Sinn Fein now say they want to liberate the Assembly by removing the mutual veto. What is the DUP’s response? Dismiss it as bluff or accept the challenge?
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Fresh from taking a bit of a battering in the May 22 by elections in the Republic , Sinn Fein have received a setback for their ambition to build a left wing coalition in the Republic to challenge the Fine …
Northern Ireland Sees Upward Trend in Motorcyclist Deaths and Serious Injuries Compared to GB…
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Sadly, I recently witnessed a serious motorbike accident close to where I live. As paramedics, police officers and concerned members of the public gathered to help, my immediate thoughts were with the rider and their well-being. The incident also left …
Our Problem with Islam
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I understand the reasons for encouraging ‘politically correct language’ (today we would use the term ‘woke’) but have also been suspicious of the motives of some of its adherents. Correcting offensive language is necessary and takes courage, but sometimes those …
Chambré Weekly Bulletin 30/05/2026
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Finance Minister announces £102.6 million for transformation projects On Tuesday (26 May), Finance Minister John O’Dowd announced £102.6 million for an additional six projects to transform public services. The funding is the remaining allocation of a £235 million financial package pledged by …
Newtownabbey’s anti-Islam mural and the line already drawn…
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Police are treating the anti-Islam mural at Tulleevin Walk as a hate incident, not a hate crime. This softer approach could make the law seem outpaced by AI, but it is better explained by a decision the courts here reached …
Doug Beattie Resigns from the Ulster Unionist Party
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It was nearly two years ago that Doug Beattie resigned as UUP leader after losing an internal debate over who would fill the Assembly seat vacated when Robin Swann was elected to Westminster in the 2024 General Election. Since then, …
Open Sunday – discuss what you like…
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The idea for Open Sunday is to let you discuss what you like. Just two rules. Keep it civil and no man/woman playing. Comments will close at 12 pm on Monday.
Open sunday – politics free zone…
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In addition to our normal open Sunday, we have a politics-free post to give you all a break. So discuss what you like here, but no politics. Comments will close at 12 pm on Monday.
Storytime with Houdi – Back to Bedlam…
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My life is brilliant My love is pure I saw an angel Of that I’m sure My life is brilliant. Is that so? That’s what I ask James Blunt as I travel from the panoramic north coast to the madhouse …
Stormont’s Problem Is Not Just Delivery — It’s Understanding What Success Actually Means…
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Some of the more interesting reactions to this week’s Programme for Government progress update from the Northern Ireland Executive came not from the politicians themselves, but from analysts and commentators pointing out something that I, and it would seem, many …