Watching Gavin Williamson on
#GMB
refusing to not only take responsibility for his ineptitude but also to answer a straight question, it's hard to remember a worse British cabinet in history. It would be funny if it wasn't so deadly. Shocking stuff.
@piersmorgan
Anyone who thinks shooting dead a journalist is going to further their cause is completely out of step. This morning, we stand united as an industry against the shadowy men of violence.
Wrapping up after 15 brilliant years with Reach. A big thanks to all the fantastic journalists I've had the pleasure of working with in that time. The memories will stay with me for ever.
Now, I'm excited to start as editor-in-chief of the formidable
@irish_news
on Monday
Four years ago we launched
@BelfastLive
with a clear vision in mind and a determination to make it happen. What a journey it has been. So proud of how far we've come as a site and team and that determination remains.. to continue to grow, improve and engage our fantastic readers
Very interesting - and stark - detail in this
@FactCheckNI
piece on deprivation. Very clear, whether you’re in Derry, West Belfast, Portadown or any point in between, we are being let down and failed across almost every domain of consideration. More here:
It's appalling that this lady's highly personal information has been put on public display by the police in this way. It doesn't help find her and it shouldn't take the focus off their cack-handed approach to the whole search
This, by
@AllisonMorris1
, is a must read. "Death is final, there is no party. Those who post broken hearts on social media move on and only those who loved the victim have to live with the consequences forever."
My three-year-old daughter, sat on my knee at the computer this morning, sums it up nicely: "Daddy, instead of the virus can you write about princesses today." Sounds like a plan to me.
Delighted to announce I'll be the editor of
@yorkshirelive
, launching very soon. We have assembled a really talented team so exciting times are ahead!
Delighted and immensely proud that July was the biggest ever month for audience numbers on
@BelfastLive
. Still growing, still looking to grow. All of my thanks goes to our fantastic, hard-working team and the readers. Onwards and upwards.
Our sports minister hasn't been to a single GAA game but he did find time to fly to Paris to watch Olympics tennis and show jumping as part of a four-day trip at public expense. That's the lead story in today's
@irish_news
Nigel Farage endorses two DUP candidates, including Ian Paisley Jr in North Antrim despite the fact he's up against Jim Allister, the leader of the TUV party Farage's Reform has an electoral alliance with. Penny for Jim's thoughts...
An absolutely unforgettable day for all the wrong reasons. My heart goes out to all the devastated families who must now, somehow, pick up the pieces left from shattered lives. The world can be so cruel and unfathomable at times.
The
@irish_news
front page today: a journalist being sued by one of the BBC's highest paid presenters says it's an attempt to "intimidate and silence" him. However,
@rodneyedwards
insists: "I will not be deterred by these tactics.”
Couldn't agree more with
@LaurenKearney3
. Kenny Shiels is a good man who gives his all to the women's team. Marissa Callaghan's words about him caring for them "like we are a family" should ring loud and clear
Absolutely gutted for that man. Another heroic display of heart and desire. So close and yet so far; the cruelty of a game we love and can hate so much
Day after day, the images coming out of Gaza must repulse all fair-minded people. Today’s
@irish_news
says Israel has gone far beyond hunting Hamas militants; it is punishing and persecuting ordinary Palestinian people. Enough is enough. The slaughter of the innocents must stop.
.
@Armagh_GAA
supporters, it wasn't a dream, you really did win the All-Ireland yesterday and our front page today captures the moment 22 years of waiting was ended
A year ago, almost exactly to the day,
@Portadownfc
were relegated amid incessant rain in Dungannon. Today, the sun shone all day and the Ports are going back up. In between, we've lost a lot of people who would have loved to have seen this day. I'm sure they are smiling with us
Today we are appointing
@ShaunaReports
as Environment Correspondent for
@Reach_Ireland
to highlight and report on one of the biggest issues facing the world in these times. This underlines our commitment to fearless and important journalism
We're about to relaunch
@buzzdotie
so I'm putting together a dedicated team to drive what are exciting plans for the site. We're looking for an editor, deputy editor, content editor, three news reporters, a culture writer & a videographer so come join us!
