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April 21, 2024. The first memorial statue of HM Queen Elizabeth II has been unveiled in Oakham, Rutland on what would have been her 98th birthday.The 7 foot bronze statue depicts a youthful Queen Elizabeth II in flowing regal robes with three loyal corgi companions at her feet

I stand with Victoria Cross recipient Corporal Ben Roberts-Smith. 🇦🇺

All those who glorify terrorists have a responsibility for this. Parents and politicians have a responsibility for this. Young minds are influenced by the bitterness of those around them. There was, and is always an alternative. We have taught young people here that violence is cool, that it pays. We need grown-up politics and absolute accountability from those in power. The Ohh Ahh Up the Ra brigade help normalise this. As do those who walk their kids behind bands named after terrorists. The NI Assembly is currently debating the Age of Criminal Responsibility. This is a serious issue, and the flexibility of Doli incapax (judging whether a child between 10-14 knew what they did was wrong) is Key. Unbelievably, I am told that’s not even being considered. And let’s not pretend parents haven’t a big responsibility in this. Let’s hope the only focus isn’t police action but also children’s social care. We all reap what we sow.

BREAKING: Iranian media reports explosions have been heard on Kharg Island

Türkei: Ein Terrorist getötet, zwei verletzt bei Schusswechsel nahe dem israelischen Konsulat in Istanbul

Britain is led by a Labour Party who not only hate our Armed Forces, but in some cases actively work to prosecute them. No surprise they’re not investing in Defence. I don’t know how the ex-forces members of this govt can face themselves in the mirror. telegraph.co.uk/gift/5f0d6cd6f…

Following announcement by UK government that 🇷🇺Russian shadow fleet vessels passing through the English Channel might be seized, many tankers are diverting around Ireland. 🇮🇪Irish Naval Service and coastguard struggling to monitor increased traffic in Irish EEZ irishtimes.com/ireland/2026/0…

Utterly condemn the sickening attack on Galloon Parish Church Sunday School building. The recklessness & slogans of “Up the Ra”, shouldn’t be tolerated in a place dedicated to families & Christian witness. Particularly shameful that this has happened over the Easter period. 1/2

🐣✝️ Wishing a joyous Easter Sunday to Christians celebrating in the UK, the Commonwealth and around the world today.

A British soldier served in Northern Ireland. Risked his life. Followed orders. Came home. He is now in his 70s. Keir Starmer’s Government has decided he deserves to spend his final years in court. The IRA got the Good Friday Agreement. The veterans got Keir Starmer. Remember that next time he talks about “values.”

Fascinating letter in @Telegraph from Airey Neave’s family today. Perhaps this lead to what the Government must surely have been hoping to avoid, a case of unintended consequences? Let’s hope so. The government’s dreadful, vindictive, one-sided, terrorist rewarding, victim blaming and history-rewriting bill may actually come back to bite them if it allows, thorough the courts, for Neave’s killers and many other murderers like them to finally face justice. @williams_rje

Are you unreal Chris? Try being a catholic in Northern Ireland, being educated and catholic and murdered by republicans, then in later years having same republicans justify your murder.

114 years on, Belfast witnesses a full-scale drone Titanic depart into the night...a powerful tribute. #titanic #rmstitanic

Next week: The Psychology of Staying Calm Why calm thinking matters – and how communities support better decisions under pressure. #BritainReady #UKResilience #StayInformed

@GBPolitcs The King needs to give us an explanation for this decision. He also needs to reflect on the message it sends Christians in the United Kingdom @RoyalFamily

A D-Day soldier from Carrickfergus has been given the Freedom of the Borough on his 99th birthday. Sergeant George Horner is one of the few remaining Royal Ulster Rifles soldiers who landed on Sword Beach on D-Day — June 6, 1944. Read more tinyurl.com/ynn5x2yv

Could it be that a lot of people going on these marches genuinely have no idea what they are supporting, or do they consciously support this murderous, tyrannical regime and therefore the continued suppression of the Iranian people?

We stand with voluntary and community sector staff this week as they face into a funding cliff-edge. These people are frontline and on the ground, serving many who face profound challenge & disadvantage @NICVA

Dear @BBCNews, stop this right now.