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The Latest Breaking News from Northern Ireland

Top GCSE results fall in return to pre-Covid grading system

Around 203,000 fewer top GCSE grades were awarded in England, Wales and Northern Ireland compared to last year.

The Independent UK

Pressure builds on government as ‘seventh circle of hell’ at Stormont continues

Northern Ireland’s powersharing assembly has been effectively collapsed for more than a year amid DUP protest action over Brexit arrangements.

The Independent UK

Peace in Northern Ireland, war in Ukraine — and American football - Roll Call

Several lawmakers visiting the United Kingdom and Ireland said they will be attending the Navy-Notre Dame football game Saturday in Dublin.

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NI students celebrate GCSE results despite uncertainty around grade levels

Of the 30,800 GCSE students in the region who received their results, 86.8% received grade C/4 and above, while 34.5% received grade A/7 and above.

The Independent UK

GCSE top grades fall in NI but remain above pre-pandemic levels

More than 30,800 students are receiving their GCSE results on Thursday.

The Independent UK

GCSE results day 2023: higher fall in proportion of top grades in England than in other UK nations – as it happened

Pupils across England, Wales and Northern Ireland find out their results for GCSEs and level 2 vocational technical qualifications

The Guardian - UK

Files reveal terms ministers were warned not to use in Northern Ireland

Advice was part of briefing for Peter Mandelson when he became Labour’s Northern Ireland secretary in 1999

The Guardian - UK

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Mandelson was advised not to refer to Ireland as ‘The Free State’

Declassified files reveal briefing notes given to new Northern Ireland Office ministers in 1999.

The Independent UK

‘Politically charged’ option of closing rail network sections suggested in 2000

Declassified papers reveal tensions during the first meeting of a new rail task force in 2000.

The Independent UK

How do GCSE grades differ across the UK?

Teenagers across the country are collecting their GCSE results.

The Independent UK

Officials told not to ’embarrass’ schools with McGuinness visits, records reveal

There were around 50 demonstrations in schools across Northern Ireland in response to Martin McGuinness’s appointment as education minister in 1999.

The Independent UK

Stormont official suggested ‘sexier’ picture of NI economy required, files show

The official said a Foreign and Commonwealth Office briefing document for use by UK embassies overseas was a ‘relic of the past’.

The Independent UK

Lough Neagh ‘dying in plain sight’ due to vast algal blooms

Agencies say toxic blue-green algae, thought to be driven by farm runoff and sewage, recorded at levels not seen since 1970s

The Guardian - UK

First ‘not for EU’ labels appear on supermarket food in Northern Ireland

Labels required on some items from October on back of updated post-Brexit deal seen in Asda

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The Independent UK

No charges over Birmingham pub bombings ‘ethical, moral and legal turpitude’

Julie Hambleton said the attack that killed her sister and 20 others was ‘off-limits’ for prosecution.

The Independent UK

GCSE pupils warned of ‘shock’ as 300,000 fewer top grades predicted

A return to pre-pandemic grading means this year’s results in England will be lower than last year.

The Independent UK

Pupils and parents in for ‘shock’ as 300,000 fewer expected to get top GCSE grades

GCSE results are expected to be much lower than pre-pandemic

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Alexa Pano earns first LPGA win on 19th birthday at ISPS Handa World Invitational

Both Pano and Brown were first-time winners at the joint women's and men's event in Northern Ireland.

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Golf Monthly

Dan Brown Completes Storybook Rise For ISPS HANDA Crown As Fellow Rookie Alexa Pano Lifts Women's Title

English pro Brown completed a wire-to-wire victory in Northern Ireland to win his first DP World Tour title and fellow rookie Alexa Pano won the women's crown after a play-off

USA Today Sports Media Group

American Marissa Steen had a great strategy in Northern Ireland on Friday — play well Thursday

The former University of Memphis star has battled injuries and self-doubt.

The Guardian - UK

Record number of UK school leavers gain university places through clearing

Ucas says 10,400 had been admitted through clearing by Friday, amid concern over lower grades awarded in England

Golf Monthly

Ryder Cup Hopeful Withdraws From DP World Tour Event

Victor Perez was forced to pull out after the opening round in Northern Ireland as he goes in search of a Ryder Cup spot

Golf Monthly

McDowell Moots Possibility Of Royal Portrush Hosting The Asian Tour

Graeme McDowell would relish the opportunity of the Asian Tour's International Series breaking new ground in Northern Ireland

The Independent UK

Top A-level results fall in return to pre-pandemic grading system

Some 73,000 fewer top A-level grades were awarded in England, Wales and Northern Ireland than last year, exams boards said.

The Independent UK

Questions raised over ‘fairness’ of different A-level grading standards

UK nations have taken different approaches following the pandemic.

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