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Speaking to David Thompson on a mobile from inside the closed-off SCR, spokesperson Keith Millar outlines conditions as the protest enters its 17th day. Water and electricity have been cut off by the University and toilets removed. Protestors are allowed out, but no people or packages are allowed in. The protest began when the University of Ulster announced it was closing the Senior Common Room on the campus, to make way for a corporate dining area.
Tara McLaughlin's documentary on the challenges facing dyslexic pupils and their parents in Northern Ireland.
David Thompson's documentary on what the flag protests mean for Unionism, and how the DUP and loyalists are working more closely than ever before.
Ryan Murphy and Dylan Ruane are live at the scene of a suspected firearms find in Andersons Park area of Coleraine.
'Short News' is the latest addition to the News Junkie family where we bring you the latest stories in bite-size form!
In this show, Ryan Murphy, Dylan Ruane and Bethany Culbert look at the stories making the front page in the past few days. We look at the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI, the death of PSNI Constable Philippa Reynolds, and the latest news on the horse meat scandal.
In this weeks show we look at the health minsters proposal to introduce an 'opt out' scheme for organ donation. We look at Conall McDevitt's response to the proposal, ask students what they think of the organ donation scheme, and speak to 'Jill' who received a kidney transplant. Controversially, 'Jill' admits going against doctors orders frequently.
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David Thompson reports on the emotive and politically charged issue of abortion. As the Irish government announce plans to legislate, medical guidelines for health service staff in Northern Ireland are still on hold. He speaks to Bernadette Smyth from Precious Life, Grace Carey from the FPA and a woman who had to travel to England for an abortion.
Ryan Murphy speaks to DUP Councillor Anne Forde at the Magherafelt flags protest. Mrs Forde argues that “by voting in unionist candidates, we can put that flag back up again”.
In this weeks show we look at the new legislation that allows the PSNI to close pubs and clubs if disorder occurs on the premises. Bethany Culbert talks about the new legislation and Ryan Murphy interviews local bar man Scott Cormack.
Northern Health Trust chair Jim Stewart tells Lauren Penman that he believes ongoing problems with Antrim Area Hospital were behind Edwin Poots' decision to ask him to resign. Mr Stewart says he won't resign.
Dylan Ruane speaks to DUP MLA Ian McCrea who says "we all need to be more vigilant as road users" following a series of road traffic accidents due to poor weather in the Mid Ulster area.
Catch up on the latest news, sport and entertainment from our studio in Coleraine. Presented by Tara McLaughlin and Colin Millar Produced by David Thompson Sound technician Padraig Mallett
David Thompson talks to Prof Maire Messenger Davies about what the upcoming Leveson inquiry findings may mean for the UK press.
David Thompson talks to Newton Emerson about media regulation ahead of Lord Leveson's report on Thursday.
Bethany Culbert speaks to Coleraine University of Ulster students about the quality of Translink services in the local area.
Weekly sports round-up show hosted by Colin Millar with guests Barry Galbraith and Diarmuid Sherry, with news, views and trivia. We discuss the Chelsea management situation, the Champions League, local football, Ulster and Ireland's rugby fortunes, along with golf, boxing and GAA.
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Ryan Murphy speaks to Cookstown MLA Ian McCrea following the murder of Northern Ireland Prison Officer David Black on Thursday morning by dissident republicans.
northernireland #cookstown #belfast #DUP #ianmccrea #dissidentrepublicans #prisionservice #condemns #newsjunkie #newsjunkieni
Ryan Murphy, Dylan Ruane and Bethany Culbert hear from both sides of the abortion debate in Northern Ireland. They speak to feminist campaigner Kate Smurthwaite and Precious Life's Ciara McCoy.
abortion #northernireland #mariestopes #prochoice #prolife #belfast #katesmurthwaite #preciouslife
Weekly sports show with news, views and trivia from Colin Millar, Diarmuid Sherry and Barry Galbraith.
