Fresh row on Irish language sign vandalism

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31 Aug, 2018 Fresh row on Irish language sign vandalism A fresh row has erupted in south Down about yet more vandalism of new street signs incorporating the Irish language. Latest News Legacy Scandal: 'Victims should try to bring litigation to door of Sinn Fein-IRA terrorists,' says woman whose dad was murdered Ulster Human Rights Watch, which works for victims of terrorism, discussed the consultation on proposals to deal with the past in Lurgan yesterday. MARY McCURRIE, whose father Jim was murdered by the IRA in east Belfast in 1970, gave the following emotional address. We are we are using as the latest in our legacy series (links to rest of series at bottom of this article): Entire NI street closed after slurry sprayed all over town centre The main road through a town in Northern Ireland had to be closed after a major slurry spill. Entire section of M1 now closed The PSNI has closed both lanes in a section of the M1. Legacy Scandal: 'Sinn Fein wants to push on from On The Runs to wherever it can in its Brit bashing,' says Austen Morgan In the latest in our series of essays on the legacy imbalance, AUSTEN MORGAN says that to concentrate on the handful of unlawful state killings, which the 'legacy industry' does, is disproportionate, inhumane and perverse (see bottom of article for links to other essays): Sport Update Paul Robinson: I'm quitting road racing for the sake of my son North West 200 and Ulster Grand Prix winner Paul Robinson says he is quitting road racing for the sake of his five-year-old son. Nine-man Rangers qualify for Europa League group stages Nine-man Rangers were made to do it the hard way as they survived two red cards to claim a place in the Europa League group stages following a 1-1 draw in Ufa. DAVID HEALY: 'A lot of people doubted Linfield this season' Linfield boss David Healy is keen to continue his side's award-winning August momentum into the start of September with a weekend home test against Ards. And finally... Sinn Fein councillor tweets about confidential discussion An elected representative on Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council has commented on social media regarding the council's 'English only' policy after a meeting held behind closed doors. See all the day's news here

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Declassified Files: RUC chief constable scathing about Garda cooperation

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30 Aug, 2018 Declassified Files: RUC chief constable scathing about Garda cooperation In the years immediately after the 1985 Anglo-Irish Agreement there was no improvement in security co-operation across the border, RUC Chief Constable Sir John Hermon told the government. Latest News Learning disability student wins £2,000 compensation in equality battle A student who won a gold medal for badminton at the Special Olympics Ireland National Games has been paid compensation after he was refused funding for the final year of a catering skills programme. Co Down fisherman attacked by French calls for Royal Navy support A Co Down skipper caught up in clashes between British and French fishermen over scallops off the Normandy coast has said the Royal Navy should intervene. Lack of government in Northern Ireland might be costing us hundreds of millions in lost investment Belgium should be famous for many things, its football team, chocolate, waffles, Rubens and the saxophone. Hairdresserlooks to skies forinspiration tochange career Parents of young children will no doubt be familiar with requests for stories 'out of your head' as opposed to the neatly printed and wonderfully illustrated kind. Sport Update Dan Sayle transferred to UK for treatment as Manx racer remains serious Dan Sayle remains in a serious condition and has been transferred to the UK for treatment following his crash in the Lightweight race at the Classic TT last Saturday. Manx Grand Prix: Darryl Tweed in Ultra-Lightweight victory after Junior disappointment Ballymoney's Darryl Tweed made up for the disappointment of running out of fuel in the Junior race at the Manx Grand Prix by clinching victory in the Ultra-Lightweight race. Manx Grand Prix: Thomas Maxwell prevails to clinch Newcomers 'A' honours Mullingar man Thomas Maxwell prevailed to win Tuesday's Newcomers 'A' race at the Manx Grand Prix. And finally... New co-host of 'I'm A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!' announced This Morning presenter Holly Willoughby will co-host I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! with Declan Donnelly in the next series, ITV said. See all the day's news here

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