Sacked presenter’s claims rejected
The former so-called face of Gaelic games at BBC Northern Ireland has been accused of being disingenuous, misleading and evasive by an industrial tribunal which rejected his claims of sectarian bias. Related Stories Senate Lockerbie hearing postponed Alcohol ‘can reduce arthritis risk’ New BP chief confident of recovery Benefits claimants’ fit to work’ Five in court on terrorism charges
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UUP back Troubles panel expansion
Moves to expand the police Historical Enquiries Team (HET), to improve services for the injured and to allow victims of terrorism to tell their stories, are the best way of dealing with the past, unionists say. Related Stories Senate Lockerbie hearing postponed Alcohol ‘can reduce arthritis risk’ New BP chief confident of recovery Benefits claimants’ fit to work’ Five in court on terrorism charges
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Royal honour for hero firefighter
A firefighter who helped keep a dying friend alive long enough to say his final farewells to his family is to be honoured for his heroics by the Queen. Related Stories Senate Lockerbie hearing postponed Alcohol ‘can reduce arthritis risk’ New BP chief confident of recovery Benefits claimants’ fit to work’ Five in court on terrorism charges
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