Declassified files: Ministers decided against radical measures to stem Londonderry’s Protestant exodus

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2 Jan, 2019 Declassified files: Ministers decided against radical measures to stem Londonderry's Protestant exodus Ministers and mandarins decided in 1993 that although it was desirable to halt the Protestant exodus from Londonderry's west bank, radical and expensive measures to do so were not justified, declassified papers reveal. Latest News New online schools admission process opens today A new online schools admissions process launched by the Education Authority (EA) opens today. Red squirrels reclaim Ards peninsula Red squirrels are reclaiming a coastal peninsula in Northern Ireland after a major environmental drive to save the under-threat species. New Year's Day hunt greeted in Co Down village by jeers and cheers The New Year's Day hunt in a Co Down village has been greeted by both boos from protesters and cheers from supporters. 21 of the most badly parked cars in N.I. in 2018 The year that was Northern Ireland in 2018 brought with it more than its fair share of badly parked cars. Sport Update Paul Heatley orders a double as Crusaders beat Ballymena United at Seaview Crusaders 3 Ballymena United 2 Warrenpoint Town: Philip Donnelly's hat-trick delight to defeat Glenavon Philip Donnelly's hat-trick delight helped Warrenpoint Town secure a convincing 3-1 succes over sluggish Glenavon. Jimmy Callacher brace at Ards sends Linfield top of Irish League ARDS 0 LINFIELD 2 And finally... Abortion debate: SoS urged to maintain current restrictions on terminations The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland has come under pressure from people born with serious conditions to maintain restrictions on abortion. See all the day's news here

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N.I. benefits payments affected by computer glitch

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1 Jan, 2019 N.I. benefits payments affected by computer glitch A technical issue in the benefits computer system means some Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) customers will receive weekly payments instead of their normal fortnightly payments. Latest News Loughgall killings among legacy cases in coroner's office backlog The sister of one of eight IRA men killed by the SAS at Loughgall in 1987 has said she hopes a fresh inquest into his death will prove there were alternatives to what happened. Ten well known people who passed away in 2018 As we begin to welcome in 2019 it's important to look back at the year that was 2018 and reflect on those we said goodbye to. Funeral for second young man to die tragically in Lurgan Another Lurgan family is in heartbreak after the sudden death of Darwin Cousins who died in tragic circumstances on Boxing Day. Alex Kane: Fractured unionism needs to find its focus – and fast A few days ago this tweet appeared on my timeline: 'All I wish is that my loyalist political opinion is respected just as equally as any other political opinion and not demonised or abused as others would prefer.' Sport Update Darren Mullen looks to get Newry City back on track against Institute Newry City manager Darren Mullen will be looking to get his side back on track when they host Institute in the Danske Bank Premiership on Tuesday. Glenavon's Mark Sykes set for Oxford United Glenavon midfielder Mark Sykes looks set to turn down a move to Port Vale in favour of a switch to League One side Oxford United. We won't stand still says Rangers boss Steven Gerrard Steven Gerrard admitted Rangers cannot afford to stand still after their Old Firm success if they want to overtake Celtic in the Ladbrokes Premiership. And finally... Mooted Fianna Fail-SDLP merger 'looks like a takeover' says Mairia Cahill A high-profile recent recruit to the SDLP has said ongoing talks of a merger between her party and Dublin-based Fianna Fail resemble a "takeover". See all the day's news here

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