular fashion on Saturday as the famous parade made its return to the streets of Cambridgeshire. The sun shone over musicians and dancers in the village of ...

13 Jan 2024 at 16:01

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