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'Orange and Proud' - Was a drinks company right to drop that advertising slogan in NI?

'Orange and proud' - It is reported today that a drinks company has pulled that promotion here for fear of causing offence.

‘Orange and proud.’ How does that marketing slogan for a soft drink make you feel? The Belfast Telegraph is reporting today that a drinks company has pulled the promotion here for fear of causing offence. Volvic uses the slogan Orange and Proud for flavoured water but is worried that it may cause offence.The decision to drop the slogan here has been criticised by unionist politicians.
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Wed 17 Aug 2016 09:03

‘Orange and Proud’ - was a drinks company right to drop that advertising slogan in NI?

‘Orange and Proud’ - was a drinks company right to drop that advertising slogan in NI?

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Irish Olympic boxer Michael Conlan swears on live TV after losing the gold. Is an emotional outburst ever justified?

Boxing funding - Should the government give financial support to a sport that may cause brain damage?

Boxing funding - Should the government give financial support to a sport that may cause brain damage?

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