Tributes to Trevor after biking tragedy

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26 Jun, 2018 Tributes to Trevor after biking tragedy Regarded by many as one of the most decent, hard-working and fun-loving men, Portadown native Trevor Black has passed away after a collision on the north coast on Sunday. Latest News 'IRA tweet' MSP backs Easter Rising leader A Scottish National Party MSP who described the IRA as "freedom fighters" has suffered a fresh backlash for supporting a leading Easter Rising figure – despite claiming to be impartial on the Troubles. NI Secretary: Stormont getting closer to restoration of institutions Every day Northern Ireland is getting closer to the restoration of powersharing, the Secretary of State said. Dominic Grieve: DUP seems to engage in tactical tricks with no long-term benefit for NI The DUP is engaging in "tactical tricks" at Westminster as it props up the government, a prominent Conservative MP has said. Our gesture politics – on all sides – is meaningless I don't, generally speaking, have a great deal of time for what is known as gesture politics: because, generally speaking, its more to do with a political calculation rather than sincerity; more to do with winning brownie points from the media and outside observers rather than earning the respect of your opponents; and usually, particularly with our torturous peace process in Northern Ireland, often just another choreographed, over-rehearsed step in the run-up to another round of negotiations. Sport Update Michael Conlan ready for Belfast showdown at SSE Arena Michael Conlan never once considered avoiding a step up in class for his homecoming fight – insisting the Belfast fans demand it. Ex-Premier League defender criticised for saying women should not commentate on football Former Chelsea defender Jason Cundy has been criticised for insisting women should not commentate on football matches because their voices are too high-pitched. Paddy McNair: Sunderland star moves closer to Middlesbrough move Northern Ireland international Paddy McNair appears close to completing his move to Middlesbrough. And finally... New era as video enters UK's official singles chart this summer The UK's Official Singles Chart is entering a new era, with video counting towards the weekly rundown for the first time, the Official Charts Company has said. See all the day's news here

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