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The Latest Breaking News from Troubles

Keep a gun under your pillow: life with an undercover officer in Northern Ireland

Susan Phoenix learned valuable lessons during her husband’s clandestine career during the Troubles

The Guardian - UK

King urged to refuse Royal Assent for Northern Ireland legacy Bill

The Bill, which proposes immunity for Troubles offences, has been strongly opposed by victims of the conflict.

The Independent UK

‘It’s hard to keep a straight face opposite a Dalek on Viagra’: how we made The Tomorrow People

‘We referenced the Troubles, child slavery and drugs and even had a teenage recruit blown up onscreen by Russian Intelligence. It felt important not to talk down to children’

The Guardian - UK

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Derry Girls most-watched TV programme in Northern Ireland last year, says Ofcom

The sitcom, which follows teenagers growing up in Northern Ireland during the Troubles, averaged more than three million viewers in its third series.

The Independent UK

‘You wouldn’t ask if they’re Catholic or Protestant’: the music festival bringing Belfast together

Belfast TradFest unites young people who are often segregated. Its founders explain why traditional music belongs to all

The Guardian - UK

UK Government urged to reflect as legacy Bill fails to pass before recess

The Bill would give immunity from prosecution for Troubles-related offences to people who co-operated with a truth recovery body.

The Independent UK

Northern Ireland Legacy Bill ‘difficult and challenging’ legislation, says peer

Lord Caine also described the immunity element of the Bill as ‘contentious’.

The Independent UK

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MPs overturn attempts to remove immunity clause from Troubles legacy Bill

MPs voted 292 to 200, majority 92, to disagree with the change to the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill.

The Independent UK

‘Legacy Bill will finally provide answers for many Troubles families’

The Government’s proposed Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill will return to the Commons on Tuesday.

The Independent UK

Victim’s brother urges MPs to reject contentious legacy Bill

The UK Government has said its legacy proposals are the best way to deliver for victims of the Troubles.

The Independent UK

‘These stories must be talked about’: the film-maker shedding new light on the Troubles

James Bluemel talks about his acclaimed new BBC series Once Upon a Time in Northern Ireland

The Guardian - UK

Legacy Bill amendments published that aim to prevent Adams seeking compensation

The amendments seek to close a legal loophole over the use of internment during the Troubles.

The Independent UK

UK Government ‘determined’ to pass Legacy Bill despite peers’ intervention

Victims groups, the main Stormont political parties and the Irish government have all expressed their opposition to the legislation.

The Independent UK

Peers demand ditching of Troubles amnesty in Government defeat

A former Northern Ireland secretary pointed out the contentious immunity measure has been ‘almost universally condemned’ in the region.

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Day of reflection event hears message of hope from sister of Disappeared victim

Operation Kenova chief Jon Boutcher and scores of families of Troubles victims gathered at Wave in Belfast for the event.

Belfast Live

DUP leader urges Rishi Sunak to scrap Legacy Bill

While the Government introduced a number of amendments to the Bill earlier this month, the Stormont parties, Irish government and victims' groups remain opposed to it

The Independent UK

DUP leader urges Rishi Sunak to scrap legacy Bill

The proposed legislation is due to return to the House of Lords on Wednesday.

The Independent UK

Legacy plan is not a blanket amnesty, Heaton-Harris tells US Congress members

The draft legislation would establish a new commission aimed at uncovering facts around unsolved Troubles deaths.

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The Guardian - UK

Sinn Féin MP urged not to attend IRA commemoration

John Finucane, North Belfast MP, due to speak at event honouring members of deadly South Armagh brigade

Belfast Live

Billy Bingham is up there with the likes of Guardiola says Martin O'Neill

O'Neill hails legendary boss for 'monumental decision' to make him captain in height of Troubles

The Independent UK

Search for Disappeared victims of Troubles ‘will never stop until remains found’

Ireland’s Justice Minister Simon Harris was visiting a remote bog in Co Monaghan where a dig for missing teenager Columba McVeigh is ongoing.

The Guardian - UK

Northern Ireland: Living With the Troubles review – an incomplete snapshot of the conflict

Imperial War Museum, LondonThe exhibition exploring 30 years of strife has plenty of atmosphere and features voices from all sides but lacks clarity of purpose

The Guardian - UK

Once Upon a Time in Northern Ireland review – civil war rages before your very eyes

From women howling with grief to teenage soldiers, this documentary about the Troubles is full of grim footage but manages to shape it into a deeply human, lyrical and profound story

Daily Mirror

Patrick Kielty thought he was being told off at school when his dad had been killed

Comedian Patrick Kielty has revealed he thought he was being taken to his headteacher's office to be told off, only to be informed his father had been killed in the Troubles

Belfast Live

Award-winning director on why he chose to take on The Troubles for new documentary

Once Upon a Time In Northern Ireland airs on BBC NI and Player on Monday, May 22

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