Funding for Casement Park redevelopment still ‘a big difficulty’
Funding to redevelop Casement Park stadium in west Belfast remains a “big difficulty”, Stormont’s new Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has said.
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Who is Aidan Gillen in BBC's Kin - Queer As Folk role, awards and HBO stardom
Aidan Gillen, known to a generation as Stuart from Queer As Folk, returns to tellies on Tuesday) night (February 13) in a new series of Kin. Queer As Folk was 25 years ago, but the series still resonates with Mancs thanks to its setting of Canal Street.
Ratcliffe's stake in Manchester United approved by Premier League
LONDON: British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe's acquisition of a 25 per cent stake in Manchester United was ratified by the Premier League on Tuesday (Feb 13) after he passed the organisation's owners' and directors' test. The US$1.25 billion deal, in which the INEOS chairman will also invest US$300 million into club infrastructure and take charge of the club's soccer operations, was struck in December. "Sir Jim Ratcliffe's acquisition of 25 per cent of Manchester United FC, and further investment of US$300 million in the club, has been approved by the Premier League Board following the completion of the OADT," a statement read. "The Board agreed to the change of the club's ownership structure last week, and this has now been officially ratified by an Independent Oversight Panel.
Inflation set to rise again for second month in a row
The Chancellor might be in for a Valentine's Day surprise as new data could show that inflation has risen for the second month in a row. Economists predict that the latest Consumer Prices Index inflation, which measures household costs and will be announced on Wednesday, may have increased from 4.0% in December to 4.2% in January.
How families can benefit from joining the supportive community at this Manchester primary school
As the famous saying goes, it takes an entire village to raise a child. That's why it's not only important for children to gain access to a fantastic education, but for the community they live in to thrive too.
Horror as double murderer who 'used Manchester United tickets as cover' could be freed in days
The family of a teen British sailor who disappeared from a Navy ship in the 1980s are horrified that his suspected killer could be released this week. Simon Parkes was just 18 when he vanished from HMS Illustrious when it was stationed in Gibraltar in 1986 and his family believe he was a victim of serial killer Allan Grimson.
Saudi to host first ranking snooker event with prize fund of more than €2.3m
Saudi Arabia will stage its first ranking snooker event later this year, with the inaugural Saudi Arabia Snooker Masters boasting a prize fund of more than €2.3 million.
Manchester United's stock price affected as new deadline given for Sir Jim Ratcliffe investment
Manchester United's share price went up following the news of Sir Jim Ratcliffe extending his offer to buy 25 per cent shares of the club until the end of the week.