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7 Jun, 2018
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UUP man elected mayor of Ards and North Down
Ulster Unionist Councillor Richard Smart has been elected mayor of Ards and North Down Borough Council.
Latest News
Former minister: Veterans could be ‘scapegoated’ for Troubles actions

Former defence minister Mark Francois has said he is concerned military veterans will be “scapegoated” for actions which occurred during the Troubles in Northern Ireland.
Road traffic collision causing major delays

A road traffic collision on Magherafelt Road is causing major delays, according to trafficwatchni.com.
Downing Street: Backstop plan on Irish border to be published soon

UK proposals for a “backstop” arrangement to keep the Irish border open after Brexit are to be published “shortly”, Downing Street has said.
Low visibility deterred some aircraft but couldn’t veil unique aviation history

Unhelpful weather conditions and low visibility curtailed the flying display at last Saturday’s RAF100 celebrations in and around Lough Erne Yacht club, but over 800 visitors to the former Secomd World War Flying Boat base weren’t overly disappointed.
Sport Update
KICK BOXING: Darren McMullan headlines bill at Stormont Hotel on June 30

Darren McMullan’s top-of-the-bill match is made for the June 30 at the Stormont Hotel.
BOXING: Big name wanted by Carl Frampton for Windsor Park showdown on August 18

Carl Frampton still has no idea who he will face at Windsor Park on August 18 but ‘The Jackal’ insists he still wants a big name for the International Stadium.
FOOTBALL: Gareth McAuley being linked with a move to Rangers

Rangers are being linked with a move for Northern Ireland defender Gareth McAuley.
And finally...
Belfast City Blues Festival returns for tenth year

The Belfast City Blues Festival is back with more than 60 gigs across 22 venues from June 29 to July 2.
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