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Sporty high-flyer diagnosed with MND after slurring making speeches raises £170K for research with 50 mile cycle backed by David Beckham

A sporty high-flyer who was diagnosed with motor neurone disease after slurring as he made speeches has raised more than £170K for research into the incurable condition with a 50 mile off-road cycling challenge – backed by celebrities like David ...

19 Aug 2022 at 09:00

Local News

Rainey at the double with weekend wins

Rainey Old Boys had a good day at the office on Saturday, away to Belfast Harlequins. In a double-header, both 1st and 2nd XVs came away with victories to extend the club’s unbeaten run to 6 from 6 this season. Both teams played well and ...

20 Sept 2022 at 13:33

Local News

'Mixed emotions' for Derry actress and producer Roma Downey as she receives OBE

Renowned Derry actress and TV/film producer Roma Downey has presented with her OBE. The former Thornhill College student, who now lives in the US with her TV producer husband, Mark Burnett, was awarded the Officer of the British Empire ...

11 Apr 2022 at 18:33

How does the British honours system work?

The release of the Queen’s Birthday Honours ahead of the Platinum Jubilee provides an opportunity to celebrate individual outstanding achievements and contributions to British society. But who decides how honours are handed out, and ...

01 Jun 2022 at 23:30

Grandmother recognised with OBE for championing women working in defence sector

A grandmother and former Army officer who created a group which supports women working in the male-dominated defence sector has been recognised with an OBE. Angela Owen, 66, who was deployed in Northern Ireland in 1976 and founded ...

09 Feb 2022 at 15:55

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Cllr Micheál Choilm Mac Giolla Easbuig criticises Tánaiste on his neutrality forum appointment

Independent Republican Socialist councillor Micheál Choilm Mac Giolla Easbuig has attacked Tánaiste, Micheál Martin accusing him of threatening Irish neutrality by appointing what he feels is someone not suited to being impartial....

26 Apr 2023 at 18:33

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Vitners say hospitality VAT increase ‘tax on consumer’

The decision by the Government to increase the Hospitality VAT rate from 9 per cent to 13.5 per cent from September 1 is "extremely disappointing" and "a tax on the consumer", says the Vintners Federation of Ireland (VFI). In a ...

01 Sept 2023 at 17:33

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Uisce Éireann holding up taking in charge of Drumkeerin estate

Cllr Padraig Fallon expressed his frustration that Uisce Éireann were “holding up” the taking in charge of the Windmill Park estate in Drumkeerin. “How Uisce Éireann can hold this up is beyond me and it's holding up a number ...

29 Jul 2023 at 09:33

Scotland

National Trust for Scotland takes ownership of Treshnish Isles

The National Trust for Scotland has announced the Treshnish Isles, a unique grouping of islands off the west coast of Scotland, is now under its protection. The remote chain of eight uninhabited islands and numerous ...

10 Jul 2023 at 00:01

Fashion & Beauty

Bond actress Naomie Harris on her new fashion venture: Clothes should serve a woman’s body

British actress Naomie Harris has tapped into a “lifelong passion” for clothes by designing a new collection. Collaborating with “climate positive” brand Omnes, the four-piece collection is made from deadstock, ...

31 Aug 2023 at 09:37

Alex McLeish says nerves when receiving OBE ‘bit like a cup final’

Former Rangers manager and Scotland player Alex McLeish has compared the nerves of being made an OBE to “like a cup final”. The 65-year-old received the honour for his services to charity from the Princess ...

09 Apr 2024 at 15:11

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Stress in communities due to lack of communication and stretched resources

Cllr Felim Gurn said there has been a lot of stress in communities in Ireland with regard to International Protection applicants being located in communities and there is regularly a lack of ...

13 Jan 2024 at 09:33

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