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HISTORICAL FACTS: 35 - The Untold Story

Heaton-Harris denies ‘tough budget’ will be punishment for Stormont not sitting

The Secretary of State will set the budget for Northern Ireland in the absence of Stormont Executive Ministers.

The Independent UK

Northern Ireland budgetary position ‘extremely bleak’ – Murphy

DUP MLA Gordon Lyons said the budgetary crisis is the result of a £300 million overspend and cannot be fixed by returning to the executive.

The Independent UK

Murder of friends across the divide inspired concept of joint First Ministers

Former SDLP leader Mark Durkan said the concept was one of the last additions to the Good Friday Agreement in 1998.

The Independent UK

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Bill Clinton says ‘miracle’ Brexit did not destroy Good Friday Agreement

Former US president tells DUP that Sinn Fein ‘doesn’t want to jam you’

The Independent UK

DUP councillor 'baffled' over motion for Catholic man's Titanic memorial

"This council recognises the significance of the Titanic's legacy, the public interest in the tragedy and the importance of remembering the local lives that were lost on it."

Belfast Live

Belfast Council agrees to commemorate Women's UDR on small majority in City Hall

Greens abstain on "disappointing" and "electioneering" debate and poll swings DUP direction

Belfast Live

Alliance announce who will replace Patricia O'Lynn as North Antrim MLA

The new North Antrim MLA has been an Alliance councillor for the past eight years

Belfast Live

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Donaldson has ‘no regrets’ on walk out from Good Friday Agreement negotiations

The then UUP MP refused to back the proposed early release of paramilitary prisoners without firm commitments on decommissioning terrorist weapons.

The Independent UK

What is the Good Friday Agreement? Northern Ireland peace deal's key points as 25th anniversary is marked

The agreement has played a significant role in shaping Northern Ireland, from its power-sharing institutions to the handling of Brexit

Belfast Live

Gerry Adams says DUP needs space to make up its mind on Stormont return

But ex SF president added that if no movement then Dublin must have “full involvement” in running Northern Ireland

Belfast Live

Gerry Adams: Give DUP ‘wee bit of space’ over return to powersharing

The former Sinn Fein president said Dublin must have a role in Northern Ireland if the DUP does not rejoin the Stormont Executive.

The Independent UK

Architects of Northern Ireland peace see hope beyond Brexit deadlock

A quarter of a century after unpalatable compromises ended decades of bloodshed in Northern Ireland, some of the architects of the Good Friday Agreement hope that deal can help inspire a route out of the region's near-permanent political crisis.

Reuters

Only alter Good Friday deal with cross-community consent, says Tony Blair

Former PM cautions against ‘top down’ changes to Northern Ireland peace deal to protect power sharing

The Guardian - UK

Good Friday structures can only be reformed if all sides back it, Blair warns

The former prime minister was central to the intensive negotiations that delivered Northern Ireland’s peace accord in 1998.

The Independent UK

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Good Friday Agreement Anniversary: Stormont instability a lingering regret from peace deal, says Bertie Ahern

The historic peace deal is 25 years old this year

The Independent UK

Unionists should ‘bank the wins’ in new Brexit trading deal, says Julian Smith

The DUP is currently blocking devolution at Stormont in protest at post-Brexit trading arrangements.

Belfast Live

Lisburn councillor slams DfI over 18 years of 'patchwork quilt' road repairs

"There has been a systemic lack of maintenance, the road is totally deteriorating and breaking up, it is like a patchwork quilt with repairs long overdue."

Belfast Live

Brendan Hughes: Loyalist gangs focused on drugs, not Windsor Framework deal

Instead of red and green lanes, they are focused on ensuring their lucrative white lanes of illicit drugs keep flowing into NI

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DUP panel on Brexit deal has completed its work, says Donaldson

It comes amid ongoing DUP concerns about the Windsor Framework.

Belfast Live

Alliance stops unionist drive to increase union flag flying in Ards and North Down

Alliance has a successful "call-in" against proposal to extend flag flybing at civis buildings and war memorials

Belfast Live

Poll: 73% say change Stormont rules to restore power-sharing without DUP

Almost half think the DUP will "never" return to power-sharing following the Windsor Framework deal

Belfast Live

DUP accused of electioneering after making UDR proposal at Belfast City Hall

A motion is forwarded celebrating 50th anniversary of women in the regiment

Belfast Live

Lisburn Castlereagh CEO warns pet policy change could lead to 'dog mauls child' headlines

"I would rather 20 phone calls from people complaining of not being able to bring their dog to an event rather than the headline 'dog mauls child at council run event'."

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on Northern Ireland: violence in a political vacuum

Editorial: This week’s heightened threat level is umbilically connected to the continued absence of democratic government

Belfast Live

'Cuts will have a devastating impact on low income families' says food bank worker

Paul Doherty is supporting 500 homes each week across West Belfast

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