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February 07, 2026

Ballykissangel launched 30 years ago, starting the unlikely romance between Stephen Tompkinson's English priest and Dervla Kirwan's atheist barmaid. MARION MCMULLEN looks back

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STAR-CROSSED LOVERS: Assumpta Fitzgerald (Dervla Kirwan) with Father Clifford (Stephen Tompkinson) in Ballykissangel

AN English priest from Manchester transplanted into an Irish town filled with colourful characters was at the heart of Sunday night drama Ballykissangel.

The comedy drama launched on BBC1 30 years ago on February 11, 1996, and starred Drop The Dead Donkey’s Stephen Tompkinson as Catholic priest Father Stephen Clifford with Dervla Kir-wan as Assumpta Fitzgerald serving up drinks at the local pub.

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A TASTE OF RAMADAN

Cookery author Ilhan Mohamed Abdi shares her new recipe collection, which captures the spirit and flavours of the Muslim holy month.

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3 mins

February 07, 2026

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Brady: It has been tough to find solutions to Vale's goal problem

BOSS Jon Brady has given an insight into how difficult it was to replace Devante Cole following his sudden departure from Port Vale.

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3 mins

February 07, 2026

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Probe into crumbling road

It follows concerns over constant floods

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1 mins

February 07, 2026

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Road shut amid ‘danger tree’ concerns

MOTORISTS are being asked to avoid a city road with a dangerous tree.

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1 min

February 07, 2026

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Mosque bomb attack

A SUICIDE bomber targeted a Shiite mosque on the outskirts of Islamabad during Friday prayers, killing 31 people and wounding at least 169 others, officials said.

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2 mins

February 07, 2026

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'Parents are alerted after recall move'

FOOD giant Danone has recalled several batches of Aptamil and Cow & Gate baby formula because of the possible presence of the toxin linked to the poisoning of children, the food safety watchdog has said.

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2 mins

February 07, 2026

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Former Arsenal middle man set to complete his move to Scottish giants

MARTIN O'Neill expects Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain to sign a short-term deal with Celtic over the weekend.

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1 mins

February 07, 2026

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MP calling for decisive action to secure a future for ceramics sector in the Potteries

A CITY MP is demanding decisive Government action to support the ceramic sector after Wedgwood revealed it is making job losses.

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1 mins

February 07, 2026

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Archer: There's quality in squad to help Valiants to hit goal trail

ETHON Archer believes Port Vale will start scoring goals and he can be one of the main providers.

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3 mins

February 07, 2026

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Hitting all the right notes

THIS week, we're in Audley, as always with one eye on community history but also with a song in our hearts.

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7 mins

February 07, 2026

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