Declassified files: Ministers decided against radical measures to stem Londonderry’s Protestant exodus

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2 Jan, 2019 Declassified files: Ministers decided against radical measures to stem Londonderry's Protestant exodus Ministers and mandarins decided in 1993 that although it was desirable to halt the Protestant exodus from Londonderry's west bank, radical and expensive measures to do so were not justified, declassified papers reveal. Latest News New online schools admission process opens today A new online schools admissions process launched by the Education Authority (EA) opens today. Red squirrels reclaim Ards peninsula Red squirrels are reclaiming a coastal peninsula in Northern Ireland after a major environmental drive to save the under-threat species. New Year's Day hunt greeted in Co Down village by jeers and cheers The New Year's Day hunt in a Co Down village has been greeted by both boos from protesters and cheers from supporters. 21 of the most badly parked cars in N.I. in 2018 The year that was Northern Ireland in 2018 brought with it more than its fair share of badly parked cars. Sport Update Paul Heatley orders a double as Crusaders beat Ballymena United at Seaview Crusaders 3 Ballymena United 2 Warrenpoint Town: Philip Donnelly's hat-trick delight to defeat Glenavon Philip Donnelly's hat-trick delight helped Warrenpoint Town secure a convincing 3-1 succes over sluggish Glenavon. Jimmy Callacher brace at Ards sends Linfield top of Irish League ARDS 0 LINFIELD 2 And finally... Abortion debate: SoS urged to maintain current restrictions on terminations The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland has come under pressure from people born with serious conditions to maintain restrictions on abortion. See all the day's news here

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