@BBCMarkSimpson

BBC NEWS Correspondent. Founder of #DigitalSiesta Trust me, I'm a journalist …

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They're quiet, safe, warm & full of books (and daily newspapers!) 🩷
Libraries NI@LibrariesNI23h
Today is #LoveYourLibraryDay and we'd like to hear from you! 💜 Maybe you come for the books, a group or an activity – or just having a library nearby. What do you love about your library? Tell us below or join in at your local library today! 😃 #BookWeekNI @BBCnireland
Promotional poster for Love your Library Day on 21 October 2026, featuring a tree with a heart-shaped canopy of books.

ALT Promotional poster for Love your Library Day on 21 October 2026, featuring a tree with a heart-shaped canopy of books.

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The FM & dFM were at the Executive Office scrutiny committee today. Here’s how the question session ended at 3pm.
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Mandy McAuley
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BREAKING @bbcnewsni Jailed ex DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson is being investigated by London police about an alleged rape of a woman inside the Houses of Parliament. The former MP has been accused of raping the woman in Westminster in 2016, at the very heart of the political establishment. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c94g…

Jeffrey Donaldson to be interviewed over alleged rape inside Houses of Parliament

While not naming the disgraced former MP, the Metropolitan Police has issued a statement confirming a 63-year-old man is being investigated.

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BBC News NI
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Jeffrey Donaldson is to be interviewed by London police about an alleged rape of a woman, inside the Houses of Parliament, the BBC can reveal. bbc.in/4z3FQcR

Jeffrey Donaldson to be interviewed over alleged rape inside Houses of Parliament

While not naming the disgraced former MP, the Metropolitan Police has issued a statement confirming a 63-year-old man is being investigated.

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197 days until the Election.
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Politicians united at Stormont today to share their love of reading: 📚 Sinn Féin's @mcguigan_philip 📚DUP's @paulfrewDUP 📚Speaker @edwinpootsmla 📚Alliance's @KateNicholl 📚UUP's @mikenesbittni 📚SDLP's @CaraHunterMLA #BookWeek @LibrariesNI 📗📘📕📙📔
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Portadown parade listed on Parades Commission website for 7pm in town centre on Saturday evening. 📌 paradescommission.org/viewpa…
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Mark@skipjackTooOct 20
Replying to @BBCMarkSimpson
Coming into Warrenpoint.
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From Belgium to Carlingford ... and soon from north to south.
Micheál Martin
@MichealMartinTDOct 20
Today is a significant milestone in the construction of the Narrow Water Bridge, as major steel components arrive at Carlingford Lough for assembly on site. This project is a tangible symbol of our vision and commitment to deepening connections across this island.
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Marc Aspland@MarcAsplandOct 20
Day spent in Bournville with @CadburyAthFC @tamworthfc The Pavilion probably the most beautiful clubhouse in football, for @TimesSport unseen thetimes.com/sport/football/…
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Check out everything that’s happening - and great book choices - on the BOOK WEEK website. #BookWeekNI 📕🎥 📚🎬 bbc.co.uk/bookweekni
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Acceptable or games gone. Duncan Ferguson has his say 👀 🎙️ @Glentoran #BOYLESportsPrem
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Here’s my pick for Book Week 2026📕 Ninety-Two by @OllieHolt22 📚
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Tyrone touchdown. 🏈
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@GiantsOct 18
TRACE LEAPS IN FOR SIX 🫡 📺: FOX
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Brolly v Bryson … a verbal 🥊 🎤 Podcast @freestateirl 📻 @JoeBrolly1993 @JamieBrysonLLB 📌 podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcas…
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Time for a new chapter in life❓ Book Week is next week 📚
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Tomorrow’s @irish_news
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Mark Adair@adair_markOct 13
A little bit of breaking news about Book Week 2026… (19-25 October) #bookweekni @LibrariesNI @BBCnireland
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Mark Adair@adair_markOct 14
It was such fun to spend some time with Dame Mary Beard in Belfast for Book Week 2026 (19-25 October). A brilliant interview upcoming on Talkback with @williamcrawley #bookweekni @LibrariesNI @bbcradioulster
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Well played @bangorfc ⚽️ 3-1 quarter-final win against @ArdsFC1900 in Co Antrim Shield. #NorthDownDerbyWin 💥
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