Ben Lowry: Patent rubbish peddled by the fantasist ‘Nick’ was believed by police, MPs and journalists

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28 Jul, 2019 Ben Lowry: Patent rubbish peddled by the fantasist 'Nick' was believed by police, MPs and journalists The horrifying aspect of the disturbed fantasist and unrepentant liar Carl Beech (who went by the anonymous name 'Nick') is not so much that he tried to destroy the reputations of good men such as the ex prime minister Edward Heath and Army head Lord Bramall. Latest News Ben Lowry: Julian Smith needs to reverse culture of ministerial weakness at the Northern Ireland Office Many pundits wrongly assumed Boris Johnson would be cautious in his reshuffle of ministers. Impartiality concern as BBC NI considers gay pride participation The BBC has been urged to consider the impact on its ability to report the news impartially if it allows individual programmes to be represented at the Belfast Pride event. Man, 44, due in court over assault on Friday A 44-year-old man has been charged with causing grievous bodily harm with intent and is expected to appear at Downpatrick Magistrates Court on Monday 29 July, a spokesperson for the PSNI has said. Letter writer's dates relating to 1641 and Cromwell are wrong I read with some bemusement Mary Russell's claim ('Land resentment was behind 1641,' July 25) that the Catholics rose because they felt threatened because of a 'threat from ... Cromwell's puritan army in England who was at war with King Charles'. Sport Update Road racing doctor Allister MacSorley completes lap at Armoy races one year on from life-changing crash Travelling doctor Allister MacSorley completed a lap of the Armoy course on Saturday prior to racing, one year after he was paralysed in a crash at the event. Injured Michael Dunlop makes winning return with victory in Open Superbike race at Armoy Michael Dunlop made a winning return from injury with victory in the Open Superbike race at Armoy on Saturday. Record eighth 'Race of Legends' victory for home hero Michael Dunlop at Armoy Michael Dunlop put his injury woe behind him as the Ulster rider thrilled his home fans at Armoy with a record eighth successive victory in the 'Race of Legends' finale. And finally... Burglars strike at older peoples' homes in broad daylight Police are investigating a series of burglaries at the homes of older people during daylight hours while the occupants were running errands. See all the day's news here

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