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GCSE and A-Level Assessment Changes.. The DUP Education Minister, Mr Paul Givan, has announced changes to our examination system at GCSE and A-Level with first teaching in September 2029. The main details are as follows: GCSE The two major changes are t https://sluggerotoole.com/2026/03/03/gcse-and-a-level-assessment-changes/

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Published: March 3, 2026 19:33

GCSE and A-Level Assessment Changes.. The DUP Education Minister, Mr Paul Givan, has announced changes to our examination system at GCSE and A-Level with first teaching in September 2029. The main details are as follows: GCSE The two major changes are t…

Home heating oil prices jump 50% in less than three days… Last week my parents were talking about ordering oil, so when the news hit about the American attacks on Iran, my first thought was to jump on the internet on Saturday morning and order them som https://sluggerotoole.com/2026/03/03/home-heating-oil-prices-jump-50-in-less-than-three-days/

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Published: March 3, 2026 13:02

Home heating oil prices jump 50% in less than three days… Last week my parents were talking about ordering oil, so when the news hit about the American attacks on Iran, my first thought was to jump on the internet on Saturday morning and order them som…

Belfast Stories and the Buildings That Already Know the Story… There is something deeply irritating about replacing something you already own. A bike lost or stolen and bought again. A carton of milk picked up at the shop, only to come home and find an https://sluggerotoole.com/2026/03/02/belfast-stories-and-the-buildings-that-already-know-the-story/

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Published: March 2, 2026 10:05

Belfast Stories and the Buildings That Already Know the Story… There is something deeply irritating about replacing something you already own. A bike lost or stolen and bought again. A carton of milk picked up at the shop, only to come home and find an…

The United States of America Declares War on the Islamic Republic of Iran This morning, the United States of America effectively declared war on the Islamic Republic of Iran (technically only Congress can declare war but bypassing Congress is something https://sluggerotoole.com/2026/02/28/the-united-states-of-america-declares-war-on-the-islamic-republic-of-iran/

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Published: February 28, 2026 11:39

The United States of America Declares War on the Islamic Republic of Iran This morning, the United States of America effectively declared war on the Islamic Republic of Iran (technically only Congress can declare war but bypassing Congress is something …

Storytime with Houdi: It Could Have Been Me… In 1985 at 24 years old he became the WBA World Boxing Champion. The BBC Sports Personality of the Year followed shortly after. As I watched him lift both these awards I kept thinking ‘that could have been m https://sluggerotoole.com/2026/02/28/it-could-have-been-me/

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Published: February 28, 2026 07:03

Storytime with Houdi: It Could Have Been Me… In 1985 at 24 years old he became the WBA World Boxing Champion. The BBC Sports Personality of the Year followed shortly after. As I watched him lift both these awards I kept thinking ‘that could have been m…

Navigating fraught legacies with trauma-informed archival practice The Quill Project recently hosted a comprehensive event focusing on the examination of archival practice, care, and ethical responsibility in a post-conflict context. Hosted by the Quill https://sluggerotoole.com/2026/02/27/navigating-fraught-legacies-with-trauma-informed-archival-practice/

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Published: February 27, 2026 13:16

Navigating fraught legacies with trauma-informed archival practice The Quill Project recently hosted a comprehensive event focusing on the examination of archival practice, care, and ethical responsibility in a post-conflict context. Hosted by the Quill…

A Walk in the Park Is Not a Strategy… I am an infrequent contributor to Slugger, and my contributions would largely fall into the ‘stray insights’ category. What caught my eye this week was Ards and North Down Borough Council launching their Spark Her https://sluggerotoole.com/2026/02/27/a-walk-in-the-park-is-not-a-strategy/

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Published: February 27, 2026 11:14

A Walk in the Park Is Not a Strategy… I am an infrequent contributor to Slugger, and my contributions would largely fall into the ‘stray insights’ category. What caught my eye this week was Ards and North Down Borough Council launching their Spark Her …

Green Party win Gorton and Denton by-election… Many people think that Keir Starmer blocked Andy Burnham from running in the by-election because he did not want to face a leadership challenge from him. Now his decision will come back to haunt him, as La https://sluggerotoole.com/2026/02/27/green-party-win-gorton-and-denton-by-election/

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Published: February 27, 2026 09:44

Green Party win Gorton and Denton by-election… Many people think that Keir Starmer blocked Andy Burnham from running in the by-election because he did not want to face a leadership challenge from him. Now his decision will come back to haunt him, as La…

When it comes to sport, should we be more Norwegian? In the recent Winter Olympics, Norway topped the medal table, an impressive feat for a country of only 5 million people. Now, obviously, they have two things going for them: They’re absolutely loaded https://sluggerotoole.com/2026/02/26/when-it-comes-to-sport-should-we-be-more-norwegian/

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Published: February 26, 2026 11:01

When it comes to sport, should we be more Norwegian? In the recent Winter Olympics, Norway topped the medal table, an impressive feat for a country of only 5 million people. Now, obviously, they have two things going for them: They’re absolutely loaded …

Government Decision Confirms : The ‘Powerful Democratic Safeguards’ Deceit Jim Allister MP argues that the "Stormont Brake" and "Applicability Motions" have failed to protect Northern Ireland’s democratic integrity. He calls for full re-enfranchisement, https://sluggerotoole.com/2026/02/25/government-decision-confirms-the-powerful-democratic-safeguards-deceit/

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Published: February 25, 2026 11:48

Government Decision Confirms : The ‘Powerful Democratic Safeguards’ Deceit Jim Allister MP argues that the "Stormont Brake" and "Applicability Motions" have failed to protect Northern Ireland’s democratic integrity. He calls for full re-enfranchisement,…

Should 50-50 For Police Recruitment Return? SF says Yes, DUP says No A persistent story in recent years has been the decline of Catholic recruits into the PSNI. Recent figures have thrust that story back into the headlines. The Derry Journal reports tha https://sluggerotoole.com/2026/02/25/should-50-50-for-police-recruitment-return-sf-says-yes-dup-says-no/

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Published: February 25, 2026 08:44

Should 50-50 For Police Recruitment Return? SF says Yes, DUP says No A persistent story in recent years has been the decline of Catholic recruits into the PSNI. Recent figures have thrust that story back into the headlines. The Derry Journal reports tha…

The Department of Education’s Call for Evidence on the Review of the RE Core Syllabus… The Department of Education has opened a Call for Evidence as part of its Review of Religious Education in Northern Ireland, with a closing date of 20 March 2026. Th https://sluggerotoole.com/2026/02/25/the-department-of-educations-call-for-evidence-on-the-review-of-the-re-core-syllabus/

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Published: February 25, 2026 08:44

The Department of Education’s Call for Evidence on the Review of the RE Core Syllabus… The Department of Education has opened a Call for Evidence as part of its Review of Religious Education in Northern Ireland, with a closing date of 20 March 2026. Th…

“80% of pubs are owned by people from a Catholic background” An interesting article in today’s Irish News: Communities Minister Gordon Lyons failed to consider testimony that the majority of pubs in Northern Ireland are “Catholic-owned” ahead of largely https://sluggerotoole.com/2026/02/24/80-of-pubs-are-owned-by-people-from-a-catholic-background/

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Published: February 24, 2026 10:40

“80% of pubs are owned by people from a Catholic background” An interesting article in today’s Irish News: Communities Minister Gordon Lyons failed to consider testimony that the majority of pubs in Northern Ireland are “Catholic-owned” ahead of largely…