The 64-page report, titled Newry Next, has suggested that the town could follow the lead of the southern Swedish city, which is home to thousands of people working in the nearby Danish capital, Copenhagen.

The competition was mired in controversies this year.

In a contest already full of controversy, the European Commission said it plans ‘a very lively discussion’ with the organisers over the ban

The Swedish environmental campaigner joined pro-Palestinian protesters

Eden Golan, 20, was congratulated by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu when she got through to Saturday’s grand final.

Bambie Thug has promised to ‘stand out’ from the crowd after Ireland’s last few entries have not made the Eurovision final.

Bambie Thug has promised to ‘stand out’ from the crowd after Ireland’s last few entries have not made the Eurovision final.