Benefit changes blamed as foodbank uptake grows

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25 Apr, 2018 Benefit changes blamed as foodbank uptake grows A string of politicians have lined up to denounce government policy on welfare after fresh regional figures about foodbanks were released. Latest News Graffiti attacks on chapels slams SF's abortion policy Chapels in Omagh and Armagh have been daubed with graffiti attacking Sinn Fein's abortion policy ahead of the pending southern referendum on the matter. Euromillions: Lucky mystery NI man, Mr. M, becomes millionaire A mystery Euromillions winner has become a millionaire without ever touching a ticket. Ashers case 'could impact Christians in their day to day life' Almost 600 people turned out to show their support for the family at the centre of the 'gay cake' row in Portadown on Monday evening. Facebook to allow appeals over removed content Facebook will allow users to appeal decisions to remove their content from the social network, the company has announced. Sport Update 'We're no pushovers' – says Derry City's Aaron McEneff AARON McENEFF believes 10 man Derry City's battling display against league leaders, Dundalk at Oriel Park answered any lingering questions about this young team's mental strength. Guy Martin in late withdrawal from Cookstown 100 Guy Martin is a late withdrawal from this weekend's KDM Hire Cookstown 100. IRISH LEAGUE: Portadown FC issue lifetime bans Portadown FC has indicated that a number of people involved in a violent incident at a match with Newry City FC have been hit with lifetime bans. And finally... Tercentenary commemorations of 1718 Bann Valley migration to North America Ignoring the famous American writer William Safire's wise instruction to "avoid clichés like the plague", Roamer unashamedly plagiarised a popular saying for a headline earlier this month! See all the day's news here

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