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Italy have one last obstacle standing between them and a return to the World Cup in the shape of Bosnia and Herzegovina, who host the Azzurri on Tuesday in what promises to be a tense qualification play-off final in Zenica. A battling win over Northern Ireland in last week’s semi-final did little to ease Italian … Read more
On the road outside Artigarvan Primary School in Co Tyrone, two police officers have their speed guns poised and ready. Inside, the “Kids’ Court” is waiting. In the classroom, a single, empty chair faces a row of 11-year-old pupils at a long table, stern-faced as judges, ready to hold speeding drivers to account. The Police … Read more
A DUP politician has said he has been the victim of “vile and threatening comments” on social media. South Antrim MLA Trevor Clarke, who also sits on the Policing Board, said he has reported the matter to the police. Mr Clarke said: “The language used in these posts is shocking and deeply concerning. “These are … Read more
Michael Flatley appears set for victory in his legal battle to regain control of the Lord of the Dance show, it was claimed on Friday. He obtained an order to have the daughter of his former financial adviser removed from her role in an entertainment company at the centre of the dispute. A judge at … Read more
An hour after his sister’s killer was found guilty of murder, Declan McNally emerged from Belfast Crown Court clutching a handwritten note. Trembling, he faced a row of television cameras and paid tribute to his “inspirational” sister, Natalie. Violence against women and girls is the “shame of our society”, he said, his voice breaking. The … Read more
One of the men accused of the murder of journalist Lyra McKee was “part of the shooting party” and “stewarded” the crowd, Belfast Crown Court has heard. The 29-year-old author died after being hit by a bullet as she stood close to police vehicles while observing disturbances in the Creggan area of Derry on April … Read more
Here is the post from the social media page that launched the initiative: “To mark the decisive seven days for the Italian national team as it seeks to qualify for a World Cup that has eluded them for 12 years now, CALCIATORIBRUTTI is launching: Holy Week. Seven days, seven ‘macumbe’ rituals that our community of … Read more
Goalkeepers – Donnarumma, Carnesecchi, Meret. Defenders – Palestra, Dimarco, Spinazzola, Buongiorno, Calafiori, Gatti, Scalvini, Bastoni, Mancini. Midfielders – Locatelli, Tonali, Pisilli, Cristante, Frattesi, Barella. Forwards – Politano, Retegui, Raspadori, Kean, Pio Esposito. In addition to Caprile, Cambiaso, Coppola, Scamacca and Cambiaghi, three players who have been sidelined due to injury will also be taking their … Read more
Three men accused of murdering journalist Lyra McKee in Derry almost seven years ago have been linked to the scene by clothing and physical features, a court has heard. McKee died after being hit by a bullet as she stood close to police vehicles while observing rioting in Derry’s Creggan area on April 18th, 2019. … Read more