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Last modified on Mon 8 Mar 2021 07.10 EST Saturday, 23 May 2015 was an important day in Irish history. It was the day when the votes were counted in the same-sex marriage referendum, with 62% in favour. There was a big celebration in the grounds of Dublin Castle, with politicians on a platform, all miraculously on our side. On Irish television news, the headlines informed the nation that Panti Bliss, a brilliantly articulate campaigner, had arrived at Dublin Castle, as indeed she had. Being gay...

All the Leicestershire and Rutland restaurants in the 2021 Michelin Guide Great Britain and Ireland Some great places to visit once restrictions are lifted 05:00, 31 JAN 2021 Troncon of Turbot. Hambleton Hall (Image: Leicester Mercury) Sign up now to our weekly newsletter put together by our dedicated food and drink writersInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Subscribe When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they�...

These are unusual times, and the state of affairs can change quickly. Please check the latest guidance before travelling. Our writer visited these hotels prior to the pandemic. Northumberland may not have big cities with grand and glamorous hotels, but this huge and sparsely populated county offers its own version of grand accommodation with many of its stately homes and country houses – and even a castle – turned into luxury hotels. Often surrounded by acres of grounds and woodlan...

“We had to lose our minds to find each other again”: The sordid story of Green Day’s Kerplunk With foundations laid and Kerplunk in the bag, Green Day set their sights on Europe. Little did they know that the road ahead would be plagued with problems that would push them to their limits… Words: Ian Winwood On December 17, 1991, Green Day were presented with vinyl copies of their second album, Kerplunk. On this chilly winter’s evening, the band were appearing at the Joiners Arms in ...