U.K. government and Boris Johnson ‘seriously’ considering construction of N.I. to Scotland ‘Celtic Crossing’ bridge

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12 Sep, 2019 U.K. government and Boris Johnson 'seriously' considering construction of N.I. to Scotland 'Celtic Crossing' bridge One of the UK's leading architects has said he is encouraged by news that the UK government is to explore the feasibility of a 'Celtic Crossing' bridge between Scotland and Northern Ireland. Latest News Slight majority of people in N.I. want Irish unification There is a slight majority for Irish unification among people in Northern Ireland, according to a new poll. 'It's over' for Boris Johnson if he intentionally misled the Queen says senior Tory rebel M.P. Dominic Grieve A senior Conservative party M.P. who lost the whip last week has said "it's over for Boris Johnson" if the U.K. Supreme Court find that he intentionally misled the Queen during the process to suspend parliament for five weeks. After signing over millions, Sinn Féin wouldn't talk to donor for 'security reasons' Days after Sinn Féin vice president Michelle O'Neill said there was "nothing to see" about a vast gift from a reclusive Englishman, fresh questions have emerged about what happened before the donor died. Northern Ireland lagging behind on bowel services I have been living with Ulcerative Colitis, a form of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) since 2017 and I am disappointed that IBD services in Northern Ireland are lagging behind the rest of the UK in supporting the new 2019 IBD Standards. Sport Update Rory Patterson joins Ballymacash Rangers Former Derry City striker Rory Patterson has joined Mid-Ulster Intermediate A side Ballymacash Rangers. Lyndon Kane in no doubt who the best striker in the league is There are a number of top strikers playing their trade in the Danske Bank Premeirship at present. Stuart Dallas 'over the moon' after extending contract with Leeds United Stuart Dallas said he was 'over the moon' after committing his long-term future to Leeds United. And finally... 'All-Ireland agricultural zone' remains on talks table The prospect of an all-Ireland agricultural zone as a possible Brexit backstop alternative is being actively discussed at Downing Street, Arlene Foster has intimated. See all the day's news here

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