9 September 1585. Cardinal Armand Richelieu was born in Paris, France. He was Louis XIII’s chief minister from 1624 to 1642. He used autocratic measures to maintain the king’s power by censoring the press, utilising spies and restricting political discussion in public assemblies.
Derry City and Strabane District Council says it’ll have a fresh look at staging the Waterside Half Marathon every year. The event is now due to run bi-annually as part of a cost cutting exercise by councillors, but that’s angered local Athletes.