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In the news today:
* Edwin Poots has come under fire after appearing to give a commitment to Irish language legislation. The incoming DUP leader has insisted Stormont power-sharing will not be at risk under his leadership of unionism’s biggest party.
* Unapproved cancer treatment to be equally available in Northern Ireland, regardless of Irish Sea border, says minister. A government minister has said that a new cancer treatment which has not been approved for Northern Ireland because of the Irish Sea border is nevertheless going to made available here in exactly the same way as in Great Britain.
* LCC member tells MPs he 'wouldn't rule violence off the table' if NI Protocol remains. A member of the Loyalist Communities Council (LCC) has told the Northern Ireland Affairs Select Committee (NIASC) that he "wouldn't rule out violence" if the Northern Ireland Protocol remains.
A government minister has said that a new cancer treatment which has not been approved for Northern Ireland because of the Irish Sea border is nevertheless going to made available here in exactly the same way as in Great Britain.
One of the most peculiar happenings during the Second World War occurred this week 80 years ago when Rudolf Hess, the Nazi Party’s third in line, crashed landed in fields in Scotland.
Jonathan Rea says he is ‘super excited’ to kick-start his bid to win the World Superbike Championship for a seventh consecutive season this weekend in Spain.
David Healy says Linfield will continue their preparations for Friday's night Irish Cup final despite Crusaders seeking legal advice following their defeat in the semi-final.
As Kilmarnock head into the two biggest games of their season against Dundee in the Premiership play-off, one thing is certain: if Tommy Wright's men get a penalty Kyle Lafferty will be taking it.
North West 200 winner Davey Todd was in upbeat mood after testing the Wilson Craig Honda machines he will ride in this weekend’s Spring Cup meeting at Oliver’s Mount.
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