Rishi Sunak says he will examine Policy Exchange report which calls for Northern Ireland to play greater UK defence role

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This is our afternoon update - we hope you enjoy.     Sunak: I have seen, with my own visits, the vital role that Northern Ireland is playing           Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said he will be happy to examine a new report which calls on Northern Ireland to play a greater role in the UK's national security.                 Up to 8cm of snow to fall during 24-hour weather warning for snow and ice as temperatures dip below freezing   Piercing conditions will hit us during a 24-hour yellow weather warning for snow issued by the Met Office for Northern Ireland on Thursday and Friday.           The judge said the 'senseless and cruel act' had brought much pain to the family of Mr Thompson   The sentencing of a man over a house fire in which his friend died will help bring some closure but it will not bring the victim back, his family have said.           Blake Newland: Funeral details released for tragic teenager who was was stabbed in Limavady   Funeral details have now been released for 17-year-old Blake Newland who was stabbed in Limavady.           Institute FC vice-chairman rubbishes idea of sectarian tension at upcoming Linfield game on same day as GAA clash   The vice-chairman of Institute FC has poured cold water on the idea of sectarian tension at an upcoming Irish Cup clash against Linfield in Londonderry city.           Stopping animal cruelty should be a priority for all says new Agriculture Minister Andrew Muir   New DAERA Minister, Andrew Muir, has said that animal welfare issues would be among his top priorities going forward, during his first visit following taking up post.           Man charged with arson attack at bank in the High Street area of Portadown   A 54 year-old-man has been charged with arson endangering life with intent, possessing an offensive weapon in a public place and possessing an article with intent to damage property.           'All polling data points to a very strong majority in favour of remaining in the UK'   DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has dismissed Sinn Fein predictions of a border poll within 10 years, stating: "We are nowhere near a united Ireland."           Loyalist Jamie Bryson says Orange Order's Mervyn Gibson is 'completely wrong' about sea border   The anti-protocol activist Jamie Bryson has said that the Orange Order Grand Secretary's arguments for the government-DUP deal which restored Stormont "are built on sand".           Queen's University chief calls for lifting of cap on student numbers that can enrol from island of Ireland   ​Immediate action is needed from Stormont to stop the "brain drain" of students leaving Northern Ireland, the vice-chancellor of Queen's University Belfast has said.                 View more news

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Two prominent cancer survivor politicians in Northern Ireland speak out on King Charles' medical battle ahead: 'I have nothing but admiration for how he has handled this'

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Good afternoon readers, Here is a look at our newspaper today   Also read:  *Editorial: No Taoiseach has been more generous to unionism than was John Bruton * Letter: The unionist community continues to fool itself that it is part of the United Kingdom * Letter: Smart politics by the DUP - they snatched victory from the claws of defeat * John Cushnahan: John Bruton's contribution to the search for peace in Northern Ireland has always been greatly underestimated     Two prominent cancer survivors speak out on King Charles' medical battle ahead: 'I have nothing but admiration'           New moderator of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland is chosen with four votes clear of his rival           LATEST: Up to 8cm of snow to fall during 24-hour weather warning for snow and ice as temperatures dip below freezing           Queen's University chief calls for lifting of cap on student numbers that can enrol from island of Ireland           The judge said the 'senseless and cruel act' had brought much pain to the family of Mr Thompson           'Invest NI must play its part to tackle low productivity which is a fundamental driver of overall economic performance'           Barrister says Belfast employers must take periods seriously           Co Down train station park and ride plans hit the buffers over road safety concerns at junction           Return of Stormont assembly welcomed by the Nature Friendly Farming Network (NI)           Appeal for information after two people seriously injured in one vehicle collision in Ballymoney yesterday           Man arrested after arson attack at bank premises in the High Street area of Portadown               Extended reality festival returns ro Belfast to create unique tech driven art experiences     Martin finally confess all to Anne. And it proves to be the first smart thing he's done in a while                           All you need to know about the 2024-25 Nations League draw with Northern Ireland set to learn League C opponents             'We have to bottle that second-half performance in terms of sheer guts, determination and a never-say-die attitude.'     'When you get the ball boys wasting time at the end in the last 10 minutes you know you're doing well, don't you?'     "As long as that man wants to ride a motorbike, they're there for him."                 View more news

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