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News Letter
24 Mar, 2018
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IN PICTURES: Crowds greet Meghan Markle and Prince Harry at Belfast’s Crown Bar
Crowds lined Great Victoria Street in Belfast today as Prince Harry and Meghan Markle arrived at the iconic Crown Bar in the city.
Latest News
Mid Ulster bonfire permit scheme ‘like the act of a dictator’

The DUP have described the decision by the nationalist-dominated Mid Ulster District Council to introduce a permit system for bonfires on council property as “heavy handed”.
Provisional IRA had a safe haven in Republic of Ireland

I remark with interest the ruling from the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) on the so-called ‘hooded men’ case.

Lifetime award for Orangeman Roy Kells, 81

A leading businessman and a lodge renowned for its charitable benevolence have been publicly recognised by the Orange Institution.
Reasons why plastic really isn’t fantastic

Is it just me, or is anyone else practically a-quiver with the reports that micro-plastics and micro-fibres are now everywhere? Scientists have discovered that they are in our riverbeds, in the oceans, in the fish and sea-creatures, which means that, they are most definitely building up in our intestines too, causing as yet unknown mayhem.

Sport Update
SIX NATIONS RUGBY: Jacob Stockdale named Nat West player of the 2018 Championship

Ireland wing Jacob Stockdale has reflected on "a truly memorable few weeks" after being named NatWest 6 Nations player of the championship.
COLERAINE 3 CARRICK RANAGERS 2: Coleraine go top of Irish Premiership after home win

Coleraine moved back to the top of the Danske Bank Premiership as they fought back from a goal down to see off a spirited Carrick Rangers side.
WSBK: Jonathan Rea on top in Thailand but says ‘more needed’ for Saturday

Jonathan Rea forged his way to the top in FP3 in Thailand on Friday but the Kawasaki rider says he still needs ‘something more’ ahead of Saturday’s opening World Superbike race in Buriram.
And finally...
Jake Carter thanks fans ahead of Belfast debut

Pop sensation Jake Carter, who has taken the country by storm since he followed in his brother Nathan’s musical footsteps last year, is bubbling with excitement as he gets ready to make his Belfast debut at the Waterfront Hall’s Studio Theatre later this month,
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