Alliance Party veteran Seamus Close dies after short illness

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8 May, 2019 Alliance Party veteran Seamus Close dies after short illness Former Alliance party deputy leader Seamus Close has died after a short illness. Latest News One person rushed to hospital after pedestrian and lorry incident – busy road remains closed One person was rushed to hospital after an incident between a lorry and a pedestrian on Tuesday afternoon. Pedestrian dies after collision with lorry A man has died following a road traffic collision between a lorry and a pedestrian on the Drum Road, Cookstown this afternoon, police have said. Road safety warning issued to motorists ahead of North West 200 Police are urging everyone travelling to and from the International North West 200 circuit this year to stay safe on the roads. Royal Baby Boy Name: Which name will Prince Harry and Meghan Markle give to their first child? The first name of Prince Harry's and wife, Meghan Markle's first child has yet to be confirmed. Sport Update Kyle White: I feared the worst when news of Adam McLean's crash filtered through at Tandragee When I was informed that Adam McLean was the rider involved in the red flag incident at the Tandragee 100 on Saturday I feared the worst. Michael Conlan to fight in Belfast in August Michael Conlan will make his second professional appearance in Belfast in August. Former Ulster ace Paddy Jackson joins London Irish London Irish have signed fly-half Paddy Jackson from French club Perpignan just before their return to the Premiership. And finally... Delays expected as work set to start on major Co Armagh road Delays are expected on the main Portadown to Armagh Road as £337k resurfacing work is due to begin this month. See all the day's news here

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