16 Mar, 2018

Joe Gaston, UUP man who survived IRA bomb, âone of great stalwartsâ

A former Ulster Unionist politician who survived a 1977 bomb attack by the Provisional IRA has passed away.

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Bank staff praised for preventing Â£20k scam

Police in Magherafelt have praised staff at the townâs Ulster Bank for preventing an elderly woman from being scammed out of thousands of pounds.

NI launch for new pro-Brexit party founded by forces veterans

A new pro-Brexit party with a strong armed forces background is to launch in Northern Ireland tonight.

Donald Trump: Iâll visit the Irish border

US President Donald Trump has said he will visit the island of Ireland and would go to the border.

IN PICTURES: 13 forgotten NI sporting photos that will leave you nostalgic for the 1980s

Northern Ireland at two World Cups, Barry McGuiganâs meteoric rise to stardom, Alex Higgins and Denis Taylor taking the snooker world by storm. Weâre all agreed the 1980s was jam-packed with memorable sporting moments.

Sport Update

IRISH LEAGUE: Harry McConkey named as new manager of Ballinamallard United

Ballinamallard United have announced Harry McConkey as their new first team manager with immediate effect after Gavin Dykes left the club.

HOCKEY: Friends win Burney Cup after beating Sullivan Upper

Friendsâ bridged a 40-year gap last night when they came from behind to defeat holders Sullivan Upper 2-1 in a thrilling John Minnis Estate Agents Burney Cup final at Stormont.

WATCH: Jacob Stockdale looks ahead to Ireland final showdown with England in the Six Nations championship

Nine years ago Jacob Stockdale was a 12-year-old boy dreaming of playing rugby for Ulster and Ireland.

And finally...

Karen and Kevin Clifton: Strictly dancers confirm split

Strictly Come Dancing stars Karen and Kevin Clifton have confirmed they have split, following months of speculation.

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