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Our legendary goalkeeper, Harry Gregg, would have turned 94 today.
His courage in the Munich air disaster will never be forgotten ❤️
ALT A black and white photo of Harry Gregg, circa 1980, wearing a United-branded sweatshirt with the initials HG sewn onto the chest.
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The remote North Antrim spot, facing the Mull of Kintyre in Scotland, where campaigners want the remains of Roger Casement to be reburied.
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‘Have you ever wished something didn’t have to come to an end?… There is an old word to describe exactly how you are feeling: finifugal… based on the Latin for ‘fleeing the end’… [but] this emotion only comes at the end of something really good.’
Susie Dent #bookweekni
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Will Grigg playing in a wooden stadium is surely a health and safety concern
📝 We can confirm that Will Grigg has departed the club, joining Forest Green Rovers on a permanent basis.
The forward leaves North Derbyshire having made a momentous contribution to the club’s success in recent seasons, netting 42 times in total for the Spireites and finishing as the club’s top scorer in the National League title-winning season.
Everyone at the club wishes Griggy all the best for the future. 💙
🔗 shorturl.at/uDpju
#Spireites
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Architecture Night underway with @BBCMarkSimpson @ArchitectureNI at the Electric Light Station
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George Dockrell takes a wicket in his first over to become Ireland's greatest wicket-taker. His 327th, passing Dermott Monteith's long record of 326
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Our XI for the series opener! 🫡
Namibia Men have won the toss and decided to bowl first.
📺 Watch live on ICC.tv
#BackingGreen | #IREvNAM | #FailteSolar
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The FM & dFM were at the Executive Office scrutiny committee today.
Here’s how the question session ended at 3pm.
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BREAKING @bbcnewsni Jailed ex DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson is being investigated by London police about an alleged rape of a woman inside the Houses of Parliament.
The former MP has been accused of raping the woman in Westminster in 2016, at the very heart of the political establishment.
bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c94g…
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Jeffrey Donaldson is to be interviewed by London police about an alleged rape of a woman, inside the Houses of Parliament, the BBC can reveal.
bbc.in/4z3FQcR
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Day spent in Bournville with @CadburyAthFC @tamworthfc The Pavilion probably the most beautiful clubhouse in football, for @TimesSport unseen thetimes.com/sport/football/…
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Acceptable or games gone.
Duncan Ferguson has his say 👀
🎙️ @Glentoran
#BOYLESportsPrem
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A little bit of breaking news about Book Week 2026… (19-25 October) #bookweekni @LibrariesNI @BBCnireland
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It was such fun to spend some time with Dame Mary Beard in Belfast for Book Week 2026 (19-25 October). A brilliant interview upcoming on Talkback with @williamcrawley #bookweekni @LibrariesNI @bbcradioulster
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Ulster Unionist leader @JonBurrowsMLA confirms he was the MLA using AirPods during yesterday’s Assembly sitting.
He apologised and said he was listening back to another debate at the time.
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DERBY DAY ⚔️🟨🟦
North Down bragging rights. A place in the semi-finals at stake.
The Seasiders face Ards tonight in the ToalsBet County Antrim Senior Shield Quarter-Final.
🏆 Quarter-Final
⚽ Ards v Bangor
🏟️ Clandeboye Park
⏰ 7:45pm KO
Tickets available online, with cash turnstiles also available on the night.
🎟️ > bangorfc.com/tickets.php
Derby night under the lights. Come on, Seasiders! 👊
#BangorFC #Seasiders #NorthDownDerby #CountyAntrimShield
