Regarded by many as one of the most decent, hard-working and fun-loving men, Portadown native Trevor Black has passed away after a collision on the north coast on Sunday.
A Scottish National Party MSP who described the IRA as "freedom fighters" has suffered a fresh backlash for supporting a leading Easter Rising figure – despite claiming to be impartial on the Troubles.
I don't, generally speaking, have a great deal of time for what is known as gesture politics: because, generally speaking, its more to do with a political calculation rather than sincerity; more to do with winning brownie points from the media and outside observers rather than earning the respect of your opponents; and usually, particularly with our torturous peace process in Northern Ireland, often just another choreographed, over-rehearsed step in the run-up to another round of negotiations.
Former Chelsea defender Jason Cundy has been criticised for insisting women should not commentate on football matches because their voices are too high-pitched.
The UK's Official Singles Chart is entering a new era, with video counting towards the weekly rundown for the first time, the Official Charts Company has said.
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