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Darran Marshall

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BBC News NI Politics Producer | Senior Journalist. On Twitter @DarranMarshall Based in Belfast / Tyrone

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Darran Marshall @dmarshall.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Secretary of State Chris Bryanthas warned that a resolution to the #Drumcree parading dispute was "not going to be easy" but said the government would "go the extra mile for peace". www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Labour conference: Drumcree parade resolution 'not going to be easy', says secretary of state
Sir Chris Bryant says the situation is "tense" and that "nobody wants Northern Ireland to return to the 1990s".
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Darran Marshall @dmarshall.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Parading, policing and power sharing collide amid Drumcree dispute www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Stormont future depends on Drumcree outcome
Divisions that had been dormant over Drumcree have flowed angrily again between Stormont parties.
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Darran Marshall @dmarshall.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Parades Commission rules that Orange Order members can walk down Garvaghy Road on Sunday. Follow for live updates. bbc.in/4yUl7HP
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Darran Marshall @dmarshall.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Some BBC channels and radio stations 'may well' have to close, director general says www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Some BBC channels and radio stations 'may well' have to close, director general says
The BBC's financial situation "may well mean" some channels and stations close, Matt Brittin says.
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Darran Marshall @dmarshall.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Ed Sheeran has apologised to fans for making "mistakes" as he opened his first show since Macklemore was dropped from his tour for making pro-Palestinian remarks on stage. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Ed Sheeran admits 'mistakes' at first show since Macklemore controversy in Philadelphia
The singer spoke about Israel and Gaza after Macklemore was dropped from his tour for making pro-Palestinian remarks on stage.
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Darran Marshall @dmarshall.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Justice Minister Naomi Long “remains deeply concerned” about the compassionate temporary release of a convicted killer and his subsequent absconding. She is due to update the Assembly tomorrow. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Justice minister 'deeply concerned' over temporary release of convicted killer
Gary Anderson was released on Monday from Maghaberry Prison to attend the funeral of his father but absconded and remains at large.
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Darran Marshall @dmarshall.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
The DUP leader will make a call for closer co-operation between unionist parties ahead of next May's assembly & council elections. Gavin Robinson will tell his party conference "we must not gift wrap seats to Sinn Féin and Alliance". www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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DUP leader Gavin Robinson to call for closer unionist co-operation
Gavin Robinson will tell his party conference "we must not gift wrap seats to Sinn Féin and Alliance.
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Darran Marshall @dmarshall.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Ireland's relationship with the UK under Andy Burnham's premiership has got off to a "very good start", Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said. But he refused to be drawn on how much the issue of Irish unity had featured during their first official meeting. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Ireland's relationship with UK under Burnham off to 'very good start'
The visit came days after US President Donald Trump made comments about supporting a "unified Ireland".
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Darran Marshall @dmarshall.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
We have a duty to 'progress' Good Friday Agreement, taoiseach tells PM www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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We have duty to 'progress' Good Friday Agreement, Micheál Martin tells Andy Burnham
The pair were expected to discuss a further strengthening of ties including boosting trade, security and working with the European Union.
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Darran Marshall @dmarshall.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Brewdog's unpaid workers to receive nothing after takeover deal www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Brewdog's unpaid workers to receive nothing after takeover deal
Administrators say about £489,000 was owed for staff wages and holiday pay and £2.4m was owed to HMRC for unpaid VAT.
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Darran Marshall @dmarshall.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
The organisers of Culture Night Belfast are hoping the city can build on the success of the Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, as it delivers more than 200 free events on Friday. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Culture Night hoping for fleadh boost as it returns to Belfast
A "Wuthering Heights extravaganza" features among more than 200 free events, as some unique locations are showcased on Friday.
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Darran Marshall @dmarshall.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Prime Minister Andy Burnham and Taoiseach Micheál Martin will hold their first official meeting today. Taoiseach will be the first international leader to visit Number Ten North. Martin will be meeting his fifth UK PM since 2020. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Andy Burnham: UK Prime Minister to meet Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martin
Martin will be the first international leader to visit Number 10 North, the government said ahead of the talks.
