From peace hero to PR liability: How Queen’s University’s lauding of George Mitchell backfired spectacularly

George Mitchell’s political base from where he grew to become a significant figure in US foreign policy was the State of Maine.

Championship title race a three-way fight as leading trio all pick up crucial wins in promotion bids

The Playr-Fit Championship has become a three-way shoot-out for promotion, with Limavady United, H&W Welders and Annagh United involved in a tense fight to make the Sports Direct Premiership.  All ...

‘People still value their local newspaper’: New edition of Down Recorder to hit shelves two months after it closed

The Mourne Observer newspaper based in Newcastle in Co Down has announced that it will be publishing a Down Recorder edition each week - just two months after the publication closed its doors. It was ...

Wales boss Steve Tandy calls for unity after Six Nations thrashing by France

Steve Tandy called for national unity after Wales suffered another demoralising defeat to France in front of their lowest Guinness Six Nations home crowd. There has been turmoil in the Welsh game on ...

‘I felt like I was drowning after Mum’s death, but this EP saved me’: Conleth Kane on agony behind new record

Singer-songwriter Conleth Kane has told how recording an Erasure-inspired EP became his “lifeboat” following the death of his beloved mum.

Scotland’s Calcutta Cup glory can ignite Six Nations challenge – Sione Tuipulotu

Sione Tuipulotu predicted Saturday’s stirring 31-20 Calcutta Cup victory over England will have a galvanising effect on Scotland as they bid to banish their recent troubles. The Scots went into the ...

Belfast-born property tycoon shocked to be subject of emails between Epstein and Andrew’s personal assistant

Paddy McKillen had no idea he featured in messages between disgraced financier and an aide to the former Prince Andrew ...

Derry City’s Patrick McClean urges team to improve slow starts ahead of Bohemians clash

Defender Patrick McClean insists Derry City need to ensure they start games on the front foot ahead of Bohemians visiting the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium on Friday night. The 29-year-old believes ...
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Suspect in Satanic-style murder of schoolboy maintains innocence: ‘I didn’t kill my little brother’

A man who is the chief suspect in the notorious murder of his 10-year-old brother has insisted he had nothing to do with the brutal killing.

‘I wanted to play him’: Crusaders boss praises striker’s goalscoring comeback against Bangor

Crusaders boss Declan Caddell hailed Fraser Bryden’s return to action after the 21-year-old striker scored his 19th goal of the season.

NI traffic alerts: Westlink blocked after crash

Here’s the latest traffic and travel news from around Northern Ireland. A crash on is currently impassable in lanes one and two. It has taken place past the Broadway on-slip heading towards York ...

Mystery over departure of Presbyterian Church’s safeguarding chief

A senior safeguarding official with the Presbyterian Church in Ireland (PCI) is understood to have left his position. Dermot Parson was the director of the Council for Social Witness. The exact ...