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News Letter
3 Aug, 2019
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Two men arrested in I.N.L.A. crackdown – P.S.N.I. seize suspected firearms, telescopic sight and ammunition
Detectives from P.S.N.I.’s Paramilitary Crime Task Force have arrested two men in connection with an ongoing investigation into the west Belfast I.N.L.A.
Latest News
Council denial deepens mystery around vanishing IRA memorial

A substantial memorial for two of the IRA men killed by the SAS – that vanished without trace in Co Monaghan – was not removed by local authorities, Monaghan Council has said.

Julian Smith steps into Royal portraits fiasco, but questions still unanswered

After a week of confusion, internal contradiction and a U-turn, the Northern Ireland Office (NIO) has announced an internal review of how the Queen’s portrait and then photo was removed from its headquarters.

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Sam McBride: NIO’s Queen portrait shambles hints at a far profounder problem

The story which has this week exposed an alarming level of chaos within the Northern Ireland Office had its origin in a phone call which I received in January.

Maghaberry Prison show garden wins National Trust gold award

A show garden created by prisoners in Maghaberry has won a National Trust Gold Award.

Sport Update
Perfect week for Glentoran at SuperCupNI says coach Declan Lynch

Glentoran coach Declan Lynch hailed it as the perfect finish to a great week as his side lifted the Minor Section trophy at the STATSports SuperCupNI.

Squad strength at heart of Loughgall top-six drive for Dean Smith

Dean Smith is counting on summer strength to lead to end-of-season success for Loughgall.

Memories made and experienced gained for Crusaders after Europa League adventure

They may have lost the tie but Crusaders Europa League qualifier with Wolves will live long in the memory of everyone connected to the club.

And finally...
Don’t miss your chance to visit Fat Sam’s Grand Slam Speakeasy

Hapless hoodlums took over Belfast’s Grand Opera House this week as the cast of the youth summer project Bugsy Malone took to the stage.

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