One hundred years ago in the poppy fields of Northern France, July 1, 1916, saw the single most hellish day of armed conflict, with the start of the Battle of the Somme.

Communities across the North must stand together to reject the dark deeds of the dark men who murdered a prison officer, mourners at his funeral were told.

The Catholic Church has suggested a referendum be held to overturn the Supreme Court's X case judgment on abortion.

Church leaders will give evidence today before a parliamentary hearing on plans to legislate for abortion in Ireland.