Today we lead with news that more than 4,000 communications between journalists were monitored by police over a three-month period. One of those thought to have been spied on, Barry McCaffrey, said “Where does this stop? Only a full public inquiry can find out the whole truth."
Two months ago she had to withdraw from Wimbledon after a panic attack, now Emma
#Raducanu
is the
#USOpen
champion. Incredible fortitude from a young woman who has the world at her feet.
#LaylahFernandez
a star in the making too.
The 'how's this news' brigade are out in force again today so, for the avoidance of doubt, if people want to read something or find out about something then we, as journalists, will try to satisfy that demand. Just because you don't want to read it doesn't mean others don't.
Further strong figures from the latest Comscore report show
@BelfastLive
remains the largest commercial news website in Northern Ireland - and we're growing! Up 69% year on year. Well done to a great wee team.
Everyone with any influence at all needs to help get a grip on Belfast tonight before we're dealing with tragedy or disaster. Let's not relive the past in front of the eyes of those who will dictate our future
Today, after 24 hours in which it killed seven
@WCKitchen
charity workers, blew up an embassy in Damascus and left Gaza's largest hospital a crumbling carcass of death and debris, we use our front page to say Israel is totally out of control
@carlalockhart
Did you look at the Scottish media coverage before bracketing them all together, Carla? The Record had it as their splash so not exactly 'silence'.
I'm on the lookout for freelance journalists for regular shifts across all of our digital brands in Ireland, particularly writing about TV, parenting and consumer content. Please complete this quick form if you're interested:
#journojobs
Today we lead with Loughinisland, 30 years on, as former Ireland player Niall Quinn visits the site of the massacre and tells us of the shock he felt on hearing the news in the aftermath of the win over Italy... "Suddenly the euphoria we had been experiencing meant nothing.”
Delighted to announce
@NeilLeslie2
as Group Print Editor for
@Reach_Ireland
to oversee the best tabloid newspapers in the country. The redoubtable
@mmcniffe1
becomes Executive Editor to help support and lead our talented team of journalists as we go from strength to strength.
Nothing says you think you're better than everyone else than speedy boarding. Paying extra so you can stand in a different queue and get on a plane two minutes before the rest of us. Aye, dead on.
With today being his last day as a full-time member of the
@irish_news
team he has led for 25 years, I felt it appropriate - and considered it an honour - to sit down with Noel Doran to look back on an incredible career...
Gary Neville here in possibly the most vomit-inducing thing I've seen so far this year. England have stunk the place out throughout the entire Euros and are celebrating beating the mighty Slovakia like they've reinvented Total Football.
The front page of today’s
@irish_news
… a career in tatters. Full analysis of a seismic day and its ramifications from
@politicsIN
,
@AlexKane221b
and others. However, there are serious allegations and victims who deserve a fair process so our treatment of this story reflects that
The latest newspaper ABC figures for the first half of 2024 show we continue to be the biggest-selling regional daily paper in the UK. We never take it for granted so thank you to the readers and to the
@irish_news
team.
Full figures can be found here 👇
Great to see the
@irish_news
continues to be the best-selling regional daily newspaper in the UK - a testament to our hard-working team of journalists. Also encouraging for us to record the smallest YOY decline of all the titles listed, via
@pressgazette
Gutted to be losing
@RedwardsGK
at this stage of what will hopefully be a title-winning season but look forward to following his career going stratospheric. Can't think of anyone who has made as big an impact at
@Portadownfc
in such a short period
Still getting my head around the fact a Portadown man was man of the match in the All-Ireland SFC final. Oisin Conaty has done the town proud. Great chat with him here by
@andyirishnews
It's all Armagh again in the
@irish_news
today as thousands turn out to welcome home their conquering heroes amid incredible scenes at the Athletic Grounds
🚨 We're off and running with our new website
@GalwayBeoOnline
this morning. Our commitment to the people of
#Galway
is simple: we will bring you the news you want, when you want it. Exciting times ahead.
Check it out here ⤵️
"That police seem to have been more successful at pursuing journalists and documentary-makers investigating the case than at securing convictions for the killings is another burden the families have had to carry."
One picture from many taken on Saturday perhaps stands out: a business under siege from the rampaging mob and a child helped through a gap in the smashed-in door to escape from harm. Suffer the children, again and again.
