BREAKING: German Chancellor Merz: “Recognizing the State of Palestine at this time is not the right step.”

STATEMENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 30 July 2025 British hostage families are deeply concerned that hostages have been made a bargaining chip by the UK in its Palestinian State declaration statement Since October 2023, we have represented the 7 families of the 10 hostages held by

As a Dual British-Israeli citizen who survived 471 days in Hamas captivity, I am deeply saddened by your decision Keir Starmer to recognise Palestinian statehood. This move does not advance peace—it risks rewarding terror. It sends a dangerous message: that violence earns

⚽️ We’re back at Clandeboye Park this Friday night as we face Ards for the Spectator Cup. 💷 Cash turnstiles - £10 Adults, £7 Concession, £3 U18, £2 U12 🎟️ Match tickets available here - bangorfc.com/tickets.php?ft… 🟡🔵

Heroic from Chris Woakes 👏 #BBCCricket #ENGvIND

Very dramatic last hour to the Test match. Disappointed England didn’t win but fair play to the skill and perseverance of India, and the guts of Chris Woakes. End of a fantastic series, which objectively 2-2 a fair result. No sport can rival test cricket for sustained drama.

One consequence of the final test is that Chris Woakes, with his injury seems certain to miss the Ashes and as he will be 37 at the start of the next season, there is a real possibility he won’t play test cricket again. I hope I’m wrong but if so what a gutsy way to go out.

🎉 HAPPY PLAYDAY! 🎉 Today is the national day for play in the UK. How are you celebrating children’s right to play? #Playday2025 #SpacesForPlay

Ahead of the start of the new season it was great yo receive this morning my new Bangor FC 🏆 away shirt, hat and cup, which I bought from the Club. Best wishes the Seasiders as they resume their place in the NIFL Premiership.

🛒 We’ll have a pop-up shop operating inside Clandeboye Park this Sunday for supporters who’d like to buy Bangor merchandise. ✅ Home shirts ✅ Away shirts ✅ Training gear ✅ Hoodies ✅ T-shirts All available in a range of child and adult sizes to try on and purchase in

If you’re a bookworm, the ⁦The Linen Hall⁩ Charity Bookshop in Royal Avenue, Belfast, is a veritable Mecca 📖 📕

FT SEASIDERS 3️⃣ - 1️⃣ Cliftonville Off and running in our NI Football League #SportsDirectPrem campaign 🟡🔵

First day back in the Premiership for Bangor FC and a fantastic 3-1 win for the Seasiders over Cliftonville. Second in the table. One of the critical goals from Big Ben Arthurs, did we really think it would be anything else.

As an Israeli Opposition leader, let me say clearly to my western friends - Hamas views the unilateral recognition of Palestine as its own victory, not defeat. It views the buckling to internal pressure at the hands of disinformation & media manipulation not as failure, but

Delighted to see confirmation of works progressing on Queen’s Parade from the 28th August. Like everyone else I will believe it when I see diggers on site but a much welcome update and a step closer to the regeneration that Bangor needs and deserves.

Ulsterman Frank Pantridge spent gruelling years as a POW in the Far East during WW2, and went on to invent the portable defibrillator. His life is to be celebrated on VJ Day. trib.al/HEHkTvt

Wishing all a very Happy #FalklandsDay as we celebrate the first recorded sighting of our Islands back in 1592. 🇫🇰 Watch our short video below about the rich history, vibrant culture, and enduring heritage of our beautiful home. 📽️

📣 Don’t forget – Boyne Day is This Saturday! 🎉 🧡 Living history displays 🧡 Traditional children’s games 🧡 Interactive museum treasure hunt 🧡 Activities for all ages 📅 This Saturday – 16 August 🕙 10am – 2pm 📍 Museum of Orange Heritage

Today we commemorate the 80th anniversary of VJ Day. We owe so much to the generation who fought and won the Second World War, many of whom paid the supreme sacrifice in doing so, defending and preserving our freedom.

"Apologies for briefly going off the script to salute my brave King, who is here with his beloved Queen in spite of the fact that he is undergoing treatment for cancer" ❤️