25 Aug, 2019

Ben Lowry: Has the security situation at Aldergrove airport improved?

Recently I passed through Belfast International Airport at a busy time, 8am, heading for a 10am flight.

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Ben Lowry: August is the least likable of the four summer months in Northern Ireland

A long time ago I recall a well travelled relative of mine saying that he never left Northern Ireland between May and August.

Ben Lowry: Small glimmer of hope for UK after Boris Johnsonâs visits to EU capitals

When Boris Johnson saw Angela Merkel in Berlin on Wednesday his visit appeared to trigger newly flexible comments from her.

Reported 280 Years Ago (August 21 1739): âDo not dock your boats in Belfast without paying our feesâ

From the Belfast News Letter of August 10 1739 (which is August 21 in the modern calendar):

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Michael Dunlop clocks 125mph lap to set Superbike pace at Classic TT

Michael Dunlop set the fastest lap of the week at the Classic TT in perfect conditions in Saturday afternoonâs Superbike session

Bruce Anstey puts cancer battle behind him to claim tearful victory in Lightweight race at Classic TT

Comeback hero Bruce Anstey was fighting back the tears as the popular New Zealander overcame the odds following a battle with cancer to win again at the Classic TT.

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Reported 280 Years Ago (August 21 1739): âDo not dock your boats in Belfast without paying our feesâ

From the Belfast News Letter of August 10 1739 (which is August 21 in the modern calendar):

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