Northern Ireland

Isles of Scilly and Assynt-Coigach rank No.1 as Which? names the UK’s most beautiful scenic areas

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Cornwall’s Isles of Scilly and north-west Scotland’s Assynt-Coigach are the UK’s favourite scenic destinations, according to a survey. Some 5,800 members of the consumer group Which? were asked about their staycation travel experiences. And it is the second year in a row that they voted the Isles of Scilly – renowned for their white sandy … Read more

Roberto Mancini calls for CALM as Italy go to Northern Ireland with their Qatar spot under threate

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Roberto Mancini urges Italy ‘to play without anxiety’ as they travel to Northern Ireland on the brink of reaching the Qatar World Cup – with the four-time winners on edge after failing to qualify for the 2018 edition Italy need to beat Northern Ireland on Monday to seal their 2022 World Cup spot The Euro … Read more

Boris Johnson warns UK will do ‘whatever is necessary’ to protect its fleet amid row with France

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Britain must be punished for Brexit to show other EU states that ‘leaving is more damaging than remaining’, France’s prime minister has said in a furious letter.  In what is a further escalation of Britain’s ongoing row with it’s Channel neighbour over fishing rights, Jean Castex wrote to European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen … Read more

2022 Women’s Euros: England drawn with Northern Ireland, Norway and Austria

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England have been drawn in the same group as Northern Ireland, Norway and Austria for the 2022 Women’s Euros. The delayed competition will begin on July 6 when hosts England take on Austria at Old Trafford.  The Lionesses will then play Norway at The Amex, home to Brighton, on July 11 and Northern Ireland at … Read more

PSG midfielder Marco Verratti is out for the next FOUR weeks after sustaining hip injury

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PSG midfielder Marco Verratti is out for the next FOUR weeks after sustaining hip injury in Le Classique… but Sergio Ramos could return to training next week as he looks to finally make his debut in France Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Marco Verratti could be out for four weeks  He sustained a hip injury during their … Read more

Lord Frost rejects talk of compromise with the EU over Northern Ireland

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Lord Frost rejects talk of compromise with the EU over Northern Ireland saying European Court of Justice MUST be removed from post-Brexit trade dispute role – and says Brussels’ offer to axe 80% of goods checks does not go far enough Told MPs Government would not accept a role for the European Court of Justice  … Read more

Boris Johnson ‘prepared to cave in to EU’ over role of European judges in Northern Ireland

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Boris Johnson ‘prepared to cave in to EU’ over role of European judges in Northern Ireland: PM willing to water down demand for European court’s Brexit role to be axed to secure breakthrough on border rules PM has demanded end of arbitration role of the European Court of Justice   Has argued that one side’s internal … Read more

Boris Johnson marks Northern Ireland’s centenary after the Queen pulls out due to ill health

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Boris Johnson led celebrations of Northern Ireland’s centenary today after the Queen was forced to stay at home through ill health.  The Prime Minister was joined by Irish foreign minister Simony Coveney and unionist leaders at a church service in Armagh this morning. But as well as the Queen’s absence there was also no appearance … Read more

Ronnie O’Sullivan hits out at ‘flat’ atmosphere at the Northern Ireland Open

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Ronnie O’Sullivan hits out at a ‘flat’ atmosphere at Northern Ireland Open and says he is so BORED playing in Belfast’s Waterfront Hall that he ‘wanted to get out of there as quickly as possible’ after latest win Ronnie O’Sullivan has been less than impressed at the Northern Ireland Open ‘The Rocket’ has said he … Read more