News / UK and world by Press Association August 23, 2019, 1:31 pm Send us a story Sign up to our Daily newsletter The Northern Ireland Secretary has warned Stormont’s rowing politicians there are “no more excuses” for failing to restore powersharing. Julian Smith vowed to re-energise stalled talks to resurrect the devolved institutions as he expressed frustration at the pace of recent negotiations. On a visit to Belfast, Mr Smith said public sector workers had for too long been forced to fill the vacuum left by a lack of leadership from the region’s politicians. “Getting Stormont up and running has to be the priority,” he said. “Political parties across the spectrum must now realise that civil servants, police, hospital workers, nurses, doctors, have for too long stepped in for a lack of political leadership and there are no more excuses – we just have to get this Assembly and Executive moving. “All of the … [Read more...] about No more excuses, Stormont’s rowing politicians warned
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‘I don’t want to go’
'I don't want to go' - long-serving presenter Sean Coyle axed from BBC Radio Ulster BelfastTelegraph.co.uk Long-serving radio presenter Sean Coyle has announced his popular BBC Radio Ulster show has been axed. https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/i-dont-want-to-go-longserving-presenter-sean-coyle-axed-from-bbc-radio-ulster-38429668.html https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/life/features/article37154997.ece/826cd/AUTOCROP/h342/2018-07-26_lif_42776179_I2.JPG Email Long-serving radio presenter Sean Coyle has announced his popular BBC Radio Ulster show has been axed. He announced the BBC's decision in an emotional address to listeners on his Friday morning show, which aired on both Radio Ulster and Radio Foyle. He told them that it would be his final show. Coyle was known for many years for his double act with legendary Derry presenter Gerry Anderson. After Anderson passed away in 2014 Coyle continued the show solo, but often made reference to his absent and … [Read more...] about ‘I don’t want to go’
Claim teacher wrote on pupil’s head with marker probed
Claim teacher wrote on pupil's head with marker probed BelfastTelegraph.co.uk An investigation has been launched after a Co Tyrone primary school teacher reportedly wrote on a pupil's forehead with a marker. https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/claim-teacher-wrote-on-pupils-head-with-marker-probed-38428314.html https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/article38428313.ece/35183/AUTOCROP/h342/2019-08-23_new_52773022_I1.JPG Email An investigation has been launched after a Co Tyrone primary school teacher reportedly wrote on a pupil's forehead with a marker. The Ulster Herald reports that a pupil at St Lawrence's PS in Fintona was "humiliated in front of laughing classmates" and "left in tears" as a result. The newspaper was contacted by a concerned parent who said that a member of the teaching staff wrote the word 'capital' on the child's forehead with a marker after they "struggled to grasp the concept of capital letters". "When the child … [Read more...] about Claim teacher wrote on pupil’s head with marker probed
Remain MLAs’ letter to Tusk ‘proof that no unionist backs deal’
Remain MLAs’ letter to Tusk ‘proof that no unionist backs deal’ BelfastTelegraph.co.uk The DUP has said that an open letter from Northern Ireland's pro-Remain parties to Donald Tusk shows that the backstop doesn't have unionist support. https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/remain-mlas-letter-to-tusk-proof-that-no-unionist-backs-deal-38428372.html https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/article38428371.ece/6ed02/AUTOCROP/h342/2019-08-23_new_52776717_I1.JPG Email The DUP has said that an open letter from Northern Ireland's pro-Remain parties to Donald Tusk shows that the backstop doesn't have unionist support. Sir Jeffrey Donaldson was speaking after Sinn Fein, SDLP, Alliance and Greens wrote to the EU Council president. The correspondence signed by a majority of MLAs - 49 from the four parties - expressed support for the controversial backstop and voiced fears of a no-deal Brexit. It wasn't signed by unionist MLAs nor People Before Profit's … [Read more...] about Remain MLAs’ letter to Tusk ‘proof that no unionist backs deal’
Institute chairman’s daughter Danielle Anderson found in Berlin
Institute chairman's daughter Danielle Anderson found in Berlin BelfastTelegraph.co.uk The daughter of Institute FC Chairman Bill Anderson has been found in Berlin. https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/institute-chairmans-daughter-danielle-anderson-found-in-berlin-38426445.html https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/incoming/article38419803.ece/ee173/AUTOCROP/h342/anderson.jpg Email The daughter of Institute FC Chairman Bill Anderson has been found in Berlin. The Londonderry club issued an appeal for help on social media on Tuesday after Danielle Anderson went missing. She had last been seen in a restaurant at Berlin Schonefeld Airport on Sunday after missing a flight to Belfast. The Anderson family released a statement through Institute FC thanking everyone who helped in the search for Danielle. "Danielle Anderson has been found in Berlin. She is physically well," the statement read. "The family would like to thank everyone who helped highlight that Danielle … [Read more...] about Institute chairman’s daughter Danielle Anderson found in Berlin