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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

Who was involved in the Good Friday Agreement? Northern Ireland peace deal's key players as 25th anniversary is marked

The agreement has played a significant role in shaping NI

Belfast Live

Stormont Good Friday Agreement event told current leaders need “courage and vision”

"But they did what was right for the people they represented and history will judge them favourably"

Belfast Live

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Sons of John Hume and David Trimble speak of fathers’ sacrifices for peace deal

Nicholas Trimble and John Hume Jr both said their late fathers would be frustrated with the current political deadlock.

The Independent UK

Belfast Council rejects “unconditional support” for the PSNI

DUP motion on police desribed as "set piece culture war" by Greens

Belfast Live

Women who helped strike Good Friday deal finally recognised – 25 years late

Mo Mowlam and other female participants in talks confronted ‘sexism and scorn’ at the time

The Guardian - UK

How did the Good Friday agreement come about and why is it so significant?

Held up as a model for peace, the historic agreement ended decades of violence in Northern Ireland over 58 tense hours

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What is the Good Friday Agreement?

Historic peace treaty brought republicans and unionists together after decades of violent political conflict in Northern Ireland, a period of trauma and turmoil known as the Troubles

The Independent UK

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

Alliance announce who will replace Patricia O'Lynn as North Antrim MLA

The new North Antrim MLA has been an Alliance councillor for the past eight years

Belfast Live

Gerry Adams says DUP needs space to make up its mind on Stormont return

But ex SF president added that if no movement then Dublin must have “full involvement” in running Northern Ireland

Belfast Live

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Alliance stops unionist drive to increase union flag flying in Ards and North Down

Alliance has a successful "call-in" against proposal to extend flag flybing at civis buildings and war memorials

Belfast Live

DUP accused of electioneering after making UDR proposal at Belfast City Hall

A motion is forwarded celebrating 50th anniversary of women in the regiment

Belfast Live

'Cuts will have a devastating impact on low income families' says food bank worker

Paul Doherty is supporting 500 homes each week across West Belfast

Belfast Live

Fort George: Land sale for 'health hub' at former army base draws mixed reaction from Derry MLAs

Fort George in Derry was an army barracks until 2001

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PSNI and Electoral Commission publish guide for NI election candidates facing abuse

Concerns over threats and intimidation were raised during last year's Assembly election campaign

Belfast Live

Councillor Paul McCusker quits SDLP party ahead of May elections

He informed the SDLP of his decision on Wednesday evening

Belfast Live

Belfast Gaeltacht residents "disappointed" after Irish street sign decision halted

At least nine members of Belfast Council called in a decision to sign the Gaeltacht

Belfast Live

Young Belfast loyalist explains why he's engaging with SDLP forum on Irish unity

He wants Northern Ireland to remain in the UK but said he would be a "fool" to rule out his opinion potentially changing in future

Belfast Live

Ex-Alliance candidate joining SDLP says she's not a nationalist but is interested in 'new Ireland' conversation

"I am very much about everyone coming together. You know, that core value will never leave me"

Belfast Live

SDLP leader rules out Irish Labour Party merger

Colum Eastwood says party “not too bothered about having friends” but said he wanted to build a “coalition for change”

Belfast Live

SDLP leader Colum Eastwood: DUP must get back to work or get out of the way

Colum Eastwood says DUP has "run out of excuses" in blocking Stormont power-sharing over Brexit's Northern Ireland Protocol

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