Saturday 18 May 2013
When Margaret Ritchie made the decision to cut the UDA project funding, she spoke up for many more people than just the SDLP voters of South Down.
She was speaking for all right-thinking unionists and nationalists.
Thank God, for once we have a politician who was willing to stick to her guns and cut funding. She did not bow to pressure from extortionist paramilitaries or weak DUP politicians.
In making her decision, she did what the people want — the right thing.
DISGUSTED
Belfast
One of Northern Ireland's grandest stately homes has been badly damaged in a fire.
Bashar Assad said he will not step down as president of Syria before elections are held in the war-ravaged country.
Explosions have gone off in the Libyan capital Tripoli and the restive eastern city of Benghazi.
There could be better to come from Tuscan Light judged on her manner of victory in the Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund Median Auction Fillies Maiden at Wexford.
The heavily backed Declaration Of War proved a major disappointment as Farhh made an impressive return to action in the JLT Lockinge Stakes at Newbury.
Joseph O'Brien believes it could be a "big ask" for Investec Derby favourite Dawn Approach to see out the mile-and-a-half trip at Epsom on June 1.
A-lister Kate Winslet has ramped up the glitz and glam to address the "heartbreaking" situation of youngsters living rough.
Kristen Stewart is apparently dreaming about the "normal family life" she wants with Robert Pattinson.
Monica Bellucci thinks her star sign is one of the reasons she battles feelings of insecurity.
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