Republican bonfire builders condemned for ‘sickening’ sign mocking IRA victim

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9 Aug, 2018 Republican bonfire builders condemned for 'sickening' sign mocking IRA victim Organisers of a republican bonfire displaying a message making fun of the murder of the father of victims' campaigner Willie Frazer have been condemned for their "sickening" actions. Latest News Wetherspoon's Brexit beer mat promises lower prices Leading pub chain JD Wetherspoon is launching a new "Brexit beer mat" to press home its view that prices will be lower if the UK does not reach a trade deal with the EU Watch: emergency services tasked to scene of possible gas explosion There has been a possible gas explosion in east Belfast, according to police. 'I have seen the rich tapestry of life through Carrickfergus and enjoyed every minute' "There is a saying that the history of Carrick is the history of Ulster writ small. I have seen the rich tapestry of life through Carrickfergus Borough Council and I have enjoyed every minute of it." Project highlights Ireland's complex relationship with WWI It is now 100 years from the point in the Great War in which the four years of stalemate on the western front suddenly turned in favour of the allies. Sport Update Ulster GP: Derek McGee and Seamus Elliott injured in Dundrod crash Derek McGee and Seamus Elliott are being treated for 'suspected broken bones' following a crash at the MCE Ulster Grand Prix on Wednesday. Ulster GP: Dean Harrison sets early pace in Supersport class MCE Ulster Grand Prix outright lap record holder Dean Harrison set the pace in the first Supersport session at Dundrod on Wednesday. Ulster GP: Conor Cummins to ride Padgett's Honda RC213V-S on parade lap Manx rider Conor Cummins is set to complete a parade lap on the Padgett's Honda RC213V-S machine at Dundrod. And finally... Mum speaks out over LVF murder of her only son – 20 years after campaign declared over Two decades ago, the LVF announced an end to its reign of violence. See all the day's news here

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