12 h. ago Former senior police officer aiming for meteoric rise to UUP leader

Jon Burrows served as a police officer for 22 years before leaving the PSNI in 2023.

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13 h. ago John Higgins rides wild fluke to win final three frames and reach Masters semi

Scot recovers to deny Zhao Xintong 6-5 in the last eightJudd Trump faces Mark Allen in later Thursday matchJohn Higgins benefited from an outrageous fluke as he came from 5-3 down to beat world champion Zhao Xintong 6-5 on the final ball and reach the semi-finals of the Masters at Alexandra Palace.Higgins made a horrible mess of a plant, only for one of the reds to fly into the opposite pocket and the cue ball to somehow land on the black, en route to squaring the match at 5-5. The 50-year-old Scot then took a tight decider, clearing the table from the final red to move one step closer to a third Masters title.This report will update later Continue reading...

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13 h. ago Jon Burrows moves a step closer to become next Ulster Unionist leader

The UUP confirmed the former senior police officer is the only contender to replace Mike Nesbitt later this month.

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18 h. ago Robbie Butler says he will not stand to be next Ulster Unionist leader

The party’s current deputy leader said he had received support, but would not be putting his name forward to replace Mike Nesbitt.

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7 d. ago Why more than 30,000 oysters have been planted on a Belfast coast

The move marks a crucial step in plans to restore vital oyster reefs

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7 d. ago Former senior police officer Jon Burrows confirms UUP leadership bid

Fermanagh and South Tyrone MLA Diana Armstrong said she will run to become the next deputy leader of the party.

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7 d. ago Arsenal seek Liverpool revenge mission as Mikel Arteta eyes title statement after Man City slip up

Gunners can move eight points clear and take big step towards title

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8 d. ago ‘Pivotal moment’ for UUP as nominations officially open for next leader

Current Ulster Unionist Party leader Mike Nesbitt announced earlier this month that he intends to stand down.

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1 week ago BBC Strictly star admits ITV is taking 'huge risk' as they open up on new role

The former Strictly Come Dancing star is taking a step in a very new direction with a big career move

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1 week ago Never a more important time to be a unionist or conservative, says Findlay

The Scottish Conservative leader attacked Reform UK’s unionist credentials.

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2 w. ago January tarotscope: What your star sign has in store for love, work & life this month according to the tarot cards

IN January, tensions may spark, dynamics may shift, and dreams may come true... Libras - clarity is calling this January; Capricorns —- the cosmos is backing your every move. Are you ready to step into it? Here’s what the stars have in store for you this month Aries Expect passionate clashes that ultimately clarify what...

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2 w. ago Tottenham handed major injury boost as exciting new update revealed

Key Spurs star moves one crucial step closer to long-awaited return to action

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2 w. ago Darts star asks Ally Pally ‘who wants a Chinese’ as he comes closer to fulfilling dream

Darts hero Justin Hood turned to the Ally Pally crowd to ask ‘who wants a Chinese?’ after his Asian restaurant dream moved a step closer following his almighty World Championship upset

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2 w. ago Union boss piles pressure on Starmer to rejoin EU customs union as he calls for 'closest possible economic and political relationship' with Euro bloc

Paul Nowak, the leader of the Trades Union Congressand the most senior trade unionist in the UK, said the government should look at 'every possible' opportunity for relations with the EU.

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3 w. ago Marcus Rashford moves a step closer to dream transfer as Barcelona make big decision

Barcelona have the option to sign Marcus Rashford on a permanent basis for £26million in the summer transfer window, with his Manchester United career seemingly over

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