Councillors oppose Irish language street signs

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28 Feb, 2018 Councillors oppose Irish language street signs Unionist members on Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council have voted in favour of an 'English only' policy in relation to street signs in the borough. Latest News Council backs English-only street sign policy Unionist members on Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council have voted in favour of an 'English only' policy in relation to street signs in the borough. 'SF can secure truth by naming all killers of the PIRA's 1800 victims' An easier way for Sinn Fein to secure truth and justice - rather than marching the streets of Belfast - would be for the party to name everyone responsible for the IRA's almost 1800 killings, it is claimed. Malachi O'Doherty: Unionist support for Brexit showed little consideration for my Irishness The writer and commentator Malachi O'Doherty wrote this on his Facebook account. With his permission we are reproducing it here: IN PICTURES: Looking back – images from Northern Ireland in 1993 We've delved into the archive to bring you some of the images that made the news and sport headlines here in Northern Ireland in 1993. Sport Update VIDEO: Has this Under-12 player just outdone Olivier Giroud with this back-heel goal? Oxford United Stars under-12 star Michael Jones may have to make sure he has his passport in order after scoring a remarkable 'scorpion-kick' goal in a Northern Ireland Cup match against Cliftonville at Solitude. RUGBY: Ireland's Chris Farrell to miss remainder of Six Nations Championship Ireland have suffered another midfield injury blow with Munster star Chris Farrell expected to miss the rest of the NatWest 6 Nations. IN PICTURES: Action from Glenavon's victory over Linfield Third-placed Glenavon moved six points clear of Linfield in the Danske Bank Premiership tonight with a 2-0 win at Windsor Park. And finally... Belfast manufacturer provided fresh air for heavy industry all around the world It was announced this week that plans for the first phase of development on the site of the former Sirocco Works have been submitted to Belfast City Council. See all the day's news here

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Left-wing party to make council call for Irish act

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27 Feb, 2018 Left-wing party to make council call for Irish act Matt Collins, a Belfast City councillor for the socialist People Before Profit party, is set to propose a motion calling for the council to support an Irish language act. Latest News No comment from Orange Order as county grand master walks lesbian daughter down aisle The Orange Order has chosen not to comment on a "private family matter" after the Belfast grand master gave his daughter away in a same-sex civil partnership service. DPP seek to appeal against sentence for UVF multiple murderer The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) is moving to appeal the six-and-a-half year jail term handed to a former north Belfast UVF figure. What a pity that Kate Hoey isn't leading the Brexit negotiations What a pity it is that tough-talking Labour MP Kate Hoey cannot be co-opted into the Government to lead the UK's negotiating team in the floundering Brexit negotiations. Nominate your mother for chance to win an overnight stay for two at the luxurious Galgorm Resort & Spa It's competition time - nominate your mother and win an amazing stay for two at the world-class Galgorm Resort & Spa, Co Antrim. Sport Update The Outlet set to be renamed as part of major rebranding process Banbridge shopping complex The Outlet will undergo a name change in the coming weeks as part of a major rebranding process. Warm words for Londonderry man killed in Indian crash Tributes have been paid to a father of three from Londonderry who was killed in a car crash in India. Farmers urged to prepare for cold weather effect on livestock Farmers in Northern Ireland have been advised to move their animals into shelter and ensure they have at least a day's worth of water stored in preparation for Arctic conditions. And finally... Ed Sheeran named best-selling global artist of 2017 Ed Sheeran has another reason to celebrate as he scored pole position on a list naming the top-selling musicians in the world over the past year. See all the day's news here

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