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Making sense of political events, decisions and ideas directly affecting Northern Ireland. Given their geographical proximity, events in Great Britain and the Republic of Ireland will be included in this section

LucidTalk poll: Is there still time to save the Union?

James McMordieOctober 29, 2017

Time and time again unionist politicians have failed to widen the unionist coalition beyond the traditional bulwark of voters that have hitherto been numerous e... Read More...

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LucidTalk poll: Should there be a referendum on Irish unity?

Jamie PowOctober 26, 2017

The constitutional question is never far off the horizon in Northern Ireland politics. It suits both sides of the debate to keep it in perpetual proximity. U... Read More...

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10 things we’ve learned from LucidTalk polling this year

Connor DalyOctober 26, 2017

It's been another busy week for pollsters LucidTalk - they've just released results of their latest survey. Should we hold a border poll? If a referendum was he... Read More...

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Northern Lens: Why We’re Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel for 2018

Andréa HannaOctober 25, 2017

Lonely Planet this week awarded Belfast and the Causeway Coast the coveted Number 1 position in its regional list for “Best in Travel 2018.” This is no mean fea... Read More...

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The truth and its pants

Steve McGookinOctober 24, 2017

The next few years will see a looming conflict over trust in information. But have we reached a point where for some people it doesn’t really matter whether som... Read More...

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Thinking out loud: When will the peace walls come down?

Connor DalyOctober 24, 2017

Last week, work began to transform a peace line interface in north Belfast, part of a £440,000 redevelopment project installing art installations, road and kerb... Read More...

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