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‘After All’ and a trip to London to play on ‘Top of the Pops’ with Paul McCartney

The Young Offenders have revived interest in the Frank and Walters’ classic hit. Here, the band recall their eventful journey in 1993.

Managing the survival of optimism

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Tony Walsh on his poem that became the rallying call after Manchester terror attack

Manchester to Mosul, all children are ours

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Latest: Manchester holds vigil in wake of attacks

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MORNING BULLETIN: Rent rates rise 13%; Paris police evacuate passengers from Railway station

Eastenders stars relocate to Ireland for new drama Redwater

As two of Albert Square’s finest move to this country for a new series, Ed Power hears why they hope to make amends for the disastrous visit in the 1990s.

Mon, 08 May, 2017

Showing the Wild Atlantic Way to British tourists

Fáilte Ireland is to spend €500,000 over the next four weeks on an advertising campaign designed to attract British tourists to the stretch of the Wild Atlantic Way from Galway to Donegal.

Tue, 03 Jan, 2017

Tuesday morning briefing: Four new maternity hospitals required in Ireland. Catch up on all the headlines

Here’s a briefing on some of the stories and issues highlighted on irishexaminer.com today.

Tue, 25 Oct, 2016

Wannabe Walforders audition for EastEnders spin-off in Waterford

Call it the Curse of Walford’s Albert Square.

Sun, 03 Apr, 2016

Punters badly served by bookies

Could it be that we aren’t as tight with our old pals Paddy, William, Fred, Boyler and the rest as these guys like to pretend?

Sat, 23 Jan, 2016

Sunday’s TV tips

Arts and darts after the rugby.

Sun, 01 Mar, 2015

Quirky World: David Cameron disappoints car worker as the wrong DC

ENGLAND: Prime Minister David Cameron has consoled a worker at a luxury car manufacturer who believed that the VIP guest visiting the plant with the initials DC was going to be Formula One driver David Coulthard.

Thu, 19 Feb, 2015

Denise Van Outen’s EastEnders storyline revealed

WARNING SPOILERS ALERT!

Tue, 17 Feb, 2015

QUIRKY WORLD ... Woman goes from frying pan to fire with bacon attack

USA: A judge has dismissed charges against a woman who threw uncooked bacon and sausage inside a police station while saying she was there to “feed the piggies”.

Sat, 14 Feb, 2015

Denise Van Outen is joining 'EastEnders'

The 40-year-old actress will make her debut on the BBC One soap this spring.

Mon, 02 Feb, 2015

‘Mrs Brown’s Boys’ leads TV ratings in UK

Christmas Day TV produced an unlikely ratings battle between Mrs Brown’s Boys and Mrs Windsor’s message, with millions of viewers tuning into both.

Sat, 27 Dec, 2014

Stars record new version of Band Aid song

Stars including One Direction and Rita Ora have joined forces to record a new Band Aid song.

Sat, 15 Nov, 2014

Ghostly return for former Eastenders stars

Some of Albert Square’s most famous residents – Cindy Beale, Pat Butcher and Kathy Mitchell – will be making an EastEnders comeback for Children In Need.

Tue, 04 Nov, 2014

The Briefing - Your Tuesday morning news catch up

Welcome to your Tuesday morning briefing. Let us ensure you’re up to speed on what’s happening and are prepared for the day ahead.

Tue, 04 Nov, 2014

EastEnders cast 'absolutely heartbroken' after death of veteran Bardon

'EastEnders' actor John Bardon has died aged 75.

Fri, 12 Sep, 2014

Rugby's Thom Evans joins Strictly fray

Former rugby star Thom Evans has become the latest name to tackle the challenge of ballroom dancing after signing up for the new series of Strictly Come Dancing.

Wed, 20 Aug, 2014

Nick Cotton returns to Eastenders - despite his death

Albert Square bad boy Nick Cotton is returning to EastEnders once again – just a matter of months since viewers saw his funeral.

Tue, 29 Jul, 2014

Quirky World...Boy locked in boot to cure fear of dark

Pennsylvania parents locked son in car boot to cure fear of dark

Tue, 29 Jul, 2014

Downey may be back in new ‘Iron Man’ film

Robert Downey Jr hasn’t ruled out another ‘Iron Man’ film — and who could blame him? He’s been named as Hollywood’s top earner — for the second time.

Mon, 28 Jul, 2014

EastEnders fire to leave one Slater fighting for life

'EastEnders' is set to be rocked by a huge fire that tears through the Slater family's home later this year.

Sun, 27 Jul, 2014

'EastEnders' newcomer Reid becomes latest actor to play bad boy Ben

TV newcomer Harry Reid is heading to Albert Square to play bad boy Ben Mitchell - the fifth actor to take on the role in EastEnders.

Fri, 18 Jul, 2014

Champions paint town blue

Captain Vincent Kompany promised supporters more silverware as Manchester City took to the streets to parade the Premier League trophy and Capital One Cup yesterday.

Tue, 13 May, 2014

Patsy Palmer quits 'Eastenders' - again

Patsy Palmer has quit 'EastEnders' to pursue a Hollywood career.

Wed, 09 Apr, 2014

Eastenders star rushed to hospital choking on pizza

Samantha Womack was rushed to hospital after getting pizza stuck in her throat.

Tue, 08 Apr, 2014

Dyer plans long stay in Albert Square

Danny Dyer plans to stay on 'EastEnders' for as long as possible.

Mon, 07 Apr, 2014

Long-running Eastenders character to be killed off

A major 'EastEnders' character is be killed off, it has been revealed.

Mon, 03 Mar, 2014

Womack: 'Complete psychopath' Ronnie 'should be bound and gagged'

Samantha Womack is preparing for her return to EastEnders as "complete psychopath" Ronnie Mitchell.

Sat, 01 Mar, 2014

SPOILERS: Deal with the devil on the way in Albert Square

There is a rather evil pact set to feature in the Square.

Thu, 27 Feb, 2014

Matt Willis reads Eastenders lines to his wife in bed

Emma Willis helped Matt Willis learn 'EastEnders' lines in bed.

Mon, 24 Feb, 2014

‘EastEnders’ boss claims soap needs to reflect modern London

EastEnders must reflect changing east London – and its trendy district Shoreditch – after being “frozen in aspic” for too long, the soap’s new boss has said.

Tue, 28 Jan, 2014