Joe Gaston, UUP man who survived IRA bomb, ‘one of great stalwarts’

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16 Mar, 2018 Joe Gaston, UUP man who survived IRA bomb, 'one of great stalwarts' A former Ulster Unionist politician who survived a 1977 bomb attack by the Provisional IRA has passed away. Latest News Bank staff praised for preventing £20k scam Police in Magherafelt have praised staff at the town's Ulster Bank for preventing an elderly woman from being scammed out of thousands of pounds. NI launch for new pro-Brexit party founded by forces veterans A new pro-Brexit party with a strong armed forces background is to launch in Northern Ireland tonight. Donald Trump: I'll visit the Irish border US President Donald Trump has said he will visit the island of Ireland and would go to the border. IN PICTURES: 13 forgotten NI sporting photos that will leave you nostalgic for the 1980s Northern Ireland at two World Cups, Barry McGuigan's meteoric rise to stardom, Alex Higgins and Denis Taylor taking the snooker world by storm. We're all agreed the 1980s was jam-packed with memorable sporting moments. Sport Update IRISH LEAGUE: Harry McConkey named as new manager of Ballinamallard United Ballinamallard United have announced Harry McConkey as their new first team manager with immediate effect after Gavin Dykes left the club. HOCKEY: Friends win Burney Cup after beating Sullivan Upper Friends' bridged a 40-year gap last night when they came from behind to defeat holders Sullivan Upper 2-1 in a thrilling John Minnis Estate Agents Burney Cup final at Stormont. WATCH: Jacob Stockdale looks ahead to Ireland final showdown with England in the Six Nations championship Nine years ago Jacob Stockdale was a 12-year-old boy dreaming of playing rugby for Ulster and Ireland. And finally... Karen and Kevin Clifton: Strictly dancers confirm split Strictly Come Dancing stars Karen and Kevin Clifton have confirmed they have split, following months of speculation. See all the day's news here

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