9/11: ‘People who grew up in the Troubles got it right away’

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Subscribe              Sep 12, 2021                 9/11: 'People who grew up in the Troubles got it right away'           Unlike the rest of the UK, people from NI understood immediately that 9/11 was a terrorist attack - and that the ramifications would be huge, says actor Charlie Lawson.                 Minute's silence held across Northern Ireland in memory of those killed on 9/11   A minute's silence has been held across Northern Ireland in memory of those killed in the 9/11 terror attacks 20 years ago.           New multi-million pound Belfast flood defences welcome but is it enough, ask NI Greens   Concern has been expressed that a new multi-million pound tidal defence scheme for Belfast might not be enough to mitigate against rising sea levels in Northern Ireland.           Government scraps plans to introduce vaccine passports for crowded events   Sajid Javid has said the Government "will not be going ahead" with plans for vaccine passports in order to gain access to nightclubs and other crowded events.               Northern Ireland Protocol: Leading Welsh Tory Dan Boucher to join DUP   A leading Conservative Party activist from Wales is joining the DUP and moving to Northern Ireland.       Henry McDonald: Journalists should shun this Dublin-funded study into how the media uses language   Here is a declaration of non-interest: since its inception I have hardly ever been a guest on The Nolan Show.                             Cookstown 100: Michael Sweeney walks away from monster crash in Supersport race           Michael Sweeney is '100% ok' following a frightening crash in the Supersport race at the KDM Hire Cookstown 100.                   Cookstown 100: Mike Browne snatches last-gap Superbike win from Adam McLean   Mike Browne clinched his maiden Irish road racing Superbike victory for John Burrows' team at the KDM Hire Cookstown 100 on Saturday.       Michael Dunlop 'getting there' with Dynavolt Triumph at Silverstone   Michael Dunlop says he is beginning to get a feel for the Dynavolt Triumph after making his debut on the machine during free practice at Silverstone on Friday.       Cookstown 100: Pole man Michael Sweeney gunning for Superbike glory   Michael Sweeney is gunning for Superbike glory at the KDM Hire Cookstown 100 in Co Tyrone after dominating qualifying on his MJR BMW.                   View more news

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