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Prince Philip with Trinity Houses Jeremy De Halpert in Harwich in 2004 PRINCE Philip was a frequent visitor to north Essex both as escort to the Queen and in his own right Buckingham Palace announced Prince Philip’s death just after midday on Friday issuing a statement about how the royal family will join with people across the globe “mourning his loss”. The Duke of Edinburgh, 99, was master of Trinity House from 1969 and 2011 and kept a keen interest in its work. He visited Harwi...

Prince Philip with Trinity Houses Jeremy De Halpert in Harwich in 2004 PRINCE Philip was a frequent visitor to north Essex both as escort to the Queen and in his own right Buckingham Palace announced Prince Philip’s death just after midday on Friday issuing a statement about how the royal family will join with people across the globe “mourning his loss”. The Duke of Edinburgh, 99, was master of Trinity House from 1969 and 2011 and kept a keen interest in its work. He visited Harwi...

ONE of the highlights of the north Essex calendar has been given the green light this year, much to the delight of a town councillor. The Tour de Tendring is usually held around May and has raised vital funds for charities over its 28 year history. It was cancelled last year due to covid. But Tendring Council has now confirmed the event will go ahead this year but will be postponed until later due to covid restrictions. The race offers six, 20 or 60-mile distances and usually sets off...

The iron law of Ulster Unionist politics is that sectarian solidarity ultimately trumps everything else. So, in accordance with that commandment, after delaying for two whole days, the Ulster Unionists joined all the other unionist parties in demanding the resignation of Simon Byrne, the Chief Constable of the PSNI. In doing so, Sinn Fein must have given a huge sigh of relief, as the unionist parties had wrongly focussed their collective ire not on Sinn Feins outrageous misbehaviour at the Bobb...

ONE of the highlights of the north Essex calendar has been given the green light this year, much to the delight of a town councillor. The Tour de Tendring is usually held around May and has raised vital funds for charities over its 28 year history. It was cancelled last year due to covid. But Tendring Council has now confirmed the event will go ahead this year but will be postponed until later due to covid restrictions. The race offers six, 20 or 60-mile distances and usually sets off...

Mr Beattie accused the party of promoting the idea that it was “above everybody else, having privileges we do not”. Addressing Michelle O’Neill and Conor Murphy, he said: “You are the Deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland, you are our Finance Minister. “You have shown no integrity, no moral courage, no compassion, no understanding for the people you tell us you represent. “Claw back your compassion, your integrity, your moral authority. Apologise, and then resign.” Mr Beattie ...

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge praised the friendship between the UK and Ireland as they joined world leaders in a St Patricks Day video message for the Irish government. Prince William, 38, started off the couples message by speaking in Irish Gaelic, saying: Beannachtaí na Féile Pádraig oraibh, meaning Happy St Patricks Day. Kate, who wore a £59.99 emerald green Zara blazer and shamrock necklace, said: Were delighted to wish you all a very Happy St Patricks Day, before her husband qui...

Police hand out 35 fines following arranged fight between two men "We now have 35 of those people" A crowd watches the fight Never miss a thing from Belfast and beyond - sign up for FREE newsletter direct to your inboxInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Subscribe When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. OurPrivacy Noticeexplains ...

Crowds holding St Patrick’s Day parties at a Belfast park have been cleared from the area. Police closed down Botanic Gardens in the south of the city after hundreds of young people had gathered on Wednesday. Prior to the police intervention, there had been a party atmosphere with groups drinking, playing music and playing ball games. There are currently tight restrictions on public gatherings in Northern Ireland under Covid-19 regulations. PSNI assistant chief constable Alan Todd said office...

Covid NI: No deaths reported by Department of Health A total of 161 individuals have tested positive in the past 24 hours The video will auto-play soon8Cancel Play now Never miss a thing from Belfast and beyond - sign up for FREE newsletter direct to your inboxInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Subscribe When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or se...