Paddy Jackson: Lawyers for Ulster rugby star launch defamation action

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31 Mar, 2018 Paddy Jackson: Lawyers for Ulster rugby star launch defamation action Lawyers for Ulster rugby star Paddy Jackson have launched a defamation action against a senator in the Irish Seanad for social media comments he posted after the acquittal. Latest News Weather alert: Easter Monday washout – with a risk of snow The Met Office has today issued a weather alert warning of heavy rain on Easter Monday, along with a risk of snow. SF apology for smearing murdered prison officer was not genuine, says son The son of an Irish prison officer murdered by the IRA says an apology from a Sinn Fein senator who smeared his memory was clearly not genuine. Country music star Nathan Carter rocks new mamas in hospital visit Irish country sensation Nathan Carter surprised patients and staff at Craigavon Area Hospital yesterday as he officially launched the first Shamrock Solstice Festival. IN PICTURES: Then and now – NI towns and cities and well-known buildings We've delved into the archive to contrast towns and cities and well-known buildings across Northern Ireland with how they once were and how they look now. Sport Update Premier League Darts: Daryl Gurney – I wanted to crowdsurf after win over Rob Cross Daryl Gurney described his 7-5 Premier League win over world champion Rob Cross at the SSE Arena in Belfast as better than winning the World Grand Prix, writes CIARAN DONAGHY. Craig Cathcart: NI defender pushing for first Premier League start in seven months Northern Ireland defender Craig Cathcart will be pushing for his first Watford start in seven months for the Premier League match against Bournemouth. NI keeper can't wait for big games to keep coming as he gears up for Rangers test New Northern Ireland international Trevor Carson admits he cannot wait for the big games to keep coming. And finally... Literary heroine Jane Eyre brought to life in dance One of the world's great literary heroines will leap from the page to the stage when the Northern Ballet brings Jane Eyre to the Grand Opera House in Belfast next week. See all the day's news here

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GBH charges over boy, two, with ‘horrific’ genital injuries

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30 Mar, 2018 GBH charges over boy, two, with 'horrific' genital injuries A two-year-old boy living in Co Antrim was allegedly scalded and subjected to "horrific" genital injuries, the High Court has heard. Latest News Prime minister has lunch on NI farm during UK tour Britain will be a "different" country after Brexit, Theresa May has said. Toddler dies after collision on crossing A three-year-old boy has died after he was in collision with an articulated lorry as he crossed the road on a pedestrian crossing, police said. McCreesh IRA banner at playground must be removed: DUP The authorities must waste no time in removing a banner from a children's playground in Newry which refers to an IRA man as "a hero", the DUP has said. PM's Irish Sea border pledge is welcome but still not the end of the matter There are, even among informed observers, two quite different assessments as to what is happening politically with the Irish border. Sport Update Guy Martin set for racing return at Cookstown 100 Following on from the news that Guy Martin is set to race at the Tandragee 100 in May, the much-loved TV presenter is also on course to compete at the Cookstown 100 in April. Jonathan Rea receives prestigious Torrens Trophy in London World Superbike champion Jonathan Rea was awarded the Royal Automobile Club's prestigious Torrens Trophy on Thursday at the Pall Mall clubhouse in London. WATCH: Daryl Gurney can't wait for Premier League clash in Belfast Ulster darts star Daryl Gurney says he can't wait to take on PDC world champion Rob Cross at Belfast's SSE Arena tonight. And finally... Belfast-made kids TV series bound for American screens Pablo, the ground-breaking Northern Ireland-made TV series starring for the first time a child with autism, is taking to the world stage, hitting US and Canada TV screens from this week. See all the day's news here

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