Graham Gudgin: The Irish backstop is dead, and Brexit can now happen on March 29 based on a series of side deals

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1 Feb, 2019 Graham Gudgin: The Irish backstop is dead, and Brexit can now happen on March 29 based on a series of side deals Theresa May has pulled off the seemingly impossible and raised her sunken Withdrawal Agreement from the bottom of the parliamentary depths. Latest News Rees-Mogg promotes 'sensible' deal to leave EU ahead of DUP dinner A leading Brexiteer has said the Malthouse Compromise is the United Kingdom's best route to leave the European Union with a "sensible" deal. NI pro-Remain parties 'united' over backstop Northern Ireland's four pro-Remain parties have called on the UK Government to reconsider its "reckless" position on the Irish border backstop. Ian Ogle daughter: UVF gang that murdered Dad are still planning to kill my brother The daughter of the east Belfast man who was brutally murdered this week says the thugs responsible are still planning to kill her brother, despite the public outcry and police investigation into them. Reported 280 Years Ago (Feb 3 1739): A letter of great friendship from the emperor of Iran to the Czar of Russia From the sixth surviving Belfast News Letter, dated January 23 1738. This is the same as Feb 3 1739 in today's calendar. As you can see in the image, right, parts of the paper have been torn and lost over time: Sport Update Albert Watson returns to sign for Ballymena United Ballymena United have added Albert Watson to their squad after announcing his signing on Thursday night. Paddy Barnes to fight in New York on St Patrick's Day Paddy Barnes will box on the St Patrick's Day bill featuring Michael Conlan at New York's Madison Square Garden. Cliftonville make official approach for Institute manager Paddy McLaughlin CLIFTONVILLE Football Club has made a formal approach to Institute to speak with Paddy McLaughlin as the Reds step up their search for a new manager. And finally... WATCH: Unique chance for NI public to see remarkable work of Leonardo da Vinci Over the next five weeks the Northern Ireland public will have a rare opportunity to view some incredible works by revered Italian artist Leonardo da Vinci. See all the day's news here

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