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Kneecap effigies, Palestinian, and Irish flags on loyalist bonfires amid asbestos row

IRISH and Palestinian flags, effigies of the Irish rap group Kneecap, and sectarian slogans have been seen topping loyalist bonfires in Northern…

The National (Scotland)

Firefighters deal with ‘challenging night’ ahead of July 12 Orange Order parades

Firefighters said they dealt with 72 bonfire-related incidents on Friday night.

Evening Standard

Tens of thousands take to streets for annual July 12 Orange Order parades

The loyal order parades come after the burning of bonfires at hundreds of sites across the region as part of the annual festivities.

Evening Standard

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Loyalist bonfire on site with asbestos lit despite warnings

Elsewhere, effigies of the Irish rap group Kneecap, Irish flags and sectarian slogans were burned on pyres across Northern Ireland.

Evening Standard

Effigies of Kneecap, Irish flags and sectarian slogans top loyalist bonfires

The bonfires are set to be lit late on Friday night.

Evening Standard

Muir says controversial Belfast bonfire should not be set alight

Hundreds of loyalist bonfires are set to be lit on Friday night.

Evening Standard

Further safety concerns over asbestos at site of Belfast bonfire

Hundreds of loyalist bonfires will be lit on Friday night ahead of traditional July 12 celebrations across Northern Ireland.

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Police will not assist in removal of contentious bonfire in Belfast

Concerns have been raised over the bonfire, which is on a site which contains asbestos and is close to an electricity substation.

Evening Standard

Why a bonfire in Northern Ireland has ignited fierce controversy

Tensions have flared around loyalist bonfires in Northern Ireland as police declare a major incident

The Independent UK

Kneecap ‘banned from advertising’ on London Underground

The group, who hail from Belfast, said they are being silenced because they ‘speak out against genocide’.

Evening Standard

Little-Pengelly urges people to stop playing politics over Belfast bonfire

Sinn Fein has said it is ‘unthinkable’ that the fire can be allowed to go ahead on Friday.

Evening Standard

Belfast police refuse to help dismantle loyalist bonfire on site containing asbestos

Sinn Féin has said failing to tear down pyre would be victory for mob rule, but PSNI says intervention carries more risk

The Guardian - UK

Unthinkable that Belfast bonfire could be allowed to go ahead – Sinn Fein

Tensions are continuing to smoulder around two loyalist bonfires in Northern Ireland which have attracted significant controversy.

Evening Standard

Belfast police declare major incident over controversial loyalist bonfire

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Country diary: An urban habitat that is good for birds works for humans too

Belfast: I take part in the British Trust for Ornithology’s breeding bird survey, and find out what makes a national park city

Evening Standard

Tensions smoulder over two controversial loyalist bonfires

Belfast City Council has announced its intention to remove a bonfire close to an electricity substation in the city.

Evening Standard

Contractor ‘on standby’ to remove controversial Belfast bonfire

The pyre is located close to an electricity sub station off the Donegall Road.

The Guardian - UK

In search of the UK’s finest mountain view: walking in Northern Ireland’s Mournes

Exploring the magical landscape that inspired Narnia and stars as a location in Game of Thrones – just an hour outside of Belfast

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Evening Standard

Legal action expected over loyalist bonfire sparking concern in Belfast

It is one of an estimated 300 bonfires set to be lit over July 10-11 ahead of the annual Orange Order marches on July 12.

Evening Standard

Concern after loyalist bonfire in Belfast sited close to electricity substation

NIE Networks have said mitigations will be put in place.

Evening Standard

First recorded sighting of rare dragonfly in Belfast hailed by conservationists

The black-tailed skimmer dragonfly was spotted by volunteers at the Bog Meadows Nature Reserve in west Belfast.

Guitar World

“You gotta quit at the right moment, and Gary did the worst thing any band member can do. I was angry, man”: Scott Gorham on how his guitar partnership with Gary Moore came to a dramatic end – and building bridges with the late guitar hero decades later

The Belfast-born virtuoso brought blues-rock fireworks to Thin Lizzy's sound and a muscular foil for Gorham who was always trying something different

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From Belfast to NYC: 5 Tips For Northern Irish Tourists

With a vibrant culture, a rich history, exceptional art and food, and exciting nightlife, New York City is likely to be a bucket-list destination for many Northern Irish tourists.

The Guardian - UK

Ronald Appleton obituary

Prosecutor in many of Northern Ireland’s most notable terrorism trials, including those of the Shankill Butchers and the La Mon House bombers

Evening Standard

Murdered MP’s daughter says decision not to prosecute Kneecap ‘disappointing’

The Metropolitan Police said the Belfast-based rap trio would face no further action following the comments in November 2023.

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