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Darran Marshall @dmarshall.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Sinn Féin calls on Taoiseach to meet residents over Drumcree dispute www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Drumcree: Sinn Féin calls on Taoiseach to meet with Garvaghy Road residents
The route the Order hopes to take includes the mainly-nationalist Garvaghy Road.
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Darran Marshall @dmarshall.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Irish broadcaster RTÉ will not broadcast or participate in the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest. "RTÉ feels that Ireland's participation cannot be justified given the appalling and ongoing loss of lives in Gaza and the humanitarian crisis there.” www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Eurovision: Ireland boycotts contest for second year in a row
In a statement, RTÉ said it feels Ireland's participation "cannot be justified given the appalling and ongoing loss of lives in Gaza".
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Darran Marshall @dmarshall.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Murder victim's family 'deserve answers' as killer remains at large www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Gary Anderson: Murder victim's family 'deserve answers' over killer's release
SDLP MLA Mark H Durkan says Karol Kelly's family are 'distressed' as his killer Gary Anderson remains on the run.
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Darran Marshall @dmarshall.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Electricity discount to be paid to NI households www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Electricity discount: £63 to be paid to NI households
The one-off £63 reduction in electricity bills will be paid from next month.
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Darran Marshall @dmarshall.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
An inquest verdict at last - but many mysteries remain about Noah Donohoe's death www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Verdict in Noah Donohoe inquest delivered but questions remain
After years of delay, the jury has reached a verdict but some questions remain unanswered over what happened to the 14-year-old.
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Darran Marshall @dmarshall.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
'I might have to take a second job' - the impact of rising inflation www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Inflation: Rising costs felt in Northern Ireland
Mum tells how she might have to take a second job due to increasing financial pressures and the rising cost of living.
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Darran Marshall @dmarshall.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
A woman who is fighting to stop her sex offender ex-husband having contact with their child has said the thought of it makes her "feel sick". www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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NI woman wants law change to prevent child access for sex offenders
The woman, who is "sick" at the thought of her sex offender ex having access to their child, is calling for laws to change.
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Darran Marshall @dmarshall.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
All of the remaining support acts on Ed Sheeran's US tour have quit, after the rapper Macklemore was dropped from the line-up for making pro-Palestinian remarks on stage. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Ed Sheeran's support acts quit tour in support of Macklemore
The star said he was not responsible for Macklemore being dropped from the line-up after he made pro-Palestinian statements on stage.
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Darran Marshall @dmarshall.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
“You have Northern Ireland and you have Ireland - It would seem to me. one of the naturals of all time is to put them together.” Donald #Trump says his Irish unity comments are his own opinion but he’s received “so much support on that”.
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Darran Marshall @dmarshall.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Driver threatened with knife as bus hijacked and chased in police pursuit www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Bus driver threatened with knife as bus hijacked in Omagh and chased in police pursuit to Strabane
Passengers were allowed to leave the bus but the driver was kept on board during the hijacking.
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Darran Marshall @dmarshall.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
"It turns out that he isn’t as orange as he looks." SDLP leader Claire Hanna reacts to Trump's comments on Irish unity. "I'm not sure if anybody has checked on the DUP. I suspect they're burning those Trump flags as we speak."
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Darran Marshall @dmarshall.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
President Trump says he'd love to see a united Ireland and that it's "going to happen eventually". "I think it would be a fantastic thing. Now the UK will have something to say about it, obviously."
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Darran Marshall @dmarshall.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Police launch murder investigation into Ann Widdecombe's death www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cp...
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Police launch murder investigation into Ann Widdecombe's death
Devon and Cornwall Police say the 78-year-old was found at her home on Dartmoor in Devon on Thursday with serious injuries.
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Darran Marshall @dmarshall.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
A bonfire with a replica mosque placed on top of it has been lit before the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) could remove the effigy. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Moygashel: Bonfire with mosque replica placed on top set alight
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) said it had "commenced a significant and complex policing operation" to remove a "hate display".
