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The owner of the Docklands shop which was blown up by the IRA fears for his future in South Quay.
Ihsan Bashir, 43, believes a Tesco Express is planned for space next to his newsagent and that the competition would destroy his business if one opens.
By Tim Archer
Christmas is an important time for celebrating with family, friends and colleagues.
But it is also a time when we remember those less fortunate than ourselves and those who are no longer with us. It's been poignant, therefore, that this week I have attended the unveiling of two new plaques.
Victims of the Docklands bomb returned to the scene of the blast this week for the emotional unveiling of a new plaque.
Two people lost their lives and dozens of people were seriously injured by flying debris and glass in the IRA attack at Marshwall 14 years ago.
Libya has "opened the door" for a deal which could benefit victims of IRA attacks such as the 1996 Marsh Wall blast.
The Middle Eastern country's government received a British delegation in Tripoli late last month, and the group returned home hopeful that an agreement could be reached.
The campaign for IRA victims to receive compensation from the Libyan government gathered pace this week with a motion supporting the claims backed by Parliament.
DUP MPs Jeffrey Donaldson and Nigel Dodds tabled the motion on Monday which called for pressure to be put on Colonel Gaddafi.
A victim of the IRA's devastating bomb at Canary Wharf has spoken of the importance of keeping the pressure on Libya to compensate victims.
At the weekend, the campaign took a huge step forward when Prime Minister Gordon Brown caved in to pressure and said he would back attempts to force Colonel Gaddafi to pay for IRA attacks.
Victims of the Canary Wharf bombing by the IRA took a major step towards justice after a meeting with Prime Minister Gordon Brown.
Wharf security guard Jonathan Ganesh, who was injured in the attack in 1996, was one of five delegates who met the PM for an hour long meeting in Parliament.
VICTIMS of the IRA’s bombing of Canary Wharf are demanding compensation from the Libyan government before Colonel Gaddafi visits London.
Two people died and 39 were injured in the 1996 explosion, which is alleged to have been caused by Semtex supplied by the African state.
