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YouTube video by BBC News NI ‘Irish police on loyalist streets?’ Key questions in the Irish unity debate

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Will the Gardaí police the Shankill Road in a United Ireland?

What are the strongest arguments for a #UnitedIreland? And what are the best for remaining part of the #UK?

@sjamcbride.bsky.social & @fotoole.bsky.social debate #BorderPoll issues

Watch on YouTube👇

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I have decided to withdraw from the presidential election contest with immediate effect and return to the arms of my family

Edwin Poots: I fear 'things could turn ugly' in Great Britain The DUP assembly member was speaking after chairing a meeting aimed at addressing abuse directed towards politicians.

The speaker of the Northern Ireland Assembly has said he is worried that the current political climate in Great Britain could turn ugly and lead to civil unrest and someone getting hurt.

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Romantic relationships with AI chatbots on the rise Almost 10% of adults in Ireland have had a romantic relationship with an AI chatbot within the last 12 months, new research shows.

Almost 10% of adults in Ireland have had a romantic relationship with an AI chatbot within the last 12 months, new research shows.

A further 12% of adults wouldn't rule out such a relationship in the future.

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#𝗕𝗕𝗖𝗥𝗲𝗱𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄

Mark Carruthers sits down with former Government Chief Whip & former Northern Ireland Secretary Julian Smith

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Julian Smith says David Cameron was 'cavalier' in handling of Brexit A former NI secretary has accused David Cameron of treating the Brexit referendum as

Former NI Secretary Julian Smith -on a #BorderPoll

"I cannot in any world see a border poll with interest from Ireland, acceptance from the UK... I just don't see that happening at the current time so we're better focusing on making people's lives better”

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Julian Smith says David Cameron was 'cavalier' in handling of Brexit A former NI secretary has accused David Cameron of treating the Brexit referendum as

“Unforgivable.”

Former Northern Ireland Secretary Julian Smith has accused ex-Prime Minister David Cameron of treating the 2016 Brexit referendum as "some sort of Eton game".

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The Open 2025: Portrush restaurant, Ramore, to review golf tournament price hike Ramore Restaurants said it had listened to feedback and was looking again at its pricing strategy.

A restaurant in #Portrush has said it is reviewing recent price increases following a social media backlash

A chicken & bacon burger increased from £7.95 to £17.95 while a bowl of chilli chicken pasta that cost £14.95 earlier this month, rose to £27.95

#TheOpen #Golf

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Red Lines - The Doug Beattie Interview - BBC Sounds Mark Carruthers speaks to former UUP Leader Doug Beattie about his political life.

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𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗼𝘂𝗴 𝗕𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄

Former UUP leader Doug Beattie talks to Mark Carruthers about his life in the army & politics.

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Doug Beattie: Ex-UUP leader was 'beaten badly' in the Army for being Irish Doug Beattie told BBC News NI's Red Lines that the bullying he received had a huge effect on his life.

The former Ulster Unionist leader Doug Beattie has said he was "beaten badly" by instructors for being Irish when he joined the Army at the age of 16.

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Spending Review 2025: What's next for Northern Ireland? In 2026, Stormont ministers will have about £16.3bn for day-to-day spending.

What's next for NI after this week's Spending Review? www.bbc.com/news/article...

Winston Irvine 'unduly lenient' sentence to be appealed Irvine received a two-and-a-half year jail sentence.

The sentence given to Winston Irvine was unduly lenient and should be extended, according to the Public Prosecution Service (PPS).

The PPS said it will now appeal the sentence.

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Portadown: Masonry thrown at police in fourth night of NI disorder There was disorder in Northern Ireland for the fourth night in a row but at a lower level than seen earlier this week.

Masonry thrown at police in Portadown in fourth night of NI disorder
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“Our ethnic minority community plays an integral role in the life of our club, enriching us with their passion, culture, and commitment. We are stronger and better because of them.”

A Portadown GAA club sends a message of solidarity to its ethnic minority members.

NI First Minister Michelle O'Neill calls Ballymena violence 'pure racism' The Sinn Féin deputy leader says no-one should have to put a sticker on their door to identify their ethnicity.

Ballymena violence 'pure racism' and must stop - O'Neill www.bbc.com/news/article...

Casement Park to get £50m from government Spending Review The government is making financial contribution of £50m towards the redevelopment of Casement Park.

The government is to make a financial contribution of £50m towards the redevelopment of Casement Park.

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Red Lines - Casement spark? - BBC Sounds Has the Spending Review paved the way for the redevelopment of Casement Park?

Casement spark?

Mark Carruthers discusses the government's Spending Review and #CasementPark with John Campbell, Andrew Webb, Jodie Carson and Stephen McGeehan from Ulster GAA.

Listen to the #BBCRedLines podcast here:

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Unster, Londongrl, Aarmagh

This is what ChatGPT created what I asked it to create a map of Ireland - with the Ulster counties identified.

Can you spot any mistakes?

Watch full report about AI potentials & challenges - on BBC The View
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Languages, including Irish, are "a gift of God to communicate and to make connections with people".

That is according to the Reverend Kyle Paisley, the son of the late First Minister Ian Paisley.

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Michelle O'Neill attends republican Easter commemoration Michelle O'Neill attended her first republican Easter commemoration in Northern Ireland since taking up office as first minister.

Michelle O'Neill has attended her first republican Easter commemoration in Northern Ireland since taking up office as first minister.

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Clodagh Rodgers: UK Eurovision singer dies aged 78 Clodagh Rodgers, who is from Warrenpoint, County Down, is known for songs such as Jack In The Box and Come Back and Shake Me.

Eurovision singer Clodagh Rodgers dies aged 78 www.bbc.com/news/article...

Catholic priest appears in court charged with attempted child sex offence Fr Edward Gallagher, of Orchard Park, Lifford, County Donegal, appeared at a special hearing of Londonderry Magistrates' Court in Dungannon.

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Catholic priest appears in court charged with attempted child sex offence Fr Edward Gallagher, of Orchard Park, Lifford, County Donegal, appeared at a special hearing of Londonderry Magistrates' Court in Dungannon.

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More than 20 Stormont politicians have spoken to the BBC about the abuse, threats, and intimidation they receive.

🔘Death threats
🔘Rape threats
🔘Physical assaults
🔘Offices attacked
🔘Spat at on street
🔘Vile social media abuse

Watch their personal testimony👇

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Harassment: NI politicians speak out about abuse Some MLAs are considering leaving elected politics over the abuse they and their families face, BBC News NI understands.

Death and rape threats among abuse suffered by politicians www.bbc.com/news/article...

Communities Minister Gordon Lyons needs to do more to show he is a minister for all sports, a senior member of Ulster #GAA has said.

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Watch the full interview on #bbctheview BBC iPlayer

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#BBCRedLines podcast
The case for the Defence.

Mark Carruthers asks Sam McBride, Mark Hennessey, Mary Kenny and Colum Eastwood how the moving global picture is influencing the question of constitutional change on the island of Ireland.

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Stormont: Programme for government meeting postponed The Northern Ireland Executive had been due to sign off on the programme for government on Wednesday.

A meeting of the Northern Ireland Executive to agree a long-delayed programme for government has been postponed.

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An Irish language "strike" is taking place for the first time in protest at cuts to cross-border language funding.

More than 40 language organisations in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland will take part in the action on Wednesday.

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