Airey Neave murder anniversary: Colditz escaper feared by republican terrorists

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31 Mar, 2019 Airey Neave murder anniversary: Colditz escaper feared by republican terrorists He was a war hero and the first Allied prisoner to escape from the infamous Colditz castle, but Airey Neave would be surreptitiously killed by an enemy he predicted "would never dare face him". Latest News Dublin government 'stunned' when British signed up to Irish border backstop Dublin could not believe the UK agreed to sign up to the Irish border backstop, it has been claimed. Sam McBride: Forsaken by the Tory right, the DUP could now back the softest of Brexits Unless the EU moved its position, this week's splintering of the DUP-ERG alliance was always likely – and perhaps inevitable – as the final Brexit decisions loomed. Warning of widespread frost across NI tonight The Northern Ireland Met Office is warning motorists of a widespread frost tonight (Saturday). Detached home on a spacious mature site This delightful detached home in Coleraine is in excellent decorative order throughout. Sport Update Carl Phillips chalks up four-timer at opening round of Ulster Superbike Championship There was no stopping Carl Phillips as the Lisburn man made the perfect return to the Ulster Superbike Championship at Bishopscourt with a terrific four-timer. We have put all our eggs in the Irish Cup basket says Rory Hale Rory Hale concedes that Crusaders have put all their eggs into the Irish Cup basket. TENNENTS IRISH CUP: Ballinamallard United keeper John Connolly is delighted to be in Cup final Ballinamallard United keeper John Connolly was elated after his side made it through to the final of the Tennents Irish Cup And finally... Reported 280 years ago (March 1739): Merchants who trade in America query Spain's pledges From the Belfast News Letter of March 20 1738. This is in fact equivalent to March 31 1739 in the modern calendar, because there was an 11-day time lag between the two calendars, and because the new year then began in late March, a few days after this edition. See all the day's news here

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31 Mar, 2019 Top stories of the week A round up of the most popular news stories this week. Latest News Airey Neave murder anniversary: Colditz escaper feared by republican terrorists He was a war hero and the first Allied prisoner to escape from the infamous Colditz castle, but Airey Neave would be surreptitiously killed by an enemy he predicted "would never dare face him". Dublin government 'stunned' when British signed up to Irish border backstop Dublin could not believe the UK agreed to sign up to the Irish border backstop, it has been claimed. Sam McBride: Forsaken by the Tory right, the DUP could now back the softest of Brexits Unless the EU moved its position, this week's splintering of the DUP-ERG alliance was always likely – and perhaps inevitable – as the final Brexit decisions loomed. Police issue warning after latest multi-vehicle collision on major NI road The PSNI has warned drivers to take extra care on one of Northern Ireland's busiest roads, following the latest crash. Police searching for missing man recover body at Ballymoney Police searching for missing Dervock man Anthony Smylie have recovered a body from the riverbank near the Glenstall Road outside Ballymoney. Cash and jewellery stolen in Ballymena Detectives are appealing for witnesses who may have seen any suspicious activity in the Farm Lodge area of Ballymena. Ben Lowry: A visit to Strasbourg — a fine parliament, but one that is partly built on fantasy This week I was talking to a political operator in Northern Ireland who has over the years been in both Downing Street and the White House. Police investigate Friday night assault in Co Armagh Police are seeking help from the public following an assault in Lurgan between 8-9pm last night (Friday). See all the day's news here

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