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The priest who helped shield schoolgirls during the 2001 Holy Cross dispute has said the “hurt” of that ordeal could happen again.Speaking on the 25th anniversary of Holy Cross, Fr Aidan Troy said that possibility is what keeps him “devoted to dialogue, to conversation, to searching for justice and to caring about people”. Fr Aidan said the sectarian dispute was “hatred at its worst”. It happened in north Belfast when loyalist protesters tried to block the route taken by Holy Cross school pupils and their parents, who were from a Catholic background, on their walk to class. Following the initial…

Osaka’s performance on the court in Monday’s night session was less stylish, however.The Japanese 13th seed, who won the Flushing Meadows title in 2018 and 2020, faltered after a strong start and ultimately needed to dig deep to see off Zakharova.Osaka broke at the first opportunity to take a 2-0 lead in the opener and although she was unable to convert another chance to go 4-0 ahead, still looked comfortable when she moved 5-2 up.However, Zakharova showed heart as she rallied to take the opener into a tie-break and fought back from another early break down in the second.Osaka’s superb…

A residents’ group has expressed concern that their homes will be “completely dwarfed” by a large warehouse development being built on their doorsteps.The largest warehouse planned for the site in Eccles, Salford, is set to be 60ft (18m) high, according to nearby resident Andy Spratt.He also raised concerns about what could be in the ground at the former site of a chemical plant.A spokesperson for developer Aviva Investors said: “There is no evidence of any contamination from the previous use of the site, nor has any evidence of the presence of chemicals appeared throughout the conveyancing and survey process prior…

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“I think the reason I really came back was those youngsters hanging about the street with no future. It was the second generation who were being lost to the community,” he said.Many had left school without qualifications. Some were involved in crime, drugs and alcohol, and two local young people had taken their own lives.Using grants from organisations including Children in Need, Jeff helped to create projects focused on literacy, support for parents, employment and youth engagement. Some went on to transform lives, helping people into jobs and university.Jeff became adept at accessing grants and even had a donation from…

Arsenal explore move for Malick Fofana, Gunners also still interested in signing Julian Alvarez, Liverpool reject £30m bid from Nottingham Forest for Trey Nyoni.Arsenal are exploring a move for 21-year-old Lyon and Belgium winger Malick Fofana before the transfer window closes on Tuesday. (RMC Sport – in French), externalThe Gunners are also still interested in signing Atletico Madrid and Argentina forward Julian Alvarez and are actively working to make a potential move to London easier for the 26-year-old and his entourage. (Teamtalk), externalLiverpool have rejected a £30m bid from Nottingham Forest for England Under-20 midfielder Trey Nyoni, 19. (Athletic -…

Storm names are selected jointly by the Met Office, Met Éireann and KNMI, with the final list aiming to reflect communities across the UK, Ireland and the Netherlands.In 2025 the three meteorology agencies invited nominations for names from the public.More than 40,000 were submitted – we saw names such as Amy, Isla and Marty selected for the 2025/2026 storm season.This year’s list continues to draw on those suggestions, reflecting not only popular choices, but also some of the personal stories behind them.For example Austen was suggested in honour of Austen Nagle, the first director of the Irish Meteorological Service.Chloe was…

Three-time major champion Stan Wawrinka felt the love at the US Open after being given an emotional send-off following the final Grand Slam match of his career. The 41-year-old Swiss is retiring at the end of the season and looked close to tears as he received a rapturous reception after a straight-set defeat by Italy’s Matteo Berrettini.Wawrinka, who won the US Open in 2016, was initially overlooked by tournament organisers for a wildcard, but was given a last-minute reprieve following American recipient Patrick Kypson’s withdrawal.The belated decision can be considered well justified given the thousands who packed into the 8,000-capacity…

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