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Education Bill undermines system: UUP
The Ulster Unionists are the Bill’s strongest critics, saying that it will centralise power and undermine grammar schools. Education is…
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Assembly round-up
Members were updated on the First and deputy First ministers’ Chinese visit and the potential disruption from Parliament Buildings’ roof…
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Paul Girvan MLA
Paul Girvan was elected DUP MLA for South Antrim in 2003 and served until 2007. He was then co-opted to…
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Jim Flanagan
Ballymena Guardian editor Jim Flanagan shares his perspective on the newspaper industry, the need for real commitment to the community…
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Protecting Northern Ireland’s reputation
Professor Paul Bew explains how accepting the Defamation Act would enhance both freedom of expression and the province’s economic image.…
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Paisley takes his leave of the Lords
Ian Paisley (Lord Bannside) has been granted leave of absence from the House of Lords alongside his wife Eileen (Baroness…
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Maze conflict resolution centre approved
Planning permission has been granted for a ‘peace building and conflict resolution centre’ near the former site of the Maze…
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Care shifts towards home in reform plans
Northern Ireland needs to think beyond an “institution-led approach” to providing health and social care provision, Health Minister Edwin Poots…
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Snowfall causes severe hardship
Farmers are attempting to recover after heavy snow caused severe hardship across counties Antrim, Down and Londonderry. The bulk of…
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A5 project stalled by court judgment
Orders for the A5 dual carriageway have been quashed following a judicial review case taken by the Alternative A5 Alliance.…
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