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Darran Marshall @dmarshall.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
The Department for Communities has said it was not consulted about the demolition of a derelict Georgian building and was not aware of any planning approval for the works. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Antrim Arms Hotel: Department not consulted before listed derelict hotel demolished
Demolition work was carried out on the derelict listed Georgian building in Ballycastle earlier this week.
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Darran Marshall @dmarshall.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
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Tyrella beach: How beachgoers are turning snaps into science
Scientists hope to learn more about the impact of climate change on coasts through people's photos.
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Darran Marshall @dmarshall.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Derelict hotel in 'dangerous' condition demolished www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Antrim Arms Hotel: Demolition of dangerous building takes place
The derelict building, parts of which are believed date back to the 1700s, has been vacant for more than a decade.
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Darran Marshall @dmarshall.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Police have been asked to act over a replica of a mosque on top of a bonfire in County Tyrone. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Moygashel: Calls for police action over replica of mosque on top of bonfire
The bonfire in Moygashel has displayed other controversial banners in the past.
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Darran Marshall @dmarshall.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Politician, Predator & Paedophile A BBC Spotlight NI investigation 📍 BBC One NI at 9pm Investigation delves into the double life of Jeffrey Donaldson Read more: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Darran Marshall @dmarshall.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
A BBC Spotlight investigation has uncovered more secrets behind the double life of disgraced former MP Jeffrey Donaldson. Politician, Predator and Paedophile Is on BBC One NI @ 9pm. Read more👇 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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BBC investigation delves into the double life of Jeffrey Donaldson
BBC NI Spotlight investigates the long-serving Christian politician jailed for child sex offences.
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Darran Marshall @dmarshall.bsky.social · 14/06/2026
Thousands of people gathered on Saturday at an anti-racism protest in Belfast, after violence erupted across the city this week which saw people's homes, businesses and vehicles targeted. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Belfast protest: Thousands gather for anti-racism rally
Protesters gathered at Belfast City Hall for a demonstration against racism, after the past week of violence and disorder.
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Darran Marshall @dmarshall.bsky.social · 14/06/2026
Stormont's health minister has said the violence that erupted last week was a "stain on Northern Ireland's reputation, locally, nationally and internationally". www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Belfast disorder: Mike Nesbitt says violence was 'stain on NI's reputation'
International healthcare workers have spoken about threats and intimidation while some fear for their safety.
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Darran Marshall @dmarshall.bsky.social · 31/05/2026
Statement from Ulster Unionist Party. “The party does not accept the characterisation of recent events set out in Mr Beattie’s letter.” “Management Board met … to consider serious concerns about Mr Beattie’s conduct and judgement.“
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Darran Marshall @dmarshall.bsky.social · 31/05/2026
Doug Beattie has quit the Ulster Unionist Party, saying it has become clear his membership is no longer "tenable". www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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UUP: Doug Beattie quits as his membership no longer 'tenable'
The former party leader and Upper Bann assembly member had been facing the prospect of being deselected by his constituency association ahead of the next assembly election.
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Darran Marshall @dmarshall.bsky.social · 31/05/2026
Doug Beattie to Jon Burrows MLAs have been “marginalised, ignored, isolated, and discredited.” “Your leadership style is dismissive & overly centralised.” “An Insidious campaign of rumour & gossip was being waged against me.” “You intended to reopen a disciplinary matter.”
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Darran Marshall @dmarshall.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
Bally… comes from the irish word ‘baile’ meaning farm, home, settlement Knock… comes from an irish word for hill Drum... has its origins in an Irish word for ‘back’ Dr Frances Kane explains the influence the Irish language has on our many of our place names today.
