Allan Preston, Belfast Telegraph

Allan Preston

Belfast Telegraph

United Kingdom

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Past articles by Allan:

Church leaders on both sides recreate Queen’s ‘walk of hope’ in Enniskillen

As millions continue to mourn the death of the Queen ahead of her funeral on Monday, church leaders in Enniskillen have reflected on her historic visit there 10 years ago. → Read More

Political goodwill after Queen’s death must translate into action at Stormont, says UUP leader Doug Beattie

The Ulster Unionist leader Doug Beattie has said positive relations between political parties after the death of the Queen must now translate into action. → Read More

NI logistics boss gives cautious welcome to EU’s claim that protocol checks can be significantly reduced

The head of a national freight organisation has said more detail is needed on EU claims that Northern Ireland Protocol checks could be reduced to “a couple of lorries a day”. → Read More

Shocked victims welcome arrest 26 years after IRA bombing in Manchester

Two people injured by the IRA’s Manchester bomb in 1996 have expressed surprise over the arrest of a man in connection with the attack. → Read More

Cecilia Daly reveals ‘sweet’ reason why alarm went off during BBC weather report

BBC weather presenter Cecilia Daly has revealed a ‘sweet’ reason for why her alarm went off during a live broadcast. → Read More

Northern Ireland traffic alerts: M1 closed in both directions between Moira and Sprucefield

The M1 has been closed in both directions between Moira and Sprucefield following a two vehicle crash. → Read More

Dissident republican attempts to hijack Free Derry corner slammed by veteran civil rights campaigner

A veteran of the civil rights movement in Northern Ireland has hit out at attempts by dissident republicans to associate themselves with Free Derry corner. → Read More

Linfield unveil World War One memorial to former players in France

Linfield Football Club has unveiled an official memorial in France to former players who died during World War One. → Read More

Caterpillar warns that 83 jobs are under threat at Larne factory

Caterpillar has announced that 83 jobs are under threat at its Larne manufacturing facility. → Read More

Russian-speaking Belfast councillor recalls his chance meeting with Mikhail Gorbachev in Dublin

A Belfast councillor who once lived in Russia has spoken of the moment he came face to face with Mikhail Gorbachev. → Read More

Man detained as part of New IRA investigation rearrested over ‘extreme pornography’

A 36-year-old man who was arrested in Strabane as part of a New IRA investigation is now facing a new charge of extreme pornography. → Read More

Strike action blamed as Armagh Food & Cider Weekend axed

Strike action has been blamed after the annual Armagh Food & Cider Weekend has been cancelled. → Read More

Snooker legend Jimmy White names Belfast Waterfront as one of the best venues in the world

Snooker Legend Jimmy White has named the Waterfront Hall in Belfast as one of the top venues in the world. → Read More

Top Belfast chef Michael Deane offers £1,000 incentive for new recruits amid hospitality staff shortage

Belfast restaurateur Michael Deane has offered a £1,000 bonus for new recruits who join the business next month. → Read More

Derry Tesco evacuated after vandals attack milk cartons and trigger fire alarm

A Tesco in Londonderry was evacuated on Thursday evening following reports that vandals set off a fire alarm after damaging milk cartons in the store. → Read More

Missing appeal for man last seen leaving Belfast ferry terminal

A missing person appeal has been issued for a man last seen leaving a ferry terminal in Belfast earlier this month. → Read More

Four arrested as part of ‘significant’ New IRA probe

Four men have been arrested as part of a major investigation into the activities of the New IRA. → Read More

Police car damaged by masked gang in Londonderry

A masked gang caused damaged to a police car in Londonderry while officers were responding to a call-out, the PSNI have said. → Read More

£1.3m cash boost for electric car charging points across NI

A funding boost of over £1.3m for electric car charging points across Northern Ireland has been welcomed. → Read More

Larne FC confirm player John Herron has left the club after pro-IRA shirt controversy

Larne FC have confirmed that player John Herron has left the club following a controversy in which he was spotted wearing a t-shirt with a pro-IRA slogan. → Read More