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Aftermath of Bloody Sunday 1974: Compensation for Bloody Sunday victims

The Government says it will pay £42,000 compensation to relatives of the 13 men killed in the Bloody Sunday riots in Londonderry nearly three years ago.

Donald Dewar cuts a cake to celebrate the 'Yes' vote for political referendum 1997: Dawn of Scottish parliament
Scottish Secretary Donald Dewer unveils a blueprint for Scotland's new parliament.

Convicted drug trafficker Kevin Barlow 1985: Drug traffickers' appeal rejected
Two Australians are facing the death penalty after their appeal against a conviction for smuggling heroin was rejected by a Malaysian court.

Labour leader Neil Kinnock 1989: Labour's union U-turn
The Labour Party abandons its policy on trade union closed shops in line with European legislation.

Cover of Radio Times 1950: Radio Times hits Christmas deadline
The Christmas edition of the Radio Times returns after an industrial dispute in time for the festive season.

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