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Submitting... “There still is concern about travel from the Republic of Ireland into Northern Ireland,” Mr Swann said. “I had asked for a meeting with my counterpart in the Republic of Ireland to discuss this, to see what we could do jointly with regard to messaging, but unfortunately I have been unable to secure that meeting with Stephen Donnelly yet. “It was over a fortnight ago (that the meeting was requested), now he has encouraged our officials to meet – they do anyway, they meet...

Submitting... PACEMAKER PRESS BELFAST 28/1/2020 Mallusk MOT centre, photographed today amidst the closure of centres across the province due to signs of cracking in 48 out of 55 lifts. Most MoT tests for cars and light vehicles in Northern Ireland have been suspended with immediate effect and the Driver and Vehicle Agency has said it could take weeks or even months to fix the defective lifts. Photo Laura Davison/Pacemaker Press As I wait, drumming my fingers on the steering wheel, it occurs to ...

Mr Beattie became party leader today (Monday) just weeks after Stephen Aiken stepped down. He was unopposed as the only candidate standing for the post and will be formally ratified as leader at the end of this month at the UUP party conference. Upper Bann MP David Trimble, who won the Nobel Peace Prize with SDLP Leader John Hume for his work on the peace process in NI, previously held the post. Pacemaker Press 17/05/2021:The Ulster Unionist Party held a Press Conference (Monday 17 May) at Parl...

MURDER ATTEMPT Detectives appealing for information after man, 51, blasted in the chest by gunman at door of Belfast house Updated: 25 Apr 2021, 19:58 DETECTIVES are appealing for information following the attempted murder of a man on Saturday night in Belfast. The victim, 51, was blasted in the chest by a gunman as he opened the door of a house. 2 2 The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) are calling for anyone with information to contact themCredit: PA:Press Association The shooting in...

Poots doubles funding for Tier 1 of FBIS Capital to £15 million Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots has doubled the amount of money available under the latest tranche of Tier 1 of the Farm Business Improvement Scheme (FBIS) – Capital to £15 million. Thursday, 28th January 2021, 1:38 pm He took the decision following the huge response to his call for farm businesses to invest in Low Emissions Slurry Spreading Equipment (LESSE). Now the third tranche of Tier 1 of the Farm Business Improvement Sc...

Submitting... Like other retired security force members, who were murdered as a direct result of their service, his name is not included on the official list of 300 officers murdered between 1969 and 1998. . Jean Vaughan believes that is an anomaly that should be rectified. Speaking publicly for the first time about her father’s murder, she said: “So many years have gone by. We have heard nothing. No one was ever caught for it. It’s like it happened and dad was just forgotten. “There i...

Suspicious object declared ‘elaborate hoax’ A suspicious object, which led to elderly residents evacuated from their homes, has been declared ‘an elaborate hoax. Tuesday, 26th January 2021, 10:27 am The incident happened at the Manor Drive area of Lurgan this morning and the security alert is now over. Chief Inspector Barney O’Connor said: “At around 7:35am this morning (Monday 25th January), it was reported that a suspicious object was located in the area. Officers and ATO attended a...

The Lord Mayor of Belfast has described the blaze at the citys Multi-Cultural Association as a "devastating blow" for its volunteers who serve the community and support some of the most vulnerable in our society.

Police have confirmed they believe a fire at the Belfast Multi-Cultural Association building was started deliberately.

Kevin Scott / Belfast Telegraph Kevin Scott / Belfast Telegraph RAF’s Red Arrows fly over Belfast to mark VJ day on August 15 Kevin Scott / Belfast Telegraph Photo by Kelvin Boyes / Press E A plain clothes detective draws his pistol and takes aim at a man attempting to attack police during a security operation in west Belfast Kevin Scott / Belfast Telegraph Kevin Scott / Belfast Telegraph 11th night celebrations at Pitt Park in east Belfast Kevin Scott / INM Belfast; pupils from Dominic’s ...