@MRitchieSD

Former MP South Down (2010 -2017); Former MLA & Former Minister, former District Councillor & now a Member of the House of Lords & Hon Prof of Practice (QUB)

 South Down, Northern Ireland
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Joined April 2011
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Downpatrick: The local people focussed on regeneration - BBC News - Absolutely spot on. Mal is right. Downpatrick’s potential lies with cultural heritage assets/St Patrick & it’s people ⁦- working together with local Govt, NI Executive & business bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cjll…

Downpatrick floods: The local people focussed on regeneration

Downpatrick must better use its cultural assets if it is to revive its fortunes, says one local man.

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Claire Hanna
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I wrote yesterday in the Irish News yesterday about how the Road from Gavaghy must lead somewhere better
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Wishing his Holiness, Pope Leo a successful surgery & full recovery- a humanitarian @Colin McGrath rte.ie/news/world/2026/1013/…

Pope to be admitted to hospital for lung operation

Pope Leo XIV is due to be admitted to hospital in Rome for surgery to remove a nodule on his lung, an operation experts say is generally low-risk.

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Sympathies to Conor’s friend’s & family. A man of immense broadcasting talent who displayed respect. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c9m2…

Conor Bradford: Former BBC broadcaster dies

The veteran presenter spent four decades on the airwaves before retiring in 2022, presenting Inside Ulster, Good Morning Ulster and Evening Extra.

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Darran Marshall@DarranMarshallOct 3
Former SDLP MLA @doloreskelly “I suspect like many of you I don’t have a law degree, but I know the difference between right and wrong. For those from the unionist & non-nationalist community that have spoken up this week, thank you, thank you. “ bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cmd6…

Portadown: Rallies take place on Garvaghy Road and Edgarstown over Drumcree dispute

The Police Service of Northern Ireland said anyone found to have blocked the Garvaghy Road will be treated as participating in an "illegal protest".

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East Belfast GAA co-founder to stand for SDLP in bid to become party’s first MLA in constituency belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/…

East Belfast GAA co-founder to stand for SDLP in bid to become party’s first MLA in constituency

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The people of Derry are standing in solidarity with the people of Garvaghy Road. The days of domination and triumphalism are over and they aren’t coming back.
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Needs corrected once & for all - causes disruption to travellers; staff at airports & businesses including tourism. #getitresolved# bbc.co.uk/news/live/cq4g5r4e…

Air traffic control issue causes UK flight disruption for second time this month

"I can't believe it's happened again," passenger Becky Freeman tells us from Bristol airport. Nats has said the issue at their Prestwick centre is "now fixed".

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Welcome this development as a breast cancer survivor. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c60q…

New hope for breast cancer patients as life-extending drug now on NHS in England

Enhertu, which can give patients an extra seven months to live on average, has been prescribed in Scotland for more than two years and is available.

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Meeting the UFU representatives in the House of Lords this morning . Support local farming
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Former BBC NI Political Correspondent Stephen Walker dies - BBC News - a gentleman; an excellent journalist & writer. Always had the sunny smile & good at identifying stories/. Sympathies to all his family & friends bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c33k…

Former BBC NI Political Correspondent Stephen Walker dies

During a high-profile career at the BBC for three decades, he was an investigative reporter on the Spotlight programme, as well as being both London correspondent and political correspondent.

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Deepest sympathies to Rose and their family
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'He had charm, a quick wit and an infectious sense of humour': Tributes paid to businessman Frank Boyd, who has died aged 72 trib.al/E4D1gCt

'He had charm, a quick wit and an infectious sense of humour': Tributes paid to businessman Frank...

Tributes have been paid to Northern Ireland businessman, Frank Boyd, who has died aged 72.

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With James, Rosie and Mary Green today at the Sunflower field in Kilkeel. All donations go to charity. A v welcome initiative @Colin McGrath@Dominic O’Reilly & @Cllr Laura Devlin
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Congratulations to Mayo in the All Ireland Final. Sam is going home to Mayo @claire_tigher
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Very sad to see this. Gerry used to teach & lecture at St Mary’s College of Education. He interviewed me in those early days for a place on teacher training course all those years ago. Deepest condolences to Helena & family
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I’m sorry to hear that Gerry Kelly has died. He had a rare gift for drawing out a guest with deep curiosity and genuine warmth; he made interviews feel like real conversations. He inspired, encouraged and mentored other broadcasters too. A big star who was always a gentleman.
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Gerry Kelly: Former UTV and BBC presenter dies at age of 77 - BBC News - Very sad to see this about Gerry - excellent ambassador for the Down area. Sympathies to his wife Helena & family bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c9d8…

Former UTV and BBC presenter Gerry Kelly dies at age of 77

The journalist and broadcaster, whose career spanned four decades, died at his home on Sunday morning.

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UVF collusion case settlement a ‘victory’ for victims – The Irish News - I welcome this settlement for the people of Kilcoo; swift actions are required for the families & victims of Loughinisland @Colin McGrath irishnews.com/news/northern-…

UVF collusion case settlement a ‘victory’ for victims

PSNI and MoD pay out millions of pounds over 1992 Co Down bar gun attack

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Downpatrick: Large blaze at former convent building 'deliberate' - BBC News - What a tragedy! Damaging an iconic building in the town centre of Downpatrick. Went there to receive your exam results from Sr Teresa in the 1970s bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c932…

Downpatrick: Large blaze at former convent building 'deliberate'

The Fire Service say they are scaling back their response, but they plan to remain at the location for a number of hours.

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Suzanne Breen@SuzyJournoJun 9
The horrific knife attack isn't new nor "alien” to NI. The Shankill Butchers were Belfast born & bred. They cut throats from ear to ear. Let’s not engage in historical amnesia just because previous barbarity was never videoed nor went viral. belfasttelegraph.co.uk/comme…

Barbaric knife crime didn’t arrive in Belfast with a refugee... it’s been here for decades

“Any Roman Catholic would have done”

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