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SF president elect Mary Lou McDonald pledges that she will try to convince unionists they are better in a united Ireland

Mary Lou McDonald was confirmed as the only candidate nominated for the post to replace Gerry Adams at the party's Ard Comhairle in Belfast on Saturday.

Mary Lou McDonald was confirmed as the only candidate nominated for the post to replace Gerry Adams at the party's Ard Comhairle in Belfast on Saturday. Adams has led the party since 1983 and announced his intention to stand down in November last year. Also, online hate speech, serious accusations, trolling - should social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter require you to present a photographic ID to be able to sign up for an account?

Plus, Mark Allen became the first man from Northern Ireland to win the snooker Masters title since Dennis Taylor in 1987. The 31 year old from Antrim beat England's Kyran Wilson ten frames to seven in a dramatic night at the Alexandra Palace.

And, eating disorders affect thousands of people in Northern Ireland and the UK overall every year. Often, people suffer for long periods of time before seeking help. Ali North has battled anorexia for 35 years and has now written a book about her experience in an attempt to raise awareness.

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  • Mon 22 Jan 2018 09:03

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