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New watchdog for public appointments in Northern Ireland confirmed

Claire Keatinge is going to take up the role later this week after a four year vacancy in the role.

Evening Standard

Northern Ireland’s leaders hail return of The Open to Portrush

First Minister Michelle O’Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly were speaking during a visit to the golf tournament on Thursday.

Evening Standard

Little-Pengelly ‘saddened and disappointed’ by cancellation of sport summer camp

Cricket Ireland has stepped in to reschedule the event which was cancelled after local residents expressed concern at the inclusion of a GAA club.

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UK Government must deliver promise on unfettered trade – Little-Pengelly

The deputy First Minister delivered the main address at an Orange Order parade in Lisburn.

Evening Standard

Tens of thousands take part in Twelfth celebrations in scorching temperatures

Traditional Orange Order parades have been taking place across Northern Ireland.

Evening Standard

Twelfth of July: Thousands join Orange Order parades across Northern Ireland

Crowds lined the streets in cities, towns and villages across the region as temperatures reached above 25C

The Independent UK

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.

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Contractor ‘on standby’ to remove controversial Belfast bonfire

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

Evening Standard

Deputy FM accuses Leo Varadkar of reinventing himself after Irish unity comments

Emma Little-Pengelly took a swipe after he said that Irish unity would become ‘centre stage’ if Nigel Farage became UK prime minister.

Evening Standard

Plans for mother and baby home victims and survivors deemed ‘kick in the teeth’

Concern has been expressed that a ‘huge swathe’ of applicants have been excluded from the redress scheme.

The Independent UK

An absolute joy: Timmy Mallet completes cycle around island of Ireland

While on the 6000-km cycle, the TV host discovered a family link to Blacksod Lighthouse in Co Mayo.

Evening Standard

Leaders share healthcare and efficiency hopes for AI at British-Irish Council

Irish premier Micheal Martin said he had a ‘glass half full’ approach to AI, but said it will change the nature of work.

Evening Standard

Benn defends collaboration with Irish Government over legacy issues

The DUP’s Gavin Robinson dubbed the Northern Ireland Secretary ‘foolish and hapless’ over his approach to dealing with the legacy of the Troubles.

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‘No crisis at Stormont’, First Minister Michelle O’Neill insists

It comes after Ms O’Neill called for Communities Minister Gordon Lyons to resign over a social media post.

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UK ministers confident post-Brexit trade friction will be eased by deal

The movement of trade between Northern Ireland and Great Britain was one of the main discussions at the East-West Council on Thursday.

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Northern Ireland riots explained: What sparked the violence in Ballymena?

The Northern Irish town has so far seen three days of unrest

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Michelle O’Neill accuses DUP minister of inflaming racial tensions on social media

Gordon Lyons rejects calls to resign after posting information about leisure centre hours before it was set on fire

Evening Standard

Judge warns those involved in Ballymena violence will be dealt with ‘robustly’

Three teenagers appeared in court on rioting offences.

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Evening Standard

Three teenagers charged following violence in Ballymena

The three, aged 15, 17 and 18, are set to appear before Ballymena Magistrates’ Court later.

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Three nights of disorder ‘not what Northern Ireland is about’ – Benn

The Secretary of State and local political leaders have urged the violence focused on Ballymena, Co Antrim, to stop.

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N Ireland hit by third night of ‘racist’ violence, main flashpoint calmer

Rioters set fire to a leisure centre hosting people who fled anti-immigrant violence in the town of Ballymena.

Evening Standard

Police come under attack during third night of disorder in Ballymena

Elsewhere, a leisure centre in Larne was set on fire.

Evening Standard

Fire at leisure centre on third night of disorder in Northern Ireland

A fire broke out at Larne Leisure Centre following vandalism at the facility, amid several nights of disorder in Northern Ireland.

Evening Standard

PSNI request support from UK colleagues to deal with Ballymena violence

Assistant Chief Constable Ryan Henderson said the force would be bringing extra officers, vehicles and equipment to areas where unrest has flared.

The Independent UK

UK Government’s £50m pledge for Casement Park an enormous step forward – O’Neill

Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly responded by stating that sport across Northern Ireland is ‘crying out for financial support’.

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