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Government bailout will not solve NI’s financial problems – Chris Heaton-Harris

The Northern Ireland Secretary was speaking at the British-Irish Association Conference.

The Independent UK

Ryan Tubridy fees adjusted by RTE to stay below 500,000 euro, report suggests

Former Late Late Show host Tubridy has welcomed the findings of the report.

The Independent UK

Varadkar to underline ‘pressing’ need for return of powersharing

Alliance Party leader Naomi Long said there was no clarity as to whether the Stormont institutions would be revived this autumn.

The Independent UK

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‘Young provided advice to Department of Health but not the Executive pre-2020’

Chief Medical Officer Sir Michael McBride said it was a weakness that there was not a central government chief scientific adviser.

The Independent UK

Newry Mourne Down Council calls on Stormont to implement ban conversion therapy

"I am asking my fellow councillors to send a clear message, to say we stand in solidarity against this practice and will take any actions we can to see the banning of conversion therapy become a reality."

Belfast Live

West Lothian Spaces for People projects land council with £100,000 bill

The council's Executive has agreed to cover costs of removing unwanted remains of programme and making permanent those communities supported

Edinburgh Live

Interim RTE boss apologises for ‘drip-feed’ of information

The broadcaster’s board chairwoman told the committee she was ‘deeply unhappy at the evident pattern of inconsistency’ from the executive.

The Independent UK

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Two-year timetable for Stormont to repay £300m ‘overly punitive’, says economist

Dr Lisa Wilson said the timescale appears to be designed to be a stick to force the resurrection of the Stormont Executive.

The Independent UK

Plans afoot to fix loophole in laws around public drinking at popular Co Down beauty spots

The consultation aims to fix a loophole at designated areas such as Helen’s Bay Beach and Crawfordsburn Country Park

Belfast Live

West Lothian head teachers facing 'tough choices' as budgets cut

The school budget has to save £8.223m over the next five years

Daily Record

Preparations made for Stormont return but UK government response is needed – DUP

Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson spoke after a meeting with the head of the NI Civil Service, Jayne Brady.

The Independent UK

NI secretary Chris Heaton-Harris' sweary reply to claims budget cuts are bid to pressure DUP

He was responding to a councillor who challenged the Secretary of State on the impact of cuts to children and young people's services

Belfast Live

DUP await Government response to Windsor Framework proposals

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson said his party had submitted a document to ministers which was understood to outline what it needed to re-enter Stormont.

The Independent UK

RFL announce losses of almost £1m as rising insurance premiums hit hard

Governing body has revealed its accounts for 2022 highlighting how insurance premiums doubled to more than £1.4m last year while poor ticketing revenues for Challenge Cup final and delayed World Cup also having negative effects

Daily Mirror

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The Independent UK

Stormont Assembly institutions ‘fundamentally unstable’, says Alliance leader

Naomi Long said reform of the Assembly was needed for good and stable government.

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian school headteachers facing tough choices as new budget plan agreed

Tighter rules on spending will impact on staff and school absence management say unions, as councillors back programme designed to shave £8m from education services in the next five years

Reason

What Does U.S. v. Texas Tell Us About The DACA Litigation?

Is this a ticket good for one ride?

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian agree safety work for hazardous Avon Gorge junction

Lights for a junction at the Avon Gorge and speed limit cut on the busy A71 among series of accident reduction measures agreed for danger zones.

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Supreme Court Rules Red States Lack Standing to Challenge Biden Immigration Enforcement Guidelines

The 8-1 decision is a major win for Biden and executive enforcement discretion. I think the Court got the right result, but for the wrong reasons.

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian council call for national fund to tackle crumbling concrete

Lib Dem councillor Sally Pattle says a national fund will be needed as more and more public buildings are found to have roofs made of a notorious sponge-like concrete known as RAAC

Daily Record

Council bosses delay parking ban decision so villagers can have their say

Plans for double yellow lines in Kirknewton brought 12 objections, many from villagers who believe double yellow lines will force a local shop to close

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian delay to parking ban decision so villagers can have their say

A decision on a parking ban in the centre of Kirknewton has been delayed until August to allow villagers to air their objections to councillors

Edinburgh Live

Three West Lothian swimming pools to close after no alternative found

Three pools will close at the end of August despite vociferous public campaigns to save them. Howden Park centre wins a few more months thanks to council funding and potentially new management

The Independent UK

Northern Ireland Secretary challenged ‘to do your job’ and publish Stormont plan

Sinn Fein vice president Michelle O’Neill was speaking as the Assembly remains collapsed amid DUP protest action over the NI Protocol.

Belfast Live

Analysis: Heat on DUP as NI secretary asks for advice on water charges and tuition fees

The move is little more than a paper exercise but will be seized upon by other parties

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