‘Tensions high’ as second bonfire set alight

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3 Jul, 2018 'Tensions high' as second bonfire set alight A second bonfire has been set alight in Portadown which some politicians feel is an attempt to ignite tensions in the area. Latest News Somme commemoration sees marchers flood Belfast streets A large-scale parade commemorating the Battle of the Somme tonight has "set a good tone for the Twelfth", leading Orangeman Mervyn Gibson has said. Attack on Republican monument 'cowardly' say Sinn Fein An attack on a Republican monument in Craigavon has been branded 'cowardly' by Sinn Fein. Hottest NI June on record – and sun looks set to continue Northern Ireland enjoyed its hottest June since records began in 1910, and the Met Office has said that the sunny weather looks set to continue. Unionists can't afford Northern Ireland to be seen as a place apart This was said to me on a petrol forecourt last week, by a youngish woman filling her car at the adjacent pump: "I think you're a very good writer and commentator, Alex – and I really love and often weep when I read your personal stuff about your children and your adoption – but surely it isn't your job to be so critical of unionists or unionism. Why don't you focus more on attacking Sinn Fein and the IRA?". Sport Update Ulster Grand Prix: Peter Hickman eyes 135mph lap at Dundrod Peter Hickman believes there is every chance the MCE Ulster Grand Prix will be reinstated as the fastest road race in the world in August. IN PICTURES: Rory McIlroy arrives in Ballyliffin for Irish Open Gifted golfer, Rory McIlroy, has arrived in Ballyliffin, Co. Donegal ahead of the 2018 Dubai Duty Free Irish Open. LIVE Premier League transfer blog: Liverpool ace commits to two more years, Chelsea to sell Brazil star and Arsenal to snap up Greek defender Follow our new live blog as we keep you updated with all the latest news, views, transfers, rumours and much more from across the Premier League. And finally... Opportunities for NI performers in new NI Opera production of Rigoletto NI Opera's next production – in co-operation with the Opera Nacional de Chile – will be Rigoletto by Giuseppe Verdi, showcasing opera's greatest hits La Donna è Mobile and Caro Nome. See all the day's news here

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