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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

Secretary of State urged to help find resolution to Drumcree dispute

Orange Order Grand Secretary Mervyn Gibson insisted the 25-year stand off is not over.

The Independent UK

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Northern Ireland honours recipients speak of pride at Queen funeral invites

Dignitaries from around the world expected at Westminster Abbey

Belfast Live

Northern Ireland honours recipients speak of pride at invites to Queen’s funeral

Around 200 people names in June’s Birthday Honours list have been invited to Monday’s state funeral.

The Independent UK

Burning of posters and effigies on bonfires should be hate crime, says Orange Order chief

He also said the Irish flag should not be burned on bonfires, but he is not sure if that constitutes a hate crime

Belfast Live

The Twelfth: Orange leaders urge unionists to stand firm on the Northern Ireland Protocol

One demonstration heard loyal orders had been instrumental in bringing unionist leaders together in opposition to the protocol

Belfast Live

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Orange leaders urge unionists to stand firm in opposition to the NI Protocol

A demonstration in Newry heard that relations between Northern Ireland and the Republic were at their lowest point for many years.

The Independent UK

Arlene Foster to front live coverage of major Orange march on GB News

FORMER Northern Ireland first minister Dame Arlene Foster is set to front live coverage of the region’s annual Twelfth parades.

The National (Scotland)

BBC decision to drop live Belfast Twelfth coverage ‘devoid of logic’

The BBC has said more people would be able to watch the evening highlights programme than could view a live daytime broadcast.

The Independent UK

Twelfth of July: Orange Order says BBC axing live coverage "defies logic"

BBC NI insisted the public service broadcaster acknowledges the significance of the Twelfth tradition

Belfast Live

Twelfth of July: Unionists slam BBC Northern Ireland over plans to axe live coverage

The Orange Order was told by the BBC there are no plans for live coverage of the Twelfth this year

Belfast Live

These are the most eyebrow-raising figures on the Queen's Honours list

There are a few controversial names this summer.

The National (Scotland)

Grand Secretary of the Orange Order receives MBE in Queen's honours list

MERVYN Gibson, the Grand Secretary of the controversial Orange Order, has spoken of his “surprise” at being made an MBE.

The National (Scotland)

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The Independent UK

Senior Orangeman ‘surprised and humbled’ by MBE honour

Reverend Mervyn Gibson, a former policeman, is the Grand Secretary of the Orange Order.

The Independent UK

Northern Ireland centenary celebrated in shadow of Edward Carson – and Covid-19

There was a carnival atmosphere at Stormont where marchers and bands from across Northern Ireland massed on Saturday.

Belfast Live

Orange Order 'looking forward to the next 100 years' ahead of NI Centennial Parade

"Certainly the message is going to be a positive one in terms of our place within the United Kingdom in the next 100 years."

Belfast Live

BBC Hope Street: TV company wants Union flags and bunting taken down in Co Down town for filming over Twelfth

Orange Order Grand Secretary Mervyn Gibson has today called for calm heads and reasonable negotiation

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Belfast Live

Anti-protocol rallies take place in Belfast as TUV leader warns it's 'long past the point' for Westminster action

Several hundred people attended the protests

The Independent UK

‘Long past the point’ for Westminster to take action over protocol – TUV leader

Jim Allister addressed a rally against the protocol in north Belfast.

The Independent UK

Orange Order ‘not opposed’ to special deal for NI but protocol needs changing

The Grand Secretary of the organisation said unionists should pull down Stormont powersharing if changes are not secured.

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