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News Letter
10 Aug, 2018
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A united Ireland would be much stronger economically than is Northern Ireland
Peter Robinson is correct in calling for unionists to consider demands for a united Ireland – but, I suggest, for the wrong reasons.
Latest News
Willie Frazer: I want ‘action not words’ after bonfire mocks father’s murder by IRA

Victims’ campaigner William Frazer has said that while he welcomes widespread condemnation of a bonfire sign mocking his father’s death, he warned that he takes Sinn Féin’s comments with a “pinch of salt”.
George Hamilton slammed for sharing panel with top republican

Troubles victims have voiced “disgust” after the PSNI’s chief constable shared a panel with a former IRA terrorist during a debate on legacy issues.
Football flag on Republican bonfire is a ‘hate crime’

A local football club has described the placing of their flag on top of an internment bonfire as a ‘hate crime’.
Embrace: Richard McNamara on Love is a Basic Need, festivals, divorce and a new album

It’s about midway through my interview with Richard McNamara, the Embrace guitarist, and I make a pretty desperate pitch ahead of their headline slot at this weekend’s Stendhal festival near Limavady, Co Londonderry.

Sport Update
Ulster GP: Conor Cummins on Superbike pole after 134mph lap

Former Dundrod lap record holder Conor Cummins powered to the first 134mph lap of the week as the Manx rider secured pole in Superbike qualifying at the MCE Ulster Grand Prix.
Ulster GP: Conor Cummins victorious in Supersport race

Conor Cummins utilised his experience to claim his second victory at the MCE Ulster Grand Prix in the Supersport race on Thursday.
Ulster GP: Pole double as Dean Harrison clinches Supersport top spot

Dean Harrison clinched a pole double as he topped the final qualifying times for the Supersport class at the MCE Ulster Grand Prix on Thursday.
And finally...
Orange leader Mervyn Gibson defends attendance at Michael Stone exhibition

A leading Orangeman has defended his decision to attend an exhibition of art by loyalist paramilitary Michael Stone.
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