Hi °C | Lo °C Security forces stand between us and bomber
Only the diligence of the security service and the PSNI is preventing a Boston-type terrorist attack (or – God forbid – another Omagh) happening here.
Church doesn't seem forgiving over baroness Thatcher
THERE has been much debate in the newspapers regarding Margaret Thatcher's legacy. At the moment, all judgment is based on subjective opinion, which varies depending on a person's age and on personal experience of life in the 1980s.
Scargill's just as worthy a figure
WILL Arthur Scargill also be given a semi-state funeral? He, too, was a national figure hated by millions.
Post office that sells no stamps
YOU'VE heard of the pub with no beer and you brought to our attention the Executive with no legislation, but how about the post office with no stamps?
Gandhi's words ring true here
WHEN I am asked what I think of the Good Friday Agreement, I think of our bitter divisions and remember what Mahatma Gandhi said when asked what he thought of Western civilization.
Gerry Adams in fresh call for border poll
The GDP per capita data is rather interesting regarding the likely wealth of the six counties in a united Ireland vis-a-vis the status quo. Even after a devastating recession throughout Ireland, income per person is sixth in the EU and about $10,000 ahead of the UK. Why, then, is Northern Ireland the poorest region in the UK? We are unable to set taxes. The profile of many of our industries are much closer to that of the Republic than the UK. We are dislocated from the wealth centre of the UK. The UK government has no incentive to carry out long-term planning and investment to address the needs of this region.
No going back, but can Sinn Fein move on?
GERRY Adams' speech at Sinn Fein's annual conference in Mayo was a mixed bag (News, April 16).
Peace process doublespeak
THE 'peace process' is Sinn Fein-speak for 'progress towards a united Ireland'. If Gerry Adams, or Martin McGuinness, say this or that is opposed to the 'peace process', they mean that it risks damaging their all-Ireland project.
Baroness Thatcher's legacy in Northern Ireland was marked by U-turns
IT will be profitable to remember the late Margaret Thatcher's legacy in Northern Ireland.
Margaret Thatcher's years as premier were full of disasters
MARGARET Thatcher is dead, so the usual rubbish comes pouring out about her virtues.
System failure did not cause Savita death
With Savita Halappanavar's death, we have an example of the term 'system failure' being offered as a distraction from consideration of the source of the problem.
Women not in LED spotlight
I am pleased to see that Belfast City Hall's new LED system will bring us a brighter future (News, April 12).
Scientology just an anti-religion
Regarding the letter 'Cruise's beliefs not that strange' (Write Back, April 11), Scientology evolved from the science fiction writings of L Ron Hubbard.
Thanks to Tele for laptop repair
I would like to express my deep appreciation to the Belfast Telegraph and Claire McNeilly in particular for the help I received in having my laptop repaired under warranty.
Shades of grey with the Iron Lady Thatcher
Margaret Thatcher gave millions of people the benefits of home ownership, yet depleted the stock of social housing. She freed up the market, giving years of growth, but had a hand in the subsequent recession.
Come and protest against health policies
The Executive's proposal for two £80m health centres in Newry and Lisburn will put millions of pounds of public money into the pockets of big business at the expense of essential health services.
Plea for help in tracking down long-lost family
I live in Australia and I am trying to contact relatives in Belfast. The family name is Kerr; my uncle was Jack Kerr. He was a rear-gunner in the air force.
Be Bold in Blue for MS support
Will you be Bold in Blue for MS Awareness Week (April 29-May 5) to raise funds to support people with multiple sclerosis? Call 01462 476707 for your free guide.
Charities say a big thank-you
BELFAST HILLS PARTNERSHIP: Belfast (June 30, 2011), £44.95.
Education Bill will prove a failure for our children
As a supporter of grammar schools, I wish to express my dismay and opposition to the Education Bill currently before the Assembly.
In pictures: UK Soap Awards
New suspects in Maddie probe
In Pictures: North West 200
In Pictures: Balmoral Show
Nice-but-dull Kate's annoying baby bump pose
FHM's sexiest women - Kunis knocks Tulisa off her perch
Latest News
Airport bird smuggling bid thwarted new
Attempts to bring live fighting birds through a British airport in suitcases were "astonishing", Border Force has said.
Surgeons use chain to rebuild jaw new
A cancer patient has thanked surgeons for saving her life by rebuilding part of her jaw using a chain similar to those used on bicycles.
Company boss allegedly defrauded in dumper truck deal wins legal action over bank new
A company boss allegedly defrauded in a £91,000 deal to sell two dumper trucks overseas has won a legal action against his bank.
Latest Sport
Fernandinho tweets City wish new
Brazilian midfielder Fernandinho has confirmed he wants to join Manchester City.
Interactive Graphic: Formula One Monaco Grand Prix race tracker new
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Lampard: Mourinho was the best new
Frank Lampard has lauded the man-management credentials of former Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho ahead of an expected second coming of the Special One this summer.
Latest Showbiz
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Chris Brown gives advice to Bieber new
Chris Brown has congratulated Justin Bieber on his success at the Billboard Music Awards.
Fox defends new show on Twitter new
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