Honoured to be nominated at the
#newsawards2018
. Just being shortlisted with the FT and Guardian was a sign of how far we've come. Also delighted to see wins for
@CornwallLive
and
@davidottewell
's Data Unit
📢 Excited to launch this on
#InternationalWomensDay
- a new politics podcast speaking to leading female politicians and hosted by one of the best female journalists in Ireland
@ciaraphelan_
. First episode is live now 🔊
You know what I'd buy? A device that tells you the person you're about to let out in traffic won't acknowledge the gesture. And they also subsequently won't let anyone else out. That.
The
@irish_news
is now seeking to add to its reporting team, based in Belfast. If you have the experience and talent to work for the UK and Ireland's best-selling regional daily at an exciting time in our evolution, all the information you need is here 👇
Fabulous night for the
@irish_news
at the Newspaper Awards last night: Regional Newspaper of the Year, Regional Newspaper Printer of the Year and a deserved Highly Commended for
@AnnetteMcmanus
for the Irish News redesign. Well done to everyone involved!
Laura Kuenssberg interviews invariably mean hearing more from Laura Kuenssberg than the interviewee. Talking all over
@RachelReevesMP
here, interrupting constantly and coming out with “let me make this point”. How about asking a question & letting her answer, not “make a point”?
If you're a man at an airport wearing a full football team tracksuit, including polo top, and you're NOT a coach, you really need to evaluate your life
A record day (so far) for
@yorkshirelive
yesterday. Thanks to all the readers who have supported us in such a big, big way since launch. Delighted to be the largest news website in Yorkshire so early into what we want to do here because we're only getting started.
A staggering new low for the cruel and vindictive PIP system on our front page this morning, written by
@CiaraColhoun
. Time to treat people with dignity and respect. They're not customers. They're not numbers.
Shamrock Park, 3pm...
@Portadownfc
need you. If you used to go but stopped, come down and support your club again. Let's fill the place out. Let's fight for every single ball. Let's be loud and proud for our club. 🔴⚪ MonthePorts 🔴⚪
In today's
@IsFearrAnStar
,
@mickthehack
tracks down John Gilligan in his Spanish bolthole, 25 years on from his gang's murder of journalist Veronia Guerin.
Delighted that our joint legal challenge alongside Mediahaus, against anonymity for sex offence suspects, has been successfully overturned today in the High Court.
#Armagh
fans, big
@irish_news
paper incoming tomorrow for you: 32-page pullout previewing the All-Ireland Final. Lots of top content from our brilliant and hard-working sports team. Not to be missed...
The brilliant
@noseforthenews6
has been appointed Deputy Editor of
@BelfastLive
which means we're on the lookout for a top-notch reporter to join the UK Regional News Website of the Year. All the info on this exciting opportunity here:
“It’s amazing. What’s my name? Daniel Wiffen, Olympic champion... it’s really good, I can’t believe it."
@WiffenDaniel
, take a bow. Absolutely fantastic 👏👏
Today we lead with the dismal statistics which underline how bad our waiting list crisis really is, despite spending more per person than England,
@flaviasgouveia
reports.
Also, former taoiseach
@LeoVaradkar
is to address next weekend’s
@IrelandsFuture
event in Belfast.
Congrats to all the winners at the
#JournoAwards21
- so much brilliant journalism over the past year by the winners but also by the thousands of superb journalists up and down Ireland holding the powerful to account and giving a voice to those who need their stories to be told.
Very proud of all of our journalists and titles. Record months for
@IrishMirror
,
@DublinLive
,
@BelfastLive
,
@corkbeo
and
@RSVPMagazine
, and first time breaking through 100million page views collectively. We've certainly come a long way... and plenty more to come.
Absolutely delighted for everyone connected with
@NewryCityAFC
tonight and particularly
@ncr72
. They rebuilt their club from the ground up. No short cuts, just pure graft. And now back where they belong. Superb ⚽
Really encouraging ComScore figures for
@BelfastLive
in July which ranks us as the largest commercial publisher by page views in Northern Ireland and the highest pvs per user of all titles. Also increased our market share month on month. Well done to the team.