Unionism’s Future Will Be Decided by Consent, Not Commentary…
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Does demographic change make Irish unity inevitable? Responding to claims that unionism is fading into irrelevance, Lorna Smyth argues that constitutional change requires more than slogans and census data—it requires practical answers on healthcare, the economy, and identity that have yet to be provided.
Northern Ireland petrol prices at their lowest in 25 years…
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Some good news for drivers, amid all the endless gloom. Petrol prices have never been lower. From the Irish News: The price of petrol in Northern Ireland is at its lowest in real terms for almost 25 years. Average prices …
After McSweeney: A Fresh Start for Starmer or the Beginning of the End?
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A brief examination of the structural and strategic challenges facing Keir Starmer’s premiership following the departure of his chief strategist, Morgan McSweeney.
The Assembly has no time for disabled kids, but enough time to discuss TV shows…
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From the BBC: Some parents of children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) have said they are “devastated” there is not enough time at Stormont to change the law to mandate support for them when they leave school. The Health Minister …
The Boris Bridge II: The Loop?
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Every vision of the future seems to share a common theme: high-speed rail. Look at any sci-fi film. Flick through a glossy government brochure. Read any serious attempt to imagine how cities function in 30 or 40 years’ time. The …
Some people are so poor all they have is money…
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Take a moment on this Monday morning to send some good vibes to poor aul Elon Musk. Despite becoming even richer last week, with his estimated wealth nudging something like $800 billion, it seems he is not a happy bunny. …
Open Sunday – discuss what you like…
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The idea for Open Sunday is to let you discuss what you like. Just two rules. Keep it civil and no man/woman playing. Comments will close at 12 pm on Monday.
Open sunday – politics free zone…
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In addition to our normal open Sunday, we have a politics-free post to give you all a break. So discuss what you like here, but no politics. Comments will close at 12 pm on Monday.
Play Away. No more concerts at Boucher Playing Fields…
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I read that Belfast is set to lose its biggest outdoor concert venue, with Boucher Road playing fields in south Belfast set to revert to their original function as public sports and recreation fields. The site began regularly hosting large …
I am using reality to escape the internet…
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Heart rate variability (HRV) is one of the latest health trends doing the rounds. In simple terms, HRV is about how well your body handles stress and recovers, measured by the tiny variations in time between heartbeats. If you have …