Winston Irvine and Alban Maginniss offer their views after another summer of violence in north Belfast. Presented by David Thompson and Ryan Murphy Produced by David Thompson
2talk #belfast #ardoyne #parades #paradescommission #sdlp #orangeorder #northernireland
Speaking to Ryan Murphy for 2talk, the North Belfast SDLP MLA says that if unionist culture is being used as a subterfuge to allow unrestricted parades - he finds it unacceptable.
sdlp #parades #ardoyne #belfast #northernireland #loyalorders
Speaking to David Thompson for tomorrow's 2talk, Winston Irvine slams the structure of the Parades Commission, the legislation which it's based on and the independence of some of its members. Full interview tomorrow in 2talk.
paradescommission #ardoyne #garc #winstonirvine #unionism #parades #belfast #northernireland
As Stormont narrowly rejects a Sinn Fein - Green Party motion in favour of marriage equality, we hear from a UUP councillor with controversial views on the issue. The Rainbow Project's Gavin Boyd also challenges the misconceptions and lies spread about gay people by some in Northern Ireland.
2talk #gay #gaymarriage #lgbt #stormont #sinnfein #greenparty #uup #homophobia #marriage #equalmarriage #newsjunkie
Opinion based reviews show, dealing with games, music and other artistic mediums. May contain swearing and will certainly contain nonsense. Presented by Zakk Appleyard, Dave Wilson and Anthony Ferguson.
Talking to David Thompson for 2talk, Coleraine councillor David Barbour claims that if love is a justification for marriage, then "we could say that love between father and daughter could be an argument".
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Presented by Tara McLaughlin & David Thompson Produced by David Thompson
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David Thompson interviews the East Londonderry MP about his politics, faith, gay rights and catholics in the DUP. . Skip to what you want to hear: . 00:30 “SF and the republican movement were unapologetic exponents of the art of murder” . 01:50 Why Gregory stayed in politics despite the threat to his life. . 03:10 “You either joined the paramilitaries to rectify the sense of anger, or you went the political route.” . 04:20 “The civil rights movement used banners like 'smash the Orange state'. I would be regarded as Orange. Do they want to smash me?” . 05:40 Gregory describes how his religious and moral views drive his politics. . 06:45 'A religious outlook shouldn't totally dominate your political outlook' . 09:10 What could Gregory and other unionists do to support gay people in Londonderry? . 10:30 Gregory says gay people shouldn't be isolated or marginalised, but he will take no part in the 'promotion of LGBT lifestyle'. . 11:35 Does Gregory stand with the Catholic Church on the issue of gay marriage? . 12:25 'The defence of traditional marriage has been left to the Catholic Church' . 13.30 Gregory says criticism of LGBT lifestyle by politicians isn't irresponsible, as long as you don't 'go over the line'. . 14:50 Isn't it the role of the state to provide gay marriage to gay people if they want it? . 16:20 Would you be happy to see an openly gay member of the DUP? . 17:05 Will Catholics ever feel comfortable enough to join the DUP? . 18:30 “There are catholics who aren't flag-waving unionists, but they're not united Ireland advocates either” . 21:15 Is the time right for Stormont to have an opposition? . 23:05 Gregory talks about how important the University of Ulster's Coleraine campus is to the local economy. . 24:30 “There's no country in the world of our size that can boast three major winners inside an 18 month period, we are the home of championship golf” . 25:50 Gregory's opinion on proposed job cuts at UUC, and how the University can offer courses which boost local economy. . 26:45 As most of your vote could move into the North Antrim constituency, will the party select you or Ian Paisley Junior as the Westminster candidate? . 28:20 Derry or Londonderry? Does it matter?
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David Thompson asks East Londonderry MP Gregory Campbell about planned job cuts by the University of Ulster.
Dale and Colin discuss the sad Fabrice Muamba situation. They also discuss Kilmarnock's Scottish League Cup win over Celtic. Plus we discuss the weekend's football and rugby results.
David Thompson talks to the Sinn Fein MLA about the childhood experiences which influenced her decision to join the IRA and her treatment as a woman in British jails. She also gives her thoughts on the outcome of a border poll, her relationships with unionists and why language and terminology still means so much in Northern Irish politics.
