Duncan Elder
Belfast News Letter
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Masked men armed with hammers smash up woman's home
A 40-year-old man has been arrested in connection with an aggravated burglary at residential premises in Dundonald on Saturday night. → Read More
Apprentice Boys parade: Governor hails 'another exceptional day' for the city
Visitors from Australia were among those who took part in the annual Apprentice Boys parade in Londonderry on Saturday. → Read More
Police targeted with petrol bombs as trouble flares in Londonderry
Police and members of the Apprentice Boys Association came under attack by petrol bombers in a night of unrest in Londonderry. → Read More
Two injured after vehicle collides with people outside cemetery
Two people have been injured after being struck by a vehicle outside the City Cemetery in west Belfast. → Read More
The Open: Young people have key role to play keeping Dunluce Links rubbish-free
Some 250 children and young people are playing a key role at the 148th Open – keeping the Dunluce Links clear of litter. → Read More
Bonfires: The tradition is an integral part of the Twelfth period, says Orange Order
The Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland has spoken out on the issue of loyalist bonfires, saying they are “an integral part of the Twelfth of July period.” → Read More
Sammy Pavis: Mourners say final farewell to legendary footballer
Crowds of mourners gathered in east Belfast today for the funeral of former Linfield and Glentoran footballer Sammy Pavis. → Read More
City council tees up for Open tourism drive
Belfast is putting itself on a par with The Open as city hall gets on course to host The Great Belfast Tee Off. → Read More
£1,600 to stay in a tent during The Open
Soaring accommodation prices mean anyone hoping to snap up a last-minute hotel or B&B deal during the Open Championship in Portrush will be left disappointed. → Read More
Cushendall explosion: Police believe damage was caused by 'crude pipe bomb type device'
Detectives investigating an explosion which damaged property and cars in the Co Antrim village of Cushendall last night believe it may have been caused by a pipe bomb type device. → Read More
‘Drive for Drew’: Orange lodges rev up for fundraising event
Tractors, vintage cars and motorcycles will take to the roads around Dromore, Co Down on Monday, July 15 as Orange lodges within Lower Iveagh District LOL No 1 host ‘Drive for Drew’ – a fundraising event in memory of local solicitor and former grand secretary of the Orange Order, Drew Nelson. → Read More
Missing person: Can you help find Leonita Teague?
Police and the family of missing 25-year-old Leonita Teague are becoming increasingly concerned for her welfare. → Read More
Security alert ends after ATO remove 'WW2 training round'
A main road in Co Antrim that was closed to traffic this afternoon while police attend the scene of a security alert has reopened. → Read More
Security alert: Main road closed to traffic following discovery of suspicious object
A main road in Co Antrim has been closed to traffic as police attend the scene of a security alert. → Read More
Arson attack: Historic building in Co Antrim destroyed by overnight fire
An overnight fire which destroyed the historic Steeple House in Antrim was started deliberately, the NI Fire and Rescue Service has said. → Read More
Battle of the Somme commemoration: Wreaths laid and silence observed in memory of heroes of Great War
A two minutes’ silence was observed at the Garden of Remembrance at Belfast City Hall this morning to mark the 103rd anniversary of the Battle of the Somme. → Read More
‘Fearless’ campaigner Willie Frazer to be buried today
Hundreds of mourners are expected to gather in the Co Armagh townland of Mountnorris today to pay their respects at the funeral of terrorist victims’ campaigner Willie Frazer. → Read More
‘One Punch’ beach victim ‘saw best in everyone’
Tributes have been paid to a young man who died after being seriously injured in a one-punch assault at a Co Down beauty spot on Thursday evening. → Read More
Arson attack at home of Sinn Fein activist branded ‘cowardly’
An arson attack at the home of a Sinn Fein activist in Londonderry at the weekend has been branded “cowardly” and “reckless”. → Read More
Man suffers serious head injury in Co Londonderry assault
A man aged in his 50s is being treated in hospital for a serious head injury after he was assaulted in Castledawson yesterday. → Read More