The records from the National Archives in Dublin show that the SDLP and the Irish government were heavily against the idea.

The UK will be “brighter” on Sunday, ahead of a blast of snow and rain towards New Year’s Eve, the Met Office has said. Highs of 12C are expected in Exeter, Devon, with 10C across other parts of the ...

A 33-year-old woman and 36-year-old man are due to appear before a district judge at Downpatrick Magistrates’ Court on Monday.

Benjamin Netanyahu visited Dublin years before he became Israeli prime minister, in a bid to establish a diplomatic presence in the capital. The Israeli embassy is now in the process of closing. In ...

A third person has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man was hit by a car after an argument in a bar on Christmas Day. Police were called to reports of the disturbance outside The Gate ...

Dame Judi Dench has revealed the apple tree she planted in honour of her friend Dame Maggie Smith bore fruit on the day of the actress’s funeral. Oscar-winning actress Dame Maggie, known for prominent ...

The Los Angeles Chargers clinched a place in the NFL play-offs by thrashing the New England Patriots 40-7. Justin Herbert threw for 281 yards and three touchdowns as the Chargers secured a wild card ...

Eddie Howe wants even more from in-form Newcastle striker Alexander Isak. The 25-year-old Sweden international took his goal tally for the season to 12 in the 3-0 Boxing Day win over Aston Villa at St ...

The accident happened on the same crossing between Miami and Orlando in Florida where three people have already died this year.

Hussey and Leonard Whiting rose to fame as teenagers after starring in the 1968 film version of the Shakespearean tragedy.