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Darran Marshall @dmarshall.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
Dr Frances Kane explains the influence of Scottish & English language on place names in Northern Ireland. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Some word to look out for include; burn (the word for a river), brae (hill), and kirk (church) Watch more on BBC The View on BBC iPlayer www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
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Darran Marshall @dmarshall.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
'The only thing growing in rural communities are the graveyards' Small schools close, GAA clubs merge, and marching bands fold. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Schools close and GAA clubs merge: The decline of rural communities
Nearly 50 small primary schools in County Tyrone have closed their doors over the last 20 years.
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Darran Marshall @dmarshall.bsky.social · 11/04/2026
Paddy McLaughlin owns a limousine and a vehicle recovery company in Strabane. He told BBC News NI that his fuel bill increased by more than £5,000 in the past month and he would be taking his lorries off the road from today. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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NI fuel protesters 'stand in solidarity' with Irish counterparts
A convoy of vans, lorries, tractors, and even a limousine took part in a slow moving protest around the town centre on Saturday afternoon.
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Darran Marshall @dmarshall.bsky.social · 11/04/2026
Paddy McLaughlin owns a limousine and a vehicle recovery company in Strabane. He told BBC News NI that his fuel bill increased by more than £5,000 in the past month and he would be taking his lorries off the road from today. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
bbc.co.uk
NI fuel protesters 'stand in solidarity' with Irish counterparts
A convoy of vans, lorries, tractors, and even a limousine took part in a slow moving protest around the town centre on Saturday afternoon.
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Darran Marshall @dmarshall.bsky.social · 15/03/2026
Death of 13 lambs 'worst thing I could ever imagine', says farmer Kevin McGivern told @BBCNewsNI “at least 11 had their necks broke, the others were probably strangled,". www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Rostrevor: Death of 13 lambs 'worst thing' farmer could imagine
Police say they were found dead on a farm on the Drumsesk Road and that their necks had been deliberately broken.
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Darran Marshall @dmarshall.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
Is it time to ban social media for under-16s in Northern Ireland? Education Minister Paul Givan has said he is "very sympathetic" to calls for a ban. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Social media ban: Paul Givan 'sympathetic' to call for change in Northern Ireland
The education minister says it is important to keep a
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Darran Marshall @dmarshall.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
“There are people in their graves today who wouldn’t be there had there been an upping of the price of cheap alcohol.” Former Health Minister Jim Wells wanted to introduce minimum unit pricing in 2014. Read more: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Darran Marshall @dmarshall.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
“120 fewer people are dying each year in Scotland as a consequence of Minimum Unit Pricing.” NI Chief Medical Officer Prof. Michael McBride says evidence from Scotland shows the policy can reduce hospital admissions & alcohol related deaths. Read more: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Darran Marshall @dmarshall.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
The health minister has said time is "quite rapidly" running out for the executive to introduce alcohol minimum pricing in Northern Ireland. And he says a failure to introduce it back in 2013 “inevitably” means some lives have been lost. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Time running out to introduce alcohol minimum pricing, says minister
The pricing structure is already in place in Scotland and Wales where alcohol cannot be sold for less than 65p per unit.
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Darran Marshall @dmarshall.bsky.social · 15/02/2026
An Indian woman who has been living in Belfast for 23 yrs said racist graffiti and anti-social behaviour near her home has forced her to change how she lives her life Another resident says his children are “shattered” and afraid to go to their room alone. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Belfast: Residents 'traumatised' by racist graffiti inside flats
Graffiti containing a racially offensive slur was sprayed on a wall inside a residential building in Belfast on Saturday.
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Darran Marshall @dmarshall.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
You can now watch our entire interview with @nicolasturgeon.bsky.social on the BBC News NI YouTube channel. Scotland's former First Minister talks to @markcarruthers7.bsky.social about the rise of Reform, Scottish Independence, and culture wars. #indyref #politics youtu.be/04sxx9si4Bs?...
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Nicola Sturgeon: Trump, Farage, Independence and Trans rights
YouTube video by BBC News NI
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Darran Marshall @dmarshall.bsky.social · 24/01/2026
The #Allianz logo was behind both goals for the first half of tonight’s televised @TyroneGAALive @KildareGAA #GAA league game in Omagh but was removed at halftime.
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