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Irish Government doubted UK campaign to ‘save David’ Trimble

The Irish Government wanted to appeal to the UK side against ‘manipulating’ every scenario for favourable election results in Northern Ireland.

The Independent UK

Trimble told by Blair to ‘get lost’ over timing of border poll, records show

The records from the National Archives in Dublin show that the SDLP and the Irish government were heavily against the idea.

The Independent UK

Blair proposed SDLP Irish nationalists support England at World Cup, papers show

Unsealed documents show British PM’s idea in 2002 did not go down well with Northern Ireland politician

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Blair asked if Irish nationalists would support England in World Cup

Sir Tony Blair appeared tired while making the remark in 2002.

The Independent UK

NI Policing Board meets behind closed doors to discuss appointment of new chief

Policing in the region has been plunged into crisis following a number of controversies and the resignation of Chief Constable Simon Byrne.

The Independent UK

Dissident republicans claim to have data from PSNI breach, says chief constable

Simon Byrne says he is ‘deeply sorry’ and that force is advising officers and staff about potential risks

The Guardian - UK

Caw roundabout Derry: Renewed call for safety improvements after latest crash

It is reported the Caw/Clooney junction has one of the highest collision rates in Northern Ireland

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Student nursing cuts will impact Derry 'worse than elsewhere' with Magee set to lose out

Student numbers are set to be reduced by 300 in nursing and allied health professions

Belfast Live

Renew pledges from Good Friday Agreement, says former SDLP leader Mark Durkan

The former MP said parties should "fix" the "bad practices" that have developed in Stormont's power-sharing structures

Belfast Live

Dissidents may be plotting attacks to 'grab a headline' amid Joe Biden visit publicity, MP suggests

A senior PSNI officer said intelligence points to attacks on police in Derry on Monday

Belfast Live

U2 Belfast gig helped secure Yes vote in Good Friday Agreement – Durkan

“It created a positive image in those final few days"

Belfast Live

Murder of friends across the divide inspired concept of joint First Ministers

Former SDLP leader Mark Durkan said the concept was one of the last additions to the Good Friday Agreement in 1998.

The Independent UK

We need to restore the ‘covenant of honour’ of Good Friday Agreement – Durkan

Former SDLP leader Mark Durkan also urged the two governments to live up to their roles as co-guarantors.

The Independent UK

U2 concert in Belfast helped secure Yes vote in agreement referendum – Durkan

SDLP leader John Hume and UUP leader David Trimble appeared on stage with Bono just days before the vote.

The Independent UK

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Cost-of-living crisis: Food poverty 'social supermarket' scheme to be expanded by Stormont

A budget of £1.5million has been allocated to support the work for the coming year

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