18 Aug, 2018

Arlene Foster to miss date with Pope in Dublin

DUP leader Arlene Foster has revealed she has had to turn down an invite to an address by Pope Francis in Dublin next Saturday.

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McNarry and Campbell: Unionists should not support Sinn Fein-led bid to unseat Ian Paisley in North Antrim

Ian Paisley has been punished by Parliament for breaching its rules but to unseat him would be a completely disproportionate reaction.

UUP veteran Jim Rodgers to face hearing over complaint

The Local Government Commissioner for Standards in Northern Ireland has announced it will hold a hearing into a complaint against veteran Belfast UUP councillor Jim Rodgers.

Traffic chaos: Department appeals to drivers to be patient

The Department for Infrastructure (DfI) has assured motorists that it has âmade changesâ to try to alleviate traffic problems in and around the Titanic Quarter.

IN PICTURES: 13 photos from launch of Halloweâen Carnival 2018 in Londonderry

Londonderryâs world famous Halloweâen Carnival was officially launched by Mayor Councillor John Boyle on the cityâs ancient walls on Thursday evening.

Sport Update

NI striker Kyle Lafferty moving closer to Rangers transfer

Kyle Laffertyâs transfer from Hearts to Rangers is expected to go through in the next few days.

Ulster Superbikes: Norman Brown Memorial Trophy tops bill at Bishopscourt

The Ulster Superbike Championship continues this weekend with the Norman Brown Memorial Trophy meeting at Bishopscourt in County Down.

BSB: Glenn Irwin says rostrum results crucial at Cadwell Park as Showdown looms

Glenn Irwin is gearing up for a podium assault in the next two rounds of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship ahead of the all-important Showdown phase of the series.

And finally...

Chris Evans reveals Strictly Come Dancing celebrity earlier than planned after demand from fans

Chris Evans has revealed that Pussycat Dolls star Ashley Roberts is the eighth celebrity to sign up for Strictly Come Dancing.

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