Bomb making material and ammunition seized in violent republican probe near rail line

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30 Apr, 2018 Bomb making material and ammunition seized in violent republican probe near rail line Detectives investigating violent dissident republican activity in Lurgan conducted a search and have recovered a quantity of bomb making material and ammunition Latest News Viable explosive device found in Strabane, Co Tyrone A viable explosive device has been found during a police raid linked to dissident republican activity in Co Tyrone. RAF's centenary marked at event in Belfast Strong bonds between the RAF and Irish Air Corps are more important than ever, Ireland's most senior airman has said. DUP suspends former mayor due to pending court case The DUP has suspended one of its councillors pending the outcome of a court case, the party has confirmed. Competition watchdog urged to investigate possible Asda-Sainsbury's merger The competition watchdog is being urged to investigate the possible merger of Sainsbury's and Asda amid concerns over consumer choice. Sport Update COOKSTOWN 100: Derek Sheils maintains unbeaten winning streak on Suzuki Derek Sheils was disappointed to miss the chance of challenging for his third successive Superbike double at the KDM Hire Cookstown 100 Saturday. Crusaders' Philip Lowry delighted with title glory Crusaders midfielder Philip Lowry was a happy and relieved man after their final day title win. ICE HOCKEY: Four Belfast Giants help Team GB win Gold and promotion Four members of the Stena Line Belfast Giants won gold as Team GB defeated Hungary to advance to the top level of international ice-hockey. And finally... Scarlett Moffatt responds to Ant McPartlin romance rumours TV star Scarlett Moffatt has branded rumours of a fling between her and Ant McPartlin as "ludicrous" in an interview this weekend. See all the day's news here

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Sinn Fein think Brexit will get them a border poll but it won’t, says Trimble

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29 Apr, 2018 Sinn Fein think Brexit will get them a border poll but it won't, says Trimble Sinn Fein seem to have given up on power sharing at Stormont and are focusing on using Brexit to get a border poll, Lord Trimble thinks. Latest News Police alert: road closed after two-vehicle crash A County Antrim road has been closed following a two-vehicle collision, police have said. 100 not out – oldest women's Orange lodge in Belfast marks centenary A Belfast Women's Orange Lodge marks its 100th anniversary this week, and is using the occasion to call for new, younger members. New District Judge for Ballymena Ballymena Magistrates Court is to get a new District Judge. Ben Lowry: Traditional Catholics and Protestants are slowly aligning politically Last week I wrote on the missed opportunity of not having a single victim candidate in West Tyrone (see link below) to challenge Sinn Fein pro IRA talk. Sport Update Paul Smyth rounds off breakthrough season with QPR Young Player of Year award Northern Ireland's Paul Smyth had rounded off a memorable breakthrough season by being named Queens Park Rangers' Young Player of the Year. Irish League: dramatic finale as Crusaders and Coleraine title battle goes to the wire Final whistles at football grounds around the country this afternoon will signal the end of one of the most dramatic seasons in modern Irish League memory. Rangers: Bullish Murty vows to battle on ahead of Celtic clash Graeme Murty has refused to hand over the Rangers job to Steven Gerrard without a fight. And finally... Ben Lowry: There is no need for increased shopping hours on the 'quiet' day, Sunday The controversy surrounding Enoch Powell's Rivers of Blood speech on immigration still rages, 50 years after it was delivered. See all the day's news here

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