00:15 Why did you choose to go down the road of violence 05:02 Do two wrongs make a right? 07:30 How prison affected Martina on a human level 08:50 “We're going to break you, we're going to break your spirit” prison authorities told Martina 12:45 How Martina got through prison 15:15 With a British presence in NI, why aren't dissidents justified in 'armed struggle'? 17:00 “Why can't we look at the scandalous waste of money through duplication of services” asks Martina 19:45 “Will a border poll propel us into a united Ireland? I don't think anyone in the republican family believes that it will” says Martina. 22:30 Unionists are ignored at Westminster and would be better off in a united Ireland Martina tells me. 23:00 Martina talks about her role as unionist outreach ambassador for Sinn Fein. 25:40 On her working relationship with Jonathan Bell and differences over gay equality legislation. 28:10 Is terminology last taboo at Stormont, why can't Sinn Fein use the term Northern Ireland? 29:36 “Whether you call it Derry, or Gregory [Campbell] calls it Londonderry, it's home” - M.A.
Speaking to David Thompson for 'The Interview' Martina Anderson gives her views on what a border poll can achieve for republicans. Full interview available on Sunday 18th March.
David Thompson talks to the former SDLP leader and MP for Foyle. He talks about why he joined the party, the importance of his role in Westminster and the challenges facing Derry~Londonderry as it approaches its year as UK City of Culture.
Nadia Vidinova talks to students at UUC to find out what they hope to acheive when they finish university.
Jeremy Paxman has accused Tony Blair of 'moral vacuousness' over his apology for the Irish famine. Sinn Fein MLA Phil Flanagan and former TUV candidate David Vance offer their views.
0:14 - David talks to David Vance
7:05 - Tara talks to Phil Flanagan
Tara and David discuss the escalating tensions between the UK and Argentina over the Falkland Islands. Islander Roxanne King and SDLP MLA John Dallat offer their views.
Tara McLaughlin talks to the Ulster Youth Jazz Orchestra's conductor Ken Jordan during their performance at the Riverside Theatre, Coleraine.
Dale and Colin discuss the Suarez racism scandal, the debate about the new England boss and captain,. They also discuss the downfall of Glentoran while chatting about the weekends Irish Cup fixtures and local rugby. They also comment on todays breakiing news of the sacking of Wolves manager Mick McCarthy and the news that Rangers are going into administration.
David talks to local film-maker Joe McStravick on his hard-hitting film 'The Passengers' and Tara gets student reaction to the news that the head of the Student Loans Company Ed Lester was avoiding taxes. To watch 'The Passengers' visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHBxE0BwEhc
David speaks to, amongst others, the First Minister at the launch of the NW200. Tara interviews local politicians Lesley Macauley and David McClarty about controversial BBC documentary The Estate.
In the first episode of 2talk Tara McLaughlin and David Thompson look at the future of the press in the light of the phone hacking scandal. Newton Emerson and Claire Savage give their take on events.
Dale Lockhart and Colin Millar question Michael Boyd from the IFA on the national anthem debate, all the latest local football and rugby reports, Euro 2012 draw discussion and is there sexism in the Sports Personality of the Year shortlist?
Not many people in Northern Ireland know a lot about Macedonia. However, as David Thompson found out when he travelled there, it is a country also trying to move on post-conflict.
Jamie Mackrell reports on the week's politics at Stormont. He talks to Basil McCrea and Paul Maskey on the future of higher education and Stewart Dickson on mandatory sentences for crimes against the elderly.
After our report on Monday, the University of Ulster issued a statement on their plans for the future of the Coleraine campus. David Thompson reports.
Tara McLaughlin from News Junkie talks to author and UUC media graduate Tony Macaulay about his book, Paperboy.
Dale Lockhart and Colin Millar look at the weekend's sport. Irish League football, Rugby Union, Golf and Netball.
Student services at UUC are at risk. As the University moves more departments away from south buildings, will the Students' Union survive? David Thompson reports.