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DUP setting 'British standard' in Brexit wrangle, says Tory MP BelfastTelegraph.co.uk Conservative MPs could be convinced to fall in behind Theresa May's Brexit deal if she can win over the DUP, senior party members have said have said. https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/dup-setting-british-standard-in-brexit-wrangle-says-tory-mp-37639697.html https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/incoming/article37639718.ece/745f7/AUTOCROP/h342/nce_Harry_enga%2025.jpg Email Conservative MPs could be convinced to fall in behind Theresa May's Brexit deal if she can win over the DUP, senior party members have said have said. The Guardian reports Cabinet sources saying the Government's focus was regaining support from the DUP, rather than win over support from Labour members. “You unlock huge numbers of Tory MPs if you can get something the DUP can accept,” one minister is reported as saying, adding: “There’s no point at all in holding a vote until you … [Read more...] about DUP setting ‘British standard’ in Brexit wrangle, says Tory MP

Vehicles damaged after lorries overturn on ferry BelfastTelegraph.co.uk Vehicles were damaged after lorries overturned on a ferry sailing in high winds, prompting a major emergency response. https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/vehicles-damaged-after-lorries-overturn-on-ferry-37638130.html https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/article37638126.ece/9b94c/AUTOCROP/h342/bpanews_5a7567d5-d93e-4129-952f-2924fc2ba334_1 Email Vehicles were damaged after lorries overturned on a ferry sailing in high winds, prompting a major emergency response. Several ambulances were sent to the scene along with police, the fire and rescue service and the coastguard, after six vehicles shifted on board the vessel. No-one is reported to have been injured in the incident, which happened at around 7.30am on Tuesday, but some passengers were confined to their vehicles. Images from the scene showed lorries toppled against each other and cars crushed by the … [Read more...] about Vehicles damaged after lorries overturn on ferry

Unionist concern over mayor's Christmas card in Irish and English BelfastTelegraph.co.uk A unionist councillor has expressed concerns over the annual Mayor's Christmas card from Causeway Coast and Glens Council's Brenda Chivers. https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/unionist-concern-over-mayors-christmas-card-in-irish-and-english-37636557.html https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/incoming/article37636541.ece/831bc/AUTOCROP/h342/christmas_card.PNG Email A unionist councillor has expressed concerns over the annual Mayor's Christmas card from Causeway Coast and Glens Council's Brenda Chivers. The Sinn Fein councillor sent out a greeting card featuring the festive greeting "Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year" in both English and the Irish language. Local DUP councillor Sam Cole said that while he didn't want to be seen to be "stirring things up" at Christmas, he could understand why people were taking issue with it. "Causeway Coast and Glens is a predominantly … [Read more...] about Unionist concern over mayor’s Christmas card in Irish and English

Sinn Fein anger at 'UDA' graffiti on Irish language sign in Tyrone BelfastTelegraph.co.uk A Sinn Fein MLA has expressed his anger after 'UDA' graffiti was sprayed on a bilingual sign in Co Tyrone. https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/sinn-fein-anger-at-uda-graffiti-on-irish-language-sign-in-tyrone-37637748.html https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/incoming/article37637741.ece/4b5b9/AUTOCROP/h342/uda.jpeg Email A Sinn Fein MLA has expressed his anger after 'UDA' graffiti was sprayed on a bilingual sign in Co Tyrone. The Irish language portion of the sign welcoming people to Mid Ulster was sprayed over and daubed with graffiti. Located outside Caledon, the sign has been repeatedly targeted by vandals over the past year. Sinn Fein MLA Colm Gildernew said the latest attack showed a lack of respect for the Irish identity. “This type of vandalism is completely unacceptable and again brings into sharp focus the need for protection of Irish Language rights … [Read more...] about Sinn Fein anger at ‘UDA’ graffiti on Irish language sign in Tyrone

Northern Ireland traffic alerts: Delays on Bangor to Belfast road following collision BelfastTelegraph.co.uk Follow the latest updates from our travel feed below. https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/incoming/article37637247.ece/64126/AUTOCROP/h342/psnicrash.jpg_large.jpg Email Follow the latest updates from our travel feed below. Belfast Telegraph Digital … [Read more...] about Northern Ireland traffic alerts: Delays on Bangor to Belfast road following collision