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Don't worry about a name for the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland if Scotland secedes.
July 12 should not qualify as public holiday
I want to work on July 12. I work for the Northern Ireland Civil Service and have been advised that my workplace will be closed on Friday, July 12, and Monday, July 15.
We have to talk with our critics
Amid the horror of Woolwich, politicians appear agreed: their actions cannot be justified by UK foreign policy.
Show defiance over radicals
There appears to be confusion among Muslim communities over the horrific episode in Woolwich.
Responses to terrorism flag up hypocrisy
The Woolwich murder is tragic and the nation mourns the death of Drummer Lee Rigby.
Disabled OAP flushed over Trust toilet fees
On Wednesday last, at the new Giant's Causeway exhibition site, I was forced to pay £8.50 to use the gentleman's toilet.
Cash benefits of Orange parades
Last week, I was pleased to attend the launch of a report from the Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland on the socio-economic impact of the traditional Protestant parading sector.
Poor travel links at route of the problem
Having flown with Flybe for several years, I share Finance Minister Sammy Wilson's disappointment at its decision to drop direct flights from London Gatwick to Belfast City (News, May 24).
How is Koran being taught?
The blood of the innocent shed in Woolwich calls for a high-level inquiry into how the Koran is being interpreted and taught in mosques and madrassahs and the links most of our mosques have with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan.
Politicians to blame on tax
I AM getting bored watching posturing politicians trying to divert attention from their own failures.
Please explain key points of gay ceremony
PLEASE could someone explain to those of us who are neutral on the subject, and would like a better understanding, what are the key points of difference between a registry office wedding and a civil partnership?
All human life is precious
PERHAPS someone will explain why, when a Muslim kills a solider on British soil, he is called a terrorist, but when a British solider kills a Muslim in Iraq, or Afghanistan, he is not called a terrorist, but a hero? Why the double standard?
Confused over Crues challenge
I AM confused by the decision of Crusaders Football club to challenge the decision over the funding allocation to improve Windsor Park (News, May 23). They claim it is "state sponsorship" for a rival club, that being Linfield Football Club.
Time to divorce civil and religious marriage
DENNIS Golden (Write Back, May 23) highlighted an important point regarding gay marriage: "Before rushing through legislation allowing same-sex marriage, the inequality created by the introduction of same-sex civil partnership needs to be corrected and a formal definition of 'marriage' needs to be constructed."
Wars caused more terrorism
THE sickening killing in Woolwich is wrong. Such acts are incompatible with Islam.
Celebrate the differences in relationships
THE gay marriage Bill (News, May 21) confuses equality and sameness. True equality will only emerge when the fundamental differences between homosexual and heterosexual relationships are openly celebrated and respected.
Allow same-sex couples to marry
AS a happily married couple, we can see no way in which the introduction of same-sex marriage would diminish our own union.
Winds will not bring change to government
NO one can know whether the tornado that hit Oklahoma would have happened without climate change (News, May 22).
Railway revamp is on right track
A RECENT letter (Write Back, May 21), signed 'Commuter', claimed that it was a flawed idea for Translink to renovate and reuse the railway terminus at the Waterside in Londonderry.
Weather brings a heavy impact
THE recent bad weather has had a weighty impact on Northern Ireland's health and wellbeing.
Obama arrives for G8
Barack touches down in Belfast
Obama death bid fears - aircraft carriers on standby
Zumba dancer and Ulster husband on terror charges
In Pictures: The 'Big IF' concert in Botanic Gardens
Thousands turn out in the rain
In Pictures: Ulster Nightlife
Pubs, clubs and parties
Latest News
Michelle Obama visits national park
Michelle Obama rounds off the family's whistle-stop trip to Ireland with a visit to one of the country's famous national parks.
Obama defends spying programmes
Barack Obama has defended top secret National Security Agency spying programmes as legal and transparent - even though they are authorised in secret.
US names 'dangerous' Cuba prisoners
A list released by the US government has identified several dozen Guantanamo Bay prisoners who have been designated as too dangerous to release but who cannot be prosecuted.
Latest Sport
Kinnear: I'm smarter than Toon Army
Joe Kinnear risked alienating the Newcastle fans further by claiming to have "more intelligence than them".
Adrenalin fires up new boy Barritt
Brad Barritt has dismissed any fears of potential jet lag and weariness being a factor when he makes his British and Irish Lions debut.
Doctor marvels at Lions' dedication
Team doctor James Robson has paid a glowing tribute to the professionalism of Warren Gatland's British and Irish Lions.
Latest Showbiz
Cryer: Sitcoms do not need jokes
Barry Cryer has criticised today's sitcoms for lacking believable characters.
Will.i.am's Voice record label rage
The Voice coach Will.i.am has hit out at record label Universal over the failure of last year's winner to succeed in the charts.
DJ Whiley slams BGT and The Voice
DJ Jo Whiley has criticised Britain's Got Talent and The Voice - saying that contestants do not know what they are letting themselves in for.
