Veterans’ tribute parade: ‘No Soldier F banners allowed’

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16 Aug, 2019 Veterans' tribute parade: 'No Soldier F banners allowed' Organisers of a major parade of thousands to mark the 50th anniverary of troops arriving in Northern Ireland have banned any emblems in support of 'Soldier F'. Latest News Family 'increasingly concerned' for missing man's welfare Police and the family of missing 48-year-old Adrian Bamber, from Ballyclare, are becoming increasingly concerned for his welfare. Shooting of IRA man in 1972 was unjustified, Coroner rules The killing of an IRA man who was shot by a British soldier as he ran across a field in Londonderry in 1972 was unjustified, a coroner has ruled. Call for unionists to unite as more bands threaten to boycott Apprentice Boys of Derry The head of the Apprentice Boys of Derry has urged unionists to "come together", after more loyalist bands vowed to boycott the association. Ian Ellis: War-weary Afghanistan deserves a lasting peace Since Afghanistan's President Ashraf Ghani signed the September 2014 Bilateral Security Agreement between his country and the United States, intra-Afghan fighting has continued with warring factions including the Taliban, the regional branch of ISIS, and Al-Qaeda. Sport Update Harry Robinson joins Crusaders on loan Crusaders have completed the loan signing of Harry Robinson. Excitement building for Intermediate Cup final Donacloney Mill II will be looking to lift their third consecutive Intermediate Cup title when they take on Ballymena II at Laurelvale tomorrow. 'Institute have to tighten up' – Sean Friars Institute first team coach, Sean Friars, says tomorrow's home encounter against Carrick Rangers is a huge game for the club. And finally... Fest set to cross artistic borders and push boundaries The programme for the 57th Belfast International Arts Festival has been launched, with a showcase performance by one of the Festival's signature artists, Cuban-born Parisian musician, La Dame Blanche, who will perform at the Belfast Empire on Saturday October 19. Yaite Ramos Rodriguez is the daughter of the creative director of the Buena Vista Social Club. Reflecting the festival's key themes of internationalism and artistic fusion, La Dame Blanche brought guests at the launch to their feet with her infectious and unique blend of hip-hop, cumbia and reggae. See all the day's news here

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