Sam McBride: If democracy is to survive, we need more good politicians – and more good journalism

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Subscribe              Aug 7, 2021                 Sam McBride: If democracy is to survive, we need more good politicians – and more good journalism           Not all politicians are bad; not all journalists are good, writes Political Editor SAM McBRIDE in his final News Letter article                 NEW   An independent Northern Ireland weather service provider has issued a level two alert for showers and thunderstorms.           NI thunderstorm alert – Flash flood hits Belfast city centre   Torrential rain led to the flash flooding of Belfast city centre on Friday afternoon.           LIVE UPDATES: NI thunderstorm alert – Flash flood hits Belfast city centre   Torrential rain led to the flash flooding of Belfast city centre on Friday afternoon.               Fiona keen to welcome visitors ready to learn about distilling   Fiona Boyd Armstrong was elated when the easing of pandemic restrictions enabled her to reopen the doors of the impressive distillery she's developed with David, her husband and the master distiller behind the creation of Shortcross Gins and now a single malt Irish whiskey.       A fantastic family home   16 Mazeview Road, Hillsborough: £895,000 - Robert Wilson Estate Agents                             New Coleraine deal was easy decision for Lyndon Kane           Lyndon Kane says it was an easy decision to pen a new three-year deal with boyhood club Coleraine as he closes in on a decade of first team action at The Showgrounds.                   Davey Todd and Joey Thompson spearhead Wilson Craig Racing bid at Aberdare Park   Northern Ireland's Wilson Craig Racing team will be back in action this weekend at Aberdare Park in Wales following a successful first roads meeting of 2021 at Armoy.       Jonathan Rea reveals MotoGP 'frustration'   Jonathan Rea admits he has been left frustrated that the 'door has never opened' to give him a proper shot in the MotoGP World Championship.       Larne Football Club granted planning permission for new main stand at Inver Park   Planning permission for a replacement of the main stand at Larne Football Club was approved unanimously at a meeting of Mid and East Antrim Borough Council's Planning Committee on Thursday morning.                   View more news

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