Mark Simpson
@BBCMarkSimpson
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BBC NEWS Correspondent. Founder of #DigitalSiesta Trust me, I'm a journalist …
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Joined May 2011
Many felt Liverpool-Man United would be the prelude to the sacking of Ruben Amorim. Instead, it feels more as if it could be a turning point. An awful long way to go before United can say they are back on the right path but a first win at Anfield for nearly 10 years is big.
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It’s the #RichieRevolution 💪
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Belfast’s MARK SYKES. ⚽️
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King Charles and Pope Leo are to become the first British monarch and pontiff to pray together at a church service since the Reformation in the 16th Century. https://t.co/pdhlQ2Q83Q
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The King will become the first British monarch to pray in a church service with a pope since the Reformation.
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@BBCMarkSimpson We should be adding 10,000 seats to Windsor Park to allow us to host major international tournaments. Ticket prices in a larger stadium should also be lower to fill seats. We have fantastic engineers and construction companies in Northern Ireland. No reason this can't be done.
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Windsor Park capacity is set to be 20,000-plus. IFA’s Patrick Nelson says it won’t happen immediately. ⚽️
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Casement Park WILL be built” says First Minister @moneillsf 🏐 (More talks between GAA & DfC officials later today).
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An extra 2,000-4,000 seats will be required at Windsor Park for Women’s World Cup. ⚽️ Where’s the money going to come from? DFM Emma Little-Pengelly gave her view. ⚽️
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@BBCMarkSimpson Windsor will need to be expanded with 2k additional seats.
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Looks like the Women's World Cup is coming to Belfast (up to 6 games) in 2035. ⚽️ First Minister @moneillsf has just announced outline support from the Stormont Executive. 🚩
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Coming soon to Bangor waterfront. 👀 A 6-metre-tall bronze sculpture of hands casting a dove-shaped shadow by Colin Davidson.
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‘Decision day’ for plans for Women’s World Cup matches to be played in Belfast. ⚽️ https://t.co/tnX1cuMbHu
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Irish Times Ipsos B&A Opinion Poll Catherine Connolly 38% Heather Humphreys 20% Jim Gavin 5% Don’t Know 18% Won’t Vote 12% Spoil Vote 6% Margin of error +\- 2.8% 1200 voters surveyed from Sunday to Tuesday
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It would be fantastic to have the FIFA Womens World Cup being played here at Windsor Park! I am fully supportive 💚 of Windsor Park playing a key role in this UK FIFA bid, and along with my DUP Ministerial colleagues we will be pushing for that decision being made by the
DUP Ministers will be supporting our participation and I urge all Executive Ministers tomorrow to seize this opportunity and ensure Northern Ireland plays its full part in hosting the 2035 Women’s World Cup.
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Indications from Stormont tonight that the Economy Minister Caoimhe Archibald has sent in an executive paper RECOMMENDING participation in the 2035 World Cup and is hopeful of agreement on the issue.
Could Belfast lose out on a chance to host matches in Women’s World Cup ⚽️ in 2035❓ IFA chief exec Patrick Nelson says Stormont ministers have a “final chance” tomorrow to help ensure matches take place in NI. 🏆
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Could Belfast lose out on a chance to host matches in Women’s World Cup ⚽️ in 2035❓ IFA chief exec Patrick Nelson says Stormont ministers have a “final chance” tomorrow to help ensure matches take place in NI. 🏆
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Bad throw by the Princess or a poor catch❓ You decide. On tour with the royal couple today.
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🚨NEW: 'Welcome back to the mainland...🤣' 🤝Health Minister and @uuponline Leader @mikenesbittni meeting the Prince of Wales today. Part of a visit to the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service Learning and Development College, outside Cookstown.
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