Died: June 20, 2021. BRIGADIER Richard Rothery, who has died aged 86, was a distinguished member of the military, serving in troubled areas that often required sound judgment and diplomatic understanding, especially Northern Ireland. On retiring, he was appointed bursar of The Edinburgh Academy, where he is fondly remembered for his gracious manner and ability to overcome all problems. When he retired in 2000, his achievements at the Academy were recognised by the rector of the time, John Light, who wrote: “The Academy owes Richard and [his wife] Pam Rothery a huge debt of gratitude for their hard work, their positive manner and above all shafts of humour. Dick’s contribution in his years here has been massive.”
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By Chris Andrews
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image captionIan Paisley made his famous never, never, never, never speech in opposition to the Anglo-Irish Agreement in 1985
Across 50 years, the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) has moved from dissent on the margins of politics to the heart of Northern Ireland s government.
Co-founded in September 1971 by the Reverend Ian Paisley, the party stood in opposition to republican violence and any involvement of the Irish government in Northern Ireland s affairs.
Down the years, the DUP helped topple other unionist leaders, accusing them of selling out by establishing power-sharing assemblies with nationalists and republicans or seeking further co-operation with the Republic